Homework Guidelines

The following guidelines were written by Barbara Kaiser and TJ Morrison for MCS 201, MCS220, and MCS 236.

Readability

• The solutions have visual appeal.
• The problems are clearly labeled, with adequate room for comments in the margins, between paragraphs, and at the end of each problem.
• Each problem, solution, and final answer is easy to read without having to refer to the text book.
• The strategy used to solve the problem is clear.
• There are no (or very few) mistakes in grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.

Validity

• The strategy used to solve the problem is appropriate.
• The strategy is used correctly.
• Computations are correct and logical arguments are valid.
• The steps/figures/calculations have explanations where appropriate.
• The steps used are in the right order, appropriately and consistently sized.
• The explanations for the steps are valid and well-written.

Fluency

• The solution uses terminology and notation correctly.
• The use of language, symbols, and terminology is appropriate to the audience.
• The solution shows that the author understands the material.
• The solution increases the understanding of the reader.