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Business Writing: English 205
Professor Alred
Grades ~ Since the performance in this class is based on writing in the workplace, I assume the role of a manager and the following criteria will be applied to assignment grades:
A (4.0) ~ Manager or clients would be impressed and remember the work when a promotion or contract is discussed.
B (3.0) ~ Manager or clients would be satisfied with the job, but not especially impressed.
C (2.0) ~ Manager or clients would be disappointed and ask you to revise or rewrite sections before allowing outsiders to see the work.
D (1.0) ~ Manager or clients would be troubled by the poor quality of the work.
F (0.0) ~ Manager or clients would start looking for someone to replace you.
Revisions: An [R] next to an assignment means you can revise the assignment to improve the grade. To be considered, however, the revision must be submitted--stapled on top of the original--one week following the date the original assignment is returned. Revised assignments will be graded as follows:
No change = Improved grade not justified
One plus = Minimum modifications
Two pluses = Improvements well beyond those required
Three pluses (rare) = Substantial and productive rethinking
Final Grades: Your grade for the course will be determined by the following percentages:Writing Assignments = 70%
Mid-term Quiz and In-Class Written Final = 14%
Professionalism and Improvement = 16%
Notice: This course is more challenging than the basic writing courses because it requires critical thinking, problem solving, attention to detail, ingenuity, and (obviously) a significant commitment of time. You need to be aware of the substantial effort you will need to make to complete this course successfully.
Department Attendance Policy: "Students are subject to failure in English 205 if they miss the equivalent of three weeks of classes. For a Tuesday/Thursday class, this constitutes more than six absences; for a Monday/Wednesday/Friday class, this constitutes more than nine absences."