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