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Welcome! Everything you need to get started this semester will be linked off of this page. To get back here at any time, use the “For Students” menu above. Need to [[Contact|contact me]], then select “Contact Me” in the “About” menu.
{{notice|Find older courses in my [[Course Directory]]. Have a question? Try your syllabus first, then the [[Student FAQ]].}}


==Current Courses==
{{cquote|The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.|author=Albert Einstein}}
===Summer 2019===
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! CRN !! Class !! Name !! Meeting Day and Time !! Room
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| 58774 || NMAC 3108.01 || rowspan=2 | [[Writing for Digital Media, Summer 2019|Writing for Digital Media]] || rowspan=2 | Online || {{CNone|-}}
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| 59513 || NMAC 3108.02 || {{CNone|-}}
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==The Golden Rules==
{{Large|Welcome!}}
{{Main|How to Do Well in My Class}}
These, then are the three golden rules for success in my class. I think you will find them useful in all of your college courses.


# Learn with enthusiasm.
{{notice|'''Just announced''': an [[July 18, 2020|online internship]] opportunity for the fall.}}
# Do all of the assigned work on time and to the best of your ability.
# Support everything you write with specific evidence.


==Primers==
Everything you need to get started this semester will be linked off of this page and under the tabs above. To get back here at any time, use the “For Students” menu in the bar at the top of the page. If you need to [[Contact|contact me]] or make a Zoom appointment, then select “Contact Me” in the “About” menu; you can also do this in the bar at the bottom of the page by clicking “Make an Appointment.” Do '''not''' use [[D2L]] email as I do not use that system.
{{Guides}}
No matter what class you’re taking this semester or what you’ve taken previously, you might need some refreshers. These two pages are designed to get you up to speed quickly.
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* [[Humanities Basics]]
* [[Online Basics]]
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The best place to find answers is your course syllabus, linked above. However, you might need additional information even after reading your syllabus carefully. Try:
See my video: “[https://youtu.be/oV4djcvhek8 Web Site Walkthrough, Fall 2020].


* [[Student FAQ]] answers some general questions students often ask.
{{notice|You can now [https://calendly.com/grlucas/15min schedule a Zoom meeting] with me.}}


==Resources==
For '''course-specific''' information, see [[Current Courses]] for syllabi and the [[Forum]] for daily feedback and discussion. You may schedule an appointment with me at any time via [[Zoom]]. Please read your course syllabus carefully, as it will contain all of the information you need to complete the class. I recommend opening all links in new tabs ({{key press|CMD|click}} on a Mac; {{key press|CRTL|click}} on Windows and Linux) to keep things organized. I have tried very hard to keep all information orderly and logical; if you get confused, please let me know specifically what confused you, so I can fix it quickly.
The following resources are meant to help you succeed. Some may be assigned to your particular class. All of the resources below are also on the navigation box to the right, “Resources and Guides for Students,” and this box appears on every page for your convenience.


===Policies===
Have questions? Find guidance under [[Student Resources]] and answers in the [[Student FAQ|frequently asked questions]]. You might also want to read [[The Golden Rules]].
Applicable policies will also appear on course syllabi, but here they are again.
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* [[Assignments]]
* [[Attendance]]
* [[Class Participation]]
* [[Communication]]
* [[Evaluation]]
* [[Plagiarism]]
* [[Student Behavior]]
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===How To===
In [[NMAC 3108]]? Read my [[August 10, 2020|welcome message]].
Presented in alphabetical order, some of these guides may be assigned reading in your class. A ⭐️ indicates that the article is a must-read.
* “[[Academic Forum Posts]]” outlines the expected use of forums and discussions.
* “[[Avoiding Plagiarism]]” gives strategies on how to give proper credit in your writing.
* “[[Blogging: Some Considerations]]” outlines strategies for writing for the screen.
* “[[Choosing a Focus for Your Blog]]” explains the importance of focus in writing online.
* “[[Digital Citation]]” explains how to cite sources in digital documents when another style is not obvious.
* “[[Editor's Checklist]]” should be consulted for typical writing errors. ⭐️
* “[[Link Logic]]” is a guide for using hyperlinks in your writing.
* “[[Reply, Respond, Comment]]” gives some guidance for online interaction.
* “[[Research & Response]]” argues that no writing is ever complete without credible sources.
* “[[Writing in the Liberal Arts]]” discusses common conventions for academic writing.
* “[[Writing on a Wiki]]” gives a basic overview about writing on Wikipedia.
* “[[Writing Top Ten]]” provides an overview of what’s important in writing these days. ⭐️
* “[[Your About Page]]” considers the digital replacement for the business card.


===Advice===
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* “[[Considerations for Online Courses]]” outlines what to expect in an online course.
* “[[How to Do Well in My Class]]” offers some friendly advice. ⭐️
* “[[Reader-Response Criticism]]” suggests a subjective way of understanding and writing about literature.
 
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Welcome!

Everything you need to get started this semester will be linked off of this page and under the tabs above. To get back here at any time, use the “For Students” menu in the bar at the top of the page. If you need to contact me or make a Zoom appointment, then select “Contact Me” in the “About” menu; you can also do this in the bar at the bottom of the page by clicking “Make an Appointment.” Do not use D2L email as I do not use that system.

See my video: “Web Site Walkthrough, Fall 2020.”

For course-specific information, see Current Courses for syllabi and the Forum for daily feedback and discussion. You may schedule an appointment with me at any time via Zoom. Please read your course syllabus carefully, as it will contain all of the information you need to complete the class. I recommend opening all links in new tabs (⌘ Cmd+click on a Mac; CRTL+click on Windows and Linux) to keep things organized. I have tried very hard to keep all information orderly and logical; if you get confused, please let me know specifically what confused you, so I can fix it quickly.

Have questions? Find guidance under Student Resources and answers in the frequently asked questions. You might also want to read The Golden Rules.

In NMAC 3108? Read my welcome message.

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