“All biographies like all autobiographies like all narratives tell one story in place of another.”
Helen Cixous (Rootprints, 71)

Resources:

I will add resources to this list throughout the semester. If there's something you'd like to see added or that you have a question about, just let me know.

For Reading:

• Glossary of Literary Terms and Definitions: Click here for an excellent, alphabetical list of literary terms and definitions, both common and more obscure.

For Other Resources on Life Writing:

For Writing:

The Writing Center: The Writing Center is an excellent resource, and it is available for personalized help while you are enrolled at UVa. Experienced tutors can help with all stages of composition, including brainstorming a topic, paper structure, and sentence-level issues. The Writing Center is located in Bryan Hall 314. Call 924-6678 to make an appointment, or visit their website: http://redschoolhouse.org/wc

Citation formatting: If in doubt how or when to cite a source, consult the MLA Handbook, 6th edition, or check one of the following websites:

http://www.dianahacker.com/resdoc/humanities/list.html (Basic MLA style)
http://www.westwords.com/guffey/mla.html (Citing electronic documents)
http://www.mla.org/style_faq (Frequently Asked Questions about MLA style)