How much time does it take weekly, and how many weeks does it take to complete the R&R course?
For the maximum benefit of all participants, Reading and Writing About Short Stories (R&R) has structured deadlines and due dates, and participants should be prepared to devote at least five hours weekly (minimum) to accomplish all course activities in ten weeks. The ten weeks include eight short stories. Grades are earned for all quizzes and writing assignments, and due dates are rigidly set, much the same as they are set in a face-to-face university classroom. If a quiz or writing assignment due date passes, it will not be possible to “make up” assignments. (Rationale: If a writing assignment is to respond to three other participants’ essays, and your responses are late, for example, nobody will read them.) Scores earned by the due dates will be posted privately, and it is not possible to turn in late assignments for credit.
