My web site migration is finally finished, so you can see it and I can get your emails again. If something you sent me bounced, feel free to resend it. I've responded to all the emails that made it through.

I won't be returning your drafts with my own comments, but these comments should provide all the direction you need and answer any questions other than "Is mine good enough?" (which you should ask yourself and revise until the answer is "Yes!"):

1. I'll be glad to look over your paper or answer questions in the library tomorrow. I also have a break from 10 - 11. I'll hang out on the 4th floor of the library if you want to catch me then.

2. Due dates: next Monday or Tuesday, whenever your class meets.

3. Here's a short list of the most commonly helpful feedback/comments on your papers so far:

• When creating a different style/tone between the two papers, it doesn't have to be casual vs. formal. It can be outspoken vs. sensitive or any other distinction. Here are a few more examples: authoritative/investigative, accusational/questioning, fun/serious, sarcastic/sensitive....
• Select rather specific audiences and make them clear by mentioning details that directly concern them, like in the examples you've seen already. This is a GREAT WAY to really tune in to your audience and help them relate (all caps added so you'll really apply this in your paper if you haven't already, or at least if your audience isn't already very clear).
• Appealing to the audience's values also shows your ability to write directly and effectively to them. Do this directly ("Believe in yourself!") or indirectly by mentioning objects/actions/etc. that they value.
• The purpose of each paper should be at least loosely related.
• If you have a terrific paper already, you can earn extra points by sending me a soft (electronic) copy by Friday afternoon so I can post it at www.uoflife.com/uvsc as an example.
• Go ahead and *tell* your purpose if it's not pretty clear early in your paper.
• Your final paper should include the following info: name and section or class time. Titles are nice but not necessary.
• Final paper format: single spaced, at least one full page, no extra spaces between paragraphs.

  
  Reminder - Grading Criteria:
  40__Papers centered around clear purpose
  40__Papers tailored to clear audience
  20__Clear distinction between papers
  -25__Poor or unclear organization
  -25__Doesn’t match assignment
  -25__Mechanical problems...

   

And the final big question: am I a hard grader? Yes, but if I see you've conscientiously thought about and applied these steps, I'll happily give you an A.

Shaun