Topic outline
General Resources for English Faculty
Reading Instruction
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Thesis & Organization
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Illustration/Development
Look here for links, exercises, lesson plans, and other materials for teaching students to develop their ideas in essays. This includes PIE!
Research Materials
Use of Textual Evidence
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Analysis/Concession
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Clarity and Style
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Proofreading/Mechanics & Usage
Look here for links, exercises, lesson plans, and other materials on teaching students to proofread and edit their own work to improve mechanics and usage.
MLA Formatting
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Model Student Essays