Assessment

This assessment schedule, and the hyperlinked grading criteria, are subject to final approval by all course participants.

Component	Percentage of final grade	Details
Attendance	10%	Students with 3 or fewer absences (with documented reasons) will receive 10/10 for atendance. Students with 4-6 absences will receive 6/10 for attendance. Students with more than 6 absences will be asked to consult with the course coordinator and Faculty Sponsor regarding their attendance in the course.
Participation	20%	Participation in discussions in class and over an internal mailing list. Marked by peer evaluation at the end of term. View criteria for marking participation
Presentation	30%	Students will present a peer-reviewed publication with demonstrated relevance to the course. Marked by peer evaluation after the class. View criteria for marking the presentation
Term paper	40%	6-8 pages, single-spaced, with a minimum of 20 references, preferably peer-reviewed publications. Marked by Faculty Sponsor. View criteria for marking the term paper