THIS IS A SIMULATION OF THE FINAL EXAM
Directions:
Read the three questions below carefully and then choose only ONE.
Write a thesis-centered essay of at least 500 words in response to this one question.
You have 3 days to compose, revise, and proofread your work. You can upload your essay up to 2 times in the Blackboard Assignment designated for Essay 3. This essay is due by Sunday, May 3 at 6 a.m.
You may use a paper dictionary and the notes you wrote directly on the printed exam readings to assist you.
Remember to:
- Develop a thesis that takes a clear stance or position.
- Organize your thoughts—an outline can help do this.
- Use MLA in-text citation to support your claim with quotes or paraphrases form BOTH Zimmerman and Wexler. (You must use at least one cited idea from each reading).
- Also use your own observations, experiences, or other sources to develop your claims.
- Discuss how your citations and ideas are relevant to your thesis.
Questions:
- Both essays discuss the impact of administrative decisions on the quality of college students’ education. How important are campus-wide doctrines, policies, and curricular requirements to the quality of your education? Take a position and support it.
- What subjects should every college student master? Take a position and support it.
- Both authors argue for the important role that education plays in helping citizens participate in a democracy. Do you agree? Take a position and support it.