Description
Answer the following question in essay (paragraph) format.
There is no length requirement, but you must answer the essay question FULLY. The most common reason for poor grades is not answering the ENTIRE question (example: if asked to discuss Africa and India and you only discuss Africa, the highest grade you could receive is a 50 because you have only answered 50% of the question). Review the question OFTEN. This is an open note essay exam and will be graded as such. I expect thoughtful, thorough essays.
Sources of information not from class notes or the text MUST be cited and should be used sparingly, if used at all. Direct quotation from the textbook or external sources must be set in quotation marks and cited. Refer to the section in the syllabus concerning plagiarism. Any plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the course. (You do NOT have to cite lecture information)
World Civilization
Essay Question for Exam 1
Discuss the physical geography of the Fertile Crescent from Egypt to Mesopotamia AND HOW this geography has impacted the development of the civilizations in this area (IMPORTANT: remember that geography could influence the shaping of politics, culture, religion, economy, architecture, etc.).
As you compose your essay, consider these notes on Grading!
Many factors go into your essay grade, including basic grammar and your ability to structure your essay. The content, however, is the most important factor. There is more detail in the rubric at the end of the syllabus, but a general rule of thumb concerning the grade earned is that your essay contains:
F = Little to no appropriate information as discussed in the lectures
D = A few bits of appropriate information as discussed in the lectures
C = Several appropriate examples of the impact of geography as discussed in the lectures, but missing much of the physical geography and/or some key areas of impact as discussed in the lectures.
B = Most of the physical geography AND key areas of impact as discussed in the lectures with a clear formulation and expression of these components in relation to the question.
A= Almost all of the the physical geography AND key areas of impact as discussed in the lectures with an exceptionally clear demonstration of understanding of the question and formulation and expression of these components in relation to the question.