Monday, February 15th, 1999

Announcements: No recitation this week
                          No class next monday
Lecture notes:
Exam Format

• 3 essay questions
• Choose one question and answer completely

• Analyze rather than summarize
• Should be unified, guided generalization
• Give a clear claim with concrete examples
• Use examples from class discussions and readings
• Should be a generalization addressing the question asked
• Examples chosen from readings should be used to illustrate generalization, do not summarize
• Follow directions on whether the question asked to "define" or "compare and contrast"
• Clearly organize and express your point
• Watch out for the "canned" and "information dump" essay
• Stipulate definitions