One Link to Link Them All

Links for Dr. Bordelon's Online English I Students

Essay 1 | Essay 2 | Essay 3

Bookmark and use it throughout the semester.

"How Do I Find Sources?" Rationale and description of our library's databases.
Four brief suggestions on how to avoid disinformation can be found in this link to a post on The Conversation. Best quick suggestions I've read.

Integrating Sources into Your Essay (a short video and written descriptions with examples on how to smoothly incorporate quotes into your own work)
Two Steps to an MLA Work Cited Entry (follow these two steps and you'll be all set)
MLA in-text citations (from Purdue)
Link to Purdue OWL's MLA Citation Page (all things MLA: several pages to drill down through for various topics. Pro tip: ignore the "Cite Your Source Automatically" at the top of the page. As in many automated online, it is usually incorrect.)
Sample In-Text Citations - How to Set Up Quotes

Academic Phrasing (use for setting up quotes and explaining how quotes support your point. Print and save for easy access)
Writing Glossary
MLA Format Download (a formatted document: just insert your own name and content and you're ready to go)
On Arguments

Developing Reasons: how to break down complex subjects and develop arguments to support a position
The Logic Behind Arguments
Two steps to an argumentative paragraph: step by step to construct an argumentative paragraph – a “must read” to help shape your draft paragraphs

Assignment Instructions Essay One: The Purpose Of College (print and annotate this. It will answer many of your questions about essay number one)
Sample Annotations (what you should be doing to the assigned readings)
Sample Notes (see Writer’s Notes below for a handy format)
Writer’s Notes (Word/RTF format)
Planning Suggestions Essay 1: Expository Writing (Lists of what to include in your rough draft and how to generate material for your essay)
Revision and Proofreading Suggestions Essay Number: Purpose Of College (looking for student examples? Suggestions on how to write effective organizations, paragraphs, adding examples, etc.? This is the place)