Eric DrownGentle-(Mechanical)-MenThis is part of an unfinished project that represents what an emergent gender and popular fiction scholar just cutting his teeth managed to…Feb 152Feb 152
Eric DrownMaking Contact, Learning to Hear Angry WordsIn Habits of the Creative Mind, Richard Miller and Ann Jurecic explain that when we think about the power of language, most of us think…Sep 26, 2017Sep 26, 2017
Eric DrownBuckle Down, How to Study When You Don’t Really Want ToThis weekend I ran into one of my son’s friends, who is starting his first year at college. He told me that he’s having a tough time…Sep 25, 2017Sep 25, 2017
Eric DrownHow to Embed a Video Clipand designate its starting and ending point.Nov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
Eric DrownHave You Prepared Yourself to Be Ready to Learn?“Learning is not the product of teaching. Learning is the product of the activity of learners.” John HoltNov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
Eric DrownAcademic Discourse & The Shared Values of Academic Writing*Membership in all communities means partaking of its culture, values, goals, and means of communication. Becoming a member of the…Nov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
Eric DrownHow to Signal When You Are Borrowing the Words and Ideas of Other WritersIn order not to plagiarize, you must clearly signal when you are using words borrowed from another writer.Nov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
Eric DrownFishing for ManhoodEach summer, my Uncle Roland invited my father and one of his three sons on a fishing trip. When I was nine it was my turn. My brothers had…Nov 16, 2016Nov 16, 2016
Eric DrownCollege Reading Secrets Your Professor Expects You to KnowThe best college students will tell you, reading well is the key to college success. If you can’t read quickly and efficiently, you will…Aug 13, 2015Aug 13, 2015
Eric DrownGentle DisruptionsEdward Scissorhands demonstrates the hostility of suburban society to gentle men uncontained by consummated heterosexual love. Edward…Jan 9, 2014Jan 9, 2014
