Grading Principles and Scale
Dr. Stephen T. Chan
Grading is based strictly on merit, and neither quota nor curve is used in the calculation of scores. All grades will be quantified and the computation of scores will be distributed in various stages of the course so that students can measure their achievements and make extra effort to improve their performance.
Grade Scores A + 100 - 97 A 96.99 - 93 A - 92.99 - 90 B + 89.99 - 87 B 86.99 - 83 B - 82.99 - 80 C + 79.99 - 77 C 76.99 - 73 C - 72.99 - 70 D+ 69.99 - 67 D 66.99 - 63 D - 62.99 - 60 F 59.99 - Criteria of Grading Research Paper:
A Excellent work with original insight and creative presentation, demonstrates outstanding readings and research. Thesis of the paper is clear and coherent, and is supported by strong arguments, includes arguments for and against the writer's position. Creative use of argmentative and narraitive writings, as well as employment of analogy and illustrations. Reasonable conclusion. Free of any spelling and grammatical mistakes. In short, the hallmark of a A paper is Creativity.
B Good work which demonstrates an average but not distinctive understanding of the research topic. Analysis and argument are good but not strong, too analytical and not critical enough. Lack of apt analogy to illustrate the main points. Conclusion is clear but needs to be strengthened. Minor spelling and grammatical mistakes. In short, the hallmark of a B paper is Complexity but not creative enough.
C Satisfactory work, well written and adequately organized but lacks the complexity in analysis and arguments. Need more research in the subject. Conclusion is either inconsistent or not connected to the presentation. Multiple spelling and grammatical mistakes. In short, the hallmark of a C paper is Clarity but the writings is neither creative nor complex.
D Unsatisfactory work, lack of clear and coherent thesis or topics, inadequate analysis and weak argument, confusing presentation, poor spelling and grammar. In short, the symptom of a D paper is Confusion.
F Failing performance, serious misunderstanding of the subject, lack research and readings, personal opinions with no support by facts or by arguments, fails to follow the requirements in format, serious spelling and grammatical mistakes.