Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Prep for Final Exam

FINAL EXAM:
Thursday, 12/10, 9-11AM

OFFICE HOURS FOR FINALS WEEK:
WED, 12/9 --> 9-12 AND 1-2
FRI, 12/11--> 9-10

WHAT TO BRING TO THE FINAL:
pen & pencil, blank paper & scantron #882-# (the long green one), This I Believe, course pack articles (see list below)

GENERAL TOPICS & TIPS FOR ESSAY PORTION OF FINAL:
see link
http://www.sartuno.com/classdocs/E60_FINAL_EXAM_PREP.doc

YOUR THESIS IDEAS AND QUESTIONS:
If you have a tentative thesis statement that you would like to get feedback on or have questions about the final, post them as a comment here and I'll reply to you here. I'll check this blog several times before our final to see what you have to say/ask, so check back!

YOUR PAPER #5:
A few of you haven't submitted Paper #5 to turnitin.com--> Do it today so I can grade it!

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Final Review Assignment

Choose the top two grammar topics that you're not yet 100% confident about: run-ons, fragments, commas, pronoun case, pronoun agreement, verb tense, parallel structure, misplaced modifiers. Then,
1) Write two sample sentences for each of your top two grammar issues. Correct the sentences.
2) Create a mnemonic (memory trick to help you remember) or short list of points to help you remember how to address your top two grammar issues.

Due: Tuesday