Attendance
Regular attendance and participation are requirements to pass the course. I understand that sometimes you may become ill or have to miss class for some other reason. If that’s the case, it’s your responsibility to make up any missed work. But please remember that excessive absences will seriously harm your grade. For each absence over 4, I will subtract 3 points from your final course grade. If you become seriously ill or have some other kind of emergency, please let me know and we’ll discuss your specific circumstances.
Late Papers
Late papers will be penalized five points for each day or fraction of a day they are late. Late drafts and peer comments will not be accepted. Labs are considered late after Sunday at midnight, but may be turned in up to our class meeting at 12:15 on Tuesday. They will not be accepted after that time. Failure to turn in complete drafts on time will result in ten points automatically being subtracted from final versions of papers.
Academic Integrity
All work submitted must be your own. Incorporating others’ words or ideas in your essays without proper acknowledgment, or any other form of academic dishonesty, including the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI), including ChatGPT and similar automated writing tools, even when properly cited, will be considered plagiarism and a violation of the CofC Honor Code.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
The college will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Students should apply for services at the Center for Disability Services/SNAP. Students approved for accommodations are responsible for notifying me as soon as possible and for contacting me one week before accommodation is needed.