Sir Martin's SocSciDos

ON THE EXAM:

You really don’t have to study for it. There is nothing you have to memorize. If ever, go through our lectures but that’s it. Clear your mind for my exam. For the essay, just be thorough and specific, just like I taught you. And in one question, you will have to be honest.

ON THE MEARF

In looking back, I am already looking forward. Read my blog entry, “First thoughts on improving MEARF for next school year”.

ON THE POST-MEARF ESSAY LT

I have decided to cancel this requirement. Several reasons: (1) The assessment of the MEARF will be through the essay questions in the Periodic Exam. (2) I have yet to return your Middle East Summit Debrief. (3) I have another idea for a make-up requirement.

ON THE WEB DOCUMENTATION

Those who volunteered to do the web documentation for the MEARF will receive additional credits to their quizzes and long test. Exact credit will be revealed upon submission.

ON THE MEARF ENCORE

If you read my blog entry — “First thoughts on improving MEARF for next school year” – I talk about the necessity of compiling related resolutions into one general resolution as a major area to improve.

I am currently thinking of opening an additional MEARF session just for you to compile your resolutions into comprehensive general agreements. I am not scheduling it though – you will. I am still assessing when we can have this if ever. Most likely, it will be on either March 8 or 9. What will be at stake?

Classes who hold an encore, pass comprehensive general resolutions, and vote accordingly will receive a +50/50 to their quiz component. That will be for everyone, provided I am pleased with your output.

The logical question is, do you need it?

Here’s a preview of your quiz component scores:

Tell me if you guys are interested in an encore and we’ll arrange one. If not, that is perfectly fine too.