Elements of Assessment:

The following assignments will be factored into your course grade. In addition, these will also help assess your progress in mastering the outcomes noted above. NOTE: Students who wish to explore non-traditional formats should contact Dr. Schmidt and committee chair for approval before proceeding.

(1) Attendance and Participation (includes Forum exercises and reflections): 30 points

(2) Mini-Review of Literature (3+ sources on a topic related to one of your assignments this semester OR to your Field Research Project): 20 points

(3) Field Research Project (if enrolled in 523A, this doubles for your project in that class; if not, you may conduct any sort of field research that you like): 30 points

(4) Interview/Personal Communication with Resource (related to current/future research; may be conducted in person or via any form of electronic media): 20 points

(5) Figuring Course Grades:

Attendance, Participation, and Exercises	30
Review of Literature	20
Field Research Project	30
Interview/Personal Communication with Resource	20

Total Possible: 100 (98+ = A+; 92+ = A; 90+ = A-; 88+ = B+; 82+ = B; 80+ = B-; 78+ = C+; 72+ = C; 70+ = C-; 68+ = D+; 62+ = D; 60+ = D-; 59- = F)