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  • Assignments

    In this section you will find graded assignments for the course. These include the 2000-word paper and presentation plus any short assignments I require you to prepare as part of the class participation grade. Except for exams, which are taken in class, all written assignments will be submitted through links in this section.
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      Exam 1 for Sessions 1 to 7 Quiz
      This exam covers sessions 1 to 7, including Field and Field chapters 1 to 6, 9, and 10 to 13, plus the guest lecture by Reetta Kohonen, and any other classroom topics, assigned readings, videos, etc.
      The questions on this exam require written responses. Responses are typically one to two paragraphs per part. Please complete 8 of the 9 questions. Questions are of equal weight; 10 points each for a maximum of 80 points. Only turn in 8 answers. If you work on all 9 questions, delete the answer you consider weakest before submission. You may not skip the Present Value and Discounting question. 
      You may use scratch paper, microsoft word, and the calculator that is installed on your computer, but you may not use any other forms of assistance, including books, notes, internet searches, consulting with other people, etc.
      Microsoft word is available so that you can draw graphs, equations, etc. You are allowed one attachment to each answer. You nay submit your entire answer the the question as an attachment if you wish, but please make note of that in the answer box.
      Please make sure you label each part of your answers for every question so that I am able to read your answers in light of the question you were answering. -- A, B, C, etc.

      You have a two hour time limit from the time you open the exam. 

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      2000-word paper and presentation details and assignment box

      The details and due dates for the 2000-word paper assignment are found in the attached document.  You will also find an assignment box where you will submit your work. Submit your papers in the box by the due date. Please submit them as PDF documents. I need only one submission per student team. Make sure both names are in the filename and on the title page. Immediately following this assignment you will find a discussion forum in which to submit the names of your student team members and choice of novel.

      Submit your presentation slides the night before the presentation so I can load all presentations into a single powerpoint to reduce logistical problems between presentations. When you submit, state your preferences for early, middle, or late presentation slot. Preferences will be honored in the order of submission.

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      2000-Word Paper & Presentation Teams and Book Selection Forum

      In this forum you will reply to my post with the names of two students who will be working together and with the name of your pre-approved book. You may not duplicate the book choice mentioned in a prior reply. Do not request a book from the library until you have posted your request nd verified that it has not already been chosen. If you wish to request approval for a book not on this list, post your names with the book author and title along with a link to a website describing the book in detail, such as a publisher's website.

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      Prepare before Session 3 Page

      We have a guest speaker on Wednesday 29 June. Here is the assignment to prepare for her visit. This is in addition to your required reading on the syllabus.

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