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Too Much Information

I recently prepared an exam for students in my media communications class. It’s a multiple choice test with two essay questions. At some point during the process, I realized four hours had passed and I still had more notes to pore over before I completed the exam. Not only that, I still had proofreading and copy editing that would follow the exam construction.

First page of an exam taking me too long to design

First page of an exam taking me too long to design

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Lessons From Scooby Doo

No one gets away with anything and everything. You might think that’s true. But it’s not.

My favorite cartoon is Scooby Doo. It’s mostly because I like mysteries and secret passages.

One of my favorite moments during an episode is at the end when Fred, Velma, Daphne, Shaggy, and Scooby tear off the mask of the ghost, zombie, or witch.

“Mr. Jones!”

They’re shocked the bad guy has turned out to be the friendly hotel owner or ship captain.

“Yes and I would’ve gotten away with it too if it hadn’t been for these meddling kids.”
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