Your teacher will usually assign a term paper in the early part of the semester. You are expected to work on the paper during the semester and submit it towards the end. Term papers usually constitute a significant portion of your course grade. It is a good idea to write a paper well in advance of the due date so that someone else can read it and suggest revisions. There are several booklets available that describe the format of a term paper and how to write bibliographies and footnotes.
Most instructors require papers to be typewritten.
If you will be writing many papers, it may be better to purchase a word processor or typewriter and take lessons to learn to type. There are also many computer facilities on campus available to all registered students. Non-credit short courses in word processing are offered free of charge. Examinations You will have many examinations during your studies here. Almost every class has a final exam at the end of the semester.