All assignments are marked on a standard four-point scale.

Thus, if a particular exercise is worth 8% of your final grade, and I mark a "3.5" on it, don't panic -- you got a 3.5 out of 4, not a 3.5 out of 8.

When submitting exercises or major papers, your submission must include a printout from Turnitin.com, as well as a "submission note" (We will go over this very clearly in class.)

Papers (40%) -- Three revised formal papers
Portfolios (25%) -- Reflective assessment of informal writing
Exercises & Quizzes (20%)
Final Exam (15%)

Participation & Attendance (percentage)