Manners and Customs

Textbook:  MLA Handbook for Research Writing, Eighth Edition, MLA:The Easy Way by Peggy Houghton and How to Write A Book by David Kadavy.   Also selected handouts

Course Description/Objectives:  This is an independent writing class for doctoral candidates.  Course includes an intensive review of grammar and principles of rhetoric.  We will focus on the MLA standard for style, outlining and composing a research paper.  Grading is based on MLA style format, content, works cited, grammar and defense of thesis argument. This class meets weekly until student topic, thesis statement, outline and first 25 pages approved your instructor.  Then, your instructor becomes advisor, available weekly for individual support and guidance.  Class then meets monthly or as needed before assignments due.  Student must present written assignments for Mid-Term and Final Examination.  Ideally, students will complete this 1-2-year course of work by defending their dissertations before a panel of experts.   

ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR RETURNING STUDENTS:  25-page first draft (or most recent draft), revised Outline and a copy of my Spring 2020 edits of last draft

Course Format:  Lecture, Independent study