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The SFU Department of English is committed to fairness and impartiality in the evaluation of student work. For the letter grades, numerical equivalents, and general evaluation criteria that we use in our classes, please review the department’s grading standards, available below.

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The SFU Department of English (like English departments at most North American universities) requires that all work follow the formatting guidelines developed by the Modern Language Association, or MLA for short.  Some departments at SFU use other formatting guidelines like APA style.

The MLA Style Guide will introduce you to MLA formatting. If you continue in English studies, you will want to purchase a writer's handbook and study MLA style in greater detail.

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The Student Learning Commons  provides expert and friendly help with academic writing, learning, and study strategies — in an environment of collaboration, discussion, and peer learning.

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