Notes on what needs to be done to do well on Homework
Calculus 3,  MA 2421          Bennethum

Homework is designed to give you some practice at solving problems and to get some feedback.  A student's overall class grade is usually directly correlated with his/her homework grade.  Here are some notes which will help me in grading and help you to know what I expect:

1.   Put your name on your homework.
2.   Attempt every problem - I give partial credit.  If you get stuck on a problem and would like me to look at your work even if it's not a problem I'm grading, just indicate with big question marks.
3.   Read the directions and follow them.  If the problem has a graph near it, you must use technology.  Please indicate what technology you are using (e.g. TI calculator, Derive, Mathematica...).   For problems requiring graphs, you must be able to print out your graphs.
4.   Please present the problems in order, or, if not, then indicate clearly where I may find the problem (e.g. done using Derive, attached at end).
5.    Denote vectors differently than scalars.  You can denote vectors by putting a tilde underneath or an arrow above, or something else of your own choosing, but I and anyone else who is looking at your homework needs to be able to distinguish between, for example, the zero vector and the scalar zero.
6.   On graphs:  Label axis (this is extremely important in 3-dimensions), graph using a right-hand coordinate system, and label your graphs, points, vectors, etc. (whatever it is you are graphing).
7.      Show your work - In order for me to give feedback, you must show your logic.  This doesn't mean you have to write down every algebraic step if this is not your style, but you should write down enough so that a classmate of yours who is struggling with the problem can follow your work.

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