You may already know and love them, but if not, let me shine a light on our fantastic writing instructors within the Cannon Memorial Library.
Meet Angel Jimenez and John David Harding,
who are both here to assist you with how to properly write your research
papers.
|
John David Harding Angel Jimenez |
Both writing instructors have extensive writing knowledge. Angel earned his BA and MA degrees in English Literature from the University of South Florida. John David earned his BA and MFA in Creative Writing from Louisiana State University.
Do you have a problem with your writing? Don't fret because our writing instructors have a solution!
|
Students'
Main Problems
- Questions about the assignment
- Thesis statement
- Transitions
- Citations
- Grammar
- Punctuation
- Spelling
|
Writing
Instructors' Solutions
- Review the assignment guidelines
- Communicate with student on their background knowledge
- Share and review learning materials
- Provide rules and give practice exercises
|
· Start early for reflection and revision
· Use academic sources as models for your writing.
· Talk about your writing with your peers to help ideas flourish
· Write in a natural way. John David states "Many writers feel pressure to sound smart, which can lead to imprecise word choice and awkward phrasing."
· Sign up at the Circulation Desk
· Email the writing instructor
· Call the writing instructor
· Complete a request form
· Walk-in appointment if available
· Meet in person
· Communicate through email
· Talk on the phone
· Blackboard Collaborate
· Skype
Angel Jimenez
(352) 588-8269
angel.jimenez@saintleo.edu
Sunday: 11-8pm
Monday: 9-6pm
Tuesday: 9-6pm
Wednesday: 11-8pm
Thursday: 9-6pm
Friday: OFF
Saturday: OFF
|
John David Harding
(352) 588-7576
john.harding@saintleo.edu
Sunday: OFF
Monday: OFF
Tuesday: 11-8pm
Wednesday: 8-5pm
Thursday: 11-8pm
Friday: 8-5pm
Saturday: 10-7pm
|