UGA First-year Composition Policies

1. If a grade of “I” (Incomplete) is not removed after three terms (including Summer), it changes automatically to an “F.”

True

False

See FYC Guide, p. 19.

Explanation

See FYC Guide, p. 19.

2. A writer can show audience awareness through:

Developing his or her credibility (ethos)

Using sound logic and clear reasoning

Demonstrating comfort and familiarity with appropriate jargon or professional vocabularies

All of the above.

See FYC Guide, p. 50.

Explanation

See FYC Guide, p. 50.

3. All students taking ENGL1101 write a minimum of three essays (1000-1500 words or longer) that count for at least 50% of the student's final grade.

True

False

The given statement states that all students taking ENGL1101 are required to write a minimum of three essays that count for at least 50% of their final grade. Since the statement does not provide any contradictory information or exceptions, it can be inferred that the answer is true.

Explanation

The given statement states that all students taking ENGL1101 are required to write a minimum of three essays that count for at least 50% of their final grade. Since the statement does not provide any contradictory information or exceptions, it can be inferred that the answer is true.

4. An essay that contains no grammatical or typographical errors automatically receives a grade of "A."

True

False

An essay that contains no grammatical or typographical errors does not automatically receive a grade of "A." There are other factors that contribute to the grading of an essay, such as the content, structure, organization, and overall coherence. While having no grammatical or typographical errors is certainly important, it does not guarantee a perfect grade.

Explanation

An essay that contains no grammatical or typographical errors does not automatically receive a grade of "A." There are other factors that contribute to the grading of an essay, such as the content, structure, organization, and overall coherence. While having no grammatical or typographical errors is certainly important, it does not guarantee a perfect grade.

5. Who is the first person that you should discuss a grade appeal with?

The Dean of Franklin College

Your Instructor

The Director of First-year Composition

The Department Head of English

The Governor

See FYC Guide, p. 18.

Explanation

See FYC Guide, p. 18.

6. What does a grade of “C” on an essay mean?

Competent / Credible / Creepy

Comfortable / Cogent / Average

Competent / Credible / Complete

None of the above

See the discussion of the FYC Grading Rubric on p. of the FYC Guide. pp. 44-45.

Explanation

See the discussion of the FYC Grading Rubric on p. of the FYC Guide. pp. 44-45.

7. What grade would a student receive if he or she drops after the withdrawal deadline (October 21)?

WP

WF

F

I

All withdrawals after the October midpoint, by University policy, are assigned a grade of WF.

Explanation

All withdrawals after the October midpoint, by University policy, are assigned a grade of WF.

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9. According to the FYC Grading Rubric, there is a single quality that defines "Distinction" and therefore earns an essay a grade of "A."

True

False

"No single quality defines distinction" (FYC Guide, p. 53).

Explanation

"No single quality defines distinction" (FYC Guide, p. 53).

10. In this MWF class, students may only miss 5 classes before they may expect to be dropped from the course.

True

False

Students may miss only 4 classes in a MWF FYC class. "On the firth absence . .. , no matter what the reason, Students can expect to be dropped either with a WP or a WF before the midpoint of the semester and with a WF after midpoint" (FYC Guide, p. 18).

Explanation

Students may miss only 4 classes in a MWF FYC class. "On the firth absence . .. , no matter what the reason, Students can expect to be dropped either with a WP or a WF before the midpoint of the semester and with a WF after midpoint" (FYC Guide, p. 18).

Uga First-year Composition Policies