GORDON RULE ASSIGNMENTS

The Gordon Rule (State Board of Education Rule 6A-10.030) requires that you must satisfactorily complete a number of writing assignments with a total of no less than 1715 words. To meet this requirement there will be two short assignments (approx. 900 words each) which will count 50 points each for a total of 100 points. Each will be assigned at an appropriate time during the semester.

While these make up only part of your final grade, you must complete both in order to pass this course. Also remember that I expect them to be turned in at the beginning of class (at roll call) on the day they are due to receive full credit. Turning an assignment in late, but before the class period is over, will result in a 12.5 point penalty. Turning an assignment in late, but on the same day it is due, will result in a 25 point penalty. Turning an assignment in at the beginning of the next class period after the day it is due will result in a 0, but will still be required if you expect credit for the course. Turning in either assignment later than one class period after it is due will result in an "F" for the course (see above). Lastly, you must also have an overall course grade of at least a “C” to obtain Gordon Rule credit.

DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE IMPORTANCE OF THESE ASSIGNMENTS!

Below is a sample format for each assignment - FOLLOW IT!
Font should be Times New Roman (changed from Geneva)
Font size should be 12 points
Margins should be 1"
Include you name, section, and assignment number at the top left corner
Include an appropriate title
Include the total word count at the end
Also, now that everyone has "spell check" and "grammar check" keep in mind that misspelled words and grammatical errors will be penalized harshly - you are in college now.

SAMPLE OF ASSIGNMENT FORMAT

James Fatherree
IDS 1152C 30565
Assignment #1

943 words of text