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Rewrites are an integral part of the writing process, so students will often be given the opportunity to revise and rewrite assignments. The professor must assign and approve all rewrites. All rewrites must follow the format conventions outlined under the assignments policy. Whenever you turn in a rewrite, always include a copy of the previously graded assignment [...]

Letter grades are based upon a traditional ten-point scale. See individual course descriptions for specific weighted requirements. I do not transmit grades electronically at any time. I have no problem apprising you of your current standing in this class, but I will not do so over any electronic medium, including email or the phone. If [...]

Please leave all distracting electronic devices — cell phones, iPods, etc. — in your car, or silence them during class. I understand our contemporary need to be in contact with everyone all the time, but do not let this personal need distract the rest of the class. Please remove all devices from your head while [...]

Late work is not acceptable and will receive a zero. Technical, computer malfunctions are not acceptable excuses for late work. Plan ahead and turn in your work on time; if you do your work in a timely fashion, computer problems will not be a problem.

Because discussion and active participation are integral to the learning process, I rarely lecture. Therefore, time in class will be spent on discussion of readings, student writing, and exercises with the occasional short lecture. Quizzes, practice essays, discussions, and lectures are designed to benefit the entire group while personal problems and concerns should be handled [...]

The Macon State College Handbook states: “Bringing visitors, including children, to the classroom is strictly at the discretion of the professor. The student should discuss this matter with the professor prior to any type of classroom visitation. Similarly, unaccompanied children of student-parents are not allowed to visit in campus facilities.” Since class lecture and discussion [...]

Attendance will be taken at every class meeting, either orally or with an attendance sheet. If you come in late, it is your responsibility to ask me for the attendance sheet so that you may sign in. If you fail to do so, you are absent. Two tardies count as one absence. Merely being in [...]

Your work represents you. Therefore, I expect everything you turn into me to exemplify the very best of your professional self. Work should be proofread, rhetorically appropriate, and illustrate your very best writing. Unless otherwise stated, every out-of-class assignment must be word-processed and submitted via Turn It In or uploaded to LitMUSE. I will not accept any [...]

The following policies are general policies applicable for all the courses I teach, both traditional, in-class courses, and those taught online; obviously, some will not be applicable to online courses. Any additional policies or changes will be outlined under the specific course, so consult your specific syllabus for a more nuanced statement of policies. As [...]