Hi all,
Quiz #6 will be an online (on CourseDen), open-book quiz. It will be a little different than the other quizzes in that anything we've talked about this semester is fair game. That said, it will almost certainly include using images, and the directions for the State of the Presentation presentations that you'll have to do soon. This quiz will be live on Wednesday, Oct 31 and due Saturday November 3rd by midnight.
Best,
Jessica
Monday, October 29, 2012
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Blog Prompt 10/29 (and a few updates on the research portfolio. Please Read.)
Hi all,
I was sick last week so there were a few things that got by me. One was a blog post whose prompt I did not post here (but did post on CourseDen). This is my fault, and because of that I am going to give it to you as a freebie.
Here is your prompt for Monday, and it is the only blog you'll have this week:
Please listen to this episode of On the Media: "The Facebook Show": http://www.onthemedia.org/2012/feb/03/
As a citizen of the nation of Facebook (or "Facebookistan"), what are your rights and responsibilities? How does this podcast--and a larger discussion of social media, which includes using blogs--fit within this class?
I also forgot to mention that I pushed back your research portfolio entry. You'll have one this coming week (I'll post the prompt on Wednesday, October 31) and another the following week, Monday, November 5th which you will do in class.
Sorry about that! Let me know if you have any questions.
All best,
Jessica
I was sick last week so there were a few things that got by me. One was a blog post whose prompt I did not post here (but did post on CourseDen). This is my fault, and because of that I am going to give it to you as a freebie.
Here is your prompt for Monday, and it is the only blog you'll have this week:
Please listen to this episode of On the Media: "The Facebook Show": http://www.onthemedia.org/2012/feb/03/
As a citizen of the nation of Facebook (or "Facebookistan"), what are your rights and responsibilities? How does this podcast--and a larger discussion of social media, which includes using blogs--fit within this class?
I also forgot to mention that I pushed back your research portfolio entry. You'll have one this coming week (I'll post the prompt on Wednesday, October 31) and another the following week, Monday, November 5th which you will do in class.
Sorry about that! Let me know if you have any questions.
All best,
Jessica
Monday, October 22, 2012
Blog Prompt 10/22
Google and facebook are integral parts of many of our lives--many
people in this class have expressed the idea that "Google has
everything", and that is a popular belief.
Even though we count on these sites to provide us with information, we often don't understand how they actually function, or, for that matter, the ways they potentially manipulate us.
Watch this video about online "filter bubbles" and answer the questions below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8ofWFx525s
--What is a filter bubble?
--What are the potential personal drawbacks of these filter bubbles?
--What are the potential problems these filter bubbles might cause for your academic research?
--What are some filter bubbles that you've noticed in your own life?
Even though we count on these sites to provide us with information, we often don't understand how they actually function, or, for that matter, the ways they potentially manipulate us.
Watch this video about online "filter bubbles" and answer the questions below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8ofWFx525s
--What is a filter bubble?
--What are the potential personal drawbacks of these filter bubbles?
--What are the potential problems these filter bubbles might cause for your academic research?
--What are some filter bubbles that you've noticed in your own life?
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Grades Updated
Hi all--
Grades have been updated through last week (Week 9, which was Rhetoric/Plagiarism,etc). Here's the highest you can have:
Research Portfolio: 30 points (only 2 more!)
Blog Responses: 9 (There are 2 more here, but responses are worth 10 points in all. That means 1 is a freebie, or an opportunity to make up a missed point.)
Blog Posts: 65 (only 5 more blogs, or 25 points, left to go! There's a lot of you who need all of these points.)
In-Class: 80 (only 2 more! Make sure you are here!)
I hope you are all keeping track of your points. If you got points off, you probably didn't meet the word requirement and/or post your word count as directed. Let me know if your number is different than mine.
I encourage you all to make concerted efforts to get the remainder of points in this class, especially if you have missed blog posts or in-class assignments. Those points add up much quicker than you probably realize.
Best,
Jessica
Grades have been updated through last week (Week 9, which was Rhetoric/Plagiarism,etc). Here's the highest you can have:
Research Portfolio: 30 points (only 2 more!)
Blog Responses: 9 (There are 2 more here, but responses are worth 10 points in all. That means 1 is a freebie, or an opportunity to make up a missed point.)
Blog Posts: 65 (only 5 more blogs, or 25 points, left to go! There's a lot of you who need all of these points.)
In-Class: 80 (only 2 more! Make sure you are here!)
I hope you are all keeping track of your points. If you got points off, you probably didn't meet the word requirement and/or post your word count as directed. Let me know if your number is different than mine.
I encourage you all to make concerted efforts to get the remainder of points in this class, especially if you have missed blog posts or in-class assignments. Those points add up much quicker than you probably realize.
Best,
Jessica
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
More info on your upcoming presentations
Hi all,
In class today we discussed your upcoming presentation (which is a draft of what will become your final presentation.) These presentations will be held on November 7 and November 12.
You will have Monday, November 5 to work on these presentations in class. There is, however, a good chance that I will not be there that day so make sure to ask any questions you have sooner rather than later. This will not be an optional day--you'll have an in-class assignment that you have to complete.
Here are the directions for this assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17dbC3f35wKSIfS-udkDh5bMESdH4N3sXrvBw68KyV_E/edit
Read them, and then read them again, and then ask questions.
Best,
Jessica
In class today we discussed your upcoming presentation (which is a draft of what will become your final presentation.) These presentations will be held on November 7 and November 12.
You will have Monday, November 5 to work on these presentations in class. There is, however, a good chance that I will not be there that day so make sure to ask any questions you have sooner rather than later. This will not be an optional day--you'll have an in-class assignment that you have to complete.
Here are the directions for this assignment: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17dbC3f35wKSIfS-udkDh5bMESdH4N3sXrvBw68KyV_E/edit
Read them, and then read them again, and then ask questions.
Best,
Jessica
Wednesday Blog Post (10/17)
Hi all,
Here is the blog prompt for Wednesday:
Read the two articles (one from NPR, one from New York Times) and scan through the website that discusses different kinds of plagiarism (these are all posted on CourseDen.)
With all that in mind, discuss in your own words what you consider to be plagiarism. (If you take a direct definition from the source--cite it! If you don’t cite from here on out, you will not get any points on the offending assignment) You might want to include a discussion of the different kinds of plagiarism. What can you do to prevent plagiarism? Include in your discussion something from one of your readings that surprised you.
Best,
Jessica
Here is the blog prompt for Wednesday:
Read the two articles (one from NPR, one from New York Times) and scan through the website that discusses different kinds of plagiarism (these are all posted on CourseDen.)
With all that in mind, discuss in your own words what you consider to be plagiarism. (If you take a direct definition from the source--cite it! If you don’t cite from here on out, you will not get any points on the offending assignment) You might want to include a discussion of the different kinds of plagiarism. What can you do to prevent plagiarism? Include in your discussion something from one of your readings that surprised you.
Best,
Jessica
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Blog Prompt for Wednesday (10/17)
Hello all,
Here is your blog prompt for Wednesday. Remember to respond to a classmate by Friday!:
Read the two articles (one from NPR, one from New York Times) and scan through the website that discusses different kinds of plagiarism. With all that in mind, discuss in your own words what you consider to be plagiarism. (If you take a direct definition from the source--cite it! If you don’t from here on out, you will not get any points on that assignment) You might want to include a discussion of the different kinds of plagiarism. What can you do to prevent plagiarism? Include in your discussion something from one of your readings that surprised you.
Best,
Jessica
Here is your blog prompt for Wednesday. Remember to respond to a classmate by Friday!:
Read the two articles (one from NPR, one from New York Times) and scan through the website that discusses different kinds of plagiarism. With all that in mind, discuss in your own words what you consider to be plagiarism. (If you take a direct definition from the source--cite it! If you don’t from here on out, you will not get any points on that assignment) You might want to include a discussion of the different kinds of plagiarism. What can you do to prevent plagiarism? Include in your discussion something from one of your readings that surprised you.
Best,
Jessica
Blog Prompt for 10/15 (Monday)
Hi all,
Here is your blog prompt for Monday, October 15th. I'll quickly note here that if you haven't been doing these blogs regularly, you might want to start. Those missing points add up faster than you'd think. Also note that if you turn in a post after I grade on Sunday (and I could grade them at any time!) They will not be counted.
PROMPT: Watch or listen to at least 30 minutes of a news show or something similar--or better yet, of the presidential debate on Tuesday!--and find at least one example of the use of a rhetorical device (choose from the list on your handout.) Discuss how the device was used and what you believe it was trying to do (what was it trying to convince you of?)
If you are having trouble finding something on your news show, feel free to analyze commercials! Anything that is trying to in some way persuade you of something should have rhetorical tricks a plenty.
If you don’t have a tv, use some of your newfound searching skills and find a radio program or podcast or tv show that is online.
If you lose your handout, you can find these rhetorical devices (also called "logical fallacies" here: http://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/
Best,
Jessica
Here is your blog prompt for Monday, October 15th. I'll quickly note here that if you haven't been doing these blogs regularly, you might want to start. Those missing points add up faster than you'd think. Also note that if you turn in a post after I grade on Sunday (and I could grade them at any time!) They will not be counted.
PROMPT: Watch or listen to at least 30 minutes of a news show or something similar--or better yet, of the presidential debate on Tuesday!--and find at least one example of the use of a rhetorical device (choose from the list on your handout.) Discuss how the device was used and what you believe it was trying to do (what was it trying to convince you of?)
If you are having trouble finding something on your news show, feel free to analyze commercials! Anything that is trying to in some way persuade you of something should have rhetorical tricks a plenty.
If you don’t have a tv, use some of your newfound searching skills and find a radio program or podcast or tv show that is online.
If you lose your handout, you can find these rhetorical devices (also called "logical fallacies" here: http://yourlogicalfallacyis.com/
Best,
Jessica
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Great job, all!
Hi class,
I just wanted to poke my head in quickly and say that I'm looking through your blogs from this week and many of you are doing a really nice job of finding new database resources, thinking critically about the experience, and employing the concepts we've been working on in class. I also meant to complement you all last class about how well you did on the last quiz--most of you hit it out of the park!
Now, I say this not having yet graded your quizzes from yesterday, but regardless of how that shakes out, you deserve kudos for good work. Keep it up!!
Best,
Jessica
I just wanted to poke my head in quickly and say that I'm looking through your blogs from this week and many of you are doing a really nice job of finding new database resources, thinking critically about the experience, and employing the concepts we've been working on in class. I also meant to complement you all last class about how well you did on the last quiz--most of you hit it out of the park!
Now, I say this not having yet graded your quizzes from yesterday, but regardless of how that shakes out, you deserve kudos for good work. Keep it up!!
Best,
Jessica
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Research Portfolio (10/10)
Hi All,
Your research portfolio entry this week is as follows:
Now that you’ve done some research, the focus of your research question might have changed. Post your research question here as well as a summary of what your argument is going to be. You have books and articles so far, so also discuss what other kinds of information you need to make your argument. Aim for at least 200 words on this one.
More more info on the research portfolio, go here: Research Portfolio Directions
Your research portfolio entry this week is as follows:
Now that you’ve done some research, the focus of your research question might have changed. Post your research question here as well as a summary of what your argument is going to be. You have books and articles so far, so also discuss what other kinds of information you need to make your argument. Aim for at least 200 words on this one.
More more info on the research portfolio, go here: Research Portfolio Directions
Monday, October 8, 2012
Blog Prompt (10/8)
Hi all,
Here is the blog prompt for today. You will have a research portfolio entry on Wednesday. Remember to post your word count and respond to a classmate by Friday.
Find your major discipline in GALILEO (or a discipline that you are interested in) and search that subject page for a database you’ve never worked in before. Do a search in that database. What do you think of the results you got? What is the difference between searching in a subject specific database and in Discovery (the tool that searches a bunch of databases at once)? When do you think you’d want to use one over the other?
Best,
Jessica
Here is the blog prompt for today. You will have a research portfolio entry on Wednesday. Remember to post your word count and respond to a classmate by Friday.
Find your major discipline in GALILEO (or a discipline that you are interested in) and search that subject page for a database you’ve never worked in before. Do a search in that database. What do you think of the results you got? What is the difference between searching in a subject specific database and in Discovery (the tool that searches a bunch of databases at once)? When do you think you’d want to use one over the other?
Best,
Jessica
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Research Portfolio (10/3)
Hi all,
Today we'll be working on our research portfolio. Here are the directions for today's entry:
Post at least two articles (one scholarly, one popular) related to your topic. Including a citation in either MLA or APA and an annotation summarizing each article (1-2 sentences) and how you plan to use it in your research project (2-3 sentences.)
It would be useful to you down the road to include summaries that are in your own words. You will not be able to use summaries that are copied from the resource itself in your annotated bibliography.
Best,
Jessica
Today we'll be working on our research portfolio. Here are the directions for today's entry:
Post at least two articles (one scholarly, one popular) related to your topic. Including a citation in either MLA or APA and an annotation summarizing each article (1-2 sentences) and how you plan to use it in your research project (2-3 sentences.)
It would be useful to you down the road to include summaries that are in your own words. You will not be able to use summaries that are copied from the resource itself in your annotated bibliography.
Best,
Jessica
Monday, October 1, 2012
Blog Post (Monday 10/1)
Hi all,
Here is the prompt for your blog post this week:
Review the video on GALILEO that is in CourseDen. (You can also view it here) In your own words, what is GALILEO and how does it organize information? What is a database and how does it organize information?
I will grade these posts on Sunday, so make sure your post is in by then. If you turn your post in after I grade, it is too late.
Make sure you include a word count, and that you respond to a classmate by Friday.
Best,
Jessica
Here is the prompt for your blog post this week:
Review the video on GALILEO that is in CourseDen. (You can also view it here) In your own words, what is GALILEO and how does it organize information? What is a database and how does it organize information?
I will grade these posts on Sunday, so make sure your post is in by then. If you turn your post in after I grade, it is too late.
Make sure you include a word count, and that you respond to a classmate by Friday.
Best,
Jessica
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