Ashford 5: Week 4 Final Exam

ASHFORD 5 : - WEEK 4 - FINAL EXAM

The Final Exam consists of 75 questions and will cover all of the material covered throughout the course. Please review all assigned readings and videos to prepare for the exam. You may only attempt the Final Exam one time. The exam will not be reopened or reset and must be completed in one sitting. This exam will cover the following topics, which have been addressed in readings and course activities throughout the course:

  • Ashford Writing Center
  • Avoiding fallacies in argument
  • Bias versus position
  • Citation, style, and grammar
  • Classic and Rogerian arguments
  • Library research
  • Logic and Syllogism
  • Online research
  • Plagiarism
  • Thesis statements
  • Topic sentences

Once you open this quiz, you must finish it in one sitting. When finished, click on Save Answers and then on Submit for Grade. Click on the Begin button below when you are ready to start this quiz.

Paper For Above instruction

The final exam for the course encompasses a comprehensive assessment of the key topics covered throughout the curriculum, aiming to evaluate students’ mastery of essential skills in academic writing, research, and critical thinking. Preparedness involves a thorough review of assigned readings, multimedia materials, and engagement with course activities that address fundamental aspects of effective communication and scholarly integrity.

Central to the exam are themes such as the resources provided by the Ashford Writing Center, which supports students in developing clear, cohesive, and well-structured academic papers. Mastery of avoiding logical fallacies in arguments is emphasized, as critical thinking and sound reasoning are foundational to persuasive writing and effective debate. Understanding the distinction between bias and position enables students to evaluate sources critically and formulate objective arguments.

Proper citation, stylistic consistency, and grammatical correctness are emphasized, reflecting the importance of adhering to academic standards and avoiding plagiarism. Familiarity with classic and Rogerian argumentation strategies allows students to craft compelling, balanced positions that foster productive dialogue. Research skills, including library and online research techniques, are crucial for gathering credible evidence to support arguments effectively.

Furthermore, the exam assesses comprehension of logical structures like syllogisms, as well as the ethical considerations related to plagiarism. Developing clear thesis statements and topic sentences are fundamental skills that underpin the coherence and focus of academic writing. These elements collectively contribute to the creation of well-organized, persuasive, and scholarly work that meets academic integrity standards.

To succeed in this assessment, students should dedicate time to review the course materials comprehensively, practice applying critical thinking skills, and familiarize themselves with the exam’s format and constraints, including the one-attempt policy and the importance of completing the exam in one sitting. The culmination of these efforts ensures readiness for the final exam and reinforces the core competencies necessary for academic success.

References

  • Graff, D., & Birkenstein, C. (2018). They Say / I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing (4th ed.). W.W. Norton & Company.
  • Lunsford, A. A., & Ruszkiewicz, J. J. (2019). Everything's an Argument (8th ed.). Bedford/St. Martin's.
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Writing Center. (2020). Strategies for preventing plagiarism. https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/plagiarism/
  • Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., & Williams, J. M. (2016). The Craft of Research (4th ed.). University of Chicago Press.
  • The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL). (2023). General Writing Resources. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/index.html
  • King, A. (1994). Classic and Rogerian Argument. Journal of Technical Writing & Communication, 24(3), 221-229.
  • American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
  • Holliday, E. (2016). Logic and Critical Thinking. Routledge.
  • Durant, W. (2017). The Story of Philosophy. Simon & Schuster.
  • Howard, R. M. (2017). A Brief Guide to Online Research. MIT Press.

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