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Introduction to Philosophy:
Freedom

Philosophy 20

Professor William Blattner

Late Papers Policy

When is a paper late?

For the third paper, I do not accept late papers at all, unless you are taking an incomplete approved by your dean.

What happens if your paper is late?

That depends on which assignment it is. If it is the third paper, I will not accept it and you will receive no credit for it.

For the first two papers, it is your responsibility to contact your section leader and make arrangements to turn the paper in. For each day late, your grade will be reduced by one step (A to A-, e.g.). Weekends count as a single day.

What counts as a good excuse?

The obvious ones count: medical exigencies, family emergencies, funerals, and weddings. Be prepared to prove that these conditions exist. I have been known to accept other excuses, but only rarely. I can't write an infallible rule in advance, so please contact me (or your section leader) as soon as is practical.

For the third paper, if a situation like this arises, you will need to take an incomplete. Please contact your dean's office, explain the situation, and apply for an incomplete.


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