Thursday, October 18, 2007

Final Exam Format

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Write a well-developed, unified, coherent multi-paragraph essay on ONE of the topics given below.

Your essay should be
• a minimum of 500 words,
• double-spaced,
• written in ink,
• on one side of the paper only with numbered pages.

Pre-writing activities (brainstorming and outlining) are strongly recommended.

2. Write a clear thesis statement to limit and focus your essay.

3. Use 3rd person point of view.

4. Proofread for correct grammar, spelling, and word choice. A dictionary is permitted.

5. You are not required to quote, paraphrase or summarize material from the essay enclosed with this package. If you do, you must cite the material correctly. A “References” page is not required.

If you copy from the essay without citation, you will fail the exam.

6. Hand in the complete exam package (cover sheet, essay and questions), your essay, and all your rough work.