English 1BReading, Writing, and Research
Using books by
notable contemporary American authors, the reading for this class provides us with a sample of each of the primary
genres of imaginative literature: creative non-fiction,
fiction, poetry, and drama. The writing
for this course focuses on the skills of analysis, comparison,
creativity, and research, culminating in a comprehensive in-class essay
exam.
English 1B Syllabus Short-term Research Reports Lamott Writing Topics
How to Submit Your Papers Writing Checklist Alexie Reading Schedule Alexie Writing Topics Collins Reading Schedule
Some useful links:
Getting an A on an English Paper: Professor Jack Lynch of Rutgers University has put together some good advice for anyone who wants to succeed in a college-level English class. Click on the five blue buttons and read each section. I agree with almost every word here.
MLA Documentation Format: This is Diana Hacker's "cut to the chase" version of the Modern Language Association's instructions on parenthetical citations and Works Cited pages. If you don't know what those things are, then you need to read her stuff. Quick--click on this link. I require correct MLA format on most of the papers that you write for this class.
Writing a Research Paper: This link takes you to the Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL for short). If it's been a while since you've written a research paper, or if you've never written a REAL research paper (not a high school cut-n-paste job) you need the instruction this site offers. Click through the bars on the left margin as needed.
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