Explanatory Videos Posted Material for Spring 2024

Posted Material for Spring 2024

This website was created for the 2017 version of HIST 390. Most of the videos are correct, but note explanations in class about slight variations. In addition, do not “read ahead” in the Extras section as not all of the posts there will be relevant for the spring 2024 class.

Slack Using Slack

Using Slack

Covers: 1. three “channels” available to the class: HIST390, oops, and pets. 2. sending direct messages to instructor, one classmate, multiple classmates, or entire class. 3. how to put word/s in bold and italics, to send a message, to create new paragraphs, to edit and delete messages. 4. to attach documents (weekly discussion evaluations and one-page papers)–with reminder …

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Writing Checklist

Checklist

Review the checklist before submitting each paper.

Writing Chicago Manual (help with mechanics)

Chicago Manual (help with mechanics)

The Chicago Manual is available through the library A-Z databases. As indicated, its search box can be used to find answers to various punctuation, capitalization, abbreviation, etc. questions.