U.S. Government
Syllabus
GOVT 2305-111 (06701)
Campus: Bastrop
Syllabus
GOVT 2305-111 (06701)
Campus: Bastrop
Helpful links
The White House
U.S. Senate
House of Representatives
First Gov The U.S.
Government official Web
Portal
Supreme Court
Political Science
Resources
Critical Thinking
MLA Formatting and Style
Guide
Iraq Analysis.org
Taxpayers for Common
Sense
Am Gov 2009
PolitiFact Texas
On the Issues
How to take effective
notes.
The White House
U.S. Senate
House of Representatives
First Gov The U.S.
Government official Web
Portal
Supreme Court
Political Science
Resources
Critical Thinking
MLA Formatting and Style
Guide
Iraq Analysis.org
Taxpayers for Common
Sense
Am Gov 2009
PolitiFact Texas
On the Issues
How to take effective
notes.
GOVT 2305-111
(06701)
United State Government
Spring 2010
________________________________________
David Hinkelmann
Office hours: 1:30-2:00
Office Rm 1111
Email dhinkelm@austincc.edu
Home phone 376-2909
Office phone # 321-1151
Class time: T,Th 2:00-3:15
Classroom # 1111
Class website: www.dhinkelmann.com
Campus: Bastrop High School
________________________________________
GOVT 2305 United States Government
________________________________________
This course is an introduction to United States government. The
course includes an introduction to a framework for understanding
United States government and politics, the constitutional basis for
United States government and politics, the processes of United States
government and politics, and the policies of United States
government and politics.
There is a class website at www.dhinkelmann.com copies of the
syllabus, class assignments, and essay questions can be found on this
website. There are also links to the book’s website, plus many other
helpful links for this class can be found in this website.
TEXT:
AM GOV 2009 by Joseph Losco and Ralph Baker. ISBN 978-0-07-
724025-7 MHID 0-07-724025-1 I recommend the use of this book’s
companion website that contains chapter-by-chapter tutorial quizzes,
outlines, website links, flashcards, and practice exams.
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR’S OBJECTIVIES
This course will not only cover the mechanics of the United States
government, but also raise the awareness about the power the
common voting citizens, has in governments, and the Realpolitik
involved in government policies, and processes. It will also:
1. Create an awareness of our society and culture, as well as
others, especially in Middle East foreign policy situations.
2. Create an understanding of the different types of governments
past and present in the world.
3. Address how to use critical thinking in analyzing information.
I recommend that students obtain several daily new sources, such as
Austin American Statesman, New York Times, British Broadcast
Corporation (BBC) and National Public Radio (NPR) as well as other
major media companies, most of these sites are free on the internet
and can be bookmarked and/or attached to your internet service
provider (ISP) start page. I recommend viewing not only domestic
sources, but also foreign sites, as many of the foreign sources include
concerns and views that many domestic sources do not report. As this
course is not limited to only the structure of U.S. government, but the
Realpolitik of how government actually works.
This course is primarily a lecture course, but there will be videos,
audios, handouts on topics in your book and current affairs. Class
discussions are encouraged as discussions are the corner stone of
democracy. As Salman Rushdie said, “If you have the privilege of
living in one of the world’s relatively free societies, use the
freedom.”
GRADING POLICY:
A 400-360 B 359-320 C 319-280 D 279-240 F 239 and below.
There will be 4 exams the first exam is worth 40 points, the 2nd,
exam will be worth 60 points, the third 100 points, and the fourth will
be worth 100 points. The five terms quizzes will account for 40 points
with the lowest quiz score being thrown out. Exams consist of 25
multiply choice question, 10 true or false, and two essay questions.
Essay questions are given two weeks prior to the exam so they can be
discussed in class and students can write a more detailed paper
(usually length 3-4 pages per question). Quizzes and exams except
for quiz 1 will be given during class time. The first quiz is a take
home quiz covering Critical Thinking and Modern Language
Association (MLA) style for documenting the use of sources and
answers for this quiz can be found in your textbook and class website
links to these topics. The remaining 4 quizzes consist of matching ten
terms to their meanings, a list of terms is given at the end of every
chapter, and quizzes usually cover three or four chapters. The
special project accounts for 52 points. There are 8 bonus points for
class participation. One bonus question will be given with each quiz
and exam. These questions may come from your text book, handouts,
current events, and discussions in class.
(06701)
United State Government
Spring 2010
________________________________________
David Hinkelmann
Office hours: 1:30-2:00
Office Rm 1111
Email dhinkelm@austincc.edu
Home phone 376-2909
Office phone # 321-1151
Class time: T,Th 2:00-3:15
Classroom # 1111
Class website: www.dhinkelmann.com
Campus: Bastrop High School
________________________________________
GOVT 2305 United States Government
________________________________________
This course is an introduction to United States government. The
course includes an introduction to a framework for understanding
United States government and politics, the constitutional basis for
United States government and politics, the processes of United States
government and politics, and the policies of United States
government and politics.
There is a class website at www.dhinkelmann.com copies of the
syllabus, class assignments, and essay questions can be found on this
website. There are also links to the book’s website, plus many other
helpful links for this class can be found in this website.
TEXT:
AM GOV 2009 by Joseph Losco and Ralph Baker. ISBN 978-0-07-
724025-7 MHID 0-07-724025-1 I recommend the use of this book’s
companion website that contains chapter-by-chapter tutorial quizzes,
outlines, website links, flashcards, and practice exams.
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR’S OBJECTIVIES
This course will not only cover the mechanics of the United States
government, but also raise the awareness about the power the
common voting citizens, has in governments, and the Realpolitik
involved in government policies, and processes. It will also:
1. Create an awareness of our society and culture, as well as
others, especially in Middle East foreign policy situations.
2. Create an understanding of the different types of governments
past and present in the world.
3. Address how to use critical thinking in analyzing information.
I recommend that students obtain several daily new sources, such as
Austin American Statesman, New York Times, British Broadcast
Corporation (BBC) and National Public Radio (NPR) as well as other
major media companies, most of these sites are free on the internet
and can be bookmarked and/or attached to your internet service
provider (ISP) start page. I recommend viewing not only domestic
sources, but also foreign sites, as many of the foreign sources include
concerns and views that many domestic sources do not report. As this
course is not limited to only the structure of U.S. government, but the
Realpolitik of how government actually works.
This course is primarily a lecture course, but there will be videos,
audios, handouts on topics in your book and current affairs. Class
discussions are encouraged as discussions are the corner stone of
democracy. As Salman Rushdie said, “If you have the privilege of
living in one of the world’s relatively free societies, use the
freedom.”
GRADING POLICY:
A 400-360 B 359-320 C 319-280 D 279-240 F 239 and below.
There will be 4 exams the first exam is worth 40 points, the 2nd,
exam will be worth 60 points, the third 100 points, and the fourth will
be worth 100 points. The five terms quizzes will account for 40 points
with the lowest quiz score being thrown out. Exams consist of 25
multiply choice question, 10 true or false, and two essay questions.
Essay questions are given two weeks prior to the exam so they can be
discussed in class and students can write a more detailed paper
(usually length 3-4 pages per question). Quizzes and exams except
for quiz 1 will be given during class time. The first quiz is a take
home quiz covering Critical Thinking and Modern Language
Association (MLA) style for documenting the use of sources and
answers for this quiz can be found in your textbook and class website
links to these topics. The remaining 4 quizzes consist of matching ten
terms to their meanings, a list of terms is given at the end of every
chapter, and quizzes usually cover three or four chapters. The
special project accounts for 52 points. There are 8 bonus points for
class participation. One bonus question will be given with each quiz
and exam. These questions may come from your text book, handouts,
current events, and discussions in class.
The deadline for makeup exams is one week past the date the exam was given, unless students have a verifiable written
excuse. All written excuses must be provided within two weeks of the exam. No extensions will be given for fourth exam
unless a verifiable written excuse is handed to me prior to the exam. In such cases the student will receive an
incomplete grade until the exam is taken, if the student was passing.
POLICY ON ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWALS
Each student is expected to attend and participate in each class meeting and to complete the assigned reading. As
there are eight bonus points for class participation, it will be very difficult to achieve these points if one does not keep
up with the reading and has more than 3 absences. If a student misses a class the student should contact a class
member for notes of the material covered. Attendance is required on quiz and exam days.
Cell phones and text messaging devices must be turned off and should not be seen in the classroom unless you have
prior approval from the instructor. Late arrivals and early departures are disruptive so please be on time and plan to
stay the entire period unless you have previously spoken to the instructor. Excessive tardiness or failure to follow class
policies on cell phones may result in the student being dropped from the course. All discipline problems will be address
accord to ACC discipline policies. As some discussions in government classes may challenge personal beliefs be
respected of your fellow students.
If a student decides to withdraw from the course they must complete the required forms in the Admissions and Records
office. I will not withdraw students from this class except for reasons noted above. The college deadline for withdrawal
is March 8, 2010. No incompletes will be given if the student is failing the course, not counting work they have not
completed due to a verifiable written excuse.
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students
with disabilities (three weeks in advance of the semester) must request reasonable accommodations through the Office
for Students with Disabilities and on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic
dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarism (using another author’s words or
arguments without attribution), and collusion (the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written
work for fulfillment of any course requirement).
Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research, or self-expression. Academic work is
defined as, but not limited to, tests, quizzes (whether taken electronically or on papers, and homework.
If a student commits any of the above actions, the instructor will seek disciplinary action in the form of an academic
penalty (which will include a zero on the academic work in question and may include a course grade of ’F’). Such
disciplinary action will be at the discretion of the instructor following College procedures outlined in the Student
Handbook.
Academic Freedom
Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class discussions. In any classroom situation that includes
discussion and critical thinking, particularly about political ideas, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints.
Students may not only disagree with each other at times, but the students and instructor may also find that they have
disparate views on sensitive and volatile topics.
It is the instructor’s hope that these differences will enhance class discussion and create an atmosphere where students
and instructor alike will be encouraged to think and learn from each other. Therefore, be assured that students’ grades
will not be adversely affected by any beliefs or ideas expressed in class or in assignments. Rather, we will all respect the
view of others when expressed in classroom discussions. There are 8 bonus points for class participation.
Prerequisites
The government department strongly recommends that students complete ENGL 1301 or the equivalent with a grade of
C or higher prior to enrolling in GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306.
Special Project
Student will pick a political cartoon of their choice and write about the event and people and or organizations involved
in the satire, examples will be shown during the first day of class. At least three verifiable sources will be needed as
footnotes in the paper. Students must have the cartoon approved by the instructor prior to submission of the paper (no
vulgar cartoons will be accepted.) For example, the best cartoon for analysis could be one where the conclusion is too
narrow or even wrong; here the student can find sources that do not support the author’s conclusion. But keep in mind
one still has to write about the situation being satire. Your paper should express the “whys’” involved in the issue;
content of the paper should show that the student is studying Government by using terms from your book in the paper. I
recommend using the five paragraph style: Introduction, body (3 paragraphs or more) and conclusion with three quotes
minimum using endnotes and or footnotes. The length of the paper should be five pages minimum not counting the
title page, and work’s cited page. Papers should be done in the Modern Language Association (MLA) style for
documenting the use of sources. MLA guidelines can be found at ACC writing centers and links on the class website.
This project is worth 52 points.
How to achieve the best grade you can in this class.
The formula for good grades: keep up with the reading, attend class, take good notes, form study groups, if you do not
understand something ask questions. Use the resources on line especially the links on our website www.dhinkelmann.
com which includes your textbook’s website http://paris.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0077240251/information_center_view0/
where one can use flash cards for terms and question take practice exams and quizzes, this will only improve your
grade. Ask questions in class and email me if you do not understand something or have additional questions. Be on
time for class and attend all of the classes, especially for exams and quizzes. Also monitor current events, find
examples of lectures in current government activities, especially in regard to your political cartoon. Be prepared for
class and especially for quizzes, and exams. My main goal is for as many students as possible to understand this course
as well as they can.
COURSE SCHEDULE
January 19, Introduction, ‘State of Nature’ and a overall view of different political systems.
Lecture on Chapter 1.and Critical Thinking and writing.
Assignment: Read Chapter 1, Critical thinking, MLA Formatting and Style Guide from links on the class website, work on
Quiz 1 and define Key Terms.
January 21, Lecture on Chapter 1.
Assignment: Read Chapters 2, and define Key Terms.
January 26, Lecture on Chapter 2, and Due date for Quiz 1.
Assignment: Read Chapter 3 and define Key Terms.
January 28, Lecture on Chapter 3 and due date for approval of political cartoon.
Assignment: Prepare for Quiz 2 (Chapters 1-3)
February 2, Lecture on Chapter 3 , Quiz 2 (1-3)
Assignment: Prepare for Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3)
February 4, Exam 1 (1-3)
Assignment: Read Chapter 4 and define Key Terms
February 9, Lecture on Chapter 4
February 11, Lecture on Chapter 4
Assignment: Read Chapter 5 and define Key Terms and
February 16, Lecture on Chapter 5
February 18, Lecture on Chapter 5
Assignment: Read Chapter 11 and define Key Terms and
February 23, Lecture on Chapter 11.
February 25, Lecture on Chapter 11 Due date for papers.
Assignment: Read Chapter 12 and define Key Terms
March 2, Lecture on Chapter 12
Assignment: Prepare for Quiz 3 (Chapters 4,5, 11,12)
March 4, Lecture on Chapter 12 Quiz 3 (4,5, 11,12)
Assignment: Prepare for Exam 2
March 9, Exam 2 (4,5,11,12)
Assignment: Read Chapter 13 and define Key Terms
March 11, Lecture on Chapter 13
March 23, Lecture on Chapter 13
Assignment: Read Chapter 14 and define Key Terms
March 25, Lecture on Chapter 14
March 30, Lecture on Chapter 14
Assignment: Read Chapter 10 and define Key Terms
April 1, Lecture on Chapter 10
April 6, Lecture on Chapter 10
Assignment: Read Chapter 6 and define Key Terms and prepare for Quiz 4 (Chapters 6,10,13,14)
April 8, Lecture on Chapter 6. Quiz 4 (6,10,13,14)
April 13, Lecture on Chapter 6
Assignment: Prepare for Exam 3 (Chapters 6,10,13,14)
April 15, Exam 3 (6,10,13,14)
Assignment: Read Chapter 7 and define Key Terms
April 20, Lecture on Chapter 7
April 22, Lecture on Chapter 7
Assignment: Read Chapter 8 and define Key Terms
April 27, Lecture on Chapter 8
Assignment: Read Chapter 9 and define Key Terms
April 29, Lecture on Chapter 9
May 4, Lecture on Chapter 9
Assignment: Read Chapter 15 and define Key Terms
May 6, Lecture on Chapter 15
Assignment: Read Chapter 16 and define Key Terms (Chapters, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16)
May 11, Lecture on Chapter 16 Quiz 5 (7,8,9,15,16)
May 13, Exam 4 ( 7, 8, 9, 15, 16)
I reserve the right to make changes to this syllabus on course requirements and the dates materials will be covered and
when exam will be given. Any such changes will be announced prior to the affected date.
GOVT 2305 Name ______________
United States Government
Spring 2010
Hinkelmann
Campus: Bastrop
Quiz 1. Critical Thinking and MLA .
This is a take home quiz covering material that can be found on links on the class website. Each question is worth 10
points.
1. List your textbook as a work cited in MLA style.
2. True or False. (circle your answer) A Work Sited page should list sources in alphabetical order?
3. True or False. (circle your answer) Long quotes over 4 lines should be indented and should not have quotations
marks?
4. List your class website in MLA style as a work cited (using the date you completed this quiz)?
5. True or False. (circle your answer) When using a quote in your paper the author’s name and page number of the work
cited from should be set in parentheses?
6. Brooke Noel Moore and Richard Parker defined critical thinking as?
7. The statement, “If everyone jump off a cliff would you too?” is a example of what type of deceptive argument?
8. The statement, “I’m smart enough to know when I’m wrong if I was wrong I would know it” is a example of what type of
deceptive argument?
9. What is the goal in analytical writing (Owl Analytical Research Project Presentation)?
10. What is the subject in the example of an expository (explanatory) thesis statement in the Owl in the creating a thesis
statement?
excuse. All written excuses must be provided within two weeks of the exam. No extensions will be given for fourth exam
unless a verifiable written excuse is handed to me prior to the exam. In such cases the student will receive an
incomplete grade until the exam is taken, if the student was passing.
POLICY ON ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWALS
Each student is expected to attend and participate in each class meeting and to complete the assigned reading. As
there are eight bonus points for class participation, it will be very difficult to achieve these points if one does not keep
up with the reading and has more than 3 absences. If a student misses a class the student should contact a class
member for notes of the material covered. Attendance is required on quiz and exam days.
Cell phones and text messaging devices must be turned off and should not be seen in the classroom unless you have
prior approval from the instructor. Late arrivals and early departures are disruptive so please be on time and plan to
stay the entire period unless you have previously spoken to the instructor. Excessive tardiness or failure to follow class
policies on cell phones may result in the student being dropped from the course. All discipline problems will be address
accord to ACC discipline policies. As some discussions in government classes may challenge personal beliefs be
respected of your fellow students.
If a student decides to withdraw from the course they must complete the required forms in the Admissions and Records
office. I will not withdraw students from this class except for reasons noted above. The college deadline for withdrawal
is March 8, 2010. No incompletes will be given if the student is failing the course, not counting work they have not
completed due to a verifiable written excuse.
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented physical or psychological disabilities. Students
with disabilities (three weeks in advance of the semester) must request reasonable accommodations through the Office
for Students with Disabilities and on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes.
SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Acts prohibited by the College for which discipline may be administered include scholastic dishonesty. Scholastic
dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating on an exam or quiz, plagiarism (using another author’s words or
arguments without attribution), and collusion (the unauthorized collaboration with another person in preparing written
work for fulfillment of any course requirement).
Academic work submitted by students shall be the result of their thought, research, or self-expression. Academic work is
defined as, but not limited to, tests, quizzes (whether taken electronically or on papers, and homework.
If a student commits any of the above actions, the instructor will seek disciplinary action in the form of an academic
penalty (which will include a zero on the academic work in question and may include a course grade of ’F’). Such
disciplinary action will be at the discretion of the instructor following College procedures outlined in the Student
Handbook.
Academic Freedom
Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class discussions. In any classroom situation that includes
discussion and critical thinking, particularly about political ideas, there are bound to be many differing viewpoints.
Students may not only disagree with each other at times, but the students and instructor may also find that they have
disparate views on sensitive and volatile topics.
It is the instructor’s hope that these differences will enhance class discussion and create an atmosphere where students
and instructor alike will be encouraged to think and learn from each other. Therefore, be assured that students’ grades
will not be adversely affected by any beliefs or ideas expressed in class or in assignments. Rather, we will all respect the
view of others when expressed in classroom discussions. There are 8 bonus points for class participation.
Prerequisites
The government department strongly recommends that students complete ENGL 1301 or the equivalent with a grade of
C or higher prior to enrolling in GOVT 2305 or GOVT 2306.
Special Project
Student will pick a political cartoon of their choice and write about the event and people and or organizations involved
in the satire, examples will be shown during the first day of class. At least three verifiable sources will be needed as
footnotes in the paper. Students must have the cartoon approved by the instructor prior to submission of the paper (no
vulgar cartoons will be accepted.) For example, the best cartoon for analysis could be one where the conclusion is too
narrow or even wrong; here the student can find sources that do not support the author’s conclusion. But keep in mind
one still has to write about the situation being satire. Your paper should express the “whys’” involved in the issue;
content of the paper should show that the student is studying Government by using terms from your book in the paper. I
recommend using the five paragraph style: Introduction, body (3 paragraphs or more) and conclusion with three quotes
minimum using endnotes and or footnotes. The length of the paper should be five pages minimum not counting the
title page, and work’s cited page. Papers should be done in the Modern Language Association (MLA) style for
documenting the use of sources. MLA guidelines can be found at ACC writing centers and links on the class website.
This project is worth 52 points.
How to achieve the best grade you can in this class.
The formula for good grades: keep up with the reading, attend class, take good notes, form study groups, if you do not
understand something ask questions. Use the resources on line especially the links on our website www.dhinkelmann.
com which includes your textbook’s website http://paris.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0077240251/information_center_view0/
where one can use flash cards for terms and question take practice exams and quizzes, this will only improve your
grade. Ask questions in class and email me if you do not understand something or have additional questions. Be on
time for class and attend all of the classes, especially for exams and quizzes. Also monitor current events, find
examples of lectures in current government activities, especially in regard to your political cartoon. Be prepared for
class and especially for quizzes, and exams. My main goal is for as many students as possible to understand this course
as well as they can.
COURSE SCHEDULE
January 19, Introduction, ‘State of Nature’ and a overall view of different political systems.
Lecture on Chapter 1.and Critical Thinking and writing.
Assignment: Read Chapter 1, Critical thinking, MLA Formatting and Style Guide from links on the class website, work on
Quiz 1 and define Key Terms.
January 21, Lecture on Chapter 1.
Assignment: Read Chapters 2, and define Key Terms.
January 26, Lecture on Chapter 2, and Due date for Quiz 1.
Assignment: Read Chapter 3 and define Key Terms.
January 28, Lecture on Chapter 3 and due date for approval of political cartoon.
Assignment: Prepare for Quiz 2 (Chapters 1-3)
February 2, Lecture on Chapter 3 , Quiz 2 (1-3)
Assignment: Prepare for Exam 1 (Chapters 1-3)
February 4, Exam 1 (1-3)
Assignment: Read Chapter 4 and define Key Terms
February 9, Lecture on Chapter 4
February 11, Lecture on Chapter 4
Assignment: Read Chapter 5 and define Key Terms and
February 16, Lecture on Chapter 5
February 18, Lecture on Chapter 5
Assignment: Read Chapter 11 and define Key Terms and
February 23, Lecture on Chapter 11.
February 25, Lecture on Chapter 11 Due date for papers.
Assignment: Read Chapter 12 and define Key Terms
March 2, Lecture on Chapter 12
Assignment: Prepare for Quiz 3 (Chapters 4,5, 11,12)
March 4, Lecture on Chapter 12 Quiz 3 (4,5, 11,12)
Assignment: Prepare for Exam 2
March 9, Exam 2 (4,5,11,12)
Assignment: Read Chapter 13 and define Key Terms
March 11, Lecture on Chapter 13
March 23, Lecture on Chapter 13
Assignment: Read Chapter 14 and define Key Terms
March 25, Lecture on Chapter 14
March 30, Lecture on Chapter 14
Assignment: Read Chapter 10 and define Key Terms
April 1, Lecture on Chapter 10
April 6, Lecture on Chapter 10
Assignment: Read Chapter 6 and define Key Terms and prepare for Quiz 4 (Chapters 6,10,13,14)
April 8, Lecture on Chapter 6. Quiz 4 (6,10,13,14)
April 13, Lecture on Chapter 6
Assignment: Prepare for Exam 3 (Chapters 6,10,13,14)
April 15, Exam 3 (6,10,13,14)
Assignment: Read Chapter 7 and define Key Terms
April 20, Lecture on Chapter 7
April 22, Lecture on Chapter 7
Assignment: Read Chapter 8 and define Key Terms
April 27, Lecture on Chapter 8
Assignment: Read Chapter 9 and define Key Terms
April 29, Lecture on Chapter 9
May 4, Lecture on Chapter 9
Assignment: Read Chapter 15 and define Key Terms
May 6, Lecture on Chapter 15
Assignment: Read Chapter 16 and define Key Terms (Chapters, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16)
May 11, Lecture on Chapter 16 Quiz 5 (7,8,9,15,16)
May 13, Exam 4 ( 7, 8, 9, 15, 16)
I reserve the right to make changes to this syllabus on course requirements and the dates materials will be covered and
when exam will be given. Any such changes will be announced prior to the affected date.
GOVT 2305 Name ______________
United States Government
Spring 2010
Hinkelmann
Campus: Bastrop
Quiz 1. Critical Thinking and MLA .
This is a take home quiz covering material that can be found on links on the class website. Each question is worth 10
points.
1. List your textbook as a work cited in MLA style.
2. True or False. (circle your answer) A Work Sited page should list sources in alphabetical order?
3. True or False. (circle your answer) Long quotes over 4 lines should be indented and should not have quotations
marks?
4. List your class website in MLA style as a work cited (using the date you completed this quiz)?
5. True or False. (circle your answer) When using a quote in your paper the author’s name and page number of the work
cited from should be set in parentheses?
6. Brooke Noel Moore and Richard Parker defined critical thinking as?
7. The statement, “If everyone jump off a cliff would you too?” is a example of what type of deceptive argument?
8. The statement, “I’m smart enough to know when I’m wrong if I was wrong I would know it” is a example of what type of
deceptive argument?
9. What is the goal in analytical writing (Owl Analytical Research Project Presentation)?
10. What is the subject in the example of an expository (explanatory) thesis statement in the Owl in the creating a thesis
statement?
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