Writing Samples

Examples of Take-Home Essay Exams and Papers
For Undergraduate- and Graduate-Level Educational Psychology Courses

Last updated: February 2010

A. Take-Home Essay Exams (Undergraduate)

Ben-Harush, A. (2009). Humanistic theory versus social cognition and their applicability in a supervisory role. Written essay examination in partial fulfillment of requirements for PSYC 3130: Educational Psychology for Teachers of Adults, Dr. William G. Huitt, Instructor. (pdf file)

A. Take-Home Essay Exams (Graduate)

Davis, E. (2009, June). Life in a democratic Iran: A plan for success. Written essay examination in partial fulfillment of requirements for PSYC 7010: Learning and Assessment, Dr. William G. Huitt, Instructor. (pdf file)
Hannaford, B. (2000, February). Success in the information age: Critique of suggestions made by Dave Murphy. Written essay examination in partial fulfillment of requirements for PSYC 7010: Learning and Assessment, Dr. William G. Huitt, Instructor. (html file)
Hendley, L. (2009, June). Educating the children and youth of Iran. Written essay examination in partial fulfillment of requirements for PSYC 7010: Learning and Assessment, Dr. William G. Huitt, Instructor. (pdf file)
Lewis, M. (2009). Using learning theory to promote desired attributes for living in the 21^st century. Written essay examination in partial fulfillment of requirements for PSYC 7010: Learning and Assessment, Dr. William G. Huitt, Instructor. (pdf file)

B. Ten-page papers

Cobb, J. (2009, December). Military deployment: Effects on families and children and implications for teachers. Valdosta, GA: Valdosta State University.
Woodward, A. (1995, December). Effects of school calendars on student achievement and retention. Paper prepared for PSYC 7020: Conditions of Learning, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. (pdf file)

C. Twenty-five-page papers

Gordon, P. (1998, June). Student evaluations of college instructors: An overview. Paper prepared for PSYC 7020: Conditions of Learning, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA. (pdf file, html file).

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