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Module #9 Discussion

10/26/2013

(1) The writing is a daunting process; one in which few students really engage into correctly. Through your 3-week process, you have been learning more about your own writing process and preferences. Take a moment to reflect upon your process and share some techniques you employ in order to maintain time management and work through difficulties. Also, note some habits which you may want to try to improve.

(2) As your writing process nears to a close, you are continuing to prepare for the oral presentation. Discuss how you will prepare for your presentation and what you think makes an awesome presentation/presenter.

Please separate your posts as is done above.
Be sure to respond to a minimum of one (1) person during the discussion.

Module #8 Discussion

10/19/2013

Why is writing a research paper difficult? What difficulties have you been having and how have you been able to overcome those struggles?

Your initial post should reflect deep critical thinking and reflection on this topic.

For this session, you MUST only reply to ONE (1) post.

Module #8 Assignments

10/19/2013

Due Date: Friday, October 25 - midnight
Overview
         E-Read: OWL “Writing a Research Paper” - Erdman website (OWL Purdue Links) [Classwork]
         E-Read: Student Research Paper Sample - Erdman website (Models) [Classwork]
         E-Read: Research Paper Rubric - Erdman website (Models) [Classwork]

Instructional Material
         E-Stream: Researching and Rough Draft - Erdman website [classwork]
         E-Links: OWL Purdue Writing Center Links - Erdman website [Classwork]
         E-Links: Proofreading: Erdman website [classwork]
         E-Links: MLA Format: Erdman website [classwork]
         E-Links: Revising: Erdman website [classwork]

Note: You need to visit each of the links on my website for OWL Purdue in order to gain knowledge for researching your topic. In addition, you need the information in order to take the online multiple-choice quiz at the end of the module.

Portfolio & Assessments
         E-Assignment: Research Assignment/Drafting - Erdman website
Complete #6 & #7 of the Assignment [Writing]
         Assignment: Attend writing session with teacher
         Assignment: Continue preparing oral presentation based on research paper outline
         E-Assignment: Discussion Board - Erdman Blog [Participation]
                   Initial Post Due Date: Tuesday, October 22 - 6:30 p.m.
                   Reply to a Post Due Date: Friday, October 25 6:30 p.m.
         E-Vocab: WOW 6 Vocabulary - Erdman website
         E MC Quiz Research VLN [Tests]

Module 7 - "But I swear it's my own work"

10/13/2013

Photo: PlaneMad flickr.com Creative Commons License

Go to Plagiarism 101 and read about plagiarism.

- What did you learn that you did not already know?
- How has technology affected plagiarism and work ethic of students?
-Your initial post should reflect deep critical thinking and reflection on this topic.

For this session, you MUST reply to TWO (2) posts.

Module #7 Assignments

10/12/2013

Due Date: Friday, October 18- midnight

Overview
E-Read: OWL “Writing a Research Paper” - Erdman website (OWL Purdue Links) [Classwork]
E-Read: Student Research Paper Sample - Erdman website (Models) [Classwork]
E-Read: Research Paper Rubric - Erdman website (Models) [Classwork]

Instructional Material
E-Stream: Researching and Rough Draft - Erdman website [classwork]
E-Links: OWL Purdue Writing Center Links - Erdman website [Classwork]

Note: You need to visit each of the links on my website for OWL Purdue in order to gain knowledge for researching your topic. In addition, you need the information in order to take the online multiple-choice quiz at the end of the module.

Portfolio & Assessments
E-Assignment: Research Assignment/Drafting - Erdman website
Complete #5 of the Assignment [Writing]
Assignment: Begin preparing oral presentation based on research paper outline
E-Assignment: Discussion Board - Erdman Blog [Participation]
Initial Post Due Date: Tuesday, October 15 - 6:30 p.m.
Reply to a Post Due Date: Friday, October 18- 6:30 p.m.
E-Vocab: WOW 5 Vocabulary - Erdman website
E MC Quiz Research VLN [Tests]

Mod 6 Discussion: Robots are Taking over the World

10/6/2013

How has technology influenced your life?
Is it a positive thing? OR a negative?
Do you think that advancement in technology is a good thing or a bad thing? Why?

Your initial post should reflect deep critical thinking and reflection on this topic.

For this session, you MUST reply to TWO (2) posts.

Module #6 Assignments

10/6/2013

Due Date: Friday, October 11 - 6:30 p.m.

Overview
E-Read: OWL “Writing a Research Paper” - Erdman website (OWL Purdue Links) [Classwork]
E-Read: Student Research Paper Sample - Erdman website (Models) [Classwork]
E-Read: Research Paper Rubric - Erdman website (Models) [Classwork]

Instructional Material
E-Links: OWL Purdue Writing Center Links - Erdman website [Classwork]
Note: You need to visit each of the links on my website for OWL Purdue in order to gain knowledge for researching your topic. In addition, you need the information in order to take the online multiple-choice quiz at the end of the module.

Portfolio & Assessments
E-Assignment: Research Assignment/Pre-writing & Outlining - Erdman website
Complete #1 - #4 of the Assignment [Writing]
E-Assignment: Annotated Bibliography - Erdman website - [Homework]
E-Assignment: Discussion Board - Erdman Blog [Participation]
Initial Post Due Date: Tuesday, October 8 - 6:30 p.m.
Reply to a Post Due Date: Friday, October 11 - 6:30 p.m.
E-Vocab: Review WOW 3 & 4 Vocabulary - Erdman website
E MC Quiz Research VLN [Tests]
In Class Vocab Test 2 Units 3 & 4 - Wednesday, October 9
In Class Unit Test Death/Loss - Wednesday, October 9 - bring Close Reading Notes [Instructions on Erdman website

Mod #5 - Close Reading Instructions

10/1/2013

During your learning in Module #5, you are learning about close reading, which helps with analysis.

Follow the instructions below in order to prepare for your Death/Loss Unit Test in class on Wednesday, October 9.

Choose 2 stories from the unit in which to perform a close reading. You may need to print a story that was only available via web. You can use the library or my classroom laptops to do this if needed.
Perform a close reading on each story with a focus on: literary devices and theme.
Take notes, annotate print outs, use sticky notes, etc. to gather information you will need for your test.
Bring the notes to class. You can bring your own textbook if you want, or you may use one in the classroom. If you printed a story, please bring that as well.
You are going to use the notes to construct an essay during the in-class unit test.

The unit test will also include questions about each of the readings throughout the unit. Please be sure to review any information needed in order to prepare for the unit test. There will be no reading comprehension questions.

Module #9 Discussion

Module #8 Discussion

Module #8 Assignments

Module 7 - "But I swear it's my own work"

Module #7 Assignments

Mod 6 Discussion: Robots are Taking over the World

Module #6 Assignments

Mod #5 - Close Reading Instructions

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