Multiple choice (1pt each) – matching/multiple-choice questions on keywords as well as screenings (1-2 points each, roughly 20-25% of total grade) Short Answer (4pts each) – 2-4 sentences on keywords and concepts (30-40%) Essays (2 @ 20-25 points each) of 400-600 words on big topics and weekly themes (40-50%) Short Answers Each short-answer question is worth 4 points and will ask you to do several things

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• Multiple choice (1pt each) – matching/multiple-choice questions on keywords as well as screenings (1-2 points each, roughly 20-25% of total grade)
• Short Answer (4pts each) – 2-4 sentences on keywords and concepts (30-40%)
• Essays (2 @ 20-25 points each) of 400-600 words on big topics and weekly themes (40-50%)
• Short Answers Each short-answer question is worth 4 points and will ask you to do several things. Full credit is given for having all the required components the question asks for. So be sure when you’re answering the question that, for example on a question asking you to both distinguish one term from another and give an example of each, that you first define each term before moving on to the example (especially because if your wording on the definition is a little unclear, the example can help demonstrate your understanding of the term). While it’s true that the definitions of some terms can be found in PowerPoint slides, nearly all of them are taken directly from assigned readings. It’s important to show that you understand those terms by restating definitions in your own words, using them in complete sentences, and supplying examples or relating to other terms depending on what the question calls for. (in other words, it’s fine to refer to lecture slides, but if you cut and paste the text of slides word-for-word as your answer, you won’t get full credit)
• Essay questions you will have some latitude in terms of what you write about on the essays and you’re encouraged to play to your strengths in doing so. Just remember that the two essays shouldn’t both focus on the exact same things. Of course, there may be a bit of overlap between the essays—you might even wind up mentioning a concept more than once. That’s fine…but if you find yourself writing about all the same readings, for example, consider shifting your focus.
  • You may exceed the 600 word limit by 100 or so words but the minimum of 400 words must be met for full credit (and successful responses will likely take at least that many words)
  • No need to write full intro or conclusion paragraphs, buta single sentence explaining the essay’s focus, like an introductory sentence at the top and topic sentence setting up each paragraph, is encouraged
  • DO break up into paragraphs and use a topic sentence for structure and write in complete sentences
  • No need to include a full bibliographic citation for class readings. DO include author / page# for quotes