Courses (Fall 2008)

Things to know when you're a student in Binnington's World: In this document you will find strategies for academic success at Allegheny College, and in my classes in particular. You will also find style and formatting guidelines for written work as well as grading rubrics. If you have a question about some technical aspect of the class, look here first.

• FS 101*05: Voices for Freedom: American Abolitionists and the Struggle Against Slavery
• HISTORY 234: African-American History To 1865
• HISTORY 331: Problems in 19th Century America -- "Abraham Lincoln: The Man & the Myth"

Useful Links

• The Compass: Student Handbook, 2008-2009: Information on College policies that pertain to my classes.

• The Lawrence Lee Pelletier Library
• The Learning Commons
• Information for Students with Disabilities

• The Writing Center
• Resources and Advice on Avoiding Plagiarism

• Patrick Rael, Reading, Writing, and Researching for History: A Guide for College Students: A full-service writing guide for students in history that you all should consult before you start writing papers.

• Patrick Fagan, "Ten Steps to Better E-Mail": A set of useful guidelines that will promote more effective electronic communication between students and faculty.

• Download Adobe Acrobat Reader