Grades will be calculated use the 4.0 system for each category, and then weighted based on the chart below to determine an overall average for the final course grade. Each grade point represents the minimum threshold for that letter grade. For example, if you average a 3.5, you would end up with a B+, since the 3.7 of an A- was not achieved.
- Attend all class sessions.
- The student is responsible for all administrative procedures: adds, drops, withdrawals, etc.
- In order to achieve a specific letter grade, all requirements within that category must be met (see Appendix for the general evaluation rubric).
- Grades, including evaluation comments, will be posted in the Blackboard Grading Center, which you can access at any time.
| Grade Breakdown English 471 | |
| Area of Evaluation | Percent |
| Discussion Contribution | 25% |
| Critical Responses | 25% |
| Midterm Essay | 25% |
| Final Essay | 25% |
| Total | 100% |
A 4.0 (exceptional)
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0 (very good)
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0 (satisfactory)
C- 1.7
D+ 1.3 (unsatisfactory)
D 1.0
D- 0.7 (minimum passing)
F 0.0 (failing)