Grades

The best way to learn online skills is by planning, designing and producing Web pages in an environment of friendly, constructive criticism. As your instructor, I’ll be the class facilitator, individual coach, cheerleader and, if necessary, nag to encourage you to do your best.

Grades will be based on professional standards, including cooperation, organization, thoroughness, quality and creativity.

 

A+	98%–100%	award-winning quality
A	94%–97%	outstanding
A-	90%–93%	exceptional
B+	87%-89%	very creative and technically proficient
B	83%-86%	creative and proficient
B-	80%-82%	competent
C+	76%–79%	slightly above average
C	70%-75%	average
D	60%-69%	major problems
E	59% and below	come talk to me

Deadlines are sacred in this class, as they are in the real world of online journalism. If you can’t make a deadline, you must let me know before the due date. Otherwise, late work will be penalized at the rate of 10 percent per day. If your work is two days late, the highest grade you could receive is 80 percent. Assignments are due at the beginning of class. Please leave completed work on the table in the front of the classroom. Don’t wait to be asked. Remember: There’s no penalty for turning an assignment in early.

Completed assignments are due at the beginning of class. Print them out before class, not during class. Written assignments must be typed and double-spaced. Please leave completed papers in the folder on the table. Don’t wait to be asked. If you arrive late, your assignment will NOT be accepted.

You’ll have a chance to revise some assignments.

Accuracy is of the utmost importance. You’ll lose 10 points for an error in fact or for misspelling any name, be it a street (including calling an Avenue a Road, etc.), person, place, product, institution or company. You’ll lose 5 points for each typo, grammatical error or spelling mistake. To avoid mistyping someone’s name, type it twice. That’s what Arizona Daily Star reporters do. Use your dictionary and stylebook religiously. Proofread stories before submitting them.

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