Course Grade Scale

    • Research Project / Poster 40%
    • Weekly Writing Assignments 25%
    • Research Journal 25%
    • Class Participation 10%

Assessment Methods

Weekly classroom discussion and writing/posting/commenting assignments allow the instructor to assess individual participation and enable the instructor to see how well students comprehend the material and accurately apply terminology, strategies, and concepts. Students will meet (online or in-person) with professor at least twice during the semester to review and assess their research journal and research poster. Students are encouraged to ask questions in class and via the class blog regularly.

Grade Scale

A [93 –100%]     Exceptional quality work and participation, exceeds course goals
A- [90 – 92.9%]     Very high quality work, much participation

B+ [87 – 89.9%] High quality work, much participation

B [83 – 86.9%] Very good work, satisfies goals, some participation

B- [80 – 82.9%] Good work, some participation

C+ [77 – 79.9%] Average work, participation shows a general understanding of project

C [73 – 76.9%] Average work, little participation

C- [70 – 72.9%] Passing work but below requirements

D [60 – 69.9] Below requirements

F [59 and below] Failure, no credit