Hello, everyone.
Many of you have e-mailed me your review links already and you seem to be finding some good sources; be sure you're finding examples you like, and are able to talk about good techniques and things that resonate with you as an individual. Remember to e-mail me your links, so I can pull them up in class.
The other things you need to do before next class period:
1. Write a 300-500 word blog post about something you watch/read/eat this weekend. No real requirements other than you share your opinion and have some fun with it. This is due by wake-up time Wednesday (which is to say, in the a.m.).
2. Read one another's blogs and comment if the spirit moves you. Eventually some comments will be required, so you might as well practice.
3. Study your 7C's and copy-editing marks. There will (likely) be a quiz on these.
Please e-mail me at my Drury or gmail account if you have any questions. By and large this is the most working-ahead class I've ever had, which is nice.
Best,
ML
Monday, January 30, 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Class Notes: January 26
Hello, everyone. I hope you've had a good week and are getting into the swing of the spring semester.
I have received biographies and blog links from many of you. Please be sure to send me an e-mail (either at mlemmonATdrury.edu or matthew.lemmonATgmail.com) that includes your brief profile and your blog's web address (ex. www.eandponline.blogspot.com) by class time on Thursday.
This week we'll be brushing up on copy editing and other writing skills, talking about our first blog assignment (due 2/2) and answering any lingering questions about setting up our blogs.
And please remember, as we discussed, that class time has been moved back to 5:40 p.m. Use the extra 20 minutes wisely (and by that I mean "eat supper").
See you Thursday.
I have received biographies and blog links from many of you. Please be sure to send me an e-mail (either at mlemmonATdrury.edu or matthew.lemmonATgmail.com) that includes your brief profile and your blog's web address (ex. www.eandponline.blogspot.com) by class time on Thursday.
This week we'll be brushing up on copy editing and other writing skills, talking about our first blog assignment (due 2/2) and answering any lingering questions about setting up our blogs.
And please remember, as we discussed, that class time has been moved back to 5:40 p.m. Use the extra 20 minutes wisely (and by that I mean "eat supper").
See you Thursday.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Welcome to ENG 251
This will be our class informational site. No one has told me I'm obligated to use Blackboard, so I'm not going to unless there are strong class feelings otherwise. This blog will feature a few things that will be helpful to you as we go through this semester:
1. Class materials, syllabus, assignment lists, etc.
2. Links to your classmates' blogs.
3. Updates from me on class status (in case of mid-day weather), assignment/deadline changes, meeting places for excursions, and more.
4. No login!
I'll let you know by e-mail if there's something urgent, and when there's a new post.
I hope this semester is a fun one for you. It's going to be different than most of your English/writing courses, but I think the skills are important and I hope you can use them going forward.
Best,
ML
1. Class materials, syllabus, assignment lists, etc.
2. Links to your classmates' blogs.
3. Updates from me on class status (in case of mid-day weather), assignment/deadline changes, meeting places for excursions, and more.
4. No login!
I'll let you know by e-mail if there's something urgent, and when there's a new post.
I hope this semester is a fun one for you. It's going to be different than most of your English/writing courses, but I think the skills are important and I hope you can use them going forward.
Best,
ML
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