Academic Integrity

Types of Assessment

There are many different ways in which an instructor can evaluate a student. Below is a sample of some of the most popular. Please ensure that you follow the course outline or assignment expectations provided by your instructor, as those expectations may vary from what is described here.

Quizzes/Tests/Exams: These are normally done in class at the end of specific readings, mid-term, or at the end of the term. It may consist of multiple choice questions, true /false statements, short answer questions, and/or essay questions.

Research Papers: These are assigned in advance and students are expected to work on them outside of class and do research using scholarly sources to help write the paper. Students are normally expected to provide their own originality and use research to support their own critical thinking.

Reflective Papers: These are assigned in advance and students are expected to work on them outside of class and to reflect on their own personal or work experiences to help identify what knowledge and understanding they have learned from that situation or event. This may or may not require support from scholarly work.

Class participation: Marks may be allotted for participation in class or by attending class. It is important to know what is expected of you in terms of participation so that you can follow through accordingly. If the course outline is not clear, make sure to ask your instructor for clarification.