Each week you will be given a set of questions to address. These will be posted on the Web site at least one week in advance and are due at the class for that week. You should be prepared to discuss all of the questions in class. In addition, you should prepare a written (typed) response to the questions of at least 600 words that covers at least 3 of the questions. This should be brought to class and turned in by the end of class. If for some reason you cannot attend class, you may submit it by e-mail as ASCII unformatted text in the body of the message. No attachments and no word processor formats. All work must be turned in on time for full credit.
Your responses will be handed back. Save these in case there is any question about whether you did an assignment.
You are expected to attend class, ask questions, and participate in discussions. You may have one unexcused absence. There will be a signup sheet at each class.
You should discuss your project with Professor Denning by October 15. This can be done in person or via e-mail. You should have a first draft or your paper completed by November 19. You should give your draft to two other students for review. In exchange, you should review the papers of two other students. Reviews should be returned to authors within a week. When you turn in your final paper, indicate who the reviewers were and whose papers you reviewed. Your final paper is due by Noon on December 7. Bring it to Professor Denning's office (Reiss 240).
To get an A, you will need to come to every class, write exceptional responses to the questions, contribute to class discussions, and submit your work on time. Your term paper will have to be original, thoughtful, engaging, well-organized, and free of typos and spelling errors. Opinions should be supported by evidence and you should cite all sources in the text of your paper using footnotes or endnotes.