Tutor profile: Marian M.

According to Emerson's "Self Reliance," what is the main source of greatness in a person?

Emerson focused that part of his argument on the idea that greatness stems from self-trust and individuality.

How much reading and writing is required in a typical course?

While this will vary from instructor to instructor, a good rule of thumb is to spend 2-3 study outside of class for each hour that you spend in class.

Rewrite the sentence on scratch paper following the directions given. Consider the fact that your revised sentence should follow standard English, and it should have the same meaning as the sentence provided. Being a female jockey, she was often interviewed. Rewrite, beginning with She was often interviewed . . . The next words will be:

Answers will vary: She was often interviewed because of her extensive career as a female jockey.