Grades and Policies

Grading Policy

  • Short Stories (2 x 100 points each) = 200
  • Exercises (6 x 10)=60
  • Query letters (20 points each) = 40
  • Participation (Including written reflections/discussions) = 100 – lose of one letter grade for each class missed after three absences.
  • Final Portfolio = 25 points

TOTAL = 425

Grading Scale
Your final grade will be based on an average of the grades you have earned:
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
59 and below = F

*All assignments must be completed to earn a passing grade in the course.

Writing Center

The Writing Center
Gamble Hall, Rm 123
Phone 912.344.3072
writingcenter@armstrong.edu

The Writing Center Office Hours
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. – Noon

Extended Hours of Operation
Sunday 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Athlete Tutoring in Lane Library
Tuesday 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at Windward Commons
Thursday 7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. at Learning Commons

Writing Center

http://www.armstrong.edu/departments/writing_center/writing_center_welcome

Online Writing Lab

https://www.armstrong.edu/students/online-writing-lab

Plagiarism/Academic Honesty

Violations of the Armstrong State University Academic Integrity Policy (including cheating and plagiarism) are taken very seriously. Any violation of this policy will become part of the student’s permanent educational record.  More information on the Academic Integrity policy and procedure can be found at www.armstrong.edu/studentintegrity. All students are expected to know these policies that outline the students’ responsibilities and consequences for violations of the policies. Students are expected to complete the plagiarism tutorial online (URL: http://www.library.armstrong.edu/plagiarismtutorial.html)

Accessibility

Armstrong Atlantic State University is committed to accessibility and providing accommodations for all persons with disabilities. Students enrolled in online and blended programs who need course accommodations because of a disability must contact the instructor as soon as possible to speak confidentially about the needed accommodation. Students must also contact the Office of Disability Service since they are the designated office responsible for approving and coordinating reasonable accommodations and services for Armstrong’s courses. Please note that students who need accommodations must be registered with Office of Disability Services before requesting accommodations from the instructor.

Office of Disability Services
Division of Student Affairs
Memorial College Center,
Room 208 11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Telephone: 912.344.2744
Fax: 912.344.3068
Email: disability.services@armstrong.edu
Website: http://www.armstrong.edu/Departments/disabilityservices/disabilityservices_welcome

The following links provide information about the accessibility of software used in this course:

D2L Accessibility Statement 

Microsoft Products (Word, Powerpoint) Accessibility Information

Youtube Accessibility Information

Turnitin Accessibility Commitment and Compliance

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, AASU provides appropriate and reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities. Documentation and services are available at the Office of Disability Services located in Student Affairs in the MCC.