All Classes: Citations Guides and Generators

While it might be a little late in the semester to post this, I still think this information will be helpful.

The question any English teacher gets the most from her students is: “How do I cite this?”  And the easiest way to answer that question goes: “Figure out which style your teacher expects, find the appropriate style guide, look up the source, and then copy the example.”

If you’re looking for shortcuts – as students who are crunched for time often are – the following links might be useful.

MLA style citation guide – if you’re old tech, this website is quite handy.  It condenses a lot of the information from the MLA style guide into a single page.

Easybib.com – this is a helpful website that creates different citations for the various citation styles.  You choose the style you’re supposed to use, enter the information, and then the cite will create your bibliographic entry.  If you use the generator, I strongly suggest you double check the citation against a style guide.

MLA Citation Generator – like Easybib.com, this website will generate citations for you… just only in MLA form.  Again, double check your work.

The Bibliograph – If you know what a Boomarklet is, then you’ll find this helpful.  Here’s the description: “Once it’s in your toolbar and you’ll be generating MLA bibliography entries on the fly from Amazon.com book pages and select types of Web sites.”

All Classes: Clever Video about Procrastaination

Have a great Thanksgiving Break!

English 201: Notes/Reminders from Class on Tuesday, November 24

What’s Due Post Break:

When you come back from your Thanksgiving holiday, you’ll need to have your final draft of paper IV ready to submit in class as well as posted to Turnitin.com.  Further, you’ll need to bring all your work from Unit IV to class so I can collect a homework grade.

We’re Starting the Last Unit:

We’re starting the last (yay!) and final unit on Tuesday, December 1, so you might want to take a look at the new paper assignment on the documents and handouts page.  You might have noticed that the assignments on your semester schedule are all “TBA.”  Check the documents and handouts page: I’ve posted the schedule.  Please do note that (1) the final draft is due in class on Thursday, December 10 and (2) you’ll need a few extra supplies (scissors, tape, and highlighters) throughout the unit.

Paper #3 and Grades:

If you were in class today (Nov. 24), you received your third papers back.  If not, stop by anytime during office hours to get your paper.

By Wednesday late afternoon/early evening, your grades will be updated in Desire to Learn.  Check your grades, and do let me know if anything looks amiss.

Thanks for all your hard work this semester!  Have a great break!

 

English 101: Reminders from Class on Monday, November 23

Since we didn’t get to talking about the novel today, I gave you a short writing assignment.  You should write a short response (4-5 paragraphs) where you explain which character from “Turning the Tide” is the real monster.  You should use three specific examples from the novel to support your analysis.

Further, if you’re going to be gone on Wednesday, turn in the homework that’s due as well as the quiz (if you want an excused absence).

Don’t hesitate to email me if you have any questions.

All Classes: Social Media in the Classroom?

Do social media sites have potential for the classroom?  Or would it be weird for your professors to see your Friday night escapades?

Here’s a nice read about Twitter in the classroom.

All Classes: Email Troubles Again

If you’ve emailed me in the last few days and haven’t heard from me, email me again, please.  My email is acting strange again.

All Classes: Lost an iPod?

An iPod was found in Jonas 102 yesterday (Mon., Nov. 16).  It can be picked up in Jonas 108.

English 201: Deadline Clarification

The reading and assignment schedule has us turning in papers over Thanksgiving Break.  This, obviously, isn’t the case.  Click “read more” for the details about how the end of Unit IV breaks down.

All Classes: Last Academic Success Workshop of the Semester!

Be sure that you head over to Meier Hall 207 around lunchtime this Wednesday or Thursday for the last Academic Success Workshop.

This week’s topic isa bout raising your esteem.

These workshops are sponsored by the BHSU Center for Academic Success.  Click here to learn more about it.

All Classes: The Gators Prepare for Zombie Students

The University of Florida posted a zombie preparedness plan recently.

Hilarious!

Here’s the link.

English 101: Grades Are Updated

You should have received your first three papers back from me; if you were absent or are missing some of the papers, stop by during office hours to pick them up.

Further, double-check Desire to Learn for your updated grades.  If anything looks amiss, let me know.

Have a great weekend!

All Classes: Do Colleges Need to Supply You with a School Email Address?

I’ve heard many a student complain about the high volume of online stuff associated with college: Desire 2 Learn, Web-Advisor, a email account to monitor, a crazy professor’s website, Turnitin.com, etc.

Click here to read about whether or not a school should supply you with an email address.

English 201: Grades Are Updated in Desire to Learn

If  you’re concerned about your grades for the semester, check Desire to Learn.  You should have a grade for paper 1 & 2, homework 1 & 2, and quizzes 1 – 3.  If anything looks amiss, get in touch ASAP so I can get the error corrected.

You should have received graded versions of these papers, homework assignments, and quizzes; if you’re missing any of them, stop by during office hours to pick them up.

English 101: Double Check Your Grades

I’ve updated Desire to Learn with your grades.  Take a look at your grades for the semester, and please do let me know if you see anything amiss.  (At this point, you should have received a grade for paper 1 &2, quizzes 1-4, and homework 1 & 2.)

If you didn’t stop by to pick up your paper on Friday, stop by anytime during office hours to pick up your projects.

All Classes: Extended Office Hours on Monday, November 9

I’ll be in the office tomorrow from 10:30 to 5:00.  I’ll step out for a lunch break somewhere in there; if you stop by and I’m not there, I’ll be back shortly.

Don’t hesitate to drop in if you have any questions about class!