As I'm getting ready to send out grades for the Writing 3 - Research Writing class, I thought that I would first give a couple of comments about grades. For those who have had classes from me in the past, you may remember that
1) I view writing as a process; every paper/assignment is a learning process intended to help you improve on the next assignment;
2) While I don't see grades as a pure or holistic evaluation of a student's academic progress, they do give a snapshot of someone's quantity and quality of work;
3) I intentionally make comments about what I felt a student did well along with advice/hints for improving the next paper he/she will write;
4) I am an easy grader.
With that said, I will be sending out grades for the class soon. The grade for this class will be in two parts: the final score/grade for the research paper and a grade that includes class participation and submission of the intermediate assignments. Late or missing drafts, etc. will be reflected in the "Class grade."
I have enjoyed this group of students. Each one of them has worked hard; writing a research paper is a challenging task. Keep writing and build on what you're learned as researchers and writers. I guarantee that you will not only improve, but it gets easier!
Blessings,
Tammy Prichard
