Review Recap

Students:

Thanks for the good questions last night, and remember that I need any further questions by class on Monday to reply to them.

Just to recap:

Midterm format: 10 Definitions at 4 points each. I'm expecting you to be able to define the term, and then explain its significance. This should take 3-5 sentences, but if you write long sentences it could be done in 2. I'm also expecting you to cite a source in these definintions, as they are drawn from course readings and films, but you can also cite lecture for a few. I think a good batch of definitions will have 6 or more DIFFERENT SOURCES. This is either the name of a film [when possible] or the author's last name of a book. No need for Book titles, years, page numbers, etc.

3 Essays, 20 points each. These essays are drawn primarily from the readings, so be sure to read up, especially the Davis, Short & Kim, and Herzog texts. Try not to get lost in the details, but have summaries for each chapter, to organize your thoughts.
**Remember I prioritize having a thesis statement, which is your argument, to open an essay. Pretty writing is far less important than making a clear, unique argument in a timed essay. Taking 5 minutes to think of a good argument and briefly outline your answer will greatly help you write a top response.