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Grading Policies

This semester, you will be involved in a series of five projects, each of which will be part of a completed electronic portfolio, that will be the final outcome of this course. For more details on assignments and projects, see the projects page. Each project will be composed of several steps. You MUST complete all of the steps of each assignment, and all of the assignments for each project, and all of the projects for the semester portfolio to earn a grade in this class for the semester.

All projects must be turned in by the due date to receive full credit. Late projects are accepted only two calendar days past the due date and are lowered by one entire grade. After that the projects must still be turned in, but you will earn no points for it.

ACCEPTABLE PROJECTS

1. Meet minimum requirements of the assignment for purpose/type and length.
2. Meet minimum requirements for mechanics:
• correct spelling and punctuation
• clear and correct sentence structure
• follows rules of effective use of hypertext
• adhere to accepted standards for editing
3. The project must say something. It should be original and reflect your thoughts and ideas.
4. Organization must be clear, logical, and appropriate for the purpose of the project.

The ABCs of Project Evaluation

 The "A" project goes beyond the merely adequate and shows evidence of thought, intelligence, originality, and hard work. The project is coherent and carefully planned. It is well designed textually and graphically. It contains only minor errors. It provides real information in an exciting way.

 The "B" project goes beyond a routine response and shows evidence of thought, coherence, planning, and effort. It contains no major errors, is well designed textually, graphically, navigationally, and technically. It meets the needs of its audience and provides real substance for a reader/vistor.

 The "C" project shows engagement with the assignment and makes at least a minimum response to it. It contains few errors. It has a coherent design and strategy, and at least attempts to reach the audience. It does what is required, but no more.

 The "D" project shows little engagement with the assignment. It is poorly designed and constructed, and contains sufficient technical errors to be a serious distraction from the content. There is little reason to read/visit here.

 The "F" project shows little thought, is poorly constructed, and carelessly designed. There is no sequence of ideas nor other coherent rhetorical strategies. It contains technical and grammatical errors obscuring the message.