You will choose one of the three options/prompts (prompts are provided when you start the Final Exam) and write a 5 – 7 paragraph problem-solution essay during the 1 1/2-hour time period.
You will type the paper in a response box (you can also type in Word and then copy/paste it into the response box).
Once you begin typing the essay in the response box, you will need to finish the exam during that ninety-minute block. Standard Word features may not be available, so instead of hitting “tab” to indent, simply hit the space bar five times when you begin a new paragraph.
During the exam, you may want to click “Save Answer” periodically in case of a power or server disruption. Only click “Save and Submit” when you are ready to turn the essay in to be graded. Be sure to take the time to revise and edit before you submit the essay to be graded.
Once you start the essay–you need to finish, so be sure to set a block on time to complete the timed writing.
You should have 5-7 well-developed body paragraphs. A statement at the end of the introduction and topic sentences at the beginning of paragraphs are important.
The format of all the prompts are problem-solution format (to prepare read/reference chapter 13–Arguing a Position, chapter 20– Proposals, chapter 38–Arguing & chapter 46–taking essay exams)
Based on the problem-solution format–you will need an introduction paragraph, 1-2 paragraphs describing the problem, and 2-3 paragraphs describing solutions (giving examples and strong reasoning), and a conclusion paragraph.
Offer realistic, actionable solutions to the issues
Some of the best papers tackle these topics from a more local/community-focused solution–so consider what it would look like in your town/school–what are real solutions that could be implemented by the local school, college, or city/county government.
Write in MLA format (12 point Times New Roman font, double-spaced, etc.)
