At the beginning of the year and at the end of each quarter, I have my students write a letter to me. I do make it a grade, but the grade is based on whether they fill the page or not. I also explain to students that they can write about anything they would like […]
The Importance of Citing Your Work: Why Should I Care About Citations?
Think back to the good old days when your teacher would give you an assignment and then say those dreaded words: “You’ll need to cite three sources in your paper.” Most students, and even adults, would probably groan. But is citing your sources just another way for your English teacher to torture you? Of course […]