Grading policy

Here is what I am looking for in homework assignments and responses on quizzes and tests:

• Did you answer the question correctly, which includes completely.
• Did you answer the question thoughtfully.
• Did you answer the question thoroughly.

In general, short quizzes and homework assignments will be 10 points each.   

• 9 points will be given if all questions are answered correctly and completely.   
• The 10^th point will be reserved for excellent work in which the questions were answered thoroughly and thoughtfully. 
• Points (or fraction of points) will be subtracted for each incorrect (or partially incorrect) answer.  
• No points will be given for questions that are left unanswered.

You will not be allowed to make up quizzes.

• You can only take quizzes during the class in which they are administered.   
• Thus it is in your best interest to not miss class!

Homework must be turned in by the date it is due.   

• You will receive a zero on late assignments.   
• You may turn in homework before it is due.

At the end of the semester you may drop the lowest quiz or homework grade. 

• So if you miss taking a quiz you will be able to drop it at the end of the semester. 
• If you miss 2 or more quizzes, you still will only be able to drop one quiz.

English and grammar – 

• To help you with your English, I will make minor corrections to your writing but not take off points.  
• If I can’t make sense of your sentence I will take off points.   
• If you define terms wrong, I will take off points.

If you cheat or plagiarize you will receive a zero on the assignment, quiz, or test!  See the AUC Academic Integrity Policy.