Writing 102 Tue/Thurs January 31

Students gave a writing sample.

We did notebook check.

Textbooks are in.

Instructor discussed thesis, topic sentences, and the structure of the research paper. The annotated bibliography (RD) and two-pages of point one are due next Thursday. Students need to turn in their topic if they haven't already.

Students should check the reading schedule (Schedule of Activities and Assignments) to be sure they completing the readings for each week. Next week will be:

• poetry lecture and assignment (based on poetry file)
• peer readings of point 1
  

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The class read the syllabus and did paired introductions.

The book situation is very unclear. Some students were able to purchase the book as early as January 16th. Other students were told the bookstore does not have the book. The instructor was told on the afternoon before class (January 29th )that the bookstore had 18 copies. Here are a couple places where the book is for sale:

• used: 56.70

• buy at this site for 73.60 and return before 6/30 and get 36.80 back. Book cost is then 36.80

The classroom issue is cleared up. Go to room 323. It has an overhead computer projector. Students may be able to go to a computer lab to try out the techniques shown in class.

We will not be using the book for the first two weeks of class. Instead, we will focus on getting started on the media theory/paper and the annotated bibliography.

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p.s. (added later) Here are some places to get the workbook:

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At this link, put in the ISBN for the workbook and then for the book.

Event Planning Jan. 29-31 What Happened

The instructor collected the events research assignment.
We did outline check-in for Ch's 1 and 2. Students who ordered the book online should just catch up when the get the book. No late penalties at this stage of the class.
Instructor finished discussing event dimensions.
Instructor talked about needs assessment and we did a class exercise based on the assessment.
Students will write one-two paragraphs based on their needs assessment.
Setup as letter or memo.
Notebook due date is Febr. 12. Worth 3 points on notebook grade.
1 point: has notebook; 2 points-- has notebooks with categories; 3 points--has notebook with categories and all class materials and papers filed.
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We looked at prof'l definitions of event planning. We did a class exercise where we defined event planning according to the prof'l definitions.

We were in groups and made a list of personality characteristics, work ethics and work practices of an event planner (based on definitions). Then we had to measure up how we would be as an event planner. File in Class Worksheets/Exercises.

We discussed event dimensions. We went through Anticipation and Arrival. We have four more to discuss. We will also be getting an events needs assessment form that lists the dimensions.

On Thursday we will be showing the instructor the outlines from the book that we have done. Topic for next class is needs assessment.

Writing 102 Tues Thurs

What we did in class:

Notebook check on Thursday and point system discussed
Topics and topic selection. Students can download file of starter research.
Annotated bibliography. Instructor showed how to pull up only 102 posts and find the Links Post. Instructor showed how to develop keywords and where the databases were from the UCC Web site.

After class, the librarians were consulted regarding the date mix-up. The new date for our citation class is Tuesday, February 12. Students should still do the annotation assignment as previously planned. It will be considered a rough draft. You will have the chance to revise it after the February 12 class. A grade will be given on the revision.

Topic for the Thursday class is how to write Point 1 of the research paper.

Sat., Jan. 26 Writing 102

What we did in our first class:
Went over syllabus
Read over topics and students are to get five sources for next week
Showed instructor blog and links
Went over books

To do for next class:

a) put notebook together with dividers and labels per handout in syllabus
b) choose a topic and advise the instructor via email. Subject heading: Topic selection/Student name/Which class (Sat or T/Th)
c) get five sources pertaining to topic. Read and annotate them. Be prepared to write abstract for one or two of them in class next week.
d) watch blog to see if books are in. Buy Hacker at bookstore and read 101-105, which will help on defining research paper question
e) read half of poetry chapter (located at blog). Read explication page (also at blog)

Next class:
Entire session in lab:

Students show notebook upon signing in. Get grade (30 points for entire notebook together)

1) librarian explains citation systems
2) I do session on Annotated Bibliography and abstracts
3) Worksheet on Google news alerts
5) Explain assignments:
annotated bibliography
poetry (genre selection)

They will have copies of their research and we will spend time writing and documenting in the second hour. Fifteen minutes for writing abstracts and fifteen for NoodleBib.

Last hour: setting up news alerts, etc. Give them definition of terms
Revise poetry assignment sheet.

Writing 102 Library Sessions

Come to the classroom first, but we will then be going to the library for instruction on how to do an annotated bibliography.

Tues/Thurs class: January 29th Changed to February 12.

Saturday class: February 2nd

Writing 102: Books

I spoke with Anthony at the bookstore, who told me they failed to order my books, even though the order had been submitted in writing last year. He said he might have a "few copies" of each, although the only ones for sure that they have some of is Hacker (I personally observed this).

They ordered the books while I was there and said they would be in early next week.

Social Advocacy Voting Research Areas

Do more than just Google. Go to the library's databases and see what you can find.

Why young people don’t vote Vanessa, Karla, Casey

What groups (ethnic, labor, etc.) have made the most of their vote? Dan, Kerlyne

Voting demographics (who is most likely to vote?) Maria

Voting psychographics (psychological characteristics of voters vs. nonvoters) Michael

Attitudes about voting James Sandra

Successful voting registration efforts Matt, Kristen

Bookstore Mixup for Social Advocacy & Event Planning

I phoned the bookstore at 5:38 this afternoon and told them they had the books for my two classes mixed up. It should be straightened out now.

Event Planning

Class Documents for Download:

Syllabus (includes Activities & Assignments Sheet)
Class Projects
Grade Tracking Sheet
Notebook

For reading:
NY Times culinary article

To discuss Febr. 5:
Superbowl Green

Social Advocacy

Class Documents for Download:

Syllabus
Schedule of Activities & Assignments
Project List/Class Objectives
Class Notebook
Grade Tracking Sheet

Link for Reading:

Nuclear Nebraska, Chapter 1

Spring 102 Links

Drama:

Glossary
Play at UCC

Fiction:

McGraw-Hill Fiction Glossary

Fiction: "The Lesson" by Toni Cade Bambara

Poetry:

"How to Read a Poem"
Explication

Textbook links:

Annotated Bibliography
Hacker
Lukeman