Grades will be based on the scores from the written assignments, midterm and final exam, and the written consult. Grade cut-points will be determined by the coordinator.

COURSE COMPLETION: November 30, 2000

Assignments: The required assignments, papers, and exams for the class are listed. You will have two weeks to complete each assignment. All assignments, papers, and exams must be completed; all assignments, papers, and exams must be received by 5:00 PM on the day they are due (by e-mail or fax). Assignments submitted by U.S. mail must be postmarked no later than the day the assignment is due. The written consult is due 11/19/99; 10% will be deducted from the final consult grade for each day it is late.

Assignment #1 (10 points)

Topic: Tertiary References

Date Assigned: 8/21/00

Date Due: 9/5/00 (due on Tuesday because of Labor Day holiday)

Assignment #2 (10 points)

Topic: Medline search

Date Assigned: 9/18/00

Date Due: 10/2/00

Assignment #3 (10 points)

Topic: Primary Article Abstract

Date Assigned: Week of 10/16/00

Date Due: 10/30/00

Assignments #4 (10 points)

Topic: Journal Club

Dates Assigned: Week of 11/6/00

Date Due: 11/20/00

Mid-Term Exam (100 points)

Topic: Cumulative to Date

Date: October 5, 2000

Written Consult (100 points)

Topic: Written Consult

Date Assigned: 10/2/00

Date Due: 11/13/00

Final Exam (200 points)

Topic: Literature Evaluation

Date: November 2, 2000

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