Final Exam
It is vital that you integrate primary sources into your exam response.Now that you have read through all of the lectures and primary source documents for Unit III,you may have noticed that I already posted general hints for the final exam. Those that followedthe reading schedule were thus rewarded. Nonetheless, I wanted to offer some advice on how toapproach exam essay questions (see points 1-7). At the end of this document, I have alsoprovided a few more hints on what you can expect to see on the upcoming exam. If you have notkept up with the reading schedule posted on the syllabus, you have your work cut out for you(and most students in this situation do not do well on the tests; hence the multiple warnings in thefirst lecture). Good luck.1. Answer the Question: I am looking for more than just the facts. You will never be askedto simply regurgitate what was provided to you in the course material. Instead, yourgrade will be determined by how well you demonstrate your understanding of thematerial. It is important that you think critically and analytically about the subject. Iwant to emphasize again that I am not looking for you to copy and paste what wascovered in the lectures. Instead, you should address what was covered but be analyticalwhen doing so by connecting the material to the specific question being asked.2. Stay focused: Your answer should respond to all parts of the question without a lot ofrandom ideas that have little or nothing to do with the question. Students often think thatadding random facts or ideas will help improve their grade because they know them. Theopposite is true adding random, unrelated ideas or facts almost always results in thereduction of points from your grade. To be clear, you should fully explain all relevantpoints in depth. Instead, avoid adding in points that do not relate to the question.3. Structure: You know the answer to the question but your ability to communicate thatknowledge depends on how well you structure your answer. Take the time to make arough outline of what you want to write and in what order you want to present it. Thiswill help to ensure that you do not omit important information. Divide your argumentsinto different paragraphs to help each point really pop instead of getting lost whenbundled with other arguments in the same paragraph. General rule of thumb: oneargument per paragraph (you should have multiple paragraphs for your exam response).Stream of consciousness writing (typing things randomly as you think of them withoutstructuring your thoughts) will often result in a mediocre grade at best. 4. No quotes: When assessing your understanding of the material, it is important to useyour own words. If you include quotes, I am not able to gauge what you have understoodfrom the included quote and you will not receive credit for using someone elses words.5. Include as many relevant primary sources (documents) as is possible. If you touch on anarea that is addressed in a document but you fail to reference it, your grade will beaffected. It is insufficient to simply refer to the document. Instead, you should pullinformation from the document (in your own words) to back up you arguments).i.e. DO NOT DO: John Browns letter addresses how people were treated.DO: Instead, state something similar to: In his letter, John Brown revealed that peoplewere forced to live in substandard housing compounds, which were rampant with TB.6. Your opinion: You will be asked your opinion on key issues and it is important that youa) state an opinion (and not take the middle road), and b) back your opinion up withconvincing evidence.7. Compare and contrast: If asked to compare two things, be sure you are actuallycomparing them. Do not state everything you know about one item and switch over tothe next. Instead, focus on issues and identify how the first item of comparison relates tothe issue versus the next item of comparison. You then move on to the next issue.a. i.e. apples versus orangesi. Do NOT do:Paragraph 1: Apples are smooth and usually red, green or golden.They have a hard exterior that can be consumed. Apples have acore that cannot be eaten.Paragraph 2: Oranges have a rough exterior that is not usuallyeaten. They are orange in color and often sweet. All of the orangeis usually consumed except the seeds.ii. Instead, develop a response similar to this:Paragraph 1: Apples usually have a smooth crunch exterior asopposed to oranges, which have a rough skin that is peeled anddiscarded. Then, explain why you think this difference exists.Paragraph 2: While all of the interior of an orange can beconsumed except the seeds, apples have a core which is discarded.Then, explain why you think this difference exists.- Notice how in the second example, we are engaging with the differences, as opposedto the first, which is really more of a list of each item.- You MUST use this second approach when asked to compare.What to ExpectYou will be given 90 minutes to complete the test. You will be asked to respond to one (1)essay question (that will consist of multiple guiding questions to ensure that you touch on all ofthe aspects I am expecting you to address).Please note: it is in your best interest to divide your points into multiple paragraphs. This way,it is easier for me to decipher and grade all of your points. If you submit one really longparagraph, some of your arguments might get lost (they may blend into each other). If I cannotunderstand your points, I cannot give you credit for them.In the development of your response, be sure to cover all aspects of the question. Your responseshould not be very short, given that you are offered 90 minutes to discuss a thought-provokingquestion. Explore all sides of the issue and be thorough in your response. Pull from materialcovered in the lectures and readings to support your opinions.NOTE: Simply copying and pasting material from the lectures (or other sources) will notform a sufficient response. It is up to you to use the material covered to help analyze thedeeper issues you are being tested on.IMPORTANT:Be sure to take the test on a reliable computer (with a wired internet connection, not WIFI). Ifyour computer or internet connection gives you issues, you will not be allowed another attempt.I recommend that you avoid waiting until the last hour to take the assessment because OIT hasbeen known to lock down Blackboard when necessary (with little notice).For the essay question, consider the following topics and approaches: NOTE: It is vital that youintegrate primary sources into your exam response.- In what context (domestic and foreign) did Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and DwightEisenhower operate in?- How did these contexts shape their policies? (You MUST discuss specific aspects of theirpolicies in order to prove your points.)o NOTE: be prepared to compare and contrast the contexts in which they operatedand how this led to different policies developed by these two presidents. Failure to develop a true comparison will severely affect your grade (seeexamples posted below). Again, be sure to consider what was going on at the time that influencedtheir actions (or inactions).o Explore the impact their policies had on specific groups of people (especially minority groups).
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