Essay Exams
Essay assignments generally consist of written statements
or questions that are designed to prompt students to make an argument
that is supported with course materials, including lecture notes and
texts.
Essays are given primarily as a means of evaluation. Instructors
use essays to gauge students’ knowledge of course content and
ability to explore presented materials critically.
Typically, essays take one of two forms: 1) prompts designed to be
completed outside of class and turned in at a later date and 2) prompts
designed to be completed within a limited amount of time during a
specified class period. Whether you are writing the essay at home
or in class, you will probably find the following guidelines helpful.
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