Sample Exam Questions:

Estimate the sociological problems which might accompany the end of the world. Construct an experiment and test your theory.

Create life. Estimate the differences in subsequent human culture if this form of life had developed 500 million years earlier, with special attention to its probable effect on the English parliamentary system. Prove your thesis.

2500 riot-crazed students are storming the classroom.  Write and deliver a speech that will calm them.  You may use any ancient language except Latin or Greek.

There is a red telephone on the desk beside you. Start World War III. Report at length on its socio-political effects, if any.

You can rest assured that these are not the questions you’ll see in this class.  Trying to write the answers for essay and short answer questions on an exam can be overwhelming! Here’s some information that could help:

The Basics (Why are there essay and short answer questions on the exam?  What is the difference?)

Test Taking Tips (5 tips for success)

Practice (Try it out!)

Assignment (Get the EXTRA CREDIT Points!)

Prepared by Pam Benoit and Kelly Berg-Nellis to accompany Communication 104: Controversies in Communication.  Suggestions or comments are welcome.  ©Pam Benoit, Professor, University of Missouri.  Last updated 02/04/04 by Greg G. Armfield.