1.
Students must bring at least one Examination Blue Book to
the final class meeting before the F.E.E. Fill in your name,
class time, and instructor’s name in the space provided on
the cover, but do not write anywhere inside the blue book.
Your instructor may also request that you bring more than one
blue book, or that you place several sheets of blank notebook
paper (to be used as scratch paper) inside before turning it in.
2.
Your instructor may have handed out a pre-generated F.E.E. tip sheet
containing whatever helpful hints he/she believes students might need. On
the tip sheet, there may be a place for students to write their own helpful
reminders, such as commonly misspelled words, etc., but that information
should not include specific details related to any of the possible F.E.E.
prompts. Tip sheets that contain such information may not be used during
the F.E.E.
3.
At a date specified by your instructor, you may go online to access the list
of potential F.E.E. topics. These topics will be located on the BC English
website (http://www2.bakersfieldcollege.edu/english/). You may do as
much brainstorming or pre-writing at home as you wish, but students may
not bring any work generated at home to the actual F.E.E.
4.
Arrive (on-time) at your regular classroom at the normal starting time. Late
students do not receive extra time to complete the F.E.E.
5.
Bring the following materials: blue or black ink
pens, a dictionary and/or spelling device, correction
tape or fluid, and your F.E.E. tip sheet. Language
translators are not allowed, and no other materials are
permitted.
6.
Students who lack required items may not disturb
others by asking to borrow these items. If the
bookstore is open, instructors may permit students to
leave to purchase what they need, but these students
receive no additional time to complete the F.E.E.
7.
No cell phones, hand-held devices, music players,
or other devices that are internet-enabled or
capable of storing information files are permitted
on your desk (or in use) during the F.E.E. They
should be stored in purses, pockets, or backpacks –
preferably switched completely off.
8.
Your instructor will return your blue book(s) to you on the day of the
F.E.E., and will present a handout with the two topics students may write
over. Pay attention to the instructions the instructor provides.
9.
As a courtesy to classmates, there is no talking during the F.E.E., and that
includes asking other people if you can borrow their dictionary, a pen, etc.
Many students require a quiet environment in order to focus.
10.
Arrive early if there is a chance that classroom seating will be limited, or if
you are not taking the F.E.E. in your regular classroom location.
11.
Food and drink are not permitted in most
F.E.E. locations. Individual instructors may
make exceptions, but are not required to do so.
12.
Students have two hours to complete the F.E.E., unless
they have a previously documented learning disability
or physical impairment. Students taking the exam through
Supportive Services must schedule in advance and
provide their instructors with any necessary forms.
13.
Use time wisely. Spend the initial time generating ideas
and outlining a rough draft. Use the rest of the time writing
and revising a final draft. You may make corrections on the
final draft. If possible, leave enough time to carefully proofread the
final draft and check for mistakes.
14.
When you have completed the F.E.E., turn in your rough draft materials,
assignment sheets, and final drafts. If more than one blue book is used,
make sure to label the one containing the final draft correctly!
15.
Do not write your name or any identifying
information anywhere inside the Blue Book.
This is to ensure your anonymity during the
grading process.
16.
When final drafts are turned in, instructors may
check each blue book, if necessary. After that,
take a deep breath: You’re done!