Category: HUMA 100 Assignments

I used to have a simple attendance policy, but I have now added an attention component (significantly, attendance and attention share the same etymological roots). This is because too often students showed up to class while their attention was directed (generally through screens) elsewhere. In order to make the classroom a place where we can… Continue reading Attention Policy

There are many methods for taking notes on your readings. If you have a system that works well for you, that’s great. If not, I’d recommend some version of Walter Pauk’s Cornell note taking system. Draw a vertical line dividing your page into 1/3 on the left and 2/3 on the right. On the right… Continue reading Reading Notebooks

Each day we’ll begin class with a brief, objective reading quiz. The purpose of these quizzes is to hold you accountable for doing the reading and give you regular feedback that lets you know whether your baseline reading comprehension is adequate or not. If not, reconsider your reading and note-taking practices. I’m always happy to… Continue reading Reading Quizzes