Students will complete three essays of about three pages each. These essays deal with the American Revolution, Indian removal, and the battle of Gettysburg. Late essays will only be accepted in extraordinary circumstances and if permission is granted before the class meeting on the due date. Appointments are preferred but not mandatory. The staff of faculty and graduate assistants will work with students at any stage of the writing process on issues such as organization, unity, coherence, opening and closing paragraphs, diction, and grammar, but they will not proofread or edit student writing.
All examinations consist of short answer and essay questions.
In addition to a unit exam covering material since the midterm exam, the final examination will also contain a comprehensive final question that covers a significant theme or problem for the entire period covered by this course. Make-up examinations will not be given unless the student notifies the instructor before the examination of an emergency situation or serious illness. Other excuses are unacceptable. All make-up examinations are given on the last day of the semester, April 28. Final examinations must not be missed and cannot be taken late.