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All of these are required formal elements, but you can adjust the percentage weights a bit. See descriptions below. | All of these are required formal elements, but you can adjust the percentage weights a bit. See descriptions below. | ||
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# Final Exam 25-50% | # Final Exam 25-50% | ||
# Short Essay, 20% | # Short Essay, 20% | ||
# Preparation, 15-30% | # Preparation, 15-30% | ||
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You may choose additional formal or informal assignments from the list below. Informal work cannot exceed 30% of your grade weight. | You may choose additional formal or informal assignments from the list below. Informal work cannot exceed 30% of your grade weight. | ||
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===Class Presentation - Short (informal, optional, 10-15%)=== | ===Class Presentation - Short (informal, optional, 10-15%)=== | ||
Revision as of 20:19, 7 January 2015
Contents
- 1 Rules for Grading Schemes
- 2 Class Presentation - Short (informal, optional, 10-15%)
- 3 Critical Analysis Paper (formal, optional, 10-25%)
- 4 Journal (informal, optional, 5-10%, 3-6 entries)
- 5 Mid-term Exam (formal, optional, 0-25%)
- 6 Movie Reflection Paper (informal, optional, 10%)
- 7 Preparation (formal, required, 20%)
- 8 Short research paper (formal, optional, 10-15%)
Rules for Grading Schemes
All of these are required formal elements, but you can adjust the percentage weights a bit. See descriptions below.
- Final Exam 25-50%
- Short Essay, 20%
- Preparation, 15-30%
You may choose additional formal or informal assignments from the list below. Informal work cannot exceed 30% of your grade weight.
Class Presentation - Short (informal, optional, 10-15%)
A brief (10-15 minute) class presentation of a topic of your choice (in consultation with your professor).
Critical Analysis Paper (formal, optional, 10-25%)
This is a standard philosophy paper in which you take on a topic relevant to class that can be discussed critically in 5-7 pages. See the course schedule or contact me for topic approval.Final Exam (formal) An exam based on the study questions from the course.
This assignment is required. Weight: 25%-50%
Journal (informal, optional, 5-10%, 3-6 entries)
Journal entries of 2-3 pages (1-2 screens of email text) each reflecting on course content or topics related to the course. Entries should be submitted by email one at a time for interactive response. Journals must be completed by April 15.
Mid-term Exam (formal, optional, 0-25%)
In class open book essay exam. 2 essays.
Movie Reflection Paper (informal, optional, 10%)
Write a 3-4 page analysis of the representation of an ethical issue or problem in a popular film. Must be completed by April 15th.
Preparation (formal, required, 20%)
Your preparation for class will be assessed by short electronic quizzes given at the start of most classes.
Short research paper (formal, optional, 10-15%)
This short research assignment allows you to look into a course question or topic of interest to you. ©2015 by Mark Alfino, Department of Philosophy, Gonzaga University.
