Style:
As history is a subject in which the proper communication of ideas is crucial, writing style and clarity are as important as content or analysis.  Writing style will form an important component of each assignment's final mark, and failure to adhere to proper grammar, sentence structure or spelling will be reflected in the final mark.  As well, mechanical style , in the form of footnotes and bibliographies, will form a part of the assignment's final grade.

Plagiarism:
You are plagiarizing if you use ideas, information, or language taken from another author without acknowledgment or submit work which is not your own.  Plagiarism is a serious offense and will be dealt with accordingly.  It is highly recommended that students familiarize themselves with the student conduct policy in the college calendar.

Assignments:
Essays are to be typed on standard size paper (8 1/2 x 11).
All assignments must be presented in proper essay form, using correct bibliography and footnote form where applicable.  Quotations should be used sparingly, and the source of all quotations must be acknowledged in footnotes.  As well as direct quotations, footnotes or endnotes should be used to acknowledge the ideas and opinions of others.  A bibliography must  always be included at the end of the essay, which lists in alphabetical order by author the sources used in the writing of the assignment (that is, that you have made reference to in the paper).  In all cases proper form for footnotes and bibliography must be followed, and assignments will be marked accordingly.

Examinations:
Examinations are an integral part of the course and is the student's responsibility that they attend at the proper time and place.  Failure to write the examination at the proper time and place will result in a grade of zero (0).  Proper medical documentation may be accepted in some circumstances.


Due Dates:
These dates are not set as a rough guide for your convenience, but are a the final dates on which the assignments will be accepted, barring unforeseen serious circumstances.  Having been given the due dates from the first day of class students should not, when the assignment is due, plead lack of time, schedule conflicts, or computer failure.  Only in the most serious circumstances will extensions be granted. Extensions are a privilege not an automatic right, and any extensions must be negotiated with me beforehand.  Under no circumstances will a late paper be accepted unless an extension has been negotiated beforehand. Papers will be accepted on the due date until the end of class, after which they will be considered late and not accepted.

First Assignment                Thursday October 21, 1999
Second Assignment            Thursday December 2, 1999

Marks
First Essay                15%
Second Essay            40%
Presentation              15%
Final Exam                30%

Classroom Behaviour
A classroom is built on a foundation of courtesy and respect for others.  In the classroom students will be treated with respect and courtesy, and I and fellow students should expect the same in return.  Classes begin promptly at the assigned times and students wandering in after the start of class, or in and out during class, are disruptive to everyone.  There are of course times when such actions cannot be avoided, and if you must do so, please be as quiet and unobtrusive as possible.  Unnecessary disruptions will not be tolerated and offending students will be asked to leave.

Readings, Attendance, and Participation
Classroom discussion of readings will be an integral part of the course and it is essential that students prepare the assigned  readings and attend class to participate in discussions.  The second half of each class is reserved for group discussion of the weekly assigned readings.  I will not be lecturing during that time, but we will instead be working as a class to examine and understand the material.  The success or failure of that discussion therefore depends on the class as a whole.  Coming to class unprepared is to let your classmates down.  Everyone is expected to be a contributing member of the class.

Student Presentations
Everyone will have to do a 12-15 minute presentation to the class about their research essay towards the end of term  as noted in the class reading and discussion schedule.  The purpose of the presentation is to share with the class the materials that you have researched and the argument(s) that will form your final paper based on that research.  Essentially, it will be a summation of what you have found and what it tells us about the period or topic.  As part of the presentation you will be required to distribute to the class one week prior to your presentation a 1-2 page summary  of your research and arguments
A sheet will be posted outside my office during the first week to sign up for the presentions.

NOTE
Attendance for these presentations will be mandatory and absences will not be excused except for medical or other extenuating circumstances.  It is essential that the class support one another by attendance and participation in these presentations.  Failure to attend except for the aforementioned reasons will result in the loss of 10 (ten) marks from your own presentation mark.