Attendance
How many classes can you miss without penalty?
You can miss 3. Please save these for emergencies and campus activities
What is my typical response time to emails?
1 Business day. But I cannot guarantee a response before Monday for Weekend emails
What are the three kinds of essays you will learn to write in this course?
Qualitative, Archival, and Secondary Source Essays
What should you do if you have concerns about your grade?
Come to my office hours, talk to me after class, or make an appointment. I do not discuss grades over email
What is my policy on laptops and tablets in the classroom?
Many of my in-class writing assignments are digital and so you will need your tablets and/or laptops. I expect you to use these devices exclusively for class-related content.
How many late arrivals or early departures are equal to 1 absence?
2 arrivals 10+ mins after class starts or 10+ mins before class ends are equivalent to 1 absence
Where is my office?
South Stadium Hall 334
Does this course allow you to explore essay themes that are relevant to your major or other interests?
Yes. While the course is themed after myths and monsters, I want to offer enough flexibility for everyone to write essays they truly care about. The thematic constraints are designed to encourage creativity. If you have an essay idea but are worried that it falls outside the theme, please talk to me and I will help you find a way to make it work.
What is the minimum passing grade for ENGL 102?
A "C." A final course grade of "C-" (72.9) or lower will result in an "NC."
When is the Qualitative Essay due?
Feb 11
What should you do in cases of a documentable emergency or illness that prevents you from attending class?
Provide me with documentation as soon as possible. This will allow me to make sure this absence does not negatively impact your grade. Be aware that you still must limit your total class absences to 7 or less to avoid an automatic NC for the course
When are my office hours?
Tues: 2:30-4:00 and Wed. 11:30-1:00
How many Annotated Bibliographies does this class have?
2
Does lack of proper citation for sources count as academic dishonesty?
Yes. This class teaches you how to cite sources carefully, but a failure to cite sources is a form of academic dishonesty
When is the Archival Essay due?
March 10
What happens if you miss 7 or more classes?
Missing 7 or more classes, for any reason (even in documented cases), will result in an automatic NC for this course and you will have to retake it.
What should you do if you require accommodations or adaptations due to a documented disability?
Contact Student Disability Services at 100 Dunford Hall, 974-6087
What other assignments are there in addition to Annotated Bibliographies and Essays?
Homework, In-Class writing, and a Final Presentation
What do you need to do to revise your essay?
Meet briefly or email me to explain your plans for revision. Then resubmit your essay in a portfolio with your original essay
When is the Secondary Source Essay due?
April 28, Finals week
What happens if you miss more classes beyond your "freebies"?
Each absence after 3 will lower your final course grade by 1/3 of a letter grade
What is ENGL 104?
It is a 1-credit course that enhances ENGL 102 with one-on-one support for writing assignments
How Do you Get Access to the Writer's Harbrace Handbook?
You can access it online or request a physical copy. You have inclusive access if you took 101 during the fall semester.
Does submitting an essay that you wrote for a different or previous class count as academic dishonesty?
Yes. You should always submit original work for your classes in order to avoid academic dishonesty
When are revisions due?
2 weeks after I return a graded essay