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capstones: thinking about final projects

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Jeff Allred

Full disclosure: this post will be especially relevant for 252 instructors, but I hope it sheds light on the issues all instructors face in planning, executing, and evaluating final projects in English courses. I’m teaching ENGL 252 for the first … Continue reading →

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recap of December 2018 meeting with 252 instructors

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Jeff Allred

This week I met with, or corresponded with, a handful of 252 instructors. We focused on the issue of culminating assignments (in most cases, final essays) and meandered from there into broader discussions of the aims of the course and … Continue reading →

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Everything you Always Wanted to Know about the Library Visit (But Were Afraid to Ask)

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Jeff Allred

As you probably know, all 252 sections should include a session in the library devoted to research skills. Ideally, this visit should take place in about 4-6 weeks, when you’ve gotten beyond the midpoint of the term and are thinking … Continue reading →

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FAQ sheet for ENGL 252

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Jeff Allred

Q: What is the purpose of this course? A: English 252 is the first course students take as English majors. Practically, the course should prepare students to be English majors, to do the work of upper-level courses, and to think … Continue reading →

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