Classroom Expectations
Assignments & Grading
Participation & Attendance
Deadlines & Policies
100

What is the policy on cell phone use in class?

Cell phones should be kept away unless used for class-related purposes.

100

How many major papers will you write during this course?

3! (Narrative, Critical Analysis & Researched Argument)

100

How many excused absences are allowed before it affects your participation grade?

Two

100

What is the formatting style required for the course?

MLA Format.

200

Are you allowed to use your laptop in class?

Yes, but only for class-related work, not for casual browsing.

200

What is expected of students during in-class free writes?

Full participation, with thoughtful responses, as they are graded for completion.

200

What should you do if you miss class or an assignment due to an emergency?

Contact me to discuss the situation and plan accordingly.

200

What is the policy for submitting late homework?

Late homework is not accepted unless in rare extenuating circumstances.

300

Can students use AI tools in this course?

Yes, but only with permission and proper citation when used.

300

What grading category are the conferences added to?

Participation

300

What happens if you are in class but are not paying attention, not participating, being disruptive or on your phone constantly?

You receive "No Credit" for attendance that day.

300

Can peer workshops be missed without penalty?

No, peer workshops are mandatory, and failure to participate or attend that class affects your grade.

400

What is the general ethos of the classroom?

Respecting each other

400

How much is the Personal Narrative Essay worth toward your final grade?

15%

400

What is my email if you need to contact me?

m.aubin@snhu.edu

400

Can you request an extension on major unit papers?

Yes, but you must contact the instructor before the due date.

500

When mentioning laptop use in class, I listed different social media sites. Name one that I didn't add on there.

Tumblr, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Whatsapp, Reddit, Discord, Spotify etc.

500

What is the total percentage of your grade made up by the three major essays?

55% (Personal Narrative Essay: 15%, Critical Analysis of an Argument: 20%, Researched Argument: 20%).

500

Can you get an extension on the major three papers for the course?

Yes, they have to be requested prior to the due date.

500

Which week is the Unit Three Researched Argument due in?

Week Fifteen