1. Please look over and skim the "references" in the post below.
As you skim:
Notice the range of topics: what will you be able to learn to do in this class?
Notice the many practical "how to" things: how many of these skills have you learned in prior classes?
Notice the specificity of many of these rules and guides: do you see why "learning by doing" means that you must be more, not less, aware of what you're doing if you want to do well?
2. Read this brief guide regarding the way this class is patterned after your arts, not necessarily academic, classes. Think about questions you have about what to expect and consider why, based on what I describe generally in this guide, many students end up finding this class quite challenging.
3. Finish your 1-page (double-spaced)b summary of Oliver's "A Few words"
Remember, your summarizing her ideas. Make sure to quote from her appropriately, and include attributions like "According to the author," Mary Oliver argues that.." "In her view," etc. to maintain your point of view as summarizing, not reflecting upon, her ideas.
Remember also that if you come up short on length, look for key details to restate to support your reading.
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