Format for In-Class Examinations

There are a total of 100pts for each exam.

Please note that both in-class examinations are closed book, closed note. 

If you know the study guide, have come to class and section consistently, and have kept up on the reading, you should be able to complete the exam without difficulty. Please take care to write legibly. If your handwriting is obscure, your GSI will not extend you ‘benefit of the doubt’ that your answer is correct.

Part I

Essay question: Write three to four paragraphs (20 pts)

(Answer 1 of 2)

• Define all terms (both in the question and in your answer)
• Coherent and concise response
• Use examples from class and/or your own examples

·      Grading criteria:  writing (4 pts), accuracy and comprehensiveness (10 pts), creativity of your conceptualization (6 pts)

Ø  Think big picture and sweep of history

Part II

Paired Concepts:  Write a paragraph or two for each pair (50 pts total or 10 pts each)

(Answer 5 of 6)

• Define/distinguish terms
• Explain how they relate to one another
• Illustrate:  use examples from class and/or your own

·      Grading criteria for each answer:  writing (2 pts), accuracy and comprehensiveness (6 pts), creativity of your response (2 pts)

Ø  Think differences between key terms

Part III

Single Terms:  Write two to three sentences (20 pts total or 5 pts each)

(Answer 4 of 5)

• Define term
• Illustrate:  use example from class and/or your own

·      Grading criteria for each answer:  writing (1 pt), accuracy and comprehensiveness  (3 pts), creativity of your conceptualization (1 pt)

Ø  Think definitions of fundamental concepts on study guides                 

 

Part IV

Fill in the blank: You will be given a list of possible answers (10 pts total or 2 pts each) (Answer 5 of 5)

• Grading criteria:  filling in the answer that best fits from a list of concepts/terms provided and derived from the study guides (no partial credit).

Ø  These are quick, should be straightforward