[Question on writing research on Chaucer]

On 2/24/2018 at 12:39 PM, Glasperlenspieler said:

some scholars see this as a useful way to look at literary texts, others do not. Still others (probably the majority) well think it depends on how you intend to make this connection. So there's no way for us to know in the abstract, whether this is a good approach for your paper.

Also, for thinking about the future and if you'd like to try to get a paper published, sometimes it is useful to keep the citation style/style guide of whatever journal you are interested in mind. (If your professor doesn't have a preference!)


As for the connecting to history bit, I second the bit about how it is all about how exactly you make the connection. Be weary, too, if this is a connection that has been made frequently or might appear obvious. If it is a connection that has been made quite a bit or is seen as a *duh/obviously they're connected", make sure you're bringing your performance studies angle in, in order to assert why your interpretation of the connection is unique and useful. 

This sounds like an interesting project, so good luck! 

[Writing LOR for Past Instructor Up For Promo]

This is wonderful -- thank you all so much for the help. I have to turn a physical copy to the office, so I'll ask. 

[Writing LOR for Past Instructor Up For Promo]

Hi everyone,

I hope everyone is having a great week!
My question concerns writing a LOR for an instructor I had while in undergrad. He is a lecturer in the humanities, and I took three of his classes (two lower level, one upper level). 

He is up for promotion and asked if I would be willing to write him a LOR, which I of course would be happy to do. 

I'm a grad student now at the same university, but I've never written a LOR under these circumstances, so I was hoping someone could give me some pointers. I figured I'd follow the traditional LOR guidelines (talk about how we know each other, strengths as a teacher, etc.).

In terms of physically handing the letter in, do you typically print such a letter on university letterhead? Or, since I'm just a measly grad student, should I just put it in a blank envelope?

Any other pointers would be much appreciated. 
Thanks so much in advance!