To receive credit for Anthropology 318, you must complete an essay assignment, a research paper outline, and a research paper assignment, and write a mid-term and a final examination. You are also advised to complete three quizzes. The weightings for each of these activities are as follows:
| Activity | Weighting |
| Telephone Quizzes (3) | 10% |
| Essay Assignment | 20% |
| Research Paper Outline | 5% |
| Research Paper | 35% |
| Mid-term Exam | 15% |
| Final Exam | 15% |
| Total | 100% |
Your final grade is determined by a weighted average of the grades you receive on these assignments. To receive credit for this course, you must achieve a minimum of C− (60%) on both the mid-term and final examinations, and an overall grade of D (50%) for the entire course. All work must be submitted or completed by the end of your course contract date.