PSY 511 course performance will be evaluated based on the following scheme:

Component Points % of Grade
Class participation 2 pts/class * 15 weeks = 30 30
Quizzes 10 pts * 3 quizzes = 30 30
Group presentation 20 pts 20
Paper write-up 20 pts 20
TOTAL 100 100

Grading Scheme

Points Percent Grade
100+ 100+ A+
94-100 94-99 A
90-93 90-93 A-
87-89 87-89 B+
84-86 84-86 B
80-83 80-83 B-
77-79 77-79 C+
70-76 70-76 C
60-69 60-69 D
<59 <59 F

Class participation

Class participation points are awarded for attendance and participation in class discussions. In addition, there may be points awarded for certain additional [assignments][(assignments.html).

Group presentation

Additional details about the rubric for scoring the group presentation will be given at a later date.

Resource write-up

Please write-up a review of i) one of the references you discuss in your group presentation or ii) another paper of your choosing in the style of a Neuron “Preview” or a Nature “Research Highlights” paper (examples). Your review should be 2,000-2,500 words (6-10 pp in length) and is due by noon on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

Do’s

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