COM140: Storytelling
An introduction to the writing disciplines within the SoC
SyllabusEverything you need to know about this course is found here, including course objectives, expectations, policies, as well as the grading rubric and scale.
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ScheduleHere you will find the schedule. This document includes lecture topics, links to readings, dates assignments are due and more.
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News LinksIt is your responsibility in this course to stay up to date on current events. The links on this page take you to credible, diverse news sites to help you.
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PROFESSOR'S CONTACT INFORMATION
Email: molly.yanity@qu.edu Twitter: @mollyyanity | @QUjournalism Class hashtag: #COM140 Spring 2019 OFFICE HOURS Office: CCE 267 MTW 9:30-11 a.m. * or by appointment The professor is available during office hours, via email or office phone. If emailing or leaving a voice message, please allow 24 hours for a response. Please do not text. Please consult the syllabus, schedule, fellow students and/or website before contacting the professor. And that's not because the professor doesn't love you -- she does! -- but it is to get you in the practice of being INDEPENDENT and RESOURCEFUL. RESOURCES TO IMPROVE GRAMMAR/WRITING
Active vs. Passive Voice * Grammar Girl (explanation & exercises) * Daily Writing Tips by Ali Hale * Exercises from e-grammar.org Subject-Verb/Subject-Pronoun Agreement * Clues, "Rules" and Exercises |