This Is An Open Book Non-Proctored And Non-Timed Examination

This Is An Open Book Non Proctored And Non Timed Examinationmateri

This is an open book, non-proctored, and non-timed examination. Material covered in this examination comes from your reading assignments for the first four weeks of this class. You must make connections to and properly cite the textbook in each of your answers. Answers must be paraphrased (restated in your own words with no quoting permitted), properly APA format source credited – including within-answer citations and a list of references included at the end of each answer – and at least 600 words each, not counting source citations and references. Answers should be succinct, thorough, articulated in well-organized paragraphs (lists, sentence fragments and bulleted items are not permitted), and more substantive than just definitions of terms, procedures, or issues.

To complete this exam, save a copy of the attached file on your hard drive, construct your answers below each question on a separate page per question, attach a cover page to the front and a reference list to the end (references must also be placed at the end of each question for which they were used) and upload it under the Midterm Exam assignment tab. NOTE: Answers copy/pasted into a student comments box attached to the assignment tab cannot be graded; a Word document or Rich-Text File formatted as instructed above must be uploaded. On submission your work will auto-run through Turnitin.com's plagiarism checker software. The deadline for submitting this exam is Sunday at 11:55 pm Eastern Time, the end of WEEK 4 of the course.

Paper For Above instruction

The midterm exam outlined above requires students to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the first four weeks of course material through detailed written responses. These responses must be constructed with rigor, paraphrasing textbook content accurately in accordance with APA citation standards, and extending beyond mere definitions to articulate nuanced insights into the covered topics. Given the open book, non-proctored, and non-timed nature of this exam, students are encouraged to utilize the resources at their disposal effectively, ensuring each answer is at least 600 words, thoroughly organized, and substantively articulate.

In approaching this exam, students should begin by carefully reviewing the reading assignments from weeks one through four to identify key themes, concepts, and issues. Each answer should begin with a clear, focused introduction, followed by well-developed paragraphs that connect ideas cohesively. The inclusion of in-text APA citations within each answer is essential, and every question must be followed by a complete list of references formatted according to APA guidelines. During the writing process, students should avoid unclear sentence fragments, lists, or bullet points, opting instead for polished, paragraph-based explanations that demonstrate synthesis and critical thinking.

The submission process demands meticulous preparation. Students must create a well-organized Word or Rich-Text document that includes a cover page, separate answers for each question, and a comprehensive reference list at the end. Each answer must include citations within the text and corresponding references, and references must be duplicated at the end of each answer where sources are used. Submissions placed in the comments section are not acceptable for grading purposes. The exam will be automatically checked for originality using Turnitin, emphasizing the need for proper paraphrasing and citation. Deadlines are strict, with submission due by 11:55 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, at the conclusion of week four.

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