If an Essay Question Asks You to Outline a Concept

question 2

Multiple Choice

If an essay question asks you to outline a concept, your answer will

• A)describe and explain similarities and differences.
• B)provide the pros and cons, and an opinion and justification.
• C)track how events have evolved in a timeline.
• D)provide an overarching framework or explanation.

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform tasks better when they are in the presence of others.

Delphi Technique

A structured communication technique or method, which relies on a panel of experts to forecast or make decisions through rounds of anonymous questionnaires.

Rational Decision-Making Technique

An approach to decision-making characterized by a systematic, logical evaluation of alternatives.

Punctuated Equilibrium Model

A theory suggesting that evolutionary development is marked by long periods of stability, punctuated by short, significant changes that result in major transformations.