Some basic information about grading of homeworks and programming assignments:

• Late assignments will be penalized 10% a day. If you need an extension, contact the TA's or the instructor.
• Copying of programs, written homeworks, or exams or "teamwork" on an assignment (written or programming) is not permitted. You can talk to other students about he assignments, but the work must be substantially your own. A student found doing so will receive a grade of F for the course (this is the Computer Science departmental policy). If you're having trouble with an assignment or if you're having trouble meeting a deadline, see the instructor or one of the TA's; we will bend over backwards to help you but we will not tolerate cheating.
• Off campus students should check the info on the main course WWW page (also handed out at start of the semester) about handing in assignments.

Written Assignments

Programming Assignments

The programs you hand in should work correctly and be documented. When you hand in your programming assignment, you should include:

1. a program listing containing in-line documentation.
2. a separate (typed) document of a page or so describing the overall program design, a verbal description of ``how it works'', and design tradeoffs considered and made. Also describe possible improvements and extensions to your program (and sketch how they might be made).
3. a separate description of the tests you ran on your program to convince yourself that it is indeed correct. Also describe any cases for which your program is known not to work correctly.

Grading

   Program Listing   
      works correctly              60 points
      in-line documentation        10
      quality of design            10
   Design Document
      description                   5
      tradeoffs discussion          5
      extensions discussion         5
   Thoroughness of test cases       5

   Total                          100 points

   Extra Credit                   up to 10 points, depending on assignment
   Late Programs                  -10 points/day

Notes:

• A full 10 points for quality of design will only be given to the cleanest, most thorough programs. A correctly working, documented and tested program will not necessarily receive these 10 points.
• Extra Credit: If you are unsure that you can complete a working extra credit program then be sure to submit a solution to the basic assignment.