Course
Assessment
10% Writing exercise on
skepticism
500-750
words, 2-3 pages
You will write a brief, focused and clear paper on a
suggested topic.
The goal is to sharpen your analytical writing skills.
Due: 3 October by 4:30 pm
15% Writing exercise on truth
500-750 words, 2-3 pages
Due: 31 October by 4:30 pm
65% Final essay
Topics will be suggested. Or you may choose
your own.
1500-2500 words, 6-10 pages
Regular due date: 8 December
Extended due date: 2 January
Submit your paper by 8 December if you wish to receive
comments on your work.
Papers submitted after the regular due date but on or
before 2 January will be accepted
without penalty, but may not receive comments due to time
constraints.
You are strongly encouraged to submit your paper by the
regular due date.
10% Class involvement
You are expected to do the readings and
attend lecture.
You are encouraged to raise questions and make comments in
class.
Paper Submission
Please submit your assignments both on
paper to Ms Loletta Li in MB302,
and electronically to turnitin.com. The turnitin.com class id
is 1615522.
The password will be announced in class.
Late Policy
Late papers will be penalized. Your
grade will be reduced by 10% for each day late.
Academic Honesty
Plagiarism and other forms of
academic honesty will not be tolerated,
and will be severely punished. Please see this website to
be sure you
understand what plagiarism is: http://www.hku.hk/plagiarism/