There are nine writing assignments that correspond to the seven chapters and other portions of Gould's The Mismeasure of Man. 

• The first summary should include the "Introduction to the Revised and Expanded Edition" section and Chapter 1 (pages 19-61).
  

• The seventh assignment is a summary of Chapter 7 and the Epiogue (pages 351-366).
  

• The eighth assignment is a summary of "Critique of The Bell Curve" (pages 367-390).
  

• The ninth assignment is a summary of "Three Centuries' Perspectives on Race and Racism" (pages 391-424).
  

Each writing assignment consists of a typed, one-page, single-spaced summary of the main points raised in each section of the book.

Paper margins are one inch on all sides; font sizes are 10-12 point.

Essays longer than one page will not be accepted!

Click here for suggestions about the main ideas in each section of the book.

Each writing assignment must include at least three relevant and appropriately cited quotes from the chapter.

All non-original information must be cited appropriately.

Each writing assignment is worth 20 points for a total of 180 points.