study

Graded on writing and on talking, not on recall: 20% is contribution in discussion. Reading with a few quotations marked in advance is what makes that 20% straightforward.

There is a quiz at nearly every recitation, so the work is continuous rather than crammable. Exams are machine-graded with no partial credit, which makes accuracy worth as much as method.

Nearly 40% of the grade is simply preparing for and participating in the 26 class meetings. Showing up ready is most of the work; the reflections want your own voice, not a researched answer.

A quarter of the grade is Excel labs and journals, which are coursework rather than exam material — they are the most controllable questions in the course, so don't let them slip.