Resources
 
Course Resources
 
Listserv Assignment — the instructions for both reading posts and synthesis posts
 
Mason Listserv Main Page — where you can go to manage your subscriptions
 
The Listserv Group Page — if you want to know which group you are in or who else is in your group
 
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

 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
 
General Resources
 
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.
 
 
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