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The approximate breakdown is as follows: paper (25%), the final (25%), map quiz(5%), class participation(30%), and midterm (15%).

Note: I really do grade on class participation. If you do not participate regularly, you will get a lower grade. In general, I have found that at most a quarter of students in any given class earn an A or A- in class participation. Typically a similar number end up in the C range or below. To avoid letting absences affect your grade, you may turn in a 500 word essay on the day's assignment before the class meets.