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Got questions? We've got answers!
Got questions? We've got answers!
Having trouble finding information? Experiencing difficulties? Check out this page to find a curated selection of helpful resources, some of which I wrote or compiled myself and have been sharing with incoming freshmen for years. I hope something here is helpful to you.
If you don't find what you need, just ask me. I may not know the answer, but I can help you find someone who does.
I want your time at ESU to be as stress free as possible.
Software Resources
Software Resources
HOW TO DOWNLOAD MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 APPS FREE.pdfHow to Download and Install the (FREE!) Microsoft 365 Apps on Your Device
Shareable Student Guide to GenAI.pdfA Student Guide to Generative AI
(These are general guidelines. For my full GAI policy, consult the English 101 Course Packet below, pp. 2–13.)
Where Are the Labs on ESU Campus? And What Software Do They Have?
(Click the picture to go to the web page.)
Learning Resources: Grammar and Style
Learning Resources: Grammar and Style
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COURSE PACKET SPRING 2026.pdfThis course packet, originally developed for 101, contains a wealth of information, such as my GAI policy, tips on how to be a successful student, and more.
Everyone needs to read the GAI Policy, which begins on p. 2. It applies to you, whether you read it or not.
What Is a Thesis Statement?
Commonly Confused Words
How to Paraphrase
How to Proofread Your Work
Types of Conjunctions & How to Use Them
What Are Verb Tenses?
Verb Tenses Timeline
Active vs. Passive Voice
You May Be Saying This Wrong!
When Do I Use "Good" vs. "Well"?
When Do I Use "Lie" vs. "Lay"?
How to Avoid Overusing "Very"
How to Use Modal Verbs
When to Use "I" vs. "Me"
Learning Resources: Punctuation
Learning Resources: Punctuation
Apostrophe Usage
Punctuation Chart
Comma Conventions
Apostrophe Rules
How to Use a Semicolon by The Oatmeal (useful but also hilarious—click the photo to go to his page)
When to Use a Colon
Colons vs. Semicolons: Stop Being Confused!
Em Dashes (Click image to go to Grammar Girl's site)
Dashes vs. Colons (Click image to go to Grammar Girl's site)
Campus Life/Personal Resources
Campus Life/Personal Resources
STUDENT SUPPORT LINKS FOR SPRING 2026.pdfStudent Support Links
(Please notify me if any of these links is broken, and I'll update it! They were good as of Spring.)
Prevention Tips for Students - RAINN.pdfPreventing Sexual Assault on Campus
Title IX_ How It Affects Survivors of Campus Assault - RAINN.pdfTitle IX: It's More than Just Access to Sports!
Statistics_ Campus Sexual Violence - RAINN.pdfStatistics on Campus Sexual Violence
sacollegemen.pdfWhat College Men Should Know about Sexual Assault
I've Been Sexually Assaulted _ Sex Discrimination and Sex-Based Harassment _ ESU.pdfWhat to Do If You Are Sexually Assaulted
More to come!
More to come!
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