Mastering Small Talk: an Exercise in Approaching an Audience

While not everyone values the art of small talk, it is an essential skill for friendship-making and community.  Furthermore, it is important as an exercise in approaching a known (or unknown) audience and finding ways to connect. 

Learning from the Experts—Your Instructors

Standards for Writing: Basics

As the class starts, you could be wondering, “What is my instructor going to expect me to write?”  Well, the beginning of this document contains basics to help you get a general feel for the writing that will be acceptable in our class, and the rest of this handout will explain more elaborately the details associated with writing in a persuasive, academic-style while arguing a point.  Be sure to use the links provided at the bottom so that you can properly arrange your content and flow.

Basic Stylistic Guidelines

STYLE

While there are many types of Academic Writing, it is essential that you accurately follow basic stylistic guidelines based on the class notes, module readings, textbook, and instructor preferences. You must be able to follow the writing style for your assignment, transitional factors, third-person voice, and clearly developed support for your thesis in your body paragraphs. See the content below to help you with writing guidelines.