Writing 102--Tues/Thu, Febr 5-7

Thursday:

First we did an exercise from Lukeman where we wrote a sentence that was half a sheet long. The instructor explained the circumstances under which we might want to use long sentences. She explained techniques for writing a grammatically correct sentence using the semicolon, dash, parentheses and commas. We looked at a student example and indeed, it did convey emotion, which is one of the purposes of writing a long sentence. In next week's class, we will write a short sentence on the same topic and contrast the two techniques.

Point One of the research paper and the annotated bibliography was due today. We did peer readings using a guide provided by the instructor.

Paraphrasing and summary worksheet was handed out. Instructor went over the two techniques for providing support. A third technique, quotation, will be discussed in a future class. Students are to use their research to write a paraphrase and a summary for their Point 2, which will be due on the 17th.

Instructor said poetry presentations will be given the week of March 16.

Tuesday:

What to do for next class:

Be sure you've read Chapter 1 from Lukeman as we will be doing a writing exercise from it.
We will also be doing a writing exercise on paraphrasing and summary, and the assigned reading on which the exercise is based is Hacker, 113-18. We will also do peer readings of Point 1 at Thursday's class.

Bring Point 1 and annotated bibliography (five sources with abstract). The latter will be considered a rough draft (RD) and will not be given a grade until it is revised. RD's are not graded but timeliness is noted and it does have an effect on the overall grade.

The instructor discussed the nature of poetry today (heightened, concentrated, concrete, images, playful, mysterious). She also discussed the collective unconscious (CU) and how musicians, poets, writers, and artists draw upon it in the creation of their works. Students should know which psychiatrist is associated with the collective unconscious and discuss how the CU is related to poetry.

Instructor put off poetry presentation dates for one week.

Sat., Febr. 2, Writing 102

What we did in class:

-Students went to the library instruction room where Jane took them through the basics of why information/ideas must be cited. She admonished them that "not all information is valid or good in a Google world." Other points:
--If a source has references, you can check them out.
--When in doubt, cite it.
--Save the information when you're working so you have it.
--Use citation system the professor expects
--Citation requires you to be detail oriented and meticulous.

Jane then took the students through the MLA tutorial and showed them the hard-copy pamphlets. She also showed them NoodleBib and how Microsoft Word 2007 can help them do citations while they write their papers.

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Notebook check will be February 9:

• One point for having notebook
• Two points if notebook categories are labeled
• Three points if all classroom materials are filed in the notebook.

Students are to choose a poetry genre from the link at poets.org. Read every genre and then make the top three choices for what to write about and present. Written assignment sheet will be distributed next week.

Students should choose their topic for the research paper and bring five annotated sources to class next week. The sources must have the description (abstract) and be in the form of an annotated bibliography (like we did in class).

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
  

Comm 128

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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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.