Grades

Hi all,

I was able to soldier through and finish grading your final presentations early. I also graded the annotated bibliographies I received from students for whom an extra 5 or 10 points would change their final grade.

Tomorrow (Friday) will be the absolute last day that I will accept any work. Hopefully you have been keeping track of your grades, and if your number doesn't match mine, you need to contact me ASAP.

Please also take a moment to take the Post test if you haven't already. This is not graded and totally anonymous. I just want to get an idea of how you've all progressed from the beginning of the semester to now. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDd2Nnk1Y3RzZnZudGxlY3ExMkpQRmc6MA#gid=0


All best,
Jessica

Best of luck to you all!

Hi all,

Thank you for being such a lovely class this semester. I enjoyed working with each one of you, and I hope that you will all stay in touch.

I am aiming to have all of your grades entered in to CourseDen this weekend (everything should be up there except for the final). I'll try to post an update here when the grading is done. Remember that your total points are out of 700.

Let me know if you have any questions.

All best,
Jessica

LIBR 1101 Post Test

Hi all,

Once we finish our presentations today, you will take the LIBR 1101 post test (remember that pre test you took on the very first day?)

It is all the same questions as the first test and also like the first test you will not be graded on it. In fact, it will be completely anonymous!

Here is the link to access the Post Test: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDd2Nnk1Y3RzZnZudGxlY3ExMkpQRmc6MA#gid=0

All best,
Jessica

Send me your group's presentation BEFORE class tomorrow

Hi all,

A final reminder that our class meets tomorrow from 11am-1:30pm. If I do not have your presentation before class tomorrow, I will take points off.

Also remember that you will need to print out your research project outline and bring it to class tomorrow.

Best,
Jessisca

Final Presentations 11am on Wednesday, December 5th! (also, info on grades!)

Hi all,

Your final presentations will begin at 11am on Wednesday, December 5th. Make sure that one member of your group emails me a link to your powerpoint presentation before class that day.

On Wednesday, you will need to turn in to me:

--Your outline (you can find directions for this on the assignment instructions I passed out Monday)
--Your revised annotated bibliography (this offer is only good if you were in class on Wednesday.)

Your grades have been updated as well to reflect the annotated bibliography grade as well as your  class participate grade. The highest you can have for the latter is 25 points. These points come from being present on certain days, active in class and 5 points is for responding to my blog post a couple of months ago.

I'll update grades again on Sunday after you turn in your last blog post.

The most points you can have in class is now a 540.

Best,
Jessica

Directions for Final Panel Presentation

Hi all,

Here is a link to the directions for your final presentation. To do well on this assignment, you will need to review these directions very closely. You will give these presentations on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 11:00-1:30 pm .Here is a list of what you will need to turn in to me for the final presentation:

1. One member of your group will need to email a link to your revised slideshare powerpoint presentation BEFORE class on Dec 5th. Every group needed to revise things on their powerpoints--you will get points off if you just send me the same powerpoint you did before.

2. Each member of your group will do a peer review for the same group you reviewed previously. I will give you a similar sheet to fill out. Give this to me at the end of class on Dec 5th

3. In addition to the presentation, each member of your group will individually have to turn in an outline that will be the final product of your actual research; that is, it will demonstrate your findings, as opposed to your specific research methods.We will work on this in class on November 26th (look in the directions for the final presentation to get information on how to format this.) It will be due at the end of class on Dec 5th.

Review the directions for the assignment before you ask me questions, chances are the directions will answer your question.

Best,
Jessica

Final Blog Post due this week (Prompt is up!)

Hi all,

This blog post is due before 11:59 on Saturday. You do not need to worry about word counts, and you do not have to respond to a classmate this week. This is your last blog post, and many of you need these points so I encourage you to be thoughtful with this assignment:

Week 15:

Blog Post:  http://www.garrreynolds.com/Presentation/prep.html

After reviewing the website above and taking into account the feedback you've given and received, create a detailed grading rubric for your panel presentations. A grading rubric is a description of what is being graded and how many points each aspect of the assignment is worth. Review the assignment directions as you put your rubric together: Link to Final Presentation Directions

In your revised grading rubric, think about what makes a good presentation--what kind of presentations do you enjoy watching, and why?

Here is an example of a grading rubric--it is what I’m using to grade your annotated bibliographies:

Grading Rubric:

Overall document format (margins, spacing, heading, sources are alphabetized)	5 points
-formatted correctly in MLA or APA format -all required resources are present	10 points
-Chosen source is credible -Source is appropriate for the topic	15 points
-Annotations are at least four sentences: at least two sentences to summarize, with the summary being an accurate reflection of the source, and in the student’s own words at least two sentences to discuss how resources will be used, a thoughtful discussion of how the resource either confirms or challenges the student’s position. This discussion will not receive points if the student answers too simply, (something to the effect of, “This is a useful source because it will help me make my argument”--HOW specifically will it help you make your argument?)	20 points