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o Bring them to my office (HSS 219) or give it to a responsible person in the Social Science Division
office.
 This is an open-book (well, open-readings), open-notes test.
o There is always a chance that you might have to integrate your understanding of ideas across the
contents of more than one week.
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 A well-crafted answer (per question) may be articulated in about 500 words
 In developing your answers:
o Bring in appropriate keywords/concepts, and evidence from the readings
 When discussing keywords/concepts, do not merely copy/paste them from websites;
explain your understanding of those ideas in your own words.
o Provide logical arguments that carefully examine the pros and the cons
 DO NOT merely provide your reflective opinions
 Avoid rhetorical statements and metaphors
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 Pay attention to the mechanics of writing
o Grammar, spell-check, etc.