Early Versions If you would like to have an early version of a formal paper reviewed before turning it in for a grade, you may turn do so up to one week before the final due date for the paper. Your early version will be returned to you the class period after you turn it in.

In-class Workshops For each formal paper assignment we will have a workshop day, usually the class session before the day on which the paper is due. The format of each workshop will be determined by the needs of the class. If you are not prepared for a workshop day, expect your paper's final grade to be affected.

Revisions After being returned to you with a grade, each formal paper may be revised one time. However, before revising you must meet with me to discuss revision strategies and expectations. Revisions must demonstrate significant improvement in order to be considered for a higher grade. Papers turned in late may not be revised. One formal paper may be revised one additional time for inclusion in your portfolio.

Late Papers Late papers earn one full grade deduction. However, with advance notice this late penalty may be reduced. It is imperative that you communicate with me as soon as possible when you suspect you may have difficulty meeting a due date. Once a paper is late, we will negotiate a new due date. Late papers may not be revised.

Missing Papers If you fail to turn in any formal paper during the course of the semester, you will not receive a passing grade for the course.

Grading Formal Papers will be graded on an A, B, C, D, F scale; plus and minus grades will be assigned.