Friday, January 21, 2011
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
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