Academic dishonesty will not be tolerated in any form.
You must submit every paper and the group project to pass the class.
If you have an average >= 90% you will be assured an A. 
  Otherwise your final grade will be scaled.
  
    | 14 classes | Points | Weight | Description | Due | 
  
    | Class Discussion | 28 | 28% | 2 points per class for discussion. | Please participate in each class. | 
  
    | Present In Class | 10 | 10% | Present a topic of special interest to you in class and lead class
      discussions. 
      
	4 points - Quality of material prepared for presentation
      
	4 points - Presenting in class
      
	2 points - Answering questions and reply to counter points raised
	during discussion
       | Slides and other presentation materials due 24 hours before class. | 
  
    | Group Project | 25 | 25% | Details of point breakdown will be found with project details. | Due second to last day of class | 
  
    | Papers | 42 | 42% | Estimated 7 single page papers at 7 points each.
      The lowest paper grade will be dropped. 
      
    +1 point - Turn in sincere effort 
      
	+1 point - Clearly state conclusion.
      
	+3 point - Provide logical argument for conclusion.
      
	+1 point - State possible counter point.
      
	+1 point - Respond to counter point.
      
	-1 point - May be deducted for poor writing quality.
      
	-1 point - May be deducted if you fail to provide references.
       | Due by beginning of class. | 
  
    | Extra Credit | 10 | ? | I hope to give 15 extra credit opportunities during the course 
      worth 1-2 points each. The weight will depend on what those 
      opportunities end up being. | Due by beginning of class. | 
Grading policy is subject to change.