TOP TEN REASONS FOR NOT TAKING GEOLOGY 1OO

#5.  You don't like to work in small groups.

       Some people don't like working in small groups, but this is an important aspect of the course.  20% of your grade comes
       directly from participation in a learning group, and your test scores will reflect the effort you put into this experience.  So
       if this sounds unappealing, be advised that I have no provisions for students who opt out their small groups.

#6.  You can't get assignments turned in on time.

       Because I do not grade the small group assignments, some students think that they aren't very important; and from this
       erroneous assumption they conclude that it doesn't matter whether or not the assignments are turned in on time.   On
       the contrary, it is precisely because I do not grade your answers that I expect the assignments to be turned in on time! 
       You must find someone in your group who is responsible enough to carry out this task!  There is no excuse for missing
       the deadline!

#7.  You don't like to think:

       Because I do not grade the small group assignments, some students think that they aren't very important; and from this
       erroneous assumption they conclude that it doesn't matter whether or not they spend much time thinking about the
       answers.  On the contrary, the small group assignments are designed to help you learn critical thinking skills, and the
       amount of effort you put into these assignments will be reflected in your exam scores.  Although I do not grade for right
       or wrong answers,  I will not give you credit if you do not answer the questions, or if you do not make a reasonable
       attempt to answer the questions correctly.