There are now three options for the 3rd paper and the Final Exam. You may pick one.

(1) Leave everything as is: The 3rd paper will be due November 30th (the last day of class), and the final will be on December 8. The paper will be worth 25%, along with the 1st and 2nd papers, which are also worth 25% each, and the final will be worth 20%. See the course syllabus for further details.

(2) Write the 3rd paper, drop the final exam: Since the 3rd paper will be counted in lieu of the final, it will be due the same date and time of the final--12noon on Dec. 8. The 1st and 2nd paper will be worth 30% each, and the 3rd paper will be worth 35%.

(3) Take the final exam, drop the 3rd paper: The final exam will be worth 35% of your grade (and will be in short answer/long essay format). The 1st and 2nd papers will be worth 30% each.

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Some things to keep in mind:

• No matter which option you choose, if you write a paper, I will be accepting rough drafts, but no re-writes (since there will not be enough time in the semester).
• The paper topics will be the same whether you choose option (1) or (2). However, keep in mind that if you go with option (2), the paper will count as more and so I will be expecting a bit more, so give it your all.
  
• There will be a study guide for the final exam (coming soon).
• You do not have to tell me which option you are taking. Just turn in the paper whenever it is due (depending on which option you decide on) or show up for the exam.
• Re-writes for ANY of the papers are due November 30, the last day of class.
  
• I will be in my office a ton these last few weeks of class. Feel free to drop me a line to make an appointment or drop on by if you want to go over any of the material.
  

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