Policies > Grading Grading Breakdown Attendance/Participation Quizzes Warriors Don't Cry Paper First Exam Second Exam Third Exam 10% 10% 20% 20% 20% 20% Participation grades are based on preparation for and participation in class discussions. (Keep in mind that coming to class prepared and willing to discuss the materials will enhance your grades, but absences, late arrivals, and a failure to prepare and participate will adversely affect your grades.) Quizzes will be given to reward students who come to class prepared, especially on those days with supplemental readings assigned. The exams will likely be essay, short answer, and multiple choice. Each exam addresses only the material in that segment of the course. All exams will attempt to address the readings, lectures, and discussion information, as well as any films shown in class. We urge you to begin studying for the exams well in advance. The amount of material assigned makes last-minute preparation an especially ineffective strategy. We also strongly advise you to visit us during office hours or some other mutually agreed-upon time. Makeup exams will not be given, except in the event of crisis and when the instructor's permission is obtained in advance of the test date. Failure to complete the Warriors Don't Cry paper or any of the exams will result in an F for the course.