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Syllabus
Grading Policy
0/10 = Cheated, plagiarized, copied, or created by AI (ChatGPT)
5/10 = Did not complete the assignment
6/10 = Started the assignment (25%-50% done)
7/10 = Almost completed assignment (50%-80% done)
8/10 = Assignment is completed and fulfills all the requirements
9/10 = Strong response to the assignment with clear attention to detail
10/10 = Outstanding response, goes above and beyond, connects ideas to the real world and/or makes a compelling argument
Common Mistakes #1: 3 Quick Tips
The three there's (there, their, and they're)
There: Refers to a place or location (e.g., "The book is over there").
Their: Shows possession, belonging to them (e.g., "That is their car").
They’re: A contraction of "they are" (e.g., "They’re going to the park").
The apostrophe s ( 's )
Possession: Used to show ownership (e.g., "John's book" means the book belongs to John).
Contraction of "is" or "has": Shortens "is" or "has" (e.g., "She's happy" = "She is happy" or "He's been here" = "He has been here").
Exception: For nouns that already end in "s," you can simply add an apostrophe (e.g., James' book or Jesus').
Explain the quote and refer back to it
Introduce your evidence: Before quoting or paraphrasing, briefly set the context so the reader knows where the evidence comes from and why it's relevant.
Explain the evidence: After presenting the evidence, clarify its meaning. Don't assume the reader will interpret it the same way you do—unpack the key ideas and nuances.
Connect the evidence back to your argument: Show how the evidence supports your thesis or main point. Make the link explicit by using phrases like "This demonstrates that...," "Here, King suggests that...," or "This supports the idea that..."
Refer back to the evidence: When discussing further points, remind the reader how earlier evidence still applies, reinforcing your argument. This creates cohesion and helps the reader follow your thought process.