Rewrites are an integral part of the writing process, so students will revise and rewrite their two in-class essays. All rewrites must be typed, double-spaced, and contain the student's name, SS#, class, instructor's name, and date in the upper-left-hand corner of the first page; all pages must have the student's last name followed by the page number in the upper-right-hand corner 1/2-inch from the top. Additionally, the essay's title should be centered and appear directly before the the introduction. If you use a wordprocessor, use a twelve-point font (no smaller or larger) and refrain from superfluous underlining, bolding, etc. Whenever you turn in a rewrite, always include a copy of the previously graded essay.

Since this is a writing class, essays will be weighted most heavily in the grading process. Two aspects of essays are critical in the grading process: mechanics and content. Always proofread any writing before submission.

Even though a handout is required for each presentation, students are cautioned not simply to read their handouts as their presentations; any presentation that is read directly from the handout will receive a grade no higher than a "C." Student handouts will include an exercise on the topic with a 10-question minimum. These exercises will then be graded by the presenter, and given to the instructor with a grading key; questions should range from simple to difficult.