Each assignment is expected to contain documented code, data, and a report written in the usual format of a term paper. The use of appropriate editing and formatting tools is encouraged. Correct grammar and correct spelling is expected, along with a coherent presentation of the ideas involved.
A student meeting all assignment specifications can expect a grade of 90/100. Grades above 90 are reserved for those assignments that exceed stated requirements.
Under normal circumstances late submissions will NOT be accepted! You must turn in whatever you have completed no later than the due time on the due date. Electronic submissions are required, and will be automatically blocked after due time on due date. If you run into problems, do not wait until the last moment, contact me (e-mail is best) about it as soon as you encounter the problem. If you have a compelling reason for a late submission (it has to be compelling) you should (1) submit whatever you have by the original due date; (2) request a (justified) late submission. If approved, your late submission must include a list of the differences between it and the original submission. Unless your reasons are REALLY COMPELLING, if your original submission is only a small fraction of the entire assignment, your late submission will NOT be graded. This is to make sure you do not procrastinate under the assumption that you can "catch up" in a late submission.
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UMass Lowell Department of Computer Science