Option A: Complete the coursework as stated on the syllabus.
In this case, the grade breakdown will remain as stated on the syllabus:
Mid-Term 1: 10%
Mid-Term 2: 10%
Final Exam: 20%
Critical Essay: 25%
Weekly Blog Posts: 20%
Participation: 15%
Option B: Opt to take a final exam only at the end of the semester. Do not turn in a critical essay.
In this case, the grade breakdown will stand as follows:
Mid-Term 1: 15%
Mid-Term 2: 20%
Final Exam: 30%
Weekly Blog Posts: 20%
Participation: 15%
Option C: Opt to write a final critical essay only at the end of the semester. Do not take a final exam.
In this case, the grade breakdown will stand as follows:
Mid-Term 1: 15%
Mid-Term 2: 20%
Critical Essay: 30%
Weekly Blog Posts: 20%
Participation: 15%
Note about Extra-Credit:
There will be an extra-credit, exam-style question administered on 4/24 [aka Pizza Day]. This question has no bearing on the final exam. This question will be worth 20 points and any points earned can be added to the score you received on either the first or second Mid-Term.
After you receive your score on this extra-credit question, you must email me with the following information by the last day of class, 5/1.
- What exam you want the bonus points (if they are earned) added to. Only one of the two mid-terms can be chosen.
- Which completion option you are chosen; e. g. A, B, or C.
Failure to do this will cause your extra-credit points to be added to your lowest scoring Mid-Term and you will be graded via Option A!
