Middle Tennessee State University Department of Electronic Media Communication Marc J. Barr, Professor Office Comm 147 - Telephone (615) 898-5118

Grading Policy

The development of your own talents and skills is the purpose of your undertaking any course.

This can only be accomplished through continued self-motivation, study, and practice. Education should not be measured in semesters or grade levels, only through a lifelong pursuit.

All of your work is a reflection of your own concepts, attitudes, and vision. The theft of ideas and materials is a serious crime also known as "Plagiarism". This will not be tolerated by me and should not be tolerated by you.

Your grades are based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative assessment. You will be demonstrating a competency or technique and putting it to a creative use. Any work can be repeated any number of times in order to improve a grade. You will not be penalized for this and additional work is encouraged. This is a fair and impartial policy intended to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning.

All grades will be in letter form ranging from A to F

A. An A work is excellent, showing total competency in the technique or skill required and a unique and creative application of it. It displays a resolution of the problem in its entirety. It also shows extraordinary development of concept and is free from mechanical errors.

B. A B work is above average in content. Specific details that enable the audience to perceive the work in a logical manner relative to the desired intent of the producer is clearly evident. It is relatively free of mechanical errors. The work lacks some of the originality and vigor that would characterize an A work

C. The average solution of a problem will receive the grade of C. It is fairly well executed and conveys its intent to the audience. It avoids serious flaws, but is undistinguished in content and form.

D. A D grade indicates below average resolution of the problem. It is unclear and has serious mechanical flaws. It does not successfully convey its intent to the audience.

F. The grade of F indicates a misunderstanding of the problem and the unsuccessful demonstration of the competencies and implementation of the skills necessary to resolve the problem.