Specifications for grading

In our Specs grading system, the percentages below represent proportion of work, NOT points or similar, but I
include this chart so that you can see how each category of coursework factors into your final course grade. See
the full explanation of Specs grading on Moodle.

Participation (includes small group work) 15%
Discussion leading 10%
Writing exercises 10%
Reading journal 10%
Quizzes (lowest 2 grades dropped) 15%
Readings (Perusall) 15%
Magazine editing 10%
Revised and published travel essay(s) 15%