Papers on almost any topic can be purchased off the internet or acquired elsewhere. They are usually VERY EASY to spot and defeats the entire purpose of education. Plagiarism will result in an F in this class and the deans office will be notified for further punitive action. Exams may include multiple choice questions, short answers, and essay questions based on readings and class discussions. The exams evaluate the student's grasp of ideas and the ability to think actively about the material.
Students arriving late have less time to complete the exam.
If you have a diagnosed learning disability and need extra time, you must notify the instructor in advance. The make-up exam will be more difficult and the expectations are higher. Success in this course requires regular and consistent participation. Students are expected to contact the professor if such a situation arises as early as possible. Special circumstances and problems can often be resolved with creative thinking.