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.
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