English 1101 Scorecard

For all graded work, you will receive both letter grades and numbers expressed as fractions: 21/25 e.g. The upper term of the fraction is the number of points earned for the assignment (21), the lower term the total possible points (25). Record your numerical scores in the table below to chart your progress over the semester. To calculate your course grade and overall average, download the grade calculator from my website.

           
Your total
Possible
 Participation 1 2 3 4    
40
 Golden rules exam         
10
 Nuggets exam      
10
 Quotes & documentation exam         
10
 Reading quizzes 1 2 3 4 5  
25
 Reading quizzes 6 7 8      
15
 Writing exercises 1 2 3 4    
20
 Paper proposals 1 2 3 4    
20
 Peer responses 1 2 3 4    
20
 Sources exercise      
30
 Paper 1        
100
 In-class essay          
50
 Paper 2          
100
 Paper 3          
120
 Paper 4          
150
 Essay corrections 1 2 3 4    
80
 Final exam        
200
Totals            
1000

Total points translated to final grades:
A: 900 or more; B: 800-899; C: 700-799; D: 600-699; F: less than 600

As noted in the syllabus, by departmental policy a semester grade of C or better is required to advance to English 1102.