At the beginning of class Mrs. Phillips bought up the point of doing project two, but not as she had done so originally. Instead she went ahead and done a little research on her own on a different topic, which is quite similar as last time, but different. The topic is on Review Process for Advanced Undergraduate Research, which I believe would be something positive for us as students to do...You might be asking yourself well in what is it going to help if writing has nothing to do with my major. Well that's not so, actually it might actually have to do with your major even if its not a big contribution to what you are majoring in.
Some examples, scientist all ways have to be doing some type of research to make something or to find the explanation of why something is not working the way they want it to work, for example a way to stop corrosion, cures for health problems, and so on and so forth.Engineers have to research themselves to make things work better, more efficient, and to make things a-lot easier for people all over the world.Criminal and justice majors, lawyers, and anyone else in the field has to go back and do research themselves to win major courts or to have knowledge of how actually to contribute to a case or deal with a situation.
Any ways that just my way of thinking yes I'm scared of doing this project, but hey its a challenge and something I would really like to do. I have nothing to lose, but everything to gain from it even if its' the single thought of having the experience of doing so and taking a risk that I might have a chance to get something out of it for future use.
Back on topic though she explained the article and presented us with the information of two similar papers, but had different type of revisions on them, which basically states that their is more then one way of doing things. And finally at the end of the class she went over a checklist of revision items we should look forward to using when re-vising our paper. All righty students that today's wrap up of today's discussion in class have a GOOD WEEKEND =)...SEE YA'LL MONDAY.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
January 25,2010 Monday Class Summary
I am not really sure of how Mrs. Phillips started class this morning but I am aware that she picked up the articles to check on our reading. The entire class session for the day was focused on the group that had to present today. After the presentation was over she gave a brief discussion on what she expects from the rest of the groups that present. She also mentioned that there are no articles that need to be read for Friday... Be ready for awesome day Friday...
Janurary 27, 2010 What we did in class
To Start the class I know Mrs. Phillips collected the articles, but I was a little late to class so I am not sure if she gave any announcements at the beginning of class. At the end of class though, she did give a small speach of the pro's and con's of the groups that have already gone up to present the article that they read and told the third group what she expected from them and how she wished to see the presentation presented (Get the class more active in the article that is being presented and just explain the main points of the articles). Overall, I thought class was all right, because I was presenting, but I think we could have gotten the class a little more engaged with the class about the article.
For next time have the article (I will do it my way: Three Writers and Their Revision Practices by Stephanie Dix) read and ready to present for the group that is going to present.
For next time have the article (I will do it my way: Three Writers and Their Revision Practices by Stephanie Dix) read and ready to present for the group that is going to present.
Monday, January 25, 2010
January 25, 2010 What we did in class
Well the class was started off with Mrs.Phillips went around seeing who and who had not read the article. After she had checked off the names of the people who had read the article. She went on to announce to see what we had decided to do for project two the Conference Submission or the Critical Issues/Trends/Best Practices in your Career Field. And well to be honest I think the students aren't really to sure which one they would like to do.
For the reason that well its something new and something they have never done and they probably don't think they can manage to come up with the information or the right attributes to complete the assignment satisfactory.
After this was discussed the group that had the assigned article today went on to presenting they're article in, which they did a excellent job of presenting. They got the class to get into a conversation and discussed why were some of the reasons why and why not they re-do their draft after the teacher had left the comments. After they finished presenting the information they briefly summarized everything.. And well it was time to leave, but overall class was awesome and entertaining
For the reason that well its something new and something they have never done and they probably don't think they can manage to come up with the information or the right attributes to complete the assignment satisfactory.
After this was discussed the group that had the assigned article today went on to presenting they're article in, which they did a excellent job of presenting. They got the class to get into a conversation and discussed why were some of the reasons why and why not they re-do their draft after the teacher had left the comments. After they finished presenting the information they briefly summarized everything.. And well it was time to leave, but overall class was awesome and entertaining
1-25-10 Additional Follow-up notes
Hi.
Just a few follow-up notes from today...
1.) The group that went today did a good job facilitating a detailed understanding of the article by discussing all its points. The PowerPoint and handout worked well to give us additional pts. of reference.
2.) For future discussions, perhaps each group should also consider just highlighting the main pts. and focus more on how to stimulate class discussion. The group that went today left us with many things to think about with regard to how students take and interpret teacher feedback, but we seem to run out of time to really dialogue about teacher comments and revision.
3.) That said, I invite the rest of the group to really think about how to get your peers talking about the article, especially since you have more time to reflect, plan, and create.
Finally..... In terms of Blackboard ----
1.) I figured out today that if I create assignments for each grade, the grade book system will automatically add the total points you earned to-date. So, the 'calculated' column will give you the total pts. possible and the total pts. you've earned. All you'll need to do is divide the two numbers: total pts you earned / the total points possible = overall percentage.
2.) So, in other words, the assignments that appear in blackboard are only there so that your points will automatically be added. You don't have to do anything with them.
3.) That said, the grade from today is already in Blackboard.
See you Wed. Come ready to verbally participate.
Just a few follow-up notes from today...
1.) The group that went today did a good job facilitating a detailed understanding of the article by discussing all its points. The PowerPoint and handout worked well to give us additional pts. of reference.
2.) For future discussions, perhaps each group should also consider just highlighting the main pts. and focus more on how to stimulate class discussion. The group that went today left us with many things to think about with regard to how students take and interpret teacher feedback, but we seem to run out of time to really dialogue about teacher comments and revision.
3.) That said, I invite the rest of the group to really think about how to get your peers talking about the article, especially since you have more time to reflect, plan, and create.
Finally..... In terms of Blackboard ----
1.) I figured out today that if I create assignments for each grade, the grade book system will automatically add the total points you earned to-date. So, the 'calculated' column will give you the total pts. possible and the total pts. you've earned. All you'll need to do is divide the two numbers: total pts you earned / the total points possible = overall percentage.
2.) So, in other words, the assignments that appear in blackboard are only there so that your points will automatically be added. You don't have to do anything with them.
3.) That said, the grade from today is already in Blackboard.
See you Wed. Come ready to verbally participate.
Class Summary
As we started class today Mrs. Phillips approached each student in class to questioned them regarding if they had read the article they were suppose too.
Class followed with a brief discussion from were we had left off on Friday.
Today we also had our first group discussion on the article they were assigned the first day of class. For the remainder of the class the article disscussion took place until class ended.
Be prepared to do you group discussion on the article you were assigned for on Wednesday.
Class followed with a brief discussion from were we had left off on Friday.
Today we also had our first group discussion on the article they were assigned the first day of class. For the remainder of the class the article disscussion took place until class ended.
Be prepared to do you group discussion on the article you were assigned for on Wednesday.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Purpose the of the first Assignment...
Remember, the goal of this first assignment is three-fold:
1.) To help the class understand and process the article
2.) To promote class discussion
3.) To prepare everyone to write a synthesis paper at the conclusion and discussion of the last article.
We will discuss the paper more in-depth as we conclude the discussions of the articles, but essentially you will be asked to consider the similarities/differences of all the articles and use them as a backdrop to support your own assertions and thoughts about revision.
1.) To help the class understand and process the article
2.) To promote class discussion
3.) To prepare everyone to write a synthesis paper at the conclusion and discussion of the last article.
We will discuss the paper more in-depth as we conclude the discussions of the articles, but essentially you will be asked to consider the similarities/differences of all the articles and use them as a backdrop to support your own assertions and thoughts about revision.
Articles on Revision Presentation Dates
Hi.
1. Below please find all the articles that everyone is responsible for reading by the assigned dates.
2. Per your group assignments today, be prepared to lead the class discussion.
3. Remember, even if you are not leading the discussion that day, you still need to read the assigned article. Be sure to highlight the article as you read and to make notes in the margins... (Your ability to "show" that you read the article will be worth 10 pts. per article).
4. PS. Don't forget that once we discuss all the articles, each student will then write a synthesis paper that discusses all the articles and asserts your own opinions and thoughts about revision...
Assigned Dates...
Jan. 25
Teacher-Written Commentary in College Writing... by Maria O. Treglia
Jan. 27
Revising Attitudes by Brock Dethier
Feb. 1
I'll do it my way: 3 writers and their revision practices by Stephanie Dix
Feb. 3
Debunking the Myth... by Andrea Muldoon
Feb. 8
Research on Revision... by Jill Fitzgerald
Feb. 10 - Jose Serna's Group
Revision Strategies... by Nancy Sommers
Feb. 13 - CJ's Group
Analyzing the Benefits of Revision... by Bardine, and et. al.pdf
1. Below please find all the articles that everyone is responsible for reading by the assigned dates.
2. Per your group assignments today, be prepared to lead the class discussion.
3. Remember, even if you are not leading the discussion that day, you still need to read the assigned article. Be sure to highlight the article as you read and to make notes in the margins... (Your ability to "show" that you read the article will be worth 10 pts. per article).
4. PS. Don't forget that once we discuss all the articles, each student will then write a synthesis paper that discusses all the articles and asserts your own opinions and thoughts about revision...
Assigned Dates...
Jan. 25
Teacher-Written Commentary in College Writing... by Maria O. Treglia
Jan. 27
Revising Attitudes by Brock Dethier
Feb. 1
I'll do it my way: 3 writers and their revision practices by Stephanie Dix
Feb. 3
Debunking the Myth... by Andrea Muldoon
Feb. 8
Research on Revision... by Jill Fitzgerald
Feb. 10 - Jose Serna's Group
Revision Strategies... by Nancy Sommers
Feb. 13 - CJ's Group
Analyzing the Benefits of Revision... by Bardine, and et. al.pdf
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