Participation grade Criteria

A = Frequently contributes original insights to the discussion. Always listens to other students and frequently engages them in discussion/debate of the issues. Frequently volunteers to answer questions and always speaks to the issues at hand. Always comes to class prepared and on time.

B =  Sometimes contributes original insights to the discussion. Listens to other students and sometimes engages them in discussion/debate of the issues. Sometimes volunteers to answer questions and speaks to the issues at hand. Always comes to class prepared and on time.

C = Answers questions when called upon, listens to other students but seldom engages them or volunteers insights. Sometimes comes to class unprepared or late.

D =  Answers questions tangentially and only when called upon. Does not listen to or engage other students. Often comes to class unprepared or late.

F = Is unable to answer questions when called upon. Always comes to class unprepared, late, or is frequently absent.