Exam Information
Midterm Examination
The midterm is scheduled for Week 5 (Oct 24). You will have 90 minutes to complete the exam. The exam will consist of two equally weighted parts:
Part I: Short-answer identifications. Identify and discuss the significance of eight IDs--which can be terms, concepts or events. The IDs on the exam will be drawn from a list of about 50 potential IDs that will be distributed to the class at least one-week before the exam. Answers should be no more than a paragraph in length.
Part II Essay question. The essay question will address topics and readings through Week 5. It will require you to relate theories and analytical approaches to real world outcomes and to assess the explanatory power of alternative arguments against the evidence.
See the Midterm Study Guide (PDF) Midterm Study Guide (HTML) for additional information.
The final examination is a take-home essay (7 - 10 double-spaced pages, 12pt font) addressing topics covered in the course. It will be distributed in class on one week before it is due. Late exams will be penalized at the rate of 1/3 letter grade per day.
*The essay question will encompass the entire course.
*Address all component parts of the question with equal attention.
*When quoting or attributing material, insert the source directly into the text using the following format: (Easterly, pp. 10-11). No bibliography is necessary.
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