If
you are having difficulty with course material, please come to my office hours
for help.
The following resources can also guide you materials I have collected to assist students and to other campus resources and materials.
1. I am a little nervous about writing a paper for you class. What should I do?
2. Will you write a lettter of recommendation for me?
3. I've never facilitated a class before. Where do I start?
4. I am having a hard time with my academics. Is there help for me at SFSU?
5. I have some special needs based on a disability. Where do I go for assistance?
7. These material are interesesting, but they do not answer my question! What should I do?
In this case, you should absolutely come to my office hours so that I can answer your questions in person. Office hours are listed on my home page. If you cannot attend my hours, send me an email, and we can make an appointment to meet.
| Avoiding Plagiarism |
Avoid plagiarism by citing your sources, whether books, periodicals, web-sites, unpublished manuscripts, or even discussions with classmates. If you are unclear about what constitutes plagiarism, consult with me or refer to the following text and web resources:
I do not tolerate any form of cheating or plagiarism. While plagiarism is often accidental, it carries severe penalties at SFSU and other universities, ranging from loss of credit on an assignment, to loss of credit for a class, suspension or expulsion.
For more information about academic dishonesty, see SFSU's Student Code of Conduct. |
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If you are having academic difficulty in any of your classes, the SFSU Learning Assistance Center can help with drop in or on-going tutoring. The LAC supports SFSU students in becoming independent and successful learners by providing skills-based tutoring and academic support referrals.
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| Accessibility |
I wish to make all my courses as accessible as possible to students with disabilities or medical conditions that may affect any aspect of course assignments or participation. You are invited to communicate with me at the outset of the course or at your discretion about any accommodations that will improve your experience of or access to your course(s). I also encourage students with disabilities to contact the Disability Resource Center for information on campus resources and support.
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Click here to download PDF file* of a handout on the writing process. |
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Click here to download PDF file* of a handout on facilitating class discussions and leading student presentations. |
| Letters of Recommendation | If you would like me to write a letter of recommendation for you (for graduate school, for employment, for scholarships, etc), please keep the following issues in mind: Timing • I receive many requests for letters, often all at the same time. In order to write thoughtful letters for you, I generally require at least four week's advance notice . Please plan ahead! • Please come to my office hours (or make an appointment) to discuss your letter at least four weeks prior to the letter's due date, and bring with you as many of the materials listed below as you have a that time. Materials - It is very helpful for me to have some or all of the following when I write a letter for you: • Your SFSU transcript (unofficial is fine) • An updated resume or C.V. that outlines your related work, volunteer, and educational experiences • A copy of your statement of purpose (draft is fine), letter of application, or a short statement for me only connecting your work with me to the job, program, etc to which you are applying • An essay from a course you took with me (particularly helpful if you are not a current student in my classes - this helps me to remember how wonderful you are!) Logistics • Please provide me with a self-addressed and stamped envelope for the letter of recommendation, as well as any forms that must accompany it. • If you have a form outlining confidentiality, it is often better to waive your rights to view the letter so that my letter will be confidential. For most universities, confidential letters carry far more weight and will help you more. A Note - I may not be able to write letters for all students who ask me. I may not know your work well enough, or it may be the case that there are other faculty better able to recommend you than I. Please keep this in mind. Thank you! |
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