Here is the prompt for e-journal #9. Also, do not forget your reading in The Bedford Handbook (p.462-475) as well as the Hempel with Lehman article titled, “The Myspace Generation.” It can be found in the Mercury Reader (p.12-22) and posted on the blog.
Spend the weekend being a bit more aware about your social internet usage, via your computer, your phone, or otherwise. Describe in detail what you are typically doing when you visit one of these sites. How many hours a day do you spend on social sites? Are you a multi-tasker too? Do you feel that face-to-face interaction is at risk of becoming obsolete, or do you believe that social ties are becoming stronger via new, electronic mediums?
Wednesday, October 27
Tuesday, October 26
Upcoming Readings and Schedule Updates
Hello Everyone,
Be sure to double check the schedule of readings and written assignments, as there are many specific readings in The Bedford Handbook which we will encounter during this third segment of the course that you need to be aware of so that you can plan ahead accordingly. As I mentioned in class today, we are but seven short weeks away from finals and these seven weeks are going to go by quickly. Therefore, stay on top of your game and keep a close watch on your time management, balancing your coursework accordingly, as this semester begins its final descent.
Here you can find the upcoming in-class reading from Hacker's text for Thursday, p.486f, 442-458. Please preview these pages, printing them if necessary, so that you are adequately prepared for class. The subsequent reading, p.462-475, can be found here as well, come early Tuesday afternoon.
Also, here is the Hempel with Lehman article, titled, "The MySpace Generation." You are to have this article read for Tues, 11/2. This text is also found in the Mercury Reader on pages 12-22.
The major change to the schedule that I need to mention concerns one date:
Be sure to double check the schedule of readings and written assignments, as there are many specific readings in The Bedford Handbook which we will encounter during this third segment of the course that you need to be aware of so that you can plan ahead accordingly. As I mentioned in class today, we are but seven short weeks away from finals and these seven weeks are going to go by quickly. Therefore, stay on top of your game and keep a close watch on your time management, balancing your coursework accordingly, as this semester begins its final descent.
Here you can find the upcoming in-class reading from Hacker's text for Thursday, p.486f, 442-458. Please preview these pages, printing them if necessary, so that you are adequately prepared for class. The subsequent reading, p.462-475, can be found here as well, come early Tuesday afternoon.
Also, here is the Hempel with Lehman article, titled, "The MySpace Generation." You are to have this article read for Tues, 11/2. This text is also found in the Mercury Reader on pages 12-22.
The major change to the schedule that I need to mention concerns one date:
- Tuesday, November 9th -- This day is our tentative field trip, hooray! I will let you know how we will proceed closer to the date, but in the meantime please keep your ears open for the meeting room and time.
Monday, October 18
Quotation and Citation Handout
Here you can find the In-Text Quotation and Parenthetical Citation handout distributed last week. Use this sheet as a quick reference guide when writing your formal essays. Remember that you should also consult The Bedford Handbook, pages 517-572; this section provides the proper formatting of 2009 MLA style in detail! In order for you to receive full credit in your papers and, vitally, to avoid any form of plagiarism you must abide by these MLA mandates henceforth.
Friday, October 15
Subsequent Update to Schedule, Reading, and e-Journal #8
Immediately below you will see the updates and changes I have made for next week.
For the 19th and 21th, be sure to bring all the articles we have read thus far in the second segment of the course so that we can discuss potential paper topics throughout the week's meetings.
I have yet to scan Thursday's reading (p.35-51 from the Hacker text) as I do not have access to the proper technology over the weekend. Therefore, early Monday morning (roughly 11am) I will have this reading appear as an added link to this very posting... thus, please revisit this post, locate the link, then download and print the reading, if need be. Having this reading prepared for class on the 21th is essential for our discussions that day.
Enjoy your weekend,
s.
For the 19th and 21th, be sure to bring all the articles we have read thus far in the second segment of the course so that we can discuss potential paper topics throughout the week's meetings.
I have yet to scan Thursday's reading (p.35-51 from the Hacker text) as I do not have access to the proper technology over the weekend. Therefore, early Monday morning (roughly 11am) I will have this reading appear as an added link to this very posting... thus, please revisit this post, locate the link, then download and print the reading, if need be. Having this reading prepared for class on the 21th is essential for our discussions that day.
Enjoy your weekend,
s.
T 10/19:
~ Discussion of e-journal #7 (post your journal entry, but bring a hard copy to class too) and Essay #2 ideas
~ Be sure to bring Gladwell, Gore, and Winn texts to class
Reading: BH, p.35-51
e-journal #8: After reading from the Hacker text, take one of your paragraphs from e-journal #7 and revise accordingly. Then, as a second requirement, offer a draft thesis statement which you would consider using for your upcoming essay assignment. We will review these anonymously (as can be, after all) in class in order to identify key issues, lines of argumentation, and textual support.
~ Be sure to bring Gladwell, Gore, and Winn texts to class
Reading: BH, p.35-51
e-journal #8: After reading from the Hacker text, take one of your paragraphs from e-journal #7 and revise accordingly. Then, as a second requirement, offer a draft thesis statement which you would consider using for your upcoming essay assignment. We will review these anonymously (as can be, after all) in class in order to identify key issues, lines of argumentation, and textual support.
Th 10/21:
~ Making global revisions, then revising sentences before proofreading
~ Further discussion of possible essay topics, developing thesis statements, and, vitally, the use of quotation and proper citation to support one's thesis
No additional reading or writing assignments… work on your paper and revision!
~ Further discussion of possible essay topics, developing thesis statements, and, vitally, the use of quotation and proper citation to support one's thesis
No additional reading or writing assignments… work on your paper and revision!
Very Important Message Regarding Tuesday's Class!
Everyone, I must inform you that the proposed field trip which was to take place this Tuesday has to be postponed until later in the semester; therefore, meet in our regular room as normally scheduled. This postponement is due to a number of logistical reasons of which you need pay no mind. But what is important to note and bring to your attention is that by waiting we will be able to utilize a fully equipped, computer-tech classroom to perform a variety of tasks involving:
Also, in addition to posting on the blog, bring a PRINTED COPY of e-journal #7 to class!!! We are going to perform an in-class activity which will utilize this assignment, hence it is vital that you bring a hard copy of your homework to class Monday.
It would beneficial for you to bring the Citation Handout, recently distributed, the Essay#2 Rubric, as well as the Gladwell, Gore, and Winn articles. I want to us to offer potential thesis statements and paper topics while in class in preparation for the upcoming essay assignment. I know that we can benefit greatly from such an activity.
- a skills review of using word processors and included resources
- some quick document formatting tips
- a discussion about how to use the Library resources at York College and other CUNY Libraries
- a lesson in the means by which one can perform online scholarly research using journal databases
- a demonstration showing how one can chose to use specified web-based tools which help one properly cite source material according to MLA, APA, and Chicago style formats
Also, in addition to posting on the blog, bring a PRINTED COPY of e-journal #7 to class!!! We are going to perform an in-class activity which will utilize this assignment, hence it is vital that you bring a hard copy of your homework to class Monday.
It would beneficial for you to bring the Citation Handout, recently distributed, the Essay#2 Rubric, as well as the Gladwell, Gore, and Winn articles. I want to us to offer potential thesis statements and paper topics while in class in preparation for the upcoming essay assignment. I know that we can benefit greatly from such an activity.
Tuesday, October 12
HW#7 for 10/19
Here is your prompt for e-journal #7, due Tuesday, 10/19:
In a well-developed paragraph describe the negative effects that Winn sees in habitual TV watching. Does Gore agree with her sentiments? Do you? What are some ways in which these two authors’ arguments compare and/or contrast? Use at least one example from each of these two texts in your response.
In a well-developed paragraph describe the negative effects that Winn sees in habitual TV watching. Does Gore agree with her sentiments? Do you? What are some ways in which these two authors’ arguments compare and/or contrast? Use at least one example from each of these two texts in your response.
Correction Key Handout and a New Link
Here you can find the Peer-Edit and Correction and Commentary Key handed out on 9/30. I'm hoping that having this electronic copy will increase your use of the document as you review and revise your first draft of Essay #1.
Please note that a few symbol additions have been made. A few, paraphrased, appear below
I have also included a new link. Now you can easily access your York College Student Email account by looking under the On-Campus Links on the left-side toolbar. Hooray!
Please note that a few symbol additions have been made. A few, paraphrased, appear below
- 86 = remove; essentially the same as a strikethrough
- coll = marks colloquial, everyday speech which should be changed to a more formal diction
- frag = indicates an incomplete sentence, thus a fragment
I have also included a new link. Now you can easily access your York College Student Email account by looking under the On-Campus Links on the left-side toolbar. Hooray!
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