Below you will find handouts relevant to most of the courses I teach.  You may view either the HTML (Web) version and print out a hard copy or the Microsoft Word file if one is available.

HTML (Web) Version

Download PDF files

Manuscript Conventions Sheet--An MLA formatting guide along with some of my idiosyncrasies.

manuscript.doc (36 KB)

Proofreading/Editing Symbols--Use this sheet when you get your papers back. I will place various symbols all over your papers, and this will help you to decipher my shorthand notes.

proofreading.doc (37 KB)

Backing up your files using the Briefcase in Microsoft Windows.