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Overview: This is a 3-credit, graduate-level graded course. Generally speaking, anything less than a B (3.0) represents inadequate performance at the graduate level. At the other extreme, I generally only give an A (4.0) if I can find nothing to criticize in the student's work. Thus, grades in the range of B+ / A- represent very good student performance. Grading scheme: Each of the five essays are worth 10 percent, the final paper is worth 35% and class participation will make up the remaining 15 percent of your final grade. There will be no graded exams or quizzes. The essays must be completed before class time on the due date. (Email receipt of essays is preferred.) Because we will typically discuss the material in class, any late essays will be severely down-graded: At least a full grade (a B+ essay becomes a C+ essay, etc.) per day late. Since I am evaluating your knowledge of the material based on written material, clarity and written English language skills will matter. Graduate school is largely about building strong communication skills. Academic Honesty: To prevent possible misunderstandings, students must read the University of Washington's Statement on Academic Honesty. All students are expected to follow high standards of academic honesty in all aspects of this course.
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Contact the instructor at: gennari@u.washington.edu
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