Assignments

Assignments are due at the beginning of class on the due date. Be careful to allow yourself plenty of time to complete each assignment. Unforeseen problems and delays are unfortunately common when dealing with computers (especially those in public clusters), and you are responsible for allowing enough time to complete the assignments despite such problems.

Late assignments will be accepted under penalty. For complete details, see the Late Submission Policy, below.

All assignments should be submitted in a 9x12 manila envelope with a clasp closure clearly labeled in the upper right front corner with your name and the assignment number. All pages should be labeled by hand in the upper right corner to indicate your name and what part of the assignment they represent. All diskettes submitted should be externally labeled with your full name and the type of formatting (Mac or Windows). Feel free to re-use envelopes and diskettes as appropriate.

Late Submission Policy

Assignments are due by the beginning of class on the indicated due date. You may submit assignments later than this deadline; however, a penalty will be assessed on your grade as a result.

The penalty begins accruing at the beginning of class on the due date, and continues to accrue as more time passes.

If the assignment is submitted by 4:30 PM on the due date, the penalty will be a single step of a letter grade (for instance, an A- would become a B+).

If the assignment is submitted by noon on the day following the due date, the penalty will be two steps of a letter grade (for instance, an A- would become a B).

If the assignment is submitted more than 24 hours after noon on the due date, the penalty will be a full letter grade for each day (or portion of a day) that has transpired since the deadline. Thus, an assignment submitted just a few minutes after noon on the day following the due date will have its grade reduced by a whole letter grade (for instance, an A- would in this case become a B-).

In exceptional circumstances, extensions may be granted to either reduce or eliminate the late penalty on an assignment. To request an extension you must complete and submit the following form before midnight the night before the assignment’s due date.

I realize this is a complex system, but it does work. It is your responsibility to clarify any ambiguities you perceive in the rules before you need to utilize them.

Your full name:

Your full e-mail address:

For what assignment are you requesting an extension?

Note: If your e-mail address is not correct, your extension may be denied on that basis alone.

The current date (MM/DD/YY):

The current time (HH:MM AM/PM):

Note: Noon is 12:00 PM. Midnight is 12:00 AM.

You are responsible for suggesting a new deadline that you feel you can meet. If your extension is granted, I will consider this suggestion when determining your new deadline. If a new deadline is established, you are responsible for meeting that deadline. If you miss it, the above late policies will take effect based upon the new deadline.

Your suggestion for a new deadline:

The suggested date (MM/DD/YY):

The suggested time (HH:MM AM/PM):

Note: Noon is 12:00 PM. Midnight is 12:00 AM.

Do you feel your extension request warrants reduction or elimination of the penalty?

Explain your reasons for requesting an extension and choosing your suggested deadline, and explain why you feel the penalty should be reduced or eliminated: