#finals help

Hopefully, no one had the misfortune of taking this class, but just in case, I figured I should upload my study guide for this too. Hope it helps you poor souls who took this class! :)

Here’s Part 1: Basic Definitions/Operations. Part 2 in just a moment!

My dad just got a new job, and insurance doesn’t kick in until January 13th. Getting interim insurance (which would cover when the old one ended, Nov. 16th, to the start of the new one) is roughly $2k. I’m not asking for that much, just enough so I can still see my mandatory doctors, and so can my dad.

I can do without everything but my T refills, otherwise I will get incredibly sick. Hopefully we both can put off procedures (tooth fillings, cataract removal, etc) until January. Feel free to ask about specifics if you feel the need.

If you can give anything, we would be incredibly thankful. Reblogs/shares as well.

paypal.me/faroucheboi

I’m also open for writing/editing commissions, if anyone would like! 

Les Mis

The Good Place

Essays/Finals editing

Your final paper should consist of 12-16 pages made up of a well-written interpretive analysis of one person’s star image, that is a study of their polysemic meaning that goes far beyond biography.  While some biographical details are important, particularly a “life and times” angle that should drive the section of the essay on historic context, you want to expand the discussion beyond a book report or list-like tone (AVOID this happened, then this, then this, etc.) and consider the many facets to their star persona.  

Sources you consult should be a combination of the scholarly and popular. Keep in the mind that the readings we’ve completed for class are meant to provide you with useful models of “star studies” scholarship.  Look to the Notes/Bibliography sections of these essays for the kinds of sources our various authors have consulted. 

Keep in the mind that the popular sources you consult will be dictated by the type of star you select.  If you decide to pick a more contemporary star, I expect you to have a broader array of online sources that include web essays, blog entries, and social media posts. If you select a star from the twentieth century, your popular sources will consist of traditional media like magazines, tabloids, and newspapers.  Regardless of the historic context that surrounds your chosen star, films should be an integral part of your analysis.  

Scholarly perspectives must also be incorporated into your paper.  In your essays you must include at least one quote from Richard Dyer’s Stars, which acts as the foundational text for this course. 

I’m still open to do/edit people’s Spanish homework/essays

I’m not just bilingual I’m a certified Interpreter

Following this tumblr @muchomasdeloqueves and reblogging the pictures and videos! It’s for a class and it’s an inclusive campaign for people with disabilities, specifically children!

Also, you’d totally make my day if you could also follow this twitter and retweet some stuff?

There’s also an instagram page fyi

-Please remember to eat!  And not “I’m too busy studying to eat!” or “Oh I’ll grab some potato chips and a twix.”  Actually eat something substantial.  Make yourself scrambled eggs and toast.  Put some fruit on top of yogurt.  Go grab Chipotle.  Whatever floats your boat.  Food helps keep your energy up!

-Drinking is also important!  Keep some water by your side.  Tea and coffee can be good too, just not too much of it!  (And don’t go for any energy drinks like 5hour energy!)  Hydrate your brain!

-Get up and move once in a while.  You may find that hard to do, maybe you’re in a library with lots of people or you just lack motivation.  In the great words of Shia LaBeouf, “Just do it!”  Put on your favorite song and jump around.  Go to the furthest reaches of the library and run up and down a deserted aisle.  This will keep you awake and focused.  Seriously.

-Be confident.  Even if you need a 200% to pass your class, study hard and walk into the exam like you own the room.

-Don’t just read your notes.  Make flash cards.  Quiz your friend.  Have your friend quiz you.  Explain a concept to someone who doesn’t know what you’re studying.

-Khan Academy is a great resource.  Crash Course by John and Hank Green is also very good, and funny so it keeps your interest.

-Have set break times.  15-20 minute breaks in between 30-40 minutes of studying can be very beneficial.