Assignment | Grade Percentage | Due Date | |
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1. | Revised Diagnostic Essay | 5 | September 28 |
2. | Research Proposal | 15 | October 12 |
3. | Grant Proposal | 10 | October 21 |
4. | Review | 10 | October 28 |
6. | News Release and Program Notes | 10 | November 18 |
7. | Interview and Analysis | 10 | November 23 |
8. | Research Report | 20 | December 9 |
9. | Letter of Application and Resumé | 10 | December 16 |
Participation, attendance, library assignment | 10 |
In order for written work to receive a passing grade, it must adhere to the conventions of Standard Written English. This means that it must present its argument in a clear and grammatically correct manner with a minimum of spelling and other typographical errors.
Show up to class on time and prepared to discuss the material for that day. Being late too many times can bring your participation grade down. More than three unexcused absences will have a negative impact on your grade, and more than five will result in failure in the course.
Any infractions against UMD's Scholastic Dishonesty provisions in the Student Conduct Code as stated in the UMD catalogue will receive serious attention and appropriate penalties.
Individuals who have any disability, either permanent or temporary, which might influence their ability to perform in this class, are encouraged to inform me at the start of the quarter. I can make special adaptations of teaching methods, assignments, materials, or testing as required to provide for equitable participation in the course. The Access Center is also available to assist students with disabilities. It is located in 138 Library and on the web at <http://www.d.umn.edu/access>..