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Mr. Kimball and Dr. Bettman are both excellent sociology teachers,

but they are different in the way they lecture, test, and make

assignments. Mr. Kimball makes jokes during class and throws out
silly puns that make the class groan. He speaks quickly, so taking

accurate notes can be difficult. Sometimes he gets sidetracked and

forgets what he was talking about. Dr. Bettman does not tell jokes,

but she is extremely organized. Her lectures are practically in

outline form, and as she lectures, she gives hints about what might
be on the test. The testing styles of the two teachers are also

different. Mr. Kimball’s tests are multiple choice, and he words

questions so that students must read carefully. Dr. Bettman’s tests

are in essay format, and she expects students to use their knowledge

in new and creative ways. The two instructors also differ in their
assignment of outside projects. Mr. Kimball requires a group project

and presentation. He asks for a typed list of references but no

formal paper. Dr. Bettman, on the other hand, requires a research

paper complete with a bibliography. Both are able instructors, but

each approaches lecturing, testing, and outside projects in a
different way.

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Mr. Kimball and Dr. Bettman are both excellent sociology teachers,
but they are different in the way they lecture, test, and make

assignments. During his lectures, Mr. Kimball makes jokes and throws

out silly puns that make the class groan. He speaks quickly, so

taking accurate notes can be difficult. Sometimes he gets sidetracked

and forgets what he was talking about. His tests are multiple choice,