4.26.2013
Day 40
That's right: This is the final day of ESL 115 Q as we know it. It was a great semester for me teaching you all! I hope you learned from and enjoyed our class.
Today we will do:
1) ICES
2) IRP Question + Answer
3) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game
Research Paper Titles
4.24.2013
Day 39
Graded GRPs: scale of 0-12.
Some pointers:
Using "so" or "like" to start a sentence
Headers or no headers?
Para. #
When you see the green or red squiggly...
Handout: Strong Examples
Introductions: all one paragraph!
What kinds of transitions are you using?
Closing statements or no closing statements? What does a closing statement do?
Conclusions: specific to general, but still "substantial"; can mention the improvements
1. Writing Effective Titles
Discuss in groups: What is the purpose of a title (academic or otherwise)? What are the characteristics of a good title?
Title ranking
Title writing
Write a title for your IRP.
2. In class IRP work
The remaining time will be spent working on IRPs. Remember to choose one of the two options. I will go around the room and check on progress. Use this time wisely: it's your last chance to ask in-person questions.
Homework: Continue working on your IRP (due this Saturday, April 27th, 12:00 pm, ON THE DOT).
Day 39
Graded GRPs: scale of 0-12.
Some pointers:
Using "so" or "like" to start a sentence
Headers or no headers?
Para. #
When you see the green or red squiggly...
Handout: Strong Examples
Introductions: all one paragraph!
What kinds of transitions are you using?
Closing statements or no closing statements? What does a closing statement do?
Conclusions: specific to general, but still "substantial"; can mention the improvements
1. Writing Effective Titles
Discuss in groups: What is the purpose of a title (academic or otherwise)? What are the characteristics of a good title?
Title ranking
Title writing
Write a title for your IRP.
2. In class IRP work
The remaining time will be spent working on IRPs. Remember to choose one of the two options. I will go around the room and check on progress. Use this time wisely: it's your last chance to ask in-person questions.
Homework: Continue working on your IRP (due this Saturday, April 27th, 12:00 pm, ON THE DOT).
Research Paper Formatting
4.22.2013
Day 38
First, some pointers about annotated bibliographies:
hanging indent
last names
"discusses about"
What information should you be getting from these sources? What kind of information will be the most helpful for this paper?
the annotated bibliography as "tentative"
1. APA Formatting Guide
APA Formatting Guide Handout
Fix this essay based on what we've learned. Be prepared to give a class demonstration on how to perform some of these functions in Word.
Homework: Continue working on your IRP.
Day 38
First, some pointers about annotated bibliographies:
hanging indent
last names
"discusses about"
What information should you be getting from these sources? What kind of information will be the most helpful for this paper?
the annotated bibliography as "tentative"
1. APA Formatting Guide
APA Formatting Guide Handout
Fix this essay based on what we've learned. Be prepared to give a class demonstration on how to perform some of these functions in Word.
Homework: Continue working on your IRP.
GRP Review Day/Workshop
4.19.2013
Day 37
Today is a workshop!
First, I will open up the class for questions about the GRP, due this coming Monday.
After questions, I will hand out a GRP Checklist that you will use to review your own work. Once you are able to check off each item on the list, you can consider your GRP well-written.
Next, I will hand out a crossword puzzle based on the information in this class. Work individually or in teams to complete it!
Day 37
Today is a workshop!
First, I will open up the class for questions about the GRP, due this coming Monday.
After questions, I will hand out a GRP Checklist that you will use to review your own work. Once you are able to check off each item on the list, you can consider your GRP well-written.
Next, I will hand out a crossword puzzle based on the information in this class. Work individually or in teams to complete it!
Introductions and Conclusions
4.17.2013
Day 36
Introductions and conclusions are fundamental to your essays. While they vary depending on the essay's style, there are some general rules you should follow. I'll present those tips today and also give some more specific guidelines for our GRP/IRP intros and conclusions.
Before we get started, let's review what we did yesterday: GRP Source Synthesis Outline. Consider the modifications I suggest and take note. You will want to make these changes in your final GRP.
After today, we should be able to fill in the introduction in our outline.
1. Intros and Conclusions (ppt)
GRP/IRP Examples
2. Let's write these things...
Draft an introduction* to our GRP. *Conclusions make much more sense to write AFTER the rest of the paper is finished. I think you can guess why that is.
(1) hook: interest the reader in your topic; hint at your purpose
(2) background information: give information about the WFP and the problem we are working to solve (hunger in Africa).
(3) thesis: the main idea of the essay; the purpose of the essay.
3. Comparison and feedback
Rate your partner's...
(1) hook: Does it interest you? Does it hint at the paper's purpose?
(2) background information: Do you have enough information to fully understand how to interpret the rest of the essay?
(3) thesis: Does the thesis include all the necessary parts? (It should, because we all wrote it together!)
Homework: Keep pluggin'!
Final GRP due Monday, April 22nd
Take the information from our outline and use it freely in your essay. You will have to modify some parts as it is not 100% complete--consider what modifications I have pointed out today and take note. You will have to add your own unique conclusion. We will discuss this further on Friday.
Day 36
Introductions and conclusions are fundamental to your essays. While they vary depending on the essay's style, there are some general rules you should follow. I'll present those tips today and also give some more specific guidelines for our GRP/IRP intros and conclusions.
Before we get started, let's review what we did yesterday: GRP Source Synthesis Outline. Consider the modifications I suggest and take note. You will want to make these changes in your final GRP.
After today, we should be able to fill in the introduction in our outline.
1. Intros and Conclusions (ppt)
GRP/IRP Examples
2. Let's write these things...
Draft an introduction* to our GRP. *Conclusions make much more sense to write AFTER the rest of the paper is finished. I think you can guess why that is.
(1) hook: interest the reader in your topic; hint at your purpose
(2) background information: give information about the WFP and the problem we are working to solve (hunger in Africa).
(3) thesis: the main idea of the essay; the purpose of the essay.
"Based
on the information provided by World Food Programme (WFP), this
research paper will analyze three solutions for the hunger problem in
Africa: providing food in emergencies, supporting small farmers, and
giving children vital nutrition. Following the critiques of these
solutions will be suggestions for improvements."
3. Comparison and feedback
Rate your partner's...
(1) hook: Does it interest you? Does it hint at the paper's purpose?
(2) background information: Do you have enough information to fully understand how to interpret the rest of the essay?
(3) thesis: Does the thesis include all the necessary parts? (It should, because we all wrote it together!)
Homework: Keep pluggin'!
Final GRP due Monday, April 22nd
Take the information from our outline and use it freely in your essay. You will have to modify some parts as it is not 100% complete--consider what modifications I have pointed out today and take note. You will have to add your own unique conclusion. We will discuss this further on Friday.
Source Synthesis, continued
4.15.2013
Day 35
We will continue working on source synthesis today, with the goal of completing the GRP Source Synthesis Outline so that you can begin work on the corresponding IRP outline at home.
1. Source Synthesis II (ppt)
2. Source Synthesis Matrix
In your group, write a paragraph that synthesizes the information from the GRP Source Synthesis Matrix. Put your paragraph into GRP Source Synthesis Outline.
Homework:
Start filling in an IRP Source Synthesis Matrix. Create an outline like the one we created today for the GRP and begin filling it in (IRP Source Synthesis Outline template). Due April 26th, 1:00 pm - that means it must be done before class! Even if you choose to write an IRP Draft, you still need to turn in a matrix and outline.
Day 35
We will continue working on source synthesis today, with the goal of completing the GRP Source Synthesis Outline so that you can begin work on the corresponding IRP outline at home.
1. Source Synthesis II (ppt)
2. Source Synthesis Matrix
In your group, write a paragraph that synthesizes the information from the GRP Source Synthesis Matrix. Put your paragraph into GRP Source Synthesis Outline.
Homework:
Start filling in an IRP Source Synthesis Matrix. Create an outline like the one we created today for the GRP and begin filling it in (IRP Source Synthesis Outline template). Due April 26th, 1:00 pm - that means it must be done before class! Even if you choose to write an IRP Draft, you still need to turn in a matrix and outline.
Quoting, Continued
Quoting
4/10/13
Day 33
1. Paraphrasing review- Let's see what you wrote (anonymously)!
2. Quoting (ppt)
Quoting Exercises
Quoting Practice: News & Reviews
*Some slightly good news about your IRP Annotated Bibliographies: You may turn them in on Sunday, April 14th, by 12:00 pm.
Day 33
1. Paraphrasing review- Let's see what you wrote (anonymously)!
2. Quoting (ppt)
Quoting Exercises
Quoting Practice: News & Reviews
*Some slightly good news about your IRP Annotated Bibliographies: You may turn them in on Sunday, April 14th, by 12:00 pm.
Paraphrasing
4.8.2013
Day 32
Today we will master paraphrasing! This is a skill you have given some consideration to in your summaries, but paraphrases are different than summaries in crucial ways.
1. Paraphrasing (ppt)
Slides 1-4: Introduction
Slides 5-7: Rules
Slides 8-21: Step-by-step guide!
2. Paraphrasing Worksheet
I will hand out the paraphrasing worksheet. Follow along as we go through the slides.
Ikenberry Dining Hall Article
Learners Dictionary
Day 32
Today we will master paraphrasing! This is a skill you have given some consideration to in your summaries, but paraphrases are different than summaries in crucial ways.
1. Paraphrasing (ppt)
Slides 1-4: Introduction
Slides 5-7: Rules
Slides 8-21: Step-by-step guide!
2. Paraphrasing Worksheet
I will hand out the paraphrasing worksheet. Follow along as we go through the slides.
Ikenberry Dining Hall Article
Learners Dictionary
Source Synthesis
4.5.2013
Day 31
Today is the first day of the Writing Process Unit! We will consider what it means to synthesize sources. Then, we'll use the information we've gained to fill in a Source Synthesis Matrix and eventually translate it into a Synthesis P-I-E Outline. These are major steps in the writing process that will make writing the essay much quicker and smoother.
1. Source Synthesis (ppt)
1. Source Synthesis (ppt)
We have already done a comparison of our sources using the GRP Source Relevancy Chart here. However, we have not truly synthesized these sources until we note what their similarities and differences are, or how they can work together to create a broader picture.
As we've seen in the ppt, we have to synthesize these sources in a coherent way in sentences or paragraphs.
Suggestion (not homework!):
IRP Source Relevancy Chart. If you have not started an IRP Source Relevancy Chart, you would greatly benefit from completing one.
Writing Concisely
4.3.2013
Day 30
Today we will work on writing concisely. This is a necessary skill for summarizing, but it also aids in quality writing in general.
Rules for writing concisely
1. Avoid ________.
2. Replace several vague words with one _______ word.
3. Do not state the ________.
4. Cut the "_____ ______" phrases.
5. Avoid _______ subjects.
Worksheet as class: 15 minutes
We will discuss the above rules on concise writing. Fill in your Writing Concisely handout to be sure you remember these.
***A key in writing concisely is to be sure you do NOT change the meaning! Don't cut so many words that no one can tell what you are talking about anymore!
Conciseness Battle! 20 minutes
I will hand out a Conciseness Battle Worksheet. Your group will revise three wordy sentences to make them more concise. You will post your final answer in the Conciseness Battle document. DO NOT look at this document before your group has come to a final decision! Once you post your final answer, you cannot change it.
Final discussion:15 minutes
We will look at the Conciseness Battle document and discuss which of the two teams wrote a more concise sentence.
Day 30
Today we will work on writing concisely. This is a necessary skill for summarizing, but it also aids in quality writing in general.
Rules for writing concisely
1. Avoid ________.
2. Replace several vague words with one _______ word.
3. Do not state the ________.
4. Cut the "_____ ______" phrases.
5. Avoid _______ subjects.
Worksheet as class: 15 minutes
We will discuss the above rules on concise writing. Fill in your Writing Concisely handout to be sure you remember these.
***A key in writing concisely is to be sure you do NOT change the meaning! Don't cut so many words that no one can tell what you are talking about anymore!
Conciseness Battle! 20 minutes
I will hand out a Conciseness Battle Worksheet. Your group will revise three wordy sentences to make them more concise. You will post your final answer in the Conciseness Battle document. DO NOT look at this document before your group has come to a final decision! Once you post your final answer, you cannot change it.
Final discussion:15 minutes
We will look at the Conciseness Battle document and discuss which of the two teams wrote a more concise sentence.
Summarizing Sources, continued
4.1.2013
Day 29
Today we'll look at the summaries you completed over the weekend. This summary will serve as the one summary you need for your GRP Annotated Bibliography.
Reminder: Continue checking the due dates. The next assignment to turn in is the GRP Annotated Bibliography, which is due this Friday, April 5th.
1. Summary Examples: Good or Bad?
2. Summary Writing Workshop
Open your summary on your computer and also open the Writing an Academic Summary: Workshop sheet. Follow the instructions on the sheet.
Day 29
Today we'll look at the summaries you completed over the weekend. This summary will serve as the one summary you need for your GRP Annotated Bibliography.
Reminder: Continue checking the due dates. The next assignment to turn in is the GRP Annotated Bibliography, which is due this Friday, April 5th.
1. Summary Examples: Good or Bad?
2. Summary Writing Workshop
Open your summary on your computer and also open the Writing an Academic Summary: Workshop sheet. Follow the instructions on the sheet.
Summarizing Sources
3.29.2013
Day 28
For more information on common knowledge, please read: The Exception: Common Knowledge from Harvard University.
1. Warm-up (in groups)
Harry Potter in 60 seconds
Does this YouTube video give a good summary of the Harry Potter movies?
WHY?
2. The "eyes" and the "hands"
Work with one partner. One of the you will be the "eyes" and watch a short video clip. One of you will be the "hands" and will not see the clip. After the "eyes" watches the clip, they will explain what they saw to the "hands." The hands will type a summary based on what the "eyes" says. Afterward, both partners will watch the video clip again and determine whether the "eyes" did a good job with the description and whether, overall, the pair has written a good summary.
(partners)
Ask yourselves: Were the "hands" able to get a good image of what the video was about from the "eyes"? If so... you have 20/20 vision! If not... the "eyes" weren't such good eyes after all...
(groups of 4)
Based on this activity:
What was your strategy for summarizing?
What kinds of details were best to include?
What parts/sections of the clip were most important?
Generally, what are the criteria of a good summary?
3. Summarizing an article
Writing an Academic Summary (ppt)
Handouts (1, 2)
4. Homework
In 115, we have not yet discussed in detail paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting. However, I expect that you have some knowledge of the three, and I would like to see where you are in your paraphrasing and summarizing skills.
Write a summary of our third GRP article for Monday, 4/2/2013. We will work on these in peer review, so make sure you have it finished 100% before class.
Third GRP article:
Day 28
For more information on common knowledge, please read: The Exception: Common Knowledge from Harvard University.
1. Warm-up (in groups)
Harry Potter in 60 seconds
Does this YouTube video give a good summary of the Harry Potter movies?
WHY?
2. The "eyes" and the "hands"
Work with one partner. One of the you will be the "eyes" and watch a short video clip. One of you will be the "hands" and will not see the clip. After the "eyes" watches the clip, they will explain what they saw to the "hands." The hands will type a summary based on what the "eyes" says. Afterward, both partners will watch the video clip again and determine whether the "eyes" did a good job with the description and whether, overall, the pair has written a good summary.
(partners)
Ask yourselves: Were the "hands" able to get a good image of what the video was about from the "eyes"? If so... you have 20/20 vision! If not... the "eyes" weren't such good eyes after all...
(groups of 4)
Based on this activity:
What was your strategy for summarizing?
What kinds of details were best to include?
What parts/sections of the clip were most important?
Generally, what are the criteria of a good summary?
3. Summarizing an article
Writing an Academic Summary (ppt)
Handouts (1, 2)
4. Homework
In 115, we have not yet discussed in detail paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting. However, I expect that you have some knowledge of the three, and I would like to see where you are in your paraphrasing and summarizing skills.
Write a summary of our third GRP article for Monday, 4/2/2013. We will work on these in peer review, so make sure you have it finished 100% before class.
Third GRP article:
“Foreign Aid Faces Major Cutbacks
In Budget”
Avoiding Plagiarism, Part 1
3.27.2013
Day 27
Welcome back (after the very timely snow delay)! Let's get started discussing plagiarism today. This is a huge issue in America and many other countries. In your studies here, it's essential that you know what plagiarism means and how to avoid it.
1. Plagiarism Quiz- Let's see what you already know...
2. Naughty Boys! (ppt)
3. Plagiarism: The Death of Integrity (ppt) - Don't look at this early! :)
4. Common Knowledge worksheet- What does it mean for something to be considered "common knowledge"?
You should have 5-6 IRP sources by today. Continue working on filling in the IRP Annotated Bibliography. We will discuss these sources this Friday or next Monday.
Day 27
Welcome back (after the very timely snow delay)! Let's get started discussing plagiarism today. This is a huge issue in America and many other countries. In your studies here, it's essential that you know what plagiarism means and how to avoid it.
1. Plagiarism Quiz- Let's see what you already know...
2. Naughty Boys! (ppt)
3. Plagiarism: The Death of Integrity (ppt) - Don't look at this early! :)
4. Common Knowledge worksheet- What does it mean for something to be considered "common knowledge"?
You should have 5-6 IRP sources by today. Continue working on filling in the IRP Annotated Bibliography. We will discuss these sources this Friday or next Monday.
Source Relevancy
3.15.2013
Day 26
We made it! Last day before Spring Break!!!
Today, we will focus on the relevancy statements that you will write for your IRP Annotated Bibliographies.
Recall that these are the three sources we chose for our GRP on Wednesday:
1.
"InsufficientEfforts by Host Governments and Donors Threaten Progress to Halve Hunger inSub-Saharan Africa by 2015”
3.
One "small" problem: None of our sources are peer-reviewed! What does this mean for us? Can we still support our sources' reliability based on Wednesday's information?
1) "Relevancy"
What does relevancy mean? Why is this a necessary part of the annotated bibliography?
2) GRP Source Relevancy
With your group, fill in the GRP Source Relevancy Chart based on our three sources. Each group will only work with one source.
Group 1:
Source 1- "Insufficient Efforts..."
4 members
Group 2:
Source 2- "When feeding the hungry is political..."
3 members
Group 3:
Source 3- "Foreign Aid Faces Major Cutbacks..."
3 members
In addition, you may find it useful to fill in an IRP Source Relevancy Chart.
3) Writing relevancy statements
Now how will we transfer this information into a statement for our Annotated Bibliography?
Homework: On the Monday after Spring Break, you should have your 5-6 sources chosen for your IRP. If you want to get a head-start, fill in your citations, relevancy statements, and reliability statements in your IRP Annotated Bibliography. You may start writing the summaries as well, but we will refine them after break. Use the IRP Annotated Bibliography Template found at the side-links if you choose, or create your own format.
*Again, do NOT work on your GRP outside of class! Continue with your IRP only!
Have a lovely break, everyone! Relax and enjoy.
Day 26
We made it! Last day before Spring Break!!!
Today, we will focus on the relevancy statements that you will write for your IRP Annotated Bibliographies.
Recall that these are the three sources we chose for our GRP on Wednesday:
1.
"InsufficientEfforts by Host Governments and Donors Threaten Progress to Halve Hunger inSub-Saharan Africa by 2015”
2.
3.
One "small" problem: None of our sources are peer-reviewed! What does this mean for us? Can we still support our sources' reliability based on Wednesday's information?
1) "Relevancy"
What does relevancy mean? Why is this a necessary part of the annotated bibliography?
2) GRP Source Relevancy
With your group, fill in the GRP Source Relevancy Chart based on our three sources. Each group will only work with one source.
Group 1:
Source 1- "Insufficient Efforts..."
4 members
Group 2:
Source 2- "When feeding the hungry is political..."
3 members
Group 3:
Source 3- "Foreign Aid Faces Major Cutbacks..."
3 members
In addition, you may find it useful to fill in an IRP Source Relevancy Chart.
3) Writing relevancy statements
Now how will we transfer this information into a statement for our Annotated Bibliography?
Homework: On the Monday after Spring Break, you should have your 5-6 sources chosen for your IRP. If you want to get a head-start, fill in your citations, relevancy statements, and reliability statements in your IRP Annotated Bibliography. You may start writing the summaries as well, but we will refine them after break. Use the IRP Annotated Bibliography Template found at the side-links if you choose, or create your own format.
*Again, do NOT work on your GRP outside of class! Continue with your IRP only!
Have a lovely break, everyone! Relax and enjoy.
Source Reliability
3.13.2013 So many thirteens!
Day 25
We'll take a closer look today at source reliability, particularly for sources you may find in the Library Database.
1) Our 3 GRP Sources
Time to decide...
2) Source Reliability (ppt)
Another look at samples:
GRP sample
IRP sample
What language do the writers use in their reliability statements? Are they well-done?
3) Continue work on GRP Annotated Bibliographies
If you have already begun writing an entry for one of the three we chose, you are in luck! Keep that entry. If you started an entry for a source we did not choose, delete it and start with a source that we did choose.
Homework over Spring break: Find 5-6 potential sources for your IRP and begin writing an Annotated Bibliography for them. So far, you should be able to give the source's citation, summarize it, and make a reliability statement. Remember that the sources you choose for your Annotated Bibliography do not necessarily have to be in your final paper--changing your mind is part of the process.
Day 25
We'll take a closer look today at source reliability, particularly for sources you may find in the Library Database.
1) Our 3 GRP Sources
Time to decide...
2) Source Reliability (ppt)
Another look at samples:
GRP sample
IRP sample
What language do the writers use in their reliability statements? Are they well-done?
3) Continue work on GRP Annotated Bibliographies
If you have already begun writing an entry for one of the three we chose, you are in luck! Keep that entry. If you started an entry for a source we did not choose, delete it and start with a source that we did choose.
Homework over Spring break: Find 5-6 potential sources for your IRP and begin writing an Annotated Bibliography for them. So far, you should be able to give the source's citation, summarize it, and make a reliability statement. Remember that the sources you choose for your Annotated Bibliography do not necessarily have to be in your final paper--changing your mind is part of the process.
APA Reference Page Citations
3.11.2013
Day 24
At last! We'll discuss APA Style Referencing today and practice using it so that you can begin your IRP Annotated Bibliographies. Before we begin, though, we'll continue our work from the last class. By the end, you should have in mind the three sources you believe are the best for our GRP.
1) Annotated Bibliography and APA Style Referencing (ppt)
Samples (linked under "Annotated Bibliography" to the right)
2) Citation Machine! (shortcut)
There are many citation machines out there, but this is one of the best and most accurate:
Son of Citation Machine
3) Practice
Complete an annotated bibliography entry for the GRP source you believe is the best using the GRP Annotated Bibliography template. If you finish with your first choice, make an entry for your second choice and then your third. This will serve as justification for your choices.
*Optional extra practice: Complete the exercise. You may use the citation machine when you are instructed to create a citation.
Homework: Continue developing your IRP Annotated Bibliography. Please make a separate folder for this in your Dropbox.
Day 24
At last! We'll discuss APA Style Referencing today and practice using it so that you can begin your IRP Annotated Bibliographies. Before we begin, though, we'll continue our work from the last class. By the end, you should have in mind the three sources you believe are the best for our GRP.
1) Annotated Bibliography and APA Style Referencing (ppt)
Samples (linked under "Annotated Bibliography" to the right)
2) Citation Machine! (shortcut)
There are many citation machines out there, but this is one of the best and most accurate:
Son of Citation Machine
3) Practice
Complete an annotated bibliography entry for the GRP source you believe is the best using the GRP Annotated Bibliography template. If you finish with your first choice, make an entry for your second choice and then your third. This will serve as justification for your choices.
*Optional extra practice: Complete the exercise. You may use the citation machine when you are instructed to create a citation.
Homework: Continue developing your IRP Annotated Bibliography. Please make a separate folder for this in your Dropbox.
Finding Sources
3.8.2013
Day 23
Today we begin our work on the Annotated Bibliography.
1) Library Day Review
-keywords and synonyms of our problem and solution #1
-searching the UIUC library database
2) Strategies for a faster search process
It is impossible to look through every article available to us. What are some strategies we could use to make the search process faster?
3) My sources for the GRP
-my search terms
-my search strategies
-my final six sources
4) Criteria for "good" sources
+ Relevancy: The article is related and beneficial to our topic and could be used somewhere in the paper.
+ Purpose: Some sources are very relevant to our topic, but have different objectives than our paper or the particular solution that we are focusing on.
+ Readability: Is the article comprehensible?
+ Finding Connections: Strive for sources that you will be able to synthesize later on. In other words, “make connections across sources.” If two or more sources discuss the same main ideas, this will be useful later on in writing our paper.
5) Source selection
With a partner, you will have 20-25 minutes to go through all six sources and decide on the final 3 that you recommend we use for our GRP. You should be able to justify your choice based on the Source Selection Chart. We will employ a staggered start to ensure that as a class we cover all six sources.
6) Justification
Type your 3 source choices in a Word document and give justification for each choice. Why did you choose these 3 above the others? Give specific reasons that relate to the information in the Source Selection Chart. Save this Word document as YourName_SourceJustification.
Homework: Find at least 3 sources for your IRP Topic by Monday, March 11th. In total, you will need 5 sources, excluding your organization's website, so the more you can find, the better!
Day 23
Today we begin our work on the Annotated Bibliography.
1) Library Day Review
-keywords and synonyms of our problem and solution #1
-searching the UIUC library database
2) Strategies for a faster search process
It is impossible to look through every article available to us. What are some strategies we could use to make the search process faster?
3) My sources for the GRP
-my search terms
-my search strategies
-my final six sources
4) Criteria for "good" sources
+ Relevancy: The article is related and beneficial to our topic and could be used somewhere in the paper.
+ Purpose: Some sources are very relevant to our topic, but have different objectives than our paper or the particular solution that we are focusing on.
+ Readability: Is the article comprehensible?
+ Finding Connections: Strive for sources that you will be able to synthesize later on. In other words, “make connections across sources.” If two or more sources discuss the same main ideas, this will be useful later on in writing our paper.
5) Source selection
With a partner, you will have 20-25 minutes to go through all six sources and decide on the final 3 that you recommend we use for our GRP. You should be able to justify your choice based on the Source Selection Chart. We will employ a staggered start to ensure that as a class we cover all six sources.
Homework: Find at least 3 sources for your IRP Topic by Monday, March 11th. In total, you will need 5 sources, excluding your organization's website, so the more you can find, the better!
IRP Group Discussion
3.6.2013
Day 22
1) Talk in groups about the Pre-research Portfolio using the Group Discussion Guide Questions.
2) Whole-class Question-and-Answer about the IRP and Pre-research Portfolio
As a class, we will ask and answer questions about the IRP and Pre-research Portfolio. If you know the answer to one of your classmate's questions, answer it! I am the last resort for an answer.
3) Peer Review
By doing peer review, you will develop “objective eyes” to evaluate others’ work as well as your own, will have an opportunity to revise your ideas based on peers’ comments, and will learn how your ideas can be put into layman's terms.
First, put EVERYTHING related to the Pre-research Portfolio in your Pre-research Portfolio folder in dropbox.
Then open that folder and trade desks with someone NOT sitting right next to you.
*This will be your partner. Make sure each of you are reviewing each other's work.
Use the Peer Review Guide Questions to review your peer's work.
NOTE: Your contributions as a reviewer count!
Simon Cowell Criticism
Britney Spears Criticism
Constructive Criticism Video
4) Peer Conference
Look over what your partner has written about your work and then ask them questions or make clarifications. If you have questions for me, I will be going around to answer them.
Remember, the final Pre-research Portfolio is due Friday, March 8th before class.
Day 22
1) Talk in groups about the Pre-research Portfolio using the Group Discussion Guide Questions.
2) Whole-class Question-and-Answer about the IRP and Pre-research Portfolio
As a class, we will ask and answer questions about the IRP and Pre-research Portfolio. If you know the answer to one of your classmate's questions, answer it! I am the last resort for an answer.
3) Peer Review
By doing peer review, you will develop “objective eyes” to evaluate others’ work as well as your own, will have an opportunity to revise your ideas based on peers’ comments, and will learn how your ideas can be put into layman's terms.
First, put EVERYTHING related to the Pre-research Portfolio in your Pre-research Portfolio folder in dropbox.
Then open that folder and trade desks with someone NOT sitting right next to you.
*This will be your partner. Make sure each of you are reviewing each other's work.
Use the Peer Review Guide Questions to review your peer's work.
NOTE: Your contributions as a reviewer count!
Simon Cowell Criticism
Britney Spears Criticism
Constructive Criticism Video
4) Peer Conference
Look over what your partner has written about your work and then ask them questions or make clarifications. If you have questions for me, I will be going around to answer them.
Remember, the final Pre-research Portfolio is due Friday, March 8th before class.
Rough Outlining
3.4.2013
Day 21
1) Thesis Statements, continued
Before we start with today's focus, we will finish up with thesis statements from last time by choosing one of the three groups' thesis statements.
We will use some examples as a guideline. Which of our thesis statements looks the most like the samples? *Remember the Thesis Statement Questions.
2) Rough Outlining
Today we will create a human outline!
Then we will have time to put that outline on paper for our GRP.
1) Human outline
2) Paper outline
3) In-class work
Homework: Create a rough outline for your IRP and put it in your Pre-research Portfolio folder. Remember, your entire Pre-research Portfolio is due this week.
Day 21
1) Thesis Statements, continued
Before we start with today's focus, we will finish up with thesis statements from last time by choosing one of the three groups' thesis statements.
We will use some examples as a guideline. Which of our thesis statements looks the most like the samples? *Remember the Thesis Statement Questions.
2) Rough Outlining
Today we will create a human outline!
Then we will have time to put that outline on paper for our GRP.
1) Human outline
2) Paper outline
3) In-class work
Homework: Create a rough outline for your IRP and put it in your Pre-research Portfolio folder. Remember, your entire Pre-research Portfolio is due this week.
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