True or false? The introduction of an essay captures the readers’ interest, gives necessary background information, and presents your thesis statement. This paragraph essentially tells readers what the essay is going to cover without going into detail or discussing specifics.

According to the syllabus, you can make-up a quiz or an exam if you need to go on a field trip, have a birthday celebration, etc. (1 pt.)

Find the slope of the line going through the pair of points.(-5, 3), (5, 3)

If we were meeting on campus during warm weather,  when would it be okay to wear open shoes (eg., sandals) in the lab?  (0.5 points)

Which of the following are allowed for our exams?

If I encounter any technical issues during the exam, I should use Honorlock live support function in the exam page. 

For some of our metabolic tests, we use reagents that contain VOCs (volatile organic compounds) such as alpha-napthol.  Where should we work with such reagents?  (0.5 points)

  (Sorry you have to twist your head!)  Above is a sterile tube containing a liquid media in which we can grow our bacteria. What is the specific name of this type of medium, and how would the medium appear if many microbial cells were present, transparent or turbid/cloudy?

 What is the name of the instrument shown above and what is its function?    

Is this true? You should avoid two common problems in writing a conclusion. First, do not begin your conclusion with the words “in conclusion,” “in summary,” or “as you can see.” Your conclusion should show—not tell—that you are at the end of your essay. Second, do not introduce a new idea. The main ideas of your essay should be in your body paragraphs.