You are required to meet with me for conferences at least twice over the course of the semester. Missing conferences will result in deductions to your class participation grade.
Short, Informal Writing Assignments
The Assignments pages will include descriptions of the major assignments for the semester. In addition, you will have frequent, shorter and generally less formal, writing assignments. I’ll describe those assignments to you either in class or via blog ...
Late Work
All work is due on the date and at the time specified on the calendar. I may refuse to accept or choose to deduct points for late work, and/or I may choose to provide a grade but no detailed feedback for late work. If something comes up and you cannot ...
Electronics
Since we are composing multimodally throughout the course, you are encouraged to bring to class and operate laptops, tablets, and smart phones. The classroom is equipped with desktops that we will use regularly. I encourage you to develop best practices f ...
Contact
Email is the best way to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Generally, I will respond to all student email within 24 hours (although on weekends and holidays, it may take a little longer). Likewise, there may be instances when I will need to co ...
Public Nature of the Course
Please consider all writing for this class to be “public.” Part of becoming an effective writer is learning to appreciate the ideas and feedback of others. In this course, our purpose is to come together as a writing community. Avoid writing about topics ...
Peer Tutoring Writing Support
Tutors in the Emory Writing Center and the ESL Program are available to support Emory College students as they work on any type of writing assignment, at any stage of the composing process. Tutors can assist with a range of projects, from traditional pape ...
Universal Design and Disabilities
I strive to create an inclusive learning environment for all. I am invested in your success in this class and at Emory, so please let me know if anything is standing in the way of your doing your best work. This discussion can include your own learning st ...
Student Support
The Office for Undergraduate Education offers programs to support student learning. These include mentoring, coaching, and tutoring services for individuals and small groups. In addition, special support is available for students with special needs and th ...
Emory Counseling Services
Free and confidential counseling services and support are available from the Emory Counseling Center or by phone at (404) 727-7450. This resource can be invaluable when stress makes your work more challenging than it ought to be.
