A New Test
Filed in Uncategorized on Mar.25, 2009
Working on upgrades, moving files, and adding plugins. This is a test.
Proofreading Checksheet
Filed in ENG 112, Miscellaneous on Feb.23, 2009
Proofreading Checklist:
Format:
-double-spaced
-black ink
-last name, page number, top right hand corner
-outline included, first page
-work cited page in alphabetical order
Punctuation:
-period after parenthetical entry, not before
-no punctuation contained within parenthetical entry except when quotation marks are needed for a title.
-quotation marks for direct quotes end after quote, not after parenthetical entry.
Grammar:
-check all subject and verbs
-check all pronouns and their antecedents (the word the pronoun replaces)
-no “you, your, or yours” even if in direct quote make change in brackets
-if using a comma, make sure there aren’t complete sentences on both sides.
Let’s Get it Going
Filed in ENG 111 on Jan.28, 2009
Well, I’ve decided not to erase everything from the previous sememster.
So, we’ll just start fresh right here. There aren’t any announcements or assignments yet. I still have to get all classes onboard.
This Week’s Assignments
These instructions are coming to you eight miles off the coast of Cuba. Ahhh, technology!
Here are your assigments for all classes:
All ENG 111’s
Monday/Tuesday: Read and take notes on Chapter 16 for the causal analysis essay.
Wednesday/Thursday: Answer the questions after the sample essays.
ENG 112
Monday: Read Chapter 16 for the causal analysis essay.
Wednesday: Construct an outline for you next paper. Also, have your first paper proofread again by someone to be ready to turn in on Friday.
ENG 232
Tuesday: Read all of Edgar Lee Master’s poems.
Thursday: Deconstruct “Elsa Wertman,” “Hamilton Greene,” and the “Matlock” poems. Deconstruct — find all of the poetical elements.
HUM 110
Monday: Read and take notes on Chapter 4
Wednesday: From your chapter reading, find four possible questions that we can compile to make a chapter study guide. Bring to class on Friday.
Well, that’s it. I hope everyone has a good few days and I will see everyone bright and early Friday morning. I will be checking in periodically to answer questions.
Clarification
Filed in ENG 111 on Sep.22, 2008
The due date for ENG 111 papers was for the day class only.
ENG 111- 2E will follow the schedule we worked out in class.
