### Title: Final Exam and Essay Writing Session
#### Synopsis:
In this session, students participated in a structured final exam comprising 25% of their total grade. The primary task was to compose a four-paragraph essay on a given topic regarding the value and necessity of traveling. The instructor managed the exam setup, ensuring all exam rules were followed and the environment was conducive for focused writing.
#### Attendance:
– No specific mentions of absenteeism were noted in the transcript.
#### Topics Covered:
1. **Exam Instructions and Setup**
– The exam was announced to constitute 25% of the final grade.
– Students were instructed to clear their desks of all items except for three sheets of paper and a pencil.
– All electronic devices, particularly phones, were collected to prevent distractions.
– Students were reminded of the time limits and were told they would be notified at specific intervals.
2. **Essay Composition Guidelines**
– The essay was to include an introduction, two body paragraphs, and a conclusion, each having five sentences.
– The essay topic provided was: “Many people believe that traveling is a very important experience in a person’s life. Others believe that traveling is an unnecessary luxury. What is your opinion on this issue? Support your ideas with facts and opinions.”
3. **Exam Conduct Regulations**
– Students were repeatedly instructed against talking, sharing notes, or looking at each other’s papers.
– The professor emphasized the importance of maintaining silence to mimic the conditions of formal testing environments like the Teufel exam.
#### Actionable Items:
– **Technical Issues**
– Address the electrical issue in the classroom as it affected the use of digital clocks and potentially other educational technologies.
– **Exam Monitoring**
– Continue to ensure strict adherence to the exam rules to maintain academic integrity.
#### Homework:
– No new homework was assigned during this session as the focus was entirely on completing the final exam and essay.