M uch information in my courses is either review or is necessary throughout the semester. Consult this general list of frequently asked questions for answers after you’ve checked your specific class syllabus. Looking for other resources? Try the general resources or the Composition FAQ. Don’t see your question answered on this page? Then ask it.
General Information
- How do I contact you, Dr. Lucas?
- What’s your email address, Dr. Lucas?
- How do I check my grades?
- How do I take strong notes?
- What does each letter grade mean? (Or, why am I not making an A?!)
English Composition 1
- What is the Regents’ Test?
- Where can I get additional assistance with writing?
- What are some general tips to help me write in your class (or all my classes, for that matter)?
Online Courses
English Studies
- What is plagiarism?
- What is MLA citation style and how do I use it?
- What is the minimum I need to know when writing about literature?
- What does “research” and “response” entail?
- How do I write on a wiki?
- Where can I get additional assistance with writing?
- When my essay is finished and ready to submit, is there anything else I should do?
- What are some general tips to help me write in your class (or all my classes, for that matter)?
- How do I prepare a prospectus?
- What are some reasons for keeping a blog, or class journal?
- What are some general ways to get started writing about literature?
- How do I take strong notes?
