Here you can find answers to the most common questions students have about my classes.  I try to update these FAQs at the beginning of each semester, but I sometimes miss a question, so don't hesitate to email me if you don't find your question listed here.  (And if I add it to the FAQ, I'll be sure to credit you!)

By the way, the answers to these questions are only applicable to courses that I teach.  Unless specifically noted, these do not represent official University; College of Arts, Letters, and Social Sciences; or School of English and Speech policies.

FAQ about General Information

If you have a question about something that could apply to any class I teach (such as my office hours, conference attendance, or how to get hold of me outside of class), look here first.

FAQ about Writing

For questions about writing, or Writing Courses (EN 110, EN 210, EN 215, EN 220, or EN 221) this is your best bet.

FAQ about Plagiarism

The most frequently accessed FAQ, this provides a copy of the University policy on Cheating and Plagiarism, discusses the standards of Academic Honesty, outlines my interpretation of these standards, provides tips on how to avoid plagiarism, and has some suggestions for further reading.

FAQ about English 410: The Children's Literary Tradition

If you have questions about the course content of English 410, or about how I go about selecting books for the course, look here for your answers.

Common Mistakes

A guide to the most commonly made mistakes on the final research paper in English 111: First-Year Composition II.