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Module #8 Discussion

10/19/2013

 
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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 7 - "But I swear it's my own work"

10/13/2013

 
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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

 
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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.

Mod #3 - Death & Loss Assignments

9/14/2013

 
Due Date: Friday, September 20- 6:30 p.m.
Overview
E-Read: "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" - VLN (links)
E-Read: "Eveline" - VLN (links)

Instructional Material
E-Stream: James Joyce VLN
E-Stream: Foreshadowing and Flashback VLN
E-Link: Foreshadowing and Flashback PowerPoint VLN
E-Link: James Joyce VLN
E-Links: (2) Edwidge Danticat VLN

Portfolio & Assessments
E-Assignment:"Between the Pool and the Gardenias" questions - Erdman website
E-Assignment:"Eveline" questions - Erdman website
E-Assignment: Loss and Death Hyperbook - Erdman website - This is continuation through Mods 1-4.
E-Assignment: Discussion Board - Erdman Blog
          Initial Post Due Date: Tuesday, September 17- 6:30 p.m.
          Reply to a Post Due Date: Friday, September 20- 6:30 p.m.
E-Vocab: WOW 1 & 2 Review - VLN
E MC Quiz: "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" VLN 

E MC Quiz: "Eveline" VLN 
Test: Vocab WOW 1 & 2 - In class

Module #3 - Discussion #2 - Why is it in this unit?

9/13/2013

 
Initial Post: In a well-organized response, discuss why “Eveline” by James Joyce is part of the Death and Loss unit. Be sure to use textual reference to support your ideas.

Response: Choose one student to respond to regarding his/her post.

Module #3 - Discussion #1 - How background shapes writing

9/13/2013

 
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Edwidge Danticat Creative Commons: Photo by David Shankbone
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Creative Commons: Photo by C. Ruf, Zurich, ca. 1918
Initial Post: Choose one of the short stories, "Between the Pool and the Gardenias" or "Eveline," from this module. Re-read the biography information about the author of the short story (either Edwidge Danticat or James Joyce). In a well-organized response, discuss how the author’s background shaped his/her writing. Be sure to use textual reference to support your ideas.

Response: Choose one student to respond to regarding his/her post.

Mod#2 - Universal Themes in Literature

9/5/2013

 
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Nature. Photo credit: Karla Erdman, Brookgreen Gardens 2013.
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Siblings. Photo credit: Karla Erdman, Steel Stacks, 2012.
Be sure to keep notes while watching the 24-minute Universal Themes in Literature video in VLN under Instructional Materials.

After watching the video, post an initial comment listing the 7 themes and 15 sub-themes mentioned in the video and briefly explain each one. Yes, all of your responses should be the similar, but you won't see them until I release the comments ;)

Then, once the comments are released on Tuesday evening (9/10), you will go back in and post a reply on one student's entry.
In your reply, you will give one example of a piece of literature, short story, poem, song, movie, etc. for EACH Universal Theme. The example you provide does NOT have to be from the video. 

Note: Be careful with taking notes. In order to earn full credit, you will need to be correct in your list of themes/sub-themes and explanations.

Module #2 Death & Loss Assignments

9/2/2013

 
Due Date: Friday, September 13 - 6:30 p.m.
Overview
E-Read: A Shocking Accident - VLN (textbooks)

Instructional Material
E-Stream: Themes in Literature VLN
E-Stream: Theme: Underlying Idea that Drives the Story VLN
E-Stream: Symbolism VLN
E-Links: (4) explore the links as you need in order to gather knowledge and complete assignments

Portfolio & Assessments
E-Assignment: A Shocking Accident Questions - VLN (textbook)
E-Assignment: Loss and Death Hyperbook - Erdman website - This is continuation through Mods 1-4.
E-Assignment: Discussion Board - Erdman Blog
          Initial Post Due Date: Tuesday, September 10 - 6:30 p.m.
          Reply to a Post Due Date: Thursday, September 13 - 6:30 p.m.
E-Vocab: Handout #2
E MC Quiz: VLN 

Module #01 Death & Loss Assignments

8/28/2013

 
Due Date: Thursday, September 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Overview
E-Read: The Canterbury Tales Introduction PowerPoint - Erdman website
E-Read: The Canterbury Tales - VLN (textbooks)
E-Read: *Addition - D/L Unit - Introduction Photo PowerPoint - Erdman website

Instructional Material
E-Stream: VLN (view 1:30 video)
E-Links: (5) explore the links as you need in order to gather knowledge and complete assignments

Portfolio & Assessments
E-Assignment: The Pardoner's Tale Notes - Erdman website
E-Assignment: The Pardoner's Tale Questions - VLN (textbook)
E-Assignment: Loss and Death Hyperbook - Erdman website
E-Assignment: Discussion Board - Erdman Blog "Death and Loss Introduction"
          Initial Post Due Date: Tuesday, September 3 - 6:30 p.m.
          Reply to a Post Due Date: Thursday, September 5 - 6:30 p.m.
E-Vocab: Handout
E MC Quiz: VLN 

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