Resources
Course
Resources
Mason
Listserv Main Page — where you can go to sign up
a different adddress for the listserv andmanage your subscriptions
The
Listserv Group Page — if you want to know which group you
are in, who else is in your group, or if you need a classmate’s
e-mail address
Sample Exam Questions — to give you an idea what to expect on the final examination
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.
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.
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.
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.
The
English Department Main Page — if you have questions about
the department, including major and minor requirements
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
www.OneLook.com — a useful site that gives you definitions from many different dictionaries
with only one click. It also offers a thesaurus function.
My
Home Page — For more information about me, including courses
I am scheduled to teach next semester.
