Sunday, January 30, 2011
To All Students Looking for Topics for Speeches and Papers
I am working on the topics list. There will be many more added, so check back.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Writing 102 Saturday 9-12:15
The instructor handed back the writing samples.
Next we brought up our software: Lester book, writershelp, a Microsoft Word document and the blog. The instructor posted a link to a .ppt at the blog and we went through it to learn the uses of the semicolon. We also covered coordinating conjunctions (BOYSFAN words) and CS (comma splices).
We went through the .ppt and learned to write sentences with semicolons.
Next we did work with the MLA Works Cited. Students exchanged papers and we partially corrected them. We corrected for format, but did not do the individual citations.
During the last part of the class, the instructor reviewed students' writing samples for possible research paper topics. Students who need to decide on a topic are to email the instructor for help in refining and narrowing their subject.
To Do for Next Class:
Gather 10 sources for the research paper and put them in the form of an Annotated Works Cited. This means the student must write a summary paragraph for each citation.
Make corrections on the five works cited that were corrected in class.
Read Ch. 2 in Leseter.
Some students need to do the following:
Obtain a tutor at the ALC and tell them help is needed with sentence structure. Bring the name of the tutor to the next class.
Re-write the writing sample in simple sentences with Subject, Verb, and Object designated.
Do exercises at writershelp: subject-verb agreement, sentence fragments, and run ons.
Next we brought up our software: Lester book, writershelp, a Microsoft Word document and the blog. The instructor posted a link to a .ppt at the blog and we went through it to learn the uses of the semicolon. We also covered coordinating conjunctions (BOYSFAN words) and CS (comma splices).
We went through the .ppt and learned to write sentences with semicolons.
Next we did work with the MLA Works Cited. Students exchanged papers and we partially corrected them. We corrected for format, but did not do the individual citations.
During the last part of the class, the instructor reviewed students' writing samples for possible research paper topics. Students who need to decide on a topic are to email the instructor for help in refining and narrowing their subject.
To Do for Next Class:
Gather 10 sources for the research paper and put them in the form of an Annotated Works Cited. This means the student must write a summary paragraph for each citation.
Make corrections on the five works cited that were corrected in class.
Read Ch. 2 in Leseter.
Some students need to do the following:
Obtain a tutor at the ALC and tell them help is needed with sentence structure. Bring the name of the tutor to the next class.
Re-write the writing sample in simple sentences with Subject, Verb, and Object designated.
Do exercises at writershelp: subject-verb agreement, sentence fragments, and run ons.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Speech Critical MWF
We went over MLA citation work. Students exchanged papers and the instructor showed two types of citations (online newspaper) and a print magazine.
The instructor distributed outlines for defining the problem and problem/solution. She discussed the order of presentations and the length of each one.
She advised students they will be applying concepts from the chapter (16) to what they observed going on in their groups.
On Febr. 4, we will have practice sessions and recordings. On Febr. 7 we will start the presentations and have two on that date. The remainder will be on Febr. 9 and 11.
Students met with their groups to work out recording details and order of presentation.
To Do for Next Class:
Obtain three more sources and add them to the Annotated Works Cited. The Works Cited will be checked in at the next class.
Prepare for upcoming quiz (date undetermined) on Ch. 16
Read 1/2 of Ch. 1
The instructor distributed outlines for defining the problem and problem/solution. She discussed the order of presentations and the length of each one.
She advised students they will be applying concepts from the chapter (16) to what they observed going on in their groups.
On Febr. 4, we will have practice sessions and recordings. On Febr. 7 we will start the presentations and have two on that date. The remainder will be on Febr. 9 and 11.
Students met with their groups to work out recording details and order of presentation.
To Do for Next Class:
Obtain three more sources and add them to the Annotated Works Cited. The Works Cited will be checked in at the next class.
Prepare for upcoming quiz (date undetermined) on Ch. 16
Read 1/2 of Ch. 1
Writing Students
This is an e-mail message to me from my plumber. How many errors can you count in this communication?
im still doin that bathroom i have too be finished by the frist of
the month after that i will call you
im still doin that bathroom i have too be finished by the frist of
the month after that i will call you
Speech Critical 1402 Tuesday-Friday
The instructor handed out problem/solution outlines. The defining the problem out line is found on this blog in another post. She went over the speaking order and times of the speeches that are part of the group symposium.
The instructor recorded points for students who had their outlines with in-text citations and a Works Cited. There were three potential points.
Students met with their groups to work out recording details and to discuss content they had turned up in their research.
Presentations will start on Friday, Febr.4, so have index cards available. We will be discussing transferring the outline to key words on Tuesday.
Students must obtain a MLA/APA citation guide. Soon students will be asked to bring the guide to class.
Read half of Ch. 1 before Tues., Febr. 1
Study for 5-question quiz on Ch. 16, groups, which is on Febr. 4
Test your phone for recording, as students will be doing a practice session next Tues., Febr. 1
The instructor recorded points for students who had their outlines with in-text citations and a Works Cited. There were three potential points.
Students met with their groups to work out recording details and to discuss content they had turned up in their research.
Presentations will start on Friday, Febr.4, so have index cards available. We will be discussing transferring the outline to key words on Tuesday.
Students must obtain a MLA/APA citation guide. Soon students will be asked to bring the guide to class.
To Do for Next Class:
Read half of Ch. 1 before Tues., Febr. 1
Study for 5-question quiz on Ch. 16, groups, which is on Febr. 4
Test your phone for recording, as students will be doing a practice session next Tues., Febr. 1
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Media Advertising
The home page at Kean says all classes are canceled after 4:30 p.m.
I couldn't get through to Blackboard, so we won't be having and online class.
I will be writing up the Superbowl commercials assignment, so check back later or in the next day or two. I'm not sure when I'm going to write it.
I couldn't get through to Blackboard, so we won't be having and online class.
I will be writing up the Superbowl commercials assignment, so check back later or in the next day or two. I'm not sure when I'm going to write it.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
HTML/XHTML
We read the syllabus and the instructor provided hard copies of it and the activities sheet.
We formed pairs for interviews and each student introduced another person in the class. We learned what students hoped to learn from the class to purpose their various objectives and interests.
The instructor showed students the link for the book and told them about the book and why she chose it for the class. She also talked about the O'Reilly book, which she recommended students order after they have experience with the basics of HTML/XHTML.
The links assignment was handed out (hard copy).
To Do for Next Class:
--find the webspace allocated to you by your ISP. Get your user name and password. Sign on and explore the structure.
--make up a list of your favorite web sites and categorize your links in a Word document
--order the book
Added Wednesday:
This is the link for online drawing site I talked about in class. Bamboo Fun.
We formed pairs for interviews and each student introduced another person in the class. We learned what students hoped to learn from the class to purpose their various objectives and interests.
The instructor showed students the link for the book and told them about the book and why she chose it for the class. She also talked about the O'Reilly book, which she recommended students order after they have experience with the basics of HTML/XHTML.
The links assignment was handed out (hard copy).
To Do for Next Class:
--find the webspace allocated to you by your ISP. Get your user name and password. Sign on and explore the structure.
--make up a list of your favorite web sites and categorize your links in a Word document
--order the book
Added Wednesday:
This is the link for online drawing site I talked about in class. Bamboo Fun.
Speech Critical 1402 Tuesday-Friday
sp dates
mla
We welcomed four new students to our class. The four students started their own group for the symposium and will be discussing problems that have arisen with the use of social media.
We worked on MLA citation. Students brought their annotated works cited and traded with another student. The instructor put two examples of citations on the overhead projector and we checked and corrected them.Then we returned the papers. Students should hold on to this exercise because at some point it will be handed in for credit.
The instructor alerted students to speech dates and at a future class, students will be asked to commit to a date.
For those who are defining the problem, please e-mail the instructor for an outline. Other students will follow a solution/explanation format for their speech.
To Do for Next Class:
Write outline for your section of the presentation. Do in-text citations and an annotated works cited.
Read Ch. 16 in the text
mla
We welcomed four new students to our class. The four students started their own group for the symposium and will be discussing problems that have arisen with the use of social media.
We worked on MLA citation. Students brought their annotated works cited and traded with another student. The instructor put two examples of citations on the overhead projector and we checked and corrected them.Then we returned the papers. Students should hold on to this exercise because at some point it will be handed in for credit.
The instructor alerted students to speech dates and at a future class, students will be asked to commit to a date.
For those who are defining the problem, please e-mail the instructor for an outline. Other students will follow a solution/explanation format for their speech.
To Do for Next Class:
Write outline for your section of the presentation. Do in-text citations and an annotated works cited.
Read Ch. 16 in the text
Monday, January 24, 2011
Advertising Mon.-Wed.
We first discussed contingency plans in case of a snowstorm. The instructor told students they should check the blog before coming to class. In addition, we discussed use of Blackboard or wiziq to replace coming to class under hazardous conditions. In the event of no parking spaces, the instructor took the names of two students and will call them if shut out of a space. These students should have their cell phones on until the instructor arrives.
Next the instructor distributed a handout for The Tower advertising project. The assignment calls for students to call on a potential client until they get an ad. Once they have the commitment for an ad, they can then design their ad and get it placed with the newspaper. They are then finished with this assignment for the semester. Students who do not get an ad will keep trying until they get one or it is the end of the semester.
At this class, the instructor explained the Form A and the coupon layout. At a future class she will show students how to spec out the ad for the graphic designer to complete.
In addition, we went around the room and each student told who their first three advertising choices were. The instructor made a list and it will be linked from this post sometime in the next day or so.
At the end of the class, the instructor outlined an idea for a project involving Superbowl commericals. Different assignments will be available. For example, we need approximately 10 people to locate a Superbowl commercial at youtube and tell the instructor which one they want to work with. Their assignment will be to research the advertising trade journals for how this commercial did for that particular advertiser. We need a person to tape only the commercials during the Superbowl, and one student volunteered for that part of the assignment.
To Do for Next Class:
Read Ch. 1 if your book has arrived.
Locate Superbowl commercial
Make phone calls to obtain advertising person for potential client
Next the instructor distributed a handout for The Tower advertising project. The assignment calls for students to call on a potential client until they get an ad. Once they have the commitment for an ad, they can then design their ad and get it placed with the newspaper. They are then finished with this assignment for the semester. Students who do not get an ad will keep trying until they get one or it is the end of the semester.
At this class, the instructor explained the Form A and the coupon layout. At a future class she will show students how to spec out the ad for the graphic designer to complete.
In addition, we went around the room and each student told who their first three advertising choices were. The instructor made a list and it will be linked from this post sometime in the next day or so.
At the end of the class, the instructor outlined an idea for a project involving Superbowl commericals. Different assignments will be available. For example, we need approximately 10 people to locate a Superbowl commercial at youtube and tell the instructor which one they want to work with. Their assignment will be to research the advertising trade journals for how this commercial did for that particular advertiser. We need a person to tape only the commercials during the Superbowl, and one student volunteered for that part of the assignment.
To Do for Next Class:
Read Ch. 1 if your book has arrived.
Locate Superbowl commercial
Make phone calls to obtain advertising person for potential client
Speech Critical MWF
Check in MLA work. Look at it on the overhead doc cam.
Link to online newspaper and magazine citation.
Discuss group presentation structure and evaluation form.
Discuss Friday and make up class time
To do for next class:
Read other half of group chapter
Find three more sources and add them to Annotated Works Cited.
Link to online newspaper and magazine citation.
Discuss group presentation structure and evaluation form.
Discuss Friday and make up class time
To do for next class:
Read other half of group chapter
Find three more sources and add them to Annotated Works Cited.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Writing 102 Saturday morning
Students did a writing sample and then typed it.
Please bookmark the following sites on your home PC:
syllabus
this blog
http://www.poets.org/
http://www.theatreproject.org/
Order Lester book and put in above bookmarks
Go to a search engine and type in "writershelp" and sign up for it by going to the link that says to purchase student access on the lower right
To Do for Next Class:
Assignment:
Complete a Works Cited page with five sources. Use the technique shown to you in class.
1. textbook (any of your other textbooks for classes this semester)
2. magazine article (hard copy)
3. newspaper story (hard copy)
4. article from a web site
5. journal article on a poet from LION
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Read Ch. 1 in Lester
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Read first give pages of How to Read a Poem.
This link is also located in the Links section of this blog on the right toward the bottom.
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Go to Drama Glossary and read A-F terms and know them for a class exercise next week.
Please bookmark the following sites on your home PC:
syllabus
this blog
http://www.poets.org/
http://www.theatreproject.org/
Order Lester book and put in above bookmarks
Go to a search engine and type in "writershelp" and sign up for it by going to the link that says to purchase student access on the lower right
To Do for Next Class:
Assignment:
Complete a Works Cited page with five sources. Use the technique shown to you in class.
1. textbook (any of your other textbooks for classes this semester)
2. magazine article (hard copy)
3. newspaper story (hard copy)
4. article from a web site
5. journal article on a poet from LION
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Read Ch. 1 in Lester
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Read first give pages of How to Read a Poem.
This link is also located in the Links section of this blog on the right toward the bottom.
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Go to Drama Glossary and read A-F terms and know them for a class exercise next week.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Public Speaking 129 Friday 6-9
We read the syllabus.
We discussed the book, and the instructor gave students some resources for ordering it.
Students should print out a copy of their order and keep it in their notebook in the event that the book does not arrive on time. The date of order should be circled. The date should be no later than January 23.
The current edition is the eighth. The name of the book is Communications Making Connections by Seiler.
Here are some options for obtaining the book:
Rent 8th edition from Chegg for $36.49; comes with 21-day "any reason" guarantee (full refund minus shipping).
Eighth edition e-textbook (downloadable) for $44.40 at coursesmart.com.
Eighth edition at Amazon for $74.30, used at $57.50
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7th edition at Amazon for $2.50-$49.99. Free two-day shipping for students.
6th edition at Amazon for $.01 to $18. Free two-day shipping for students.
See the link at right "Save $ on Texts" for other options.
Next we worked on MLA citation, which is necessary to know for doing the Works Cited page for the speech. The instructor demonstrated how to write a book citation and also an internet text citation.
Students may use this model.
To Do for Next Class:
Read Ch. 1 (no quiz next week)
Write and practice a 3-5 "how to" speech:
outline typed out
convert to keywords
speak from keywords
30 words on the card
Write a "Works Cited" MLA style
3-5 sources
Use Hacker guide as a model
Include:
We discussed the book, and the instructor gave students some resources for ordering it.
Students should print out a copy of their order and keep it in their notebook in the event that the book does not arrive on time. The date of order should be circled. The date should be no later than January 23.
The current edition is the eighth. The name of the book is Communications Making Connections by Seiler.
Here are some options for obtaining the book:
Rent 8th edition from Chegg for $36.49; comes with 21-day "any reason" guarantee (full refund minus shipping).
Eighth edition e-textbook (downloadable) for $44.40 at coursesmart.com.
Eighth edition at Amazon for $74.30, used at $57.50
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7th edition at Amazon for $2.50-$49.99. Free two-day shipping for students.
6th edition at Amazon for $.01 to $18. Free two-day shipping for students.
See the link at right "Save $ on Texts" for other options.
Next we worked on MLA citation, which is necessary to know for doing the Works Cited page for the speech. The instructor demonstrated how to write a book citation and also an internet text citation.
Students may use this model.
To Do for Next Class:
Read Ch. 1 (no quiz next week)
Write and practice a 3-5 "how to" speech:
outline typed out
convert to keywords
speak from keywords
30 words on the card
Write a "Works Cited" MLA style
3-5 sources
Use Hacker guide as a model
Include:
- 1 book citation (textbook)
- 1 magazine citation
- 1 internet citation
Speech Critical 1402 MWF
Each student gave a problem that they thought needed solving and we broke students into groups for the group symposium assignment. For this assignment, each student will deliver a 3-minute speech.
Alternative fuels for cars
JoeyGordon
Brandon
John
Dave
Overpopulation
KeithJael
Blessy
Jessica
Tina
Economic inequality
TowanaAshley
Cheryl
Kaina
Marques
No jobs
StephanieNaeemah
Shannon
Sean
Joanne
For next class:
Research the school's academic databases for articles to support your topic. By Wednesday, five articles are due but for Monday's class, only two are due. Put the citations in MLA format and write a summary of the article.
Read Ch. 16 of the textbook. Ch. 16 is on groups.
Speech Critical 1402 MWF
Alternative fuels for cars
Joey
Gordon
Brandon
John
Dave
Overpopulation
Keith
Jael
Blessy
Jessica
Tina
Economic inequality
Towana
Ashley
Cheryl
Kaina
Marques
No jobs
Stephanie
Naeemah
Shannon
Sean
Joanne
Joey
Gordon
Brandon
John
Dave
Overpopulation
Keith
Jael
Blessy
Jessica
Tina
Economic inequality
Towana
Ashley
Cheryl
Kaina
Marques
No jobs
Stephanie
Naeemah
Shannon
Sean
Joanne
1402 Speech Critical T-Fri
We finished reading the syllabus.
Each person listed a problem they thought needed solving and we broke into small groups for the group symposium assignment. Each student will deliver a 3-minute speech. Students exchanged names/emails/phone numbers. Following are the groups/topics:
Niki
Joy
Kevin
Wilson
Kishal
Shayna
Deneice
Link to NPR story:
http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=132931975
Vicki
MJ
Billy
Nyderia
Karina
Uthman
Here's a link for the town budgets group:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/21/business/economy/21bankruptcy.html?_r=1
To Do for Next Class
Each person listed a problem they thought needed solving and we broke into small groups for the group symposium assignment. Each student will deliver a 3-minute speech. Students exchanged names/emails/phone numbers. Following are the groups/topics:
Student interaction/campus
RosalenaNiki
Joy
Kevin
Healthcare
ColinWilson
Kishal
Shayna
Deneice
Link to NPR story:
http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=132931975
Natural disasters
FrankVicki
MJ
Billy
Town budgets
DianaNyderia
Karina
Uthman
Here's a link for the town budgets group:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/21/business/economy/21bankruptcy.html?_r=1
To Do for Next Class
- Work on Annotated Works Cited, which will be due next Tuesday. Come to class on Tuesday with at five annotated citations and have them in the format shown to you today in class.
- Read half of Ch. 16, which is on groups
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Advertising 3765 Mon-Wed
Syllabus
I will give everyone an extra day since I didn't get this posted until 10:30 p.m. The book info is in the syllabus.
Additional class information will be posted here on Thursday.
I will give everyone an extra day since I didn't get this posted until 10:30 p.m. The book info is in the syllabus.
Additional class information will be posted here on Thursday.
Speech Critical 1402 MWF
We read the syllabus today and finished about half of it.
The instructor told students about the book and gave them some options for ordering it. See the post below for the links and also check the links in the story at right, "Save $ on Texts."
She provided some points that students will cover in their introduction speeches. We will do partner interviews where students interview each other and introduce their partner to the class.
To do for next class:
Order book
Make a folder on your computer for 1402 Speech. Download the syllabus and file it there (link above).
Research a social problem by visiting web news sites. Come with several ideas for problems for your panel discussion group.
Review interview questions in preparation for introduction speech at next class
The instructor told students about the book and gave them some options for ordering it. See the post below for the links and also check the links in the story at right, "Save $ on Texts."
She provided some points that students will cover in their introduction speeches. We will do partner interviews where students interview each other and introduce their partner to the class.
To do for next class:
Order book
Make a folder on your computer for 1402 Speech. Download the syllabus and file it there (link above).
Research a social problem by visiting web news sites. Come with several ideas for problems for your panel discussion group.
Review interview questions in preparation for introduction speech at next class
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Speech Critical 1402 Tuesday-Friday
At our first meeting today, we read the syllabus and completed it through "written." We will finish it at our next session on Friday.
The instructor handed out a list of items for our first speech, which is an introduction speech. At our next class, we will interview each other and each person will introduce their partner to the class.
We discussed the book. Students have a week to get the book and if ordering online, should print out a copy of their order and keep it in their notebook in the event that the book does not arrive on time. The date of order should be circled. The date should be January 18.
The current edition is the eighth. The name of the book is Communications Making Connections by Seiler.
Here are some options for obtaining the book:
Rent 8th edition from Chegg for $36.49; comes with 21-day "any reason" guarantee (full refund minus shipping).
Eighth edition e-textbook (downloadable) for $44.40 at coursesmart.com.
Eighth edition at Amazon for $74.30, used at $57.50
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7th edition at Amazon for $2.50-$49.99. Free two-day shipping for students.
6th edition at Amazon for $.01 to $18. Free two-day shipping for students.
See the link at right "Save $ on Texts" for other options.
To do for next class:
Order book
Read Ch. 8 online. Note: I cannot find the sample chapter the publisher previously had posted. I did, however, find this Powerpoint presentation which is based on Chapter 8. Please go through this presentation so you have the information you'll need for upcoming classes next week.
Make a folder on your computer for 1402 Speech. Download the syllabus and file it there (link above).
Research a social problem by visiting web news sites. Come with several ideas for problems for your panel discussion group.
Review interview questions in preparation for introduction speech at next class
The instructor handed out a list of items for our first speech, which is an introduction speech. At our next class, we will interview each other and each person will introduce their partner to the class.
We discussed the book. Students have a week to get the book and if ordering online, should print out a copy of their order and keep it in their notebook in the event that the book does not arrive on time. The date of order should be circled. The date should be January 18.
The current edition is the eighth. The name of the book is Communications Making Connections by Seiler.
Here are some options for obtaining the book:
Rent 8th edition from Chegg for $36.49; comes with 21-day "any reason" guarantee (full refund minus shipping).
Eighth edition e-textbook (downloadable) for $44.40 at coursesmart.com.
Eighth edition at Amazon for $74.30, used at $57.50
--------------------
7th edition at Amazon for $2.50-$49.99. Free two-day shipping for students.
6th edition at Amazon for $.01 to $18. Free two-day shipping for students.
See the link at right "Save $ on Texts" for other options.
To do for next class:
Order book
Read Ch. 8 online. Note: I cannot find the sample chapter the publisher previously had posted. I did, however, find this Powerpoint presentation which is based on Chapter 8. Please go through this presentation so you have the information you'll need for upcoming classes next week.
Make a folder on your computer for 1402 Speech. Download the syllabus and file it there (link above).
Research a social problem by visiting web news sites. Come with several ideas for problems for your panel discussion group.
Review interview questions in preparation for introduction speech at next class
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Writing 102 Wednesday 8:30-12:15
Posted at 11:14:
1. Complete body of paper with transitions and transitional phrases. Highlight them.
2. Write a brief summary of the main points of your paper (like my example) and put it right before your conclusion. Highlight it.
3. Choose an introduction strategy:
4. At writershelp, do the exercises on introductions. By the time you have finished them, you will see many options for introductions with thesis statements.This exercise is under "Placing the thesis statement in the introduction" and is entitled "Exercise: Introductions."
5. Write your introduction and put it on your paper. Of course, I will be happy to review anyone's intro if you send it via email.
6. Now read conclusions at writershelp. I will post specifics of what to read later.
7. Write your conclusion to the paper.
8. I will later post a link here for the poetry quiz. Complete the quiz.
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We are now conducting our online class at wiziq.com. Six students are in attendance. We are already working, so you'll have to catch up!
www.wiziq.com
Common Transitions:
TO SHOW ADDITION and, also, besides, further, furthermore, in addition,
moreover, next, too, first, second
TO GIVE EXAMPLES for example, for instance, to illustrate, in fact, specifically
TO COMPARE also, in the same manner, similarly, likewise
TO CONTRAST but, however, on the other hand, in contrast, nevertheless, still,
even though, on the contrary, yet, although
TO SUMMARIZE OR CONCLUDE in other words, in short, in summary, in
conclusion, to sum up, that is, therefore
TO SHOW TIME after, as, before, next, during, later, finally, meanwhile, since,
then, when, while, immediately
TO SHOW PLACE OR DIRECTION above, below, beyond, farther on, nearby,
opposite, close, to the left
TO INDICATE LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP if, so, therefore, consequently, thus, as a
result, for this reason, because, since
Transitional phrases
after all
even so
in fact
as a matter of fact
for example
in other words
as a result
for instance
in the first place
at any rate
in addition
on the contrary
at the same time
in conclusion
on the other hand
1. Complete body of paper with transitions and transitional phrases. Highlight them.
2. Write a brief summary of the main points of your paper (like my example) and put it right before your conclusion. Highlight it.
3. Choose an introduction strategy:
4. At writershelp, do the exercises on introductions. By the time you have finished them, you will see many options for introductions with thesis statements.This exercise is under "Placing the thesis statement in the introduction" and is entitled "Exercise: Introductions."
5. Write your introduction and put it on your paper. Of course, I will be happy to review anyone's intro if you send it via email.
6. Now read conclusions at writershelp. I will post specifics of what to read later.
7. Write your conclusion to the paper.
8. I will later post a link here for the poetry quiz. Complete the quiz.
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We are now conducting our online class at wiziq.com. Six students are in attendance. We are already working, so you'll have to catch up!
www.wiziq.com
Common Transitions:
TO SHOW ADDITION and, also, besides, further, furthermore, in addition,
moreover, next, too, first, second
TO GIVE EXAMPLES for example, for instance, to illustrate, in fact, specifically
TO COMPARE also, in the same manner, similarly, likewise
TO CONTRAST but, however, on the other hand, in contrast, nevertheless, still,
even though, on the contrary, yet, although
TO SUMMARIZE OR CONCLUDE in other words, in short, in summary, in
conclusion, to sum up, that is, therefore
TO SHOW TIME after, as, before, next, during, later, finally, meanwhile, since,
then, when, while, immediately
TO SHOW PLACE OR DIRECTION above, below, beyond, farther on, nearby,
opposite, close, to the left
TO INDICATE LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP if, so, therefore, consequently, thus, as a
result, for this reason, because, since
Transitional phrases
after all
even so
in fact
as a matter of fact
for example
in other words
as a result
for instance
in the first place
at any rate
in addition
on the contrary
at the same time
in conclusion
on the other hand
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Writershelp Exercises
I'll be posting two hours of work using writershelp. This will give us two hours of credit toward our make-up class.
Second hour:
Be sure "Table of contents" is selected on the upper left.
Go to "Writing About Literature."
Read: "Integrating quotations from a literary work."
Then scroll down to "Sample Literature Papers" and read Margaret Peel's "Opposing Voices in Ballad of the Landlord."
Then go to the upper left and click "Exercises." Click "Academic Writing" and read "thesis statements in literature papers." Having your own poetry paper open on the screen, evaluate your literary thesis statement according to the questions as you progress through them.
Add this exercise to the Word doc mentioned below and turn it in.
Be prepared to discuss how your thesis statement compared to what you learned in this exercise when you are in a small group discussion.
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The first hour is to do comma work. Click the "exercises" tab on the upper left and do the first six exercises under punctuation. They are:
Major uses of the comma 1
Major uses of the comma 2
All uses of the comma
Misuses of the comma 1
Misuses of the comma 2
The semicolon and the comma 1
The semicolon and the comma 2
The colon, the semicolon, and the comma
On Monday, I will go over the comma rules, particularly coordinating conjunctions (BOYSFAN words) and restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses. In addition, we will go through a semicolon Powerpoint.
Because I'm giving you the instruction after you answer the question, I'm not concerned with the score and will give you a checkmark credit for doing the above. To prove you did the exercises, though, copy and paste your score and put it in a word document and turn it in on Monday. You will have eight scores that will count as checkmarks.
I will have a comma quiz, however, on Monday. That one will be for a grade.
I will be posting another hour's worth of exercises here later.
Second hour:
Be sure "Table of contents" is selected on the upper left.
Go to "Writing About Literature."
Read: "Integrating quotations from a literary work."
Then scroll down to "Sample Literature Papers" and read Margaret Peel's "Opposing Voices in Ballad of the Landlord."
Then go to the upper left and click "Exercises." Click "Academic Writing" and read "thesis statements in literature papers." Having your own poetry paper open on the screen, evaluate your literary thesis statement according to the questions as you progress through them.
Add this exercise to the Word doc mentioned below and turn it in.
Be prepared to discuss how your thesis statement compared to what you learned in this exercise when you are in a small group discussion.
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The first hour is to do comma work. Click the "exercises" tab on the upper left and do the first six exercises under punctuation. They are:
Major uses of the comma 1
Major uses of the comma 2
All uses of the comma
Misuses of the comma 1
Misuses of the comma 2
The semicolon and the comma 1
The semicolon and the comma 2
The colon, the semicolon, and the comma
On Monday, I will go over the comma rules, particularly coordinating conjunctions (BOYSFAN words) and restrictive and nonrestrictive clauses. In addition, we will go through a semicolon Powerpoint.
Because I'm giving you the instruction after you answer the question, I'm not concerned with the score and will give you a checkmark credit for doing the above. To prove you did the exercises, though, copy and paste your score and put it in a word document and turn it in on Monday. You will have eight scores that will count as checkmarks.
I will have a comma quiz, however, on Monday. That one will be for a grade.
I will be posting another hour's worth of exercises here later.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Snow E-Mail
I just sent this to all students:
Just looking at the snow coming down as steadily as it is and also looking at the weather reports, I don't think it's smart to go out in this weather.
I am going to cancel class today because I think they will cancel it anyway.
I will call the school and see if we can get a classroom for tomorrow. If too many people can't make it tomorrow, then possibly next Saturday or by adding an hour on to each class for next week. Another possibility is a week from this Saturday.
Please click reply and tell me your preference on when to hold this class.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Writing 102 Thursday, Jan. 6
The instructor returned papers and gave students a chance to read her comments. Concurrent with this, we looked at proofreading symbols so students could understand the marks made on the papers.
She again reminded students of sources (go for journals, specialized dictionaries). Source (note: to be finished later, had to leave classroom for incoming class).
12pt point
went over errors made in Pt 1
discussion over paper due dates
person consistency cannot do
tense consistency
Titles and MLA
Drama teams
Pick up papers
Works Cited
how to do illustration
how to do video
She again reminded students of sources (go for journals, specialized dictionaries). Source (note: to be finished later, had to leave classroom for incoming class).
12pt point
went over errors made in Pt 1
discussion over paper due dates
person consistency cannot do
tense consistency
Titles and MLA
Drama teams
Pick up papers
Works Cited
how to do illustration
how to do video
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Writing 102 Wednesday 8:30-12:15
We worked on thesis statements today.
We did two thesis statement exercises from writershelp.
We wrote tentative working thesis statements and put them on the overhead projector and the class helped the writer edit them.
Drama team points:
Team 1-2pts, team 2-3pts, team 3-2pts, team 4-1.5 pts, team 5-2pts,team 6-1 pt.
To Do for Next Class:
Write poetry paper. To see the assignment that was previously sent to you by e-mail, go to "poetry assignment sheet" in the Links section of this blog.
Read drama terms
We did two thesis statement exercises from writershelp.
We wrote tentative working thesis statements and put them on the overhead projector and the class helped the writer edit them.
Drama team points:
Team 1-2pts, team 2-3pts, team 3-2pts, team 4-1.5 pts, team 5-2pts,team 6-1 pt.
To Do for Next Class:
Write poetry paper. To see the assignment that was previously sent to you by e-mail, go to "poetry assignment sheet" in the Links section of this blog.
Read drama terms
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Writing 102 Tuesday 8:30-12:15
In our first hour, we discussed poetry and the poetry paper. The instructor put various past projects by students on the overhead doc cam.
In the second hour, we discussed the research paper. The instructor talked to students about point 1, which will be due tomorrow. Point 1 includes a definition of terms and a literature review. Students referred to their research and circled terms for which they thought definition would be needed.
The instructor highlighted parts of writershelp and the Lester online book that would be useful to students as they work with their research.
The instructor passed out a date schedule which covered the poetry and research paper due dates. It will be posted here later.
We then went into the drama section of the class. Students were divided into groups and the purpose was to form a team to define the terms. The instructor outlined the rules of the exercise. We went through terms A-F and our next round will be on Thursday. For Thursday, students should know the terms G-M.
After working on drama, we went back to the research paper and the instructor put research papers on the overhead document cam. Students were able to read parts of them.
She discussed the difference between primary sources and secondary sources.
Write two pages of definition of terms and the literature review. It needs to have internal text citations and a Works Cited. These documents may be "rough."
Read some of the drama terms G-M.
Prepare for tomorrow's writing, with will be the poetry paper, which will include the explication.
In the second hour, we discussed the research paper. The instructor talked to students about point 1, which will be due tomorrow. Point 1 includes a definition of terms and a literature review. Students referred to their research and circled terms for which they thought definition would be needed.
The instructor highlighted parts of writershelp and the Lester online book that would be useful to students as they work with their research.
The instructor passed out a date schedule which covered the poetry and research paper due dates. It will be posted here later.
We then went into the drama section of the class. Students were divided into groups and the purpose was to form a team to define the terms. The instructor outlined the rules of the exercise. We went through terms A-F and our next round will be on Thursday. For Thursday, students should know the terms G-M.
After working on drama, we went back to the research paper and the instructor put research papers on the overhead document cam. Students were able to read parts of them.
She discussed the difference between primary sources and secondary sources.
To do for next class:
Write two pages of definition of terms and the literature review. It needs to have internal text citations and a Works Cited. These documents may be "rough."
Read some of the drama terms G-M.
Prepare for tomorrow's writing, with will be the poetry paper, which will include the explication.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Writing 102 Monday 8:30-12:15
We worked on Web citation. The instructor put a checklist from Hacker on the overhead projector and showed students how to use the list to retrieve the pertinent information for their citation. Students exchanged their papers with a colleague who corrected the citation.
The instructor said she would post an example of a current correct MLA citation as the Hacker book was out of date. We used the green library update to bring the example up to date on the doc cam. Example:
Jenkins, Henry. "Bearings." MIT Communications Forum. MIT. 19 Feb. 2002. Web. 16 June 2005.
You will also find examples at writershelp.com.
Next we did the syllabus quiz.
We went to the computer room to work on the poetry assignment. Students looked for literary criticism for their poetry movement/school or genre.
The instructor checked in the five sources for the research paper and the two sources for the poetry paper.
Next class:
Read first chapter in Lester book
Add sources to the research paper annotated works cited
Add sources to the poetry paper works cited
The instructor said she would post an example of a current correct MLA citation as the Hacker book was out of date. We used the green library update to bring the example up to date on the doc cam. Example:
Jenkins, Henry. "Bearings." MIT Communications Forum. MIT. 19 Feb. 2002. Web. 16 June 2005.
You will also find examples at writershelp.com.
Next we did the syllabus quiz.
We went to the computer room to work on the poetry assignment. Students looked for literary criticism for their poetry movement/school or genre.
The instructor checked in the five sources for the research paper and the two sources for the poetry paper.
Next class:
Read first chapter in Lester book
Add sources to the research paper annotated works cited
Add sources to the poetry paper works cited
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Movie Quote that Applies to Research Papers
This is for my writing 102 students. It is a movie quote:
"Find a truly original idea. It is the only way I will ever distinguish myself. It is the only way I will ever matter."
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
"Find a truly original idea. It is the only way I will ever distinguish myself. It is the only way I will ever matter."
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
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