As indicated on the course syllabus, you have the option to revise one of the first two papers you wrote this term to earn a better grade on that assignment. If the revised paper receives a higher grade than the original, the new grade will replace the old one. Note that the syllabus also states that you may not rewrite a paper on which you received a late penalty. The paper rewrite will be due at the final regular class meeting on Thursday, May 17th but may be submitted earlier. No extensions on rewrites will be given for any reason; if the paper is not in my hands when I leave Hunter on the 17th, your rewrite will not be accepted.

    Follow the directions below carefully. Failure to do so means your rewrite will not be accepted, and you will forfeit the opportunity to earn a better grade.

    1. You must return the original paper (or, better yet, a photocopy with my comments on it) with the paper rewrite. This lets me compare the two to determine whether you have responded to my criticisms and suggestions. Do not expect me to contact you in search of a missing original; the responsibility lies with you. Attach the original securely to the rewrite. Note that you are responsible for addressing all substantive, organizational, and writing problems in the original even if I did not identify them.

    2. The rewrite should contain full citations for all sources. Failure to cite properly will lead me to reject the revised paper. You will not be given an opportunity to correct this, so be sure to do it properly.

    3. The paper rewrite will be available in the department office at the end of the term. Unlike the original paper, I will put only minimal comments on the rewrite. But I am prepared to meet with you to explain the basis for the grade if the comments do not make that clear.