EXAMS

Since this is a distance course, you will be asked to take three proctored exams. These are necessary so that ELI can assure the accrediting boards that the course work is actually done by the student enrolled. You may take these exams at any NVCC Testing Center.

If it is not possible for you to get to an NVCC Testing Center, you may arrange for a proctor at another location. If you need a proctor, go to the ELI Policies and Procedures Screen. Select the link for Examination Proctors, from the Table of Contents, for information on how to arrange for a proctor.

You need to pass at least two exams with at least a D (at least  60%) in order to pass the course.

You may not take more than one exam in a single day, and each one must be in the order assigned, following the required Activities. If you take an exam out of order , I will refuse to grade it. If there is still time in the course, I may allow you to retake the exam in its correct sequence.

You will find the link to the exam passes on the left menu on Blackboard at the bottom of the list. Click on the exam passes button to go to the passes for your three exams. Print them out and take the appropriate one to the Testing Center for each exam (e.g. pass 1 for exam 1, pass 2 for exam 2 and pass 3 for exam 3). You will also need a photo ID when you go to the Testing Center to take an exam.

Each exam will each ask you to write an essay based on work you have been doing during the course. All exams for this course are open book. You may also bring your preparation materials (web site printouts, notes, or an outline, but not actual drafts) to the exams. Any materials you bring with you (except books) will be collected by the Testing Center and returned to me along with your exam. You will not receive either the exam or the materials back, so please do not bring materials you want to keep unless you have other copies of them.

After I read your exam, I will send you a note with your grade and my comments. The exams are un-timed, so you can write without feeling pressured. You should not find these exams difficult because you will have prepared for each one by doing the course work for the unit. Exam 1 is worth up to 100 points; Exam 2 is worth up to 150 points, and Exam 3 is worth up to 200 points.

NOTE: This entire COURSE GUIDE is subject to revision according to the instructor's judgment of the needs of the class.