Campus Resources
- BC’s Connors Family Learning Center
- BC’s O’Neill Library — Useful Guides
- “Evaluating Internet Sources”
- BC’s Research Help Page
Tips for Reading and Writing
On Brainstorming
- UNC Writing Center “Brainstorming”
- “Two Basic Close Reading Strategies” handout by Dr. Allison Curseen [Includes examples of how to move from analyzing to thesis.]
On General Argumentation
- “What is a Logical Fallacy?” Post by Dr. Allison Curseen
- “Is This for Real? Assessing Whether Your Source is Reputable” Handout by Dr. Allison Curseen
- “Argumentation: Rubrics for Assessing Argumentation in Textual Analysis Paper” Post by Dr. Allison Curseen
On Making a Debatable Thesis Statement
- “Is My Thesis Good?: Crafting a Strong Thesis Statement for a Textual Analysis Paper” (post by Dr. Allison Curseen)
- UNC Writing Center “Thesis Statements”
- University of Illinois Urbana Champagne, The Center for Writing Studies “Writing Tips: Thesis Statements”
On Literary Analysis
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) “What Makes A Good Literature Paper”
- “Three Traps: On Making a Strong Literary Textual Analysis Argument” Handout By Dr. Allison Curseen
On Visual Analysis (Terminology)
- “Elements of Art.” Understanding Formal Analysis, Tips and Tools for Teaching, Resources for the Classroom, K-12 Teachers and Students, Education. The J. Paul Getty Museum. <https://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/building_lessons/formal_analysis.html > Accessed 9/9/19.
- SPARK in Education. “SPARKed Visual Arts Vocabulary” Handout. In “Art 1.” Fiber, Fabric, & Fashion: Lane Tech High School with Mrs. Simanis-Laimins <krsimanis.edublogs.org> Accessed 9/9/19.
On Performance Analysis (Terminology)
Drama/Theater
- “Glossary of Dramatic Terms and Glossary Flashcards.” Review Materials. Norton.com The Norton Anthology of Drama. Eds. Gainor, Garner, and Puncher. W.W. Norton Company. <https://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nadrama/content/review/glossary/welcome.aspx > Accessed 9/9/19.
- “Glossary of Dramatic Terms.” Broadviewpress.com Broadview Press. < https://sites.broadviewpress.com/lessons/DramaAnthology/GlossaryOfDramaticTerms/ > Accessed 9/9/19.
Music
- “Glossary of Musical Terms.” Music Appreciation: Music 1500. Western Michigan University. < https://wmich.edu/mus-gened/mus150/Glossary.pdf > Accessed 9/9/19.
- “Musical Terms and Expressions Definitions,” Music Terms, Theory/Help, Lessons. musictechteacher.com Music Tech Teacher <http://www.musictechteacher.com/music_learning_theory/music_terms.htm > Accessed 9/9/19
Dance
- Handout. Compiled by the Practice Committee Performance Art Special Interest Group, Orthopaedic Section, APTA (January 1998) “Glossary of Dance Terminology.” Glossaries, Performing Arts, Special Interest Groups, Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, American Physical Therapy Association. Orthopt.org <https://www.orthopt.org/downloads/PAglossary.pdf > Accessed 9/9/19.
- “Dance Terminology,” Technique, Dance Resources, Director Zone. madance.com. MA Dance< http://www.madance.com/mazone/Technique.pdf> Accessed 9/9/19.
Film & Cinema
- “Film Terminology.” AMC Filmsite, Filmsite.org <https://www.filmsite.org/filmterms15.html > Accessed 9/9/19.
- “Glossary.” Student Resources, NYFA News. www.nyfa.org. New York Film Academy. <https://www.nyfa.edu/student-resources/glossary/ > Accessed 9/9/19.
- See also: “Category: ‘Film and Video Terminology.’” Wikipedia.org. Wikipedia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Film_and_video_terminology > Accessed 9/9/19.
On Writing Introductions
- UNC Writing Center, “Introductions.”
- Gallaudet University, English Center, “Guide to Writing Introductions and Conclusions”
On MLA Citation and Bibliography
- Owl Purdue Online Writing Lab, “MLA Formatting and Style Guide”
- MLA Citation Guide (Abbreviated Word Document Version from OWL Website)
On Grammar and Style
- Key Grammar and Style Lessons: This PowerPoint by Prof. Curseen goes over the five primary language/grammar rules I expect you to properly demonstrate in your writing: Punctuating quotation marks; Introducing Authors; Formatting Titles; Faulty Pronoun References; and Passive Voice.