Math 2300 Homework Guidelines
- Write
clearly on 8.5Ó x 11Ó paper.
You may write in either pencil or pen (though I highly recommend
pencil). If you use ink that
bleeds through, please use only one side of the paper. If you use a spiral notebook, tear
off those annoying little tabs (failure to do so will result in a deduction of 10% of the total
points possible for the assignment).
- Work
in NEAT column(s), at most 2 per side—this is not a contest to see
how much you can fit on one piece of paper. Leave at least one line between problems.
- Always
write the problem number and enough of the statement of the problem to
know what is being solved.
This will aid you in studying for exams.
- If the
problem involves several steps, either circle, box, or highlight your
final answer. The grader may
deduct points if he/she doesnÕt know where your problem ends.
- Show
your work correctly and clearly.
No one should have to squint
at, or decipher what you have written. Not only will the grader have to read your assignments,
you will have to study from them.
If you make a mistake, erase it completely or cross it out
neatly. Note: if the grader
cannot read your homework she/he will not grade it and will give you no
credit for the assignment.
- If the
problem involves a graph or drawing, sketch it neatly and label
appropriately. Graphs should
be big enough so that the graph and the labels are clearly
understood. Feel free to tape
or glue graphs/drawings into your homework (say if you use graph paper),
or attach graphs/drawings at the end of your assignment with the reference
clearly stated in the appropriate problem.
- ÒExplainÓ means one or two sentences. All will be graded for grammar and
spelling.
- Staple all pages together. I will not bring a stapler to class; it is your
responsibility to have your homework stapled. Failure to staple homework will result in a deduction
of 5% of the total points possible for the assignment.
- Please
print your name, and the HW number
and/or sections due at the top right corner of the top sheet. Do not fold your homework.
- You
should consider the problems I assign to be the absolute minimum work
given to help you grasp the material. You should do as many problems as needed so you feel
comfortable with the material.
You may ask me about any problem, whether it is assigned or not.
- It
might be a good idea to work out some of the problems on scratch paper as
a Òrough draft,Ó and then re-write a neat final version. That way if you get stuck on a
problem in the middle, you donÕt have to leave a blank space for it and
then run out of room when you go back to finish the problem.