Grading
There are six primary learning activities in this course:
1. Constructing argument maps
2. Leading discussions of the assigned readings
3. Developing a poster appropriate for a scientific conference
4. Delivering an oral presentation of the results of your research
5. Conducting original research and writing a research paper on an approved topic
6. Attending class (not used to calculate your grade but if you miss more than 3 classes, you will not pass the class).
Activities 1-5 are equally weighted at 20 points each for a total of 100 points available in the course. An "A" grade requires that you accrue 90 to 100 points, "B," 80 to 89 points, "C," 70 to 79 points, "D," 60-69 points, and "F" less than 60 points.
Argument mapping is graded based on the quantity of argument maps you complete and their quality (graded: acceptable, marginal, unacceptable as discussed here). You will receive one point for each argument map you complete that receives an "acceptable" evaluation. You can accrue up to 30 points and the additional points will be added to your total points. Argument maps are due in class the day the associated reading is to be discussed.
Leading discussions of the assigned readings and topics is also graded on an acceptable, marginal, unacceptable scale as defined here. This activity will be divided equally among the class. You will lead approximately five discussions. An "acceptable" evaluation will earn four points. A "marginal" evaluation will earn two points. An "unacceptable" evaluation or missing a day you are scheduled to lead a discussion will result in no points. The criteria for discussion leadership is provided here.
The criteria for evaluating your poster is provided here. The criteria for evaluating your oral presentation is provided here. Also see the Powerpoint presentation I gave in class; it is posted on Blackboard. The criteria for evaluating your research paper is provided here.
Your poster, oral presentation, and research paper will be evaluated on a traditional "A, B, C..." scale: A=20 points, B=18 points, C=16 points, D=14, F=0 to 12 points.
All activities have specific due dates (see course schedule). Late work (defined as not ready at the start of the class in which it is due) or missing a day in which you are to present your poster or paper will cause those activities to loose total point value. Specifically, you will loose a letter grade for each week you are unavailable or unable to present your poster or final paper. If you are unprepared to lead a discussion of your assigned reading you will receive no points for that activity.
If you have any questions, please let me know. I am here to help you!
1. Constructing argument maps
2. Leading discussions of the assigned readings
3. Developing a poster appropriate for a scientific conference
4. Delivering an oral presentation of the results of your research
5. Conducting original research and writing a research paper on an approved topic
6. Attending class (not used to calculate your grade but if you miss more than 3 classes, you will not pass the class).
Activities 1-5 are equally weighted at 20 points each for a total of 100 points available in the course. An "A" grade requires that you accrue 90 to 100 points, "B," 80 to 89 points, "C," 70 to 79 points, "D," 60-69 points, and "F" less than 60 points.
Argument mapping is graded based on the quantity of argument maps you complete and their quality (graded: acceptable, marginal, unacceptable as discussed here). You will receive one point for each argument map you complete that receives an "acceptable" evaluation. You can accrue up to 30 points and the additional points will be added to your total points. Argument maps are due in class the day the associated reading is to be discussed.
Leading discussions of the assigned readings and topics is also graded on an acceptable, marginal, unacceptable scale as defined here. This activity will be divided equally among the class. You will lead approximately five discussions. An "acceptable" evaluation will earn four points. A "marginal" evaluation will earn two points. An "unacceptable" evaluation or missing a day you are scheduled to lead a discussion will result in no points. The criteria for discussion leadership is provided here.
The criteria for evaluating your poster is provided here. The criteria for evaluating your oral presentation is provided here. Also see the Powerpoint presentation I gave in class; it is posted on Blackboard. The criteria for evaluating your research paper is provided here.
Your poster, oral presentation, and research paper will be evaluated on a traditional "A, B, C..." scale: A=20 points, B=18 points, C=16 points, D=14, F=0 to 12 points.
All activities have specific due dates (see course schedule). Late work (defined as not ready at the start of the class in which it is due) or missing a day in which you are to present your poster or paper will cause those activities to loose total point value. Specifically, you will loose a letter grade for each week you are unavailable or unable to present your poster or final paper. If you are unprepared to lead a discussion of your assigned reading you will receive no points for that activity.
If you have any questions, please let me know. I am here to help you!
