GRADING STANDARDS APPLIED

TO THIS CLASS

A       EXCELLENT: Student has exhibited exemplary performance in the

          course. The student goes the “extra mile” in researching and prepar-

          ing written assignments, participates actively in class discussions and,

          through a thorough study of reading assignments and analysis of

          lecture material, makes a marked attempt to excel as a scholar.

B       ABOVE AVERAGE: Student has performed well in the course. Assignments

          are adequately researched and generally well-prepared.

          Scholarly excellence, however, is lacking somewhat as evidence by

          a less-than-thorough approach to, and analysis of lectures and

          reading assignments.

C       AVERAGE: Student has performed at the minimum acceptable

          level of adequacy in the course. A scholarly approach to research

          and preparation is not in evidence. Participation in class discussions

          is minimal at best. This grade is best described as MEDIOCRE.

D        BELOW AVERAGE: An unacceptable level of all-around performance (lack of performance is more descriptive) in the course. Student meets the bare-minimum requirements to pass the course “by-the-skin-of-the-teeth.” An obvious lack of study, preparation and care characterize the D student.

F          FAILURE: The only easy grade to get in this course. If you require a detailed explanation of this grade, DROP THE COURSE NOW! You obviously do not belong in my class.