Grading
"If
you do not come to class, you do not get an earned grade."
Grading
rubric: During
this semester, we will read, discuss, and critique various works
of Black authors. As such, it is important for you to be in attendance
and turn in your work in a timely manner in order
to receive an average grade of "C" in this class. Obtaining
an "A" or "B" grade in this course means that you show evidence of
work beyond that of an average student. Here is an overall rubric
to consider for your potential grade in the course:
| Grade category |
A |
B |
C |
D |
| Contributions |
Routinely provides useful ideas when participating in classroom
discussion. A definite leader who contributes a lot of effort. |
Usually provides useful ideas when participating in classroom
discussion. A strong class member who tries hard! |
Sometimes provides useful ideas when participating in classroom
discussion. A satisfactory
class member who does what is required. |
Rarely provides useful ideas when participating in classroom
discussion. May refuse to participate. |
| Quality of Work |
Provides work
of the highest quality that exceeds the defined guidelines. |
Provides high
quality work that meets the defined guidelines. |
Provides work
that occasionally needs to be checked/redone to ensure quality
that barely meets the defined guidelines. |
Provides work
that usually needs to be checked/redone to ensure quality that
does not meet the defined guidelines. |
| Time-management |
Routinely uses time well throughout the course to ensure things
get done on time. Deadlines or work responsibilities do not need
to be adjusted because of this person's procrastination. |
Usually uses time well throughout the course, but may have procrastinated
on one thing. Deadlines or work responsibilities do not need to
be adjusted because of this person's procrastination. |
Tends to procrastinate, but always gets things done by the deadlines.
Deadlines or work responsibilities do not need to be adjusted because
of this person's procrastination. |
Rarely gets things done by the deadlines AND deadlines or work
responsibilities not met because of this person's inadequate time
management. |
| Problem-solving |
Actively looks for and suggests solutions to problems. |
Refines solutions suggested by others. |
Does not suggest or refine solutions, but is willing to try out
solutions suggested by others. |
Does not try to solve problems or help others solve problems.
Lets others do the work. |
| Attitude |
Always has a positive attitude about the assignments. Consistently
stays focused on the assignments and what needs to be done. Very
self-directed. |
Often has a positive attitude about the assignments. Focuses
on the assignments and what needs to be done most of the time. |
Usually has a positive attitude about the assignments. Focuses
on the assignments and what needs to be done some of the time. |
Often has a negative attitude about the assignments. Rarely focuses
on the assignments and what needs to be done. |
| Preparedness |
Brings needed materials to class and is always ready to work. |
Almost always brings needed materials to class and is ready to
work. |
Almost always brings needed materials but sometimes needs to
settle down and get to work |
Often forgets needed materials or is rarely ready to get to work. |
| Pride |
Work reflects this student's best efforts. |
Work reflects a strong effort from this student. |
Work reflects some effort from this student. |
Work reflects very little effort on the part of this student. |
| Class discussions |
Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts
of class discussion. Tries to keep people working well together. |
Usually listens to, shares, with, and supports
the efforts of others. Does not cause "waves" in the
class. |
Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others,
but sometimes is not a good class member. |
Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others.
Often is not a good classmate. |
Excused
and unexcused absences: More than
two
unexcused absences
may be cause for lowering your grade; three unexcused absences
may result in failing
the course. If there is an emergency and you must miss class,
please contact me by e-mail at "fidallas@svsu.edu" or
telephone at 964.4627 before the class meets
stating the nature of your emergency. The e-mail message
should contain the course number and section, as well as your
name in
the subject line to prevent your e-mail from being misplaced
as possible spam. Upon return to class you must show a medical
note or other documentation to
verify
your
absence as excused.
If
no documentation is provided, or your absence is not considered
an emergency, your absence will be counted as unexcused. You
are responsible for
making
up any
missed
work,
which means turning
in your assignment
by
the
next class day. Work turned in beyond the subsequent class day
will not be counted toward your grade, and you will receive
an "F" for that assignment. Quizzes will not be made-up.
Tardiness: In
order to make the most of our allotted scheduled class time, it is
beneficial that we use each class period wisely. Therefore, if you
show up fifteen minutes late, you will be marked tardy. Three tardys
will become one unexcused absence which, as noted above, will impact
your grade.
Conferences: Two
conferences will be scheduled during this semester. Each student
will be given feedback on assignments to date, as well as suggestions
on the research paper. This is an opportunity for each student to
privately discuss with me comments, questions, concerns, or suggestions
about the course. While these conferences are a means to have a private
discussion with the individual student, please do not wait until
then if there is something you wish to discuss with me. See me during
my office hours, or contact me by e-mail for a scheduled appointment.
Course
grading is as follows:
| Assignment |
|
Percentage |
| |
|
|
| Reading responses |
|
20 |
| Quizzes |
|
10 |
| Focused research
presentation |
|
5 |
| Mid-term
exam |
|
15 |
| Research paper
(theme & outline; 1st draft; final
draft) |
|
20 |
| Portfolio
and response |
|
10 |
| Final exam |
|
20 |
| |
|
|
| Total for
course |
|
100 |
Corresponding
letter grade:
Grade |
|
Percentage |
|
|
|
A |
|
96% to 100% |
A- |
|
90% to 95% |
B+ |
|
86% to 89% |
B |
|
81% to 85% |
B- |
|
76% to 80% |
C+ |
|
72% to 75% |
C |
|
69% to 71% |
D |
|
60% to 68% |
F |
|
below 60% |
|
