The format required by the syllabus for the assignments (see below) is enforced in order for you
to practice organization with respect to problem solving (as well as necessary record keeping).
Although it isn’t specified in the policy, it is a good idea to number your pages of work, include
your name on each page, and the assignment number. If the assignment number is missing, the
grade for the assignment will most likely not get recorded.
Syllabus policy:
4) Assignments: Due as stated on the assignment statements.
One late assignment (without University excuse) will be
“pardoned ” if turned in no later than one week after the due
date. All other assignments and projects will receive no credit
if late without a recognized excuse. Assignments with
incorrect formatting will be penalized.
This sample of work, ranging from bad formatting, to sloppiness, to clear and orderly is intended
for you as a standard of what level of quality you should be striving after.
Examples:
1. Problem: Missing Format (Figure 1)
Probable causes: Lack of attention to requirements or detail, not hearing the requirement that
was repeatedly stated
Result: lost credit for up to 30 percent of the percent effort listed (i.e. 0.7*15% = 10.5% or about
5% lost)
2. Problem: Missing Work
(Figure 1)
Probable causes: Failing to print
out the assignment statements,
failure to read all the problems
required (particularly in the case
of multiple pages), failure to
seek help at all or in time if
“stuck”, lack of motivation,
incompletely “transcribing”
group work
Result: no credit
Date Name Course
Given:
Find:
Solution:
:
Format:
Figure 1
