Short Fiction

ENGL 103, Fall 2020

Paper I (short fiction) – Instructions for Rewrites

• You will have received a grade on your first paper (Paper I, Short Fiction). This grade is provisional, depending upon whether or not you choose to submit a rewrite.
• You normally have a week to submit a rewrite. However, I will consider making exceptions on a case by case basis. Let me know in advance if you have reason to believe you will need more time.
• You must turn in your rewrite (email it to me as an attachment) no later than a week from when you receive the grade. This will be on Monday, Oct. 19 (ENGL 102b) or Tuesday, Oct. 20 (ENGL 102d).
• The rewrite must follow the instructions provided on the original assignment handout (see Blackboard).
• The grade on the rewrite will not be accompanied by any additional comments. The grade on the rewrite will thus be final.
• The grade on the rewrite will be averaged with the grade on your first draft. The resulting mark is your final grade.
• If you want to learn more about the grading process, you will need to make an appointment to consult with me in an office hour.
• Once your rewrite receives a grade, the provisional grade on your first draft will be expunged and replaced with the new grade.
• Chances are, your rewrite will be an improvement over your original draft. However, if your second draft is not an improvement or is actually worse than the first one, you will keep the original grade. No further penalty will be imposed.
• You have nothing to lose by attempting a rewrite. However, the choice is yours.
• Your first draft, with my grade marks, will remain on Turnitin, but this fact will not affect your grade.