CRIMINAL JUSTICE 160 - FALL 2005 - SECTION 001

PAPER ASSIGNMENTS

 Guidelines for Getting Good Grades on Papers

     The number of written assignments for your class has not been set yet. It is probably the case that the different assignments will be different. Paper 2 will ask you to do something different than Paper 1.
     You will receive detailed instructions for each at least a week before the due date. I encourage you to discuss with me any questions you might have about the assignment well in advance of the due date.
     You should type each written assignment, double spaced. You also should proof your written work carefully. Mis-spelled words and flagrantly poor grammar will reduce your grade. On your papers I usually take off for mis-spelled words and flagrant grammatical errors. Needless to say, this can add up after a while. I urge you to:

* always run the spell checker
* always run a grammar checker
* proofread carefully, if possible, get someone else to proofread for you as well.

     Many students find that their writing improves if they consult some books on writing like Strunk & White's The Elements of Style or Provost's 100 Ways to Improve Your Writing.

I strongly urge you to carefully proofread and to spell check and to grammar check every paper.

     Note that all written assignments count; none are dropped. Please note that ALL written assignments must be completed in order to receive a grade in the course.
     Past experience suggests that students who prepare an initial draft and then revise it, and who run grammar and spelling checkers, generally get better grades.