English 30: Sample resume formats
For the lecture notes on writing an effective functional resume, visit “Resume writing for fresh graduates.”
Here are samples of the resume formats discussed in class.
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English 30: Readings and handouts for thesis and research writing
Here are some readings and handouts for thesis and research writing. Click on the links to download.
- APA Format and Style Guide
- MLA Format and Style Guide
- Making Good Your Sources
- Components/Sections of a Research Project
NOTE: Readings are provided as is and are hosted externally. To be downloaded and used for academic purposes only.
Using “in,” “on,” and “at” in relation to time
English prepositions can be really tricky. There’s probably no other way to master them but to know how and when to use each and everyone of them. Three of the basic ones are “in,” “on,” and “at” and here are their respective uses in relation to time.
- At - an exact time (e.g. 10:00, 4:30, noon)
- On - day (e.g. Monday, Wednesday), date (e.g. April 25, 2005)
- In - month (e.g. January, May), year (e.g. 1975, 2008), season (summer, winter), decade (’70s, ’80s), century (12th, 21st)
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Writing a definition essay
A definition is the way in which the meaning of the word or term is explained. Say you have a word “bird” and you are to explain it to someone who is still learning the language. While it would be easier to just translate it or point to real-world objects, there are times when both would not be available. Thus, you have to make do with what you can with language.
Among and Between
Again, one of the common lapses I find in students’ compositions is the interchanging of “among” and “between.”
Here’s the difference between the two:
“Among” is used to introduce more than two choices. “Between” is used for two choices.
Hence, the following examples:
- Among the ball sports, I like basketball the best.
- Between basketball and football, I can play football better.
