Speech/Critical 1402 11 a.m.

IMPORTANT:  Our next class session is at the library. Directions to room:


When you walk in the front door, turn left after the circulation desk on your left. Go through the door. Continue walking toward the end of the hallway. Our room is on the right. You will recognize the instructor and other students in the class. It is a large computer room.
 
Thursday

In the first part of the class, students met in their groups. They answered the  questions (below*) and also discussed the camera situation for the practice session next Thursday.

Students are to e-mail the results of this meeting to the instructor.

In addition, the instructor checked in sources that students were to get from their research on the topic. One point was given for each source.


During the last 20" of class, the instructor showed students how to do Works Cited. Internal text citations will be taught at another date.

Students took their five sources and wrote them according to the format shown on the overhead projector. Other sources for MLA help are:

Bedford book from English class
Google "OWL Perdue MLA"
Look at the library's web site

Students should keep the yellow sheet as we will continue to work on the sources.

To Do for Next Class:

--do the chapter readings, per the reading schedule. This includes the handout in class
--work on your outline, which will be due on Sept. 15. Use the persuasive outline located in your book. Seventh edition is on p. 227, if I remember correctly
--locate a camera or recording device to bring to the practice session on Sept. 15
--work on whatever you committed to in the small group meeting
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• who covers what topic
• who will be the group leader and who will do the transitions
• who will present the problem
• how will you make the problem the audience's problem?
• who will present the two expert solutions
• use two of the problem solving techniques in the reading (example:  fishbone) and turn them in with your group materials
• who will present the group's solution
• who will conclude the symposium
• who will collect the outlines and turn them in to the instructor?

Writing 102 MWF 10:10

Upcoming:

9/21 (Wed.) English 102 9:05 & 10:10 instruction for MLA citation

10/5 (Wed.) English 102 9:05 & 10:10 instruction for how to research scholarly journals and using the library databases


Fri.

Today in class we did a writing sample.

Students are to do some exercises for Monday from writershelp. Unfortunately, I misunderstood the "tags" technique that was supposed to put the exercises on the upper left for the student.

Big disappoinment. The tags are not transferred to the students. They are only for me.

Each time I have to provide you with instructions as to where the exercises are. Here are the ones for our class for Monday.

For Test A:

Go to upper left
Click Exercises
Click Diagnostic Tests
Click Test A

 For the reading:

On upper left, have Table of Content" clicked
Go to "Academic Resources for ESL and Multilingual Writers."
Under this category, read:
"Academic Writing and Cultural Expectations."
Go to Academic Resources for Multilingual Writers
Go to "Academic Writing and Cultural Expectations.
Read this section plus all the links ("Asserting" through "sample student essay.")

Wed.

We read most of the syllabus in class.
The instructor passed out the Schedule of Activities and Assignments.

To Do for Next Class

Obtain book and card for writershelp.com.


We will do a writing sample on Friday.

Writing 102 MWF 9:05

Upcoming:

9/21 English 102 9:05 & 10:10 instruction for MLA citation

10/5 English 102 9:05 & 10:10 instruction for how to research scholarly journals and using the library databases


Friday:


Today in class we did a writing sample.

Students are to do some exercises for Monday from writershelp. Unfortunately, I misunderstood the "tags" technique that was supposed to put the exercises on the upper left for the student.

Big disappoinment. The tags are not transferred to the students. They are only for me.

Each time I have to provide you with instructions as to where the exercises are. Here are the ones for our class for Monday.

For Test A:

Go to upper left
Click Exercises
Click Diagnostic Tests
Click Test A

 For the reading:

On upper left, have Table of Content" clicked
Go to "Academic Resources for ESL and Multilingual Writers."
Under this category, read:
"Academic Writing and Cultural Expectations."
Go to Academic Resources for Multilingual Writers
Go to "Academic Writing and Cultural Expectations.
Read this section plus all the links ("Asserting" through "sample student essay.")

Wednesday:


We read most of the syllabus in class.

On Friday we will do a writing sample.

Writing 101

Upcoming:
9/14 (Wed.) English 101 8:00-8:55 Library instruction
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Friday

We did a writing sample.


Wednesday


The instructor gave students the blog URL and told them about the books.

On Friday we will do a writing sample.

To Do for Next Class:

Purchase book and access card for web site.

Library research classes: 9/13

COMM 1402 24 -- Tuesday, Sept. 13, 4:30-5:45

The instructor and students presented their ideas for the symposium. Of all the topics proposed, students chose to join in the following groups:


Crime/Drugs:
Ryan
Dave
Isaiah
Nelam
Evan

Illegal Immigration:
Ashley
Cassandra
Ethan

Portrayal of Drugs/Sex/Alcohol in Film
Nicole
Alexa
Matthew

Cyberbullying
Bryanna
Gabriella
Drupa
Te'Aira


Hunger/Homelessness
Alexa
Daniella
Ed
Derek
Dominique

The instructor advised all groups that they will need facts and statistics to back up their problem. Make sure the audience knows how this is a problem to them. Each group will need to find at least two acknowledged experts who have recommended a solution. Finally, they will need to present and justify what the group thinks is the best solution.



A handout was distributed on group problem solving.

To Do for Next Class:

Bring five sources for your topic. Students will write a Works Cited page with these sources. Read and know the material in your research for input at the next class discussion. Annotate (mark up important thoughts) in your research.

Read the handout on problem-solving in groups by next Thursday.

Advertising 3765

Thursday:

1. newspaper advertising and how to layout a coupon ad (as an account executive)
2. television advertising:  Starbucks ads as models; Traveler's ads as metaphor

Assignment: 
Account Executive Assignment:

Find a coupon and type the copy (everything it says) into a Word document. Use a table. Leave the left hand column blank. In our next class, we will spec out type and illustrations.

Title the document "Coupon copy for "client" on the upper right.

On a second page, using landscape mode, make a box for your coupon layout. Make the box (use "Insert text") four inches wide and 2.5 inches high. Attach to the first page for in-class work.
Be sure to bring your coupon.

To Do for Next Class:
Bring in newspaper coupon assignment and have a pencil to sketch the layout.
Using Powerpoint, have words come in from the right, left, bottom, or top. Use the animation feature.



Tuesday:
We welcomed 7 new students into the class: Gina, Marie, Vanessa, Ayana, Emily, Michelle, and Ashley.

The instructor went over two advertising projects:

•  TV commercial
•  Ad for The Tower

We read Part 1 of the TV commercial assignment, which is posted midway down on the links at right. Students are urged to save this to their Advertising folder on their computer. Students should use their own cameras or recording devices to begin experimenting with camera shots. At the end of the month, each student will show the results of their experimentation in class.

Students were given Part A Account Management for the The Tower. They are to find three prospects for an ad for The Tower. A flyer for the $59 coupon special was also distributed. Students will consult with the advertiser on what the offer will be, write the copy, and do the layout.  At a future class, students will receive deadline dates, etc., for purposes of calling on advertisers.

For next class:

Read Ch. 10 (TV advertising) in the book (not responsible for this information until 9/20)
Look over the software listed on the assignment sheet for the TV commercial. Experiment with the software. You'll be asked what you've done on this 9/13.

Think about a product that you will want to feature in your camera shots. Have a decision made on this by 9/13.

Locate three advertisers and list their contact information on Part A (do by next Thursday, Sept. 15)

Speech/Critical 1402 11 a.m.

Check in sources
Small groups
Work on Works Cited

Small group meeting to compare information and shape content of each 3" speech

• who covers what topic
• who will be the group leader and who will do the transitions
• who will present the problem
• how will you make the problem the audience's problem?
• who will present the two expert solutions
• use two of the problem solving techniques in the reading (example:  fishbone) and turn them in with your group materials
• who will present the group's solution
• who will conclude the symposium
• who will collect the outlines and turn them in to the instructor?

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Topics for Symposium

Library research classes: 9/13

COMM 1402 27 -- Tuesday, Sept. 13, 11:00-12:15

COMM 1402 24 -- Tuesday, Sept. 13, 4:30-5:45

The instructor and students presented their ideas for the symposium. Of all the topics proposed, students chose to join in the following groups:

Outdoor/Nature:
Melissa
Ben
Andrea
Erica
Tessa

Crime:
Christiina
Gabby
Chiara
Aimee

FlexFuel:
Tommy
Michael
Juan
Andrew
Brenda

College Tuition
Stephanie
Megan
Elizabeth

Environmental Pollution
Bill
Jeff
Craig
Paul
Frank

The instructor advised all groups that they will need facts and statistics to back up their problem. They will need to find at least two acknowledged experts who have recommended a solution. Finally, they will need to present and justify what the group thinks is the best solution.

To Do for Next Class:

Bring five sources for your topic. Students will write a Works Cited page with these sources. Read and know the material in your research for input at the next class discussion. Annotate (mark up important thoughts) in your research.

The instructor will provide a reading for the next class.