Indiana University School of Library and Information Science Definitions of Letter Grades
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The following definitions of letter grades have been defined by student
and faculty members of the Curriculum Steering Committee and have been
approved by the faculty as an aid in evaluation of academic performance
and to assist students by giving them an understanding of the grading
standards of the School of Library and Information Science.
| A | 4.0 | Outstanding achievement. Student performance demonstrates full command of the course materials and evinces a high level of originality and/or creativity that far surpasses course expectations. |
| A- | 3.7 | Excellent achievement. Student performance demonstrates thorough knowledge of the course materials and exceeds course expectations by completing all requirements in a superior manner. |
| B+ | 3.3 | Very good work. Student performance demonstrates above-average comprehension of the course materials and exceeds course expectations on all tasks as defined in the course syllabus. |
| B | 3.0 | Student performance meets designated course expectations and demonstrates understanding of the course materials at an acceptable level. |
| B- | 2.7 | Marginal work. Student performance demonstrates incomplete understanding of course materials. |
| C+ C |
2.3 2.0 |
Unsatisfactory work. Student performance demonstrates incomplete and inadequate understanding of course materials. |
| C- D+ D D- |
1.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 |
Unacceptable work. Coursework performed at this level will not count toward the MLS or MIS degree. For the course to count toward the degree, the student must repeat the course with a passing grade. |
| F | 0.0 | Failing. Student may continue in program only with permission of the Dean. |
