I have not tried this late policy with my undergraduates, but I use it with my (first-year) graduate class to good effect. There are two different kinds of homework assignments, and they're allowed to turn in one of each kind up to a week late. My only additional requirement is that the late option is not allowed on the first assignment (b/c I wish to discourage a slow start to the semester) nor on the last assignment (b/c I don't want to turn in grades late). If you are able to keep track of who's already used the late option and you normally return stuff about a week later, I highly recommend it. This is a pretty easy policy to implement, and the students really do like it.
Charlotte > > Exactly, and lying doesn't work with me because I require documentation for >> all makeup work, including proof of granny's funeral. > >I have to say, I have problems with this. After all, there are many >circumstances under which a student might legitimately miss an exam (or >turn in a paper late), but not be able to provide documentation. Maybe >they were too sick to come to class, but not sick enough to warrant a >doctor's visit. Or they couldn't afford to go to the doctor. Or their >child was sick, or their babysitter canceled. The list goes on and on. > >I've tried a number of different policies regarding missed assignments and >exams, and I agree with others who have said that it's not always fair >(not to mention stressful) to have to attempt to distinguish between >legitimate and phony excuses. So the fairest policy I've been able to >come up with is that my students are allowed to turn in one assignment up >to a week late, with no penalty and no explanation needed. But after >that, I don't accept late papers, no matter what. This allows for those >hard-to-document emergencies, and also allows them a bit of flexibility in >scheduling their time (for that week when they really do have five papers >due). But on the other hand, it does hold them to a standard of >responsibility--they can't just flake on every single assignment. And for >exams, I just tell them that any make-up exam will be much harder than the >original--and I stick to it. This has greatly cut down on the number of >people who miss exams. And, perhaps most importantly, my students view it >as a fair policy, leading to both greater respect/liking for me and to a >lot fewer whining and complaining students! > >Rachelle Lipschultz >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Anne Arundel Community College >Arnold, MD > -- =============================================== Charlotte F. Manly, Ph.D. Psychological & Brain Sciences Assistant Professor 317 Life Sciences Bldg ph: (502) 852-8162 University of Louisville fax: (502) 852-8904 Louisville, KY 40292 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.louisville.edu/a-s/psychology/ http://www.louisville.edu/~cfmanl01 USE 40208 ZIP CODE FOR FEDEX --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
