Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions. They are slow roasted for your enjoyment.
Q: What's due this quarter and when?
A: Research Paper- Nov. 16. Visual Project- Dec. 7. (See entries below for descriptions)
Q: Can I still turn in my Research Paper?
A: Yes.
Q: What happens to late assignments?
A: Late assignments will lose 10% a day, which caps at a D. Therefore, very late assignments can still get a D.
Q: What happens if I don't turn in my Research Paper?
A: Your Research Paper is worth 20% of your quarter grade. You will drop two letter grades.
Q: What happens if I don't turn in my Visual Project?
A: Your Visual Project is worth 20% of your quarter grade. You will drop two letter grades.
Q: At this point, why should I turn in my Research Paper?
A: It's worth 20%. An F on your Research Paper is an entire letter grade higher than a zero.
Q: When do you grade the journal?
A: End of the quarter. Missing entries will detract from your score. You need to be responsible, not just smart. How hard is it to keep a journal in your backpack?
Q: What's the deal with quizzes?
A: An average is taken of your quiz scores, which will be worth 20%. Your lowest quiz score of the quarter is dropped before that average is taken.
Q: So that all adds up to 80%. What's the other 20%?
A: Participation. That's right: when you sleep in my class, you're losing points.
Q: Why did I get homework detention?
A: You didn't do your homework.
Q: What can I do to bring my grade up?
A: Your paper and your project.
Q: Who's the ghost with the most?
A: Betelgeuse.
Q: Why are you a vegetarian?
A: Do your homework.
Because knowing is half the battle. Happy Tofurkey Day!
