Codes

Codes, which I write on your writing assignments.

WW = Wrong Word choice. Find a better vocabulary in the sentence. Use at least a few on-line dictionaries and translation sites to find a correct word for this context. Please see how the word is used in a sentnece.

WP = Wrong Particle. Please make a correction in the next or final submission.

MP = Missing Particle or Missing a particle-like letter. Please use a particle here.

MW = Missing Word or a letter.

WSp = Wrong Spelling. Use the Dictionary on the web to find out the correct spelling. If you cannot find it after trying with the Dictionary, let me know.

WKJ= Wrong Kanji

UKJ = Use Kanji

UKT= Use Katakana

RT = Refer To (E.g. RL 202 ch2-2 Nominalizer こと・の means "Refer to JPN 202 main web page and look at the section Nominalizer こと・の in the chapter 2-2.)

GD = Grammar Dictionary

WG = Wrong Grammar

WC = Wrong Conjugation. Check the grammar and learn the correct form in the structure.

WSS = Wrong SentenceStructure

NE: = Natural Expresstion is:

??? or DNMS = It Does Not Make Sense. Look up the dictionary and sample sentences and get a help from the instructor.

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Please remember to fill out the list and turn it in with your writing assignments of review chapters and Interview summaries.

Grading criteria for writing assignments:

Writing Grading criteria for writing assignments:
If the length does not meet the minimum requirement, the following criteria cannot be evaluated since the writing does not contain enough materials to be graded.
Format: Double spaced. Typed version was submitted via e-mail attachment. The hand-written version was submitted as required.
Tardiness (ten points were subtracted per each late working day: Typed version: Hand-writing version:

	A	B	C	D	F
Length	Much more than the minimum requirement.	Several more than the minimum requirement.	A few more than the minimum requirement.	At least the minimum requirement.	Less than the minimum requirement.
Grammar (weighted)	All the corrections were made. No more mistakes. All the new structures are included without a mistake.	All the corrections were made. No more mistakes except minor errors. All the new structures are included but need some improvements.	Corrections were made but still have some mistakes. Not all new structures are included and need some improvements.	Corrections somewhat reflect what we discussed in class. Not all new structures are included and need much improvement.	A few Corrections reflect what we discussed in class. Not all new structures are included and the writing is not at this level.
Kanji	More than the required kanji are included and written correctly.	Learned kanji are used but Okurigana is not correctly used.	Need to use more kanji. Some learned kanji are written in Hiragana. Okurigana is not correctly used.	Need to use much more kanji. Many learned kanji are written in Hiragana.	Very few kanji are used. Usage of kanji is not at this level.
Hiragana/ Katakana	No spelling errors. Each letter and words are written correctly.	No spelling errors but a letter is not written correctly. Katakana words are written correctly.	Still have a few spelling errors and some letters are not written correctly. Katakana words are written correctly with a minor mistake.	Still have some spelling errors and some letters are not written correctly. Katakana words are written with a mistake.	There are still many spelling errors and some letters are not written correctly. Katakana words are written with mistakes.
Content	The topics were thoroughly discussed with good details. Interesting/enjoyable to read. The content flow is smooth and natural. Original is creative (not just revised version of sample sentences or in the textbook.)	The topics were discussed but still need more details but still Interesting/enjoyable to read. The content flow is somewhat choppy and abrupt.	The topics were discussed but still need more details. The content does not flow well. A paragraph seems collections of sentences for the purpose of using the structure, and it does not help support its content or a bit more detail is missing.	An assigned topic was missing and still need more details. The content does not flow well.	Assigned topics were missing and still need much more details for average Japanese to understand.

Writing Grading criteria (Interveiw 1 and Final Exam)
Format: Double spaced. Typed and hand-written version was submitted via e-mail attachment. Tardiness Hand-writing:

	A	B	C	D	F
Length	more than three hand-written pages (or more than 700 words typed).	two to three hand-written pages (500 - 700 words typed)	two hand-written pages (300 - 500 words typed).	Less than two hand-written pages (300 - 500 words typed).	Less than one hand-written page pages (300 words typed).
Grammar (weighted)	more than 90% of the grammar learned this semester are utilized	more than 80% of the grammar learned this semester are utilized	more than 70% of the grammar learned this semester are utilized	more than 60% of the grammar learned this semester are utilized	Less than 60% of the grammar learned this semester are utilized
Kanji	More than the required kanji are included and written correctly.	Learned kanji are used with a minor mistakes	Need to use more kanji. Some learned kanji are written in Hiragana. Furigana is not correctly used.	Need to use much more kanji. Many learned kanji are written in Hiragana.	Very few kanji are used. Usage of kanji is not this level.
Hiragana/ Katakana	No spelling errors. Each letter are written correctly. Katakana words are written correctly.	No spelling errors but a letter is not written correctly. Katakana words are written correctly.	Still have a few spelling errors and some letters are not written correctly. Katakana words are written correctly with a minor mistake.	Still have some spelling errors and some letters are not written correctly. Katakana words are written with a mistake.	There are still many spelling errors and some letters are not written correctly. Katakana words are written with mistakes.
Content	Four or more topics with good details, and transition is smooth, and the content of a paragraph is well described under a topic. It is enjoyable to read. Original and creative (not just a revised version of previous writings).	Three topics with good details, and transition is smooth, and the content of a paragraph is well described under a topic.	two topics with good details but transition is not smooth and the content of a paragraph is not well described. A paragraph is a collection of sentences with structures, lacking good flow under a topic or need more details.	One topic but not enough details. Transition is not smooth and paragraph is not well described.	Writing is not at this level.
Topics	1. One's Introduction; 2. City/souvenir/famous; 3. Experiences/Week-day&-end; 4. Japanese Annual events/seasonal activities

Oral Quiz Grading Criteria (JPN 201)

A: Clearly prepared without a cheat sheet. Speak with good fluency and natural speed (sound like a native).

B: Clearly prepared (with a cheat sheet*). Minor errors in grammar and a very few words (not memorized) or a pronunciation/intonation issue. Some difficulty in using/speaking the structure.

C: Poor performance. Several words are not memorized. Structures are not spoken with good fluency.

D: A few words and phrases are spoken but unprepared (or not practiced enough to perform the task).

F: Not prepared.

* A cheat sheet should contain only words or phrases (not sentences). Verbs have to be in plain forms. It should not contain grammar structures.