When Will I Know My Grade?

Here are the dates grades must be turned in:

Kean: January 5, 2009

UCC: December 24, 1 p.m. These grades were submitted at 12 noon, Dec. 24

I intend to have them in by this Sunday so students can check their grades online.

Please don't e-mail me about getting your grade before that time. Right now I'm ill with a bad cold and I'm not doing anything but trying to feel better.

What Happened in Class 5016

We discussed the questions from the readings.

The instructor provided an APA handout with examples for the two most commonly used electronic sources: web sites and electronic databases. We went over the APA style guidelines.

Students turned in their papers.

We planned the presentation for The Tower.

1402 What Happened in Class

This week we have been having persuasive speeches. Next week, we will continue. Speakers for next week are:


December 15: Angie L, Katherine D, Nicolette C, Brian S, and Antonio S
December 17: Angelica, Melissa, Mike T, and Priyanka

101 What Happened in Class

Thu., Dec. 11

A couple people asked me about the soundtrack from the movie, so I'm providing this link.

I'll post what happened in the last few minutes of the movie when I get my briefcase out of the car (where my notes are). Right now it's cold and raining.
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The instructor returned some A & P final papers.

She gave the handout for the optional extra-credit assignment, "Reaction Paper." We went over the handout and the instructor explained how to do such a paper.

The instructor also reviewed "narrative," as this is what the film "Stranger Than Fiction" is about. We watched part of the film while the instructor reviewed notebooks. Almost all the notebooks (except for four) were completed. At the next class, we will catch up those notebooks plus do Langan check-ins.

102 What Happened in Class

Some research papers were returned.

We reviewed hyphen use and then did a hyphens worksheet.

Next we started on the apostrophe; unable to conclude it, we will finish it at our next and last session. We will also see a presentation and do a worksheet on how to use the colon.

To do for next class:

Read Ch. 5, Lukeman, and read the remaining chapters in Lukeman.

102 What Happened in Class

Dec. 4

Students handed in their final research paper.

We had two poetry presentations.

The instructor went over hyphen usage and we will have a worksheet to reinforce the hyphen rules at a future class.

In the last two classes, we will cover more Lukeman chapters and punctuation.

Dec. 9, Tuesday
Hyphens worksheet.
Apostrophes (.ppt)
Dec. 11, Thursday
Colons: .ppt and two-page worksheet
Other Lukeman: page breaks, paragraph breaks, etc.
Worksheet that covers commas, hyphens, possessives, correct pronouns, and spacing.


Dec. 11: papers will be returned with grade/feedback.

Students should read the rest of the Lukeman book over the next two weeks.

101 What Happened in Class

December 4:

Students wrote a title for their paper.
The instructor delivered a Powerpoint on the importance of titles. The presentation also showed how to write a title.

Students turned in their papers. Papers will be returned on Dec. 11.

Notebook check at next class.



December 2:

We went over grading and what items were missing for each student. The instructor told students what her attendance records showed. The instructor showed an chart on the doc cam of how attendance, the notebook, and the class participation part of the grade is figured.

The following are due dates until the class concludes on Dec. 11:

Dec. 4:
Argument and persuasion paper due
"Late paper" freebie week. Turn in any paper; no penalty for being late

Dec. 9
Notebook check. Use the handout provided by the instructor for the categories.

Dec. 11:
Langan check-in. Chapters have to be done all the way to the end.
Argument and persuasion papers returned.

Dec. 18:
Deadline for reaction paper, an extra-credit assignment

1402 Mon-Wed What Happened in Class

Wednesday, Dec. 3

The instructor went over the nonverbal communication field guide, the video, and the handout.

We discussed credible sources. The instructor talked about propaganda and how to find credible sources. We discussed whether the models for supporting the press and in particular, the advertising model used by the U.S. and the method the U.K. uses. Here is a link to the "free press" rankings. You may be surprised at where the U.S. ranks.

Here is a link to a table of think tanks. Be careful when using these sources.

Jen told the class about Q&A at the libraries. The librarians have been helpful with determining the credibility of a source.

Note: the librarians who have put together Q&A also have a directory of credible sources. At the Q&A link, click "Librarian’s Index to the Internet."

The instructor finished up remarks on the use of visuals in print and screen. She showed an example of pixelation.

Speeches will begin next Monday. If your name is in a color, that means I have reviewed your outline.

December 8: Armand, Jen R, Isabel V, and Bobby
December 10: Lucy B, Jamie S, Stephen L, and Antonio S
December 15: Angie L, Katherine D, Nicolette C, and Brian S
December 17: Angelica, Melissa, Mike T, and Priyanka


Monday, Dec. 1:

We talked about Powerpoint and learned various file formats for graphics. We discussed resolution for print and screen.

Assignment: full-sentence outline for persuasive speech.