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Course
Resources |
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Listserv Assignment — the instructions for both reading posts and synthesis posts | ||||
Mason
Listserv Main Page — where you can go to manage your subscriptions |
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The
Listserv Group Page — if you want to know which group you
are in or who else is in your group |
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Elements of Film — an explanation of four of the main elements of film production, and how they affect the viewer’s experience | ||||
Sample Exam Questions — to give you an idea what to expect on the final examination |
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Types of Context — explanations of the various kinds of context that are relevant to the critical study of a literary or artistic work | ||||
Resources to help you with your posts (and writing more generally) | ||||
Comment Key — an explanation of the symbols and abbreviations I use when marking your writing | ||||
Advice
on Cutting Words — a list of signs of wordiness (with explanations) you should use as a checklist to improve concision in your own writing. When
I mark your listserv posts, a W before a comment means you can find an explanation of the
mistake on this page. |
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The
Incredibly Annoying Error List — a list of errors (with
explanations) I never want to see in my courses. When I mark your
listserv posts, an E means you can find an explanation of the mistake on
this page. |
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Quotation and Citation Guidelines for Listserv Posts — rules for and explanations of how to quote and cite properly in your posts. When I mark your listserv posts, a Q means you can find an explanation of the mistake on this page. | ||||
Stylistic
Conventions in the Humanities — The word conventions simply means the generally accepted way of doing something. When
I mark your listserv
posts, a C before a comment means you can find an explanation
of the mistake on this page. |
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The
Writing Center — where you can receive peer tutoring and
advice on all aspects of the writing process. The Writing Center gets extremely
busy towards the end of the semester, so it is a good idea to go early
and establish a working relationship with a tutor you find helpful. |
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General Resources | ||||
The
English Department Main Page — if you have questions about
the department, including major and minor requirements |
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ITU
Support Center — where to find information about technology
at Mason; also offers downloads for common programs such as Norton Antivirus,
Netscape, and Internet Explorer |
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www.OneLook.com — a useful site that gives you definitions from many different dictionaries
with only one click. It also offers a thesaurus function. |
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My
Home Page — For more information about me, including courses
I am scheduled to teach next semester. |
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