Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Final Exam Week
We will meet on Tuesday, April 22nd. I will be in the classroom between 11:45-12:15, so I figure that will give you some leeway time if you're coming from or going to an exam.
Monday, April 7, 2008
Homework for Thursday, April 17th
1. Again, give me your overall impression of this class structure. Would you recommend it to be replicated, and if so, why? Would you prefer that composition courses meet two days per week, and if so, why? Please provide specific examples for any statements you make.
If you were to provide advice to future 1050 students who were going to take a course structured in this fashion, what would it be?
If you were to provide advice to future 1050 students who were going to take a course structured in this fashion, what would it be?
Homework for Thursday, April 10th
1. Respond to the previous post about final's week. What time can you meet on Tuesday, April 22nd?
2. Continue to work on revising Papers #1-3 for the Final Portfolio.
3. Submit your responses to the Assessment Activity by 2 p.m.
2. Continue to work on revising Papers #1-3 for the Final Portfolio.
3. Submit your responses to the Assessment Activity by 2 p.m.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Finals Week
Due to my teaching obligations at KCC, I am unable to meet during our scheduled final exam time, which is Monday, April 21st. However, I am free all day on Tuesday, April 22nd. I realize many of you will have exams throughout the day, but I would like to try to schedule a time in which the majority of you can meet so you can receive your final portfolios as well as your final grade. For any students that can't meet at the designated time, we will work out a time for you to pick up your portfolio. Please respond to this post with any available time you have on this day.
Homework for Thursday, April 3rd
1. Work on extra credit assignment (if you opt to complete this). The handouts can be found at the bottom of the page under Final Portfolio and Extra Credit Assignments.
2. Continue to work on the Assessment Activity (under Homework and Class Assignments). You may post individual responses as you complete them as opposed to waiting to complete all of them. Just be sure to include which question you are responding to along with your answer.
3. Based upon peer review, revise the analysis paper. Email me your final copy (stemalya@kellogg.edu) by 2 p.m.
2. Continue to work on the Assessment Activity (under Homework and Class Assignments). You may post individual responses as you complete them as opposed to waiting to complete all of them. Just be sure to include which question you are responding to along with your answer.
3. Based upon peer review, revise the analysis paper. Email me your final copy (stemalya@kellogg.edu) by 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Strong Bad Analysis
As I'm reading through your paragraphs from yesterday's class, most of them are quite good. I thought I would share a thesis that not only clearly states what analytical points the author is going to focus on but also incorporates a bit of humor as well.
Between Strong Bad's evil look with glares as his eyeballs to his fists out ready throw a punch, even though the picture is in black and white, you know that he is one butt-kicking badass.
For those of you revising your paragraphs, I apologize that I can't find the an identical image of the one I presented in class, but here's the best I could come up with.
Between Strong Bad's evil look with glares as his eyeballs to his fists out ready throw a punch, even though the picture is in black and white, you know that he is one butt-kicking badass.
For those of you revising your paragraphs, I apologize that I can't find the an identical image of the one I presented in class, but here's the best I could come up with.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Homework for Thursday, March 27th
1. If need be, revise your analysis piece written in class on Tuesday, March 25th. (I'll let you know if you need to revise it, and you'll post the revision on your blog.) If you're unfamiliar with the inspiration for today's writing prompt, Strong Bad, you can get a bit more insight by reading some of his emails.
2. Begin to work on the cumulative Assessment Activity (found under Homework Assignments). It does not have to be completed until Thursday, April 10th, but as it is will require lengthy and thoughtful responses, begin working on it immediately. This should be posted on your blog by the 10th.
3. Read a sample analysis "Stay Sweet As You Are" on page 44 to notice the organization and content of a well-written analysis piece. Continue on through the analytical tips for idea generation, key features, and design structure (pages 50-58) to gain some tips for writing your own paper.
2. Begin to work on the cumulative Assessment Activity (found under Homework Assignments). It does not have to be completed until Thursday, April 10th, but as it is will require lengthy and thoughtful responses, begin working on it immediately. This should be posted on your blog by the 10th.
3. Read a sample analysis "Stay Sweet As You Are" on page 44 to notice the organization and content of a well-written analysis piece. Continue on through the analytical tips for idea generation, key features, and design structure (pages 50-58) to gain some tips for writing your own paper.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Analysis Paper Due Dates
I've extended the due dates for the analysis paper by one week, so the rough draft is due for peer review on Tuesday, April 1st, and the final copy is due to me on Tuesday, April 8th. Since I'm giving you an extension, this will eliminate time to complete Paper #4. Therefore, to compensate for the loss of points, the analysis paper will be worth 200 points, rather than the usual 100.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Homework for Thursday, March 20th
1. Complete the Twilight Zone activity (given to you in class) and post the results on your blog.
2. Read this tutorial which gives you good advice on evaluating source material in preparation for selecting an analysis article of your choosing. Don't worry about adding your own analysis at the end of Source Number #4.
3. Find an article, preferably on your chosen topic, that presents a solid analysis. However, if you can't find one on your paper topic, just select one that fits the necessary components of an analysis paper. Post the link to the article, along with your discussion of why it made the cut, on your blog.
2. Read this tutorial which gives you good advice on evaluating source material in preparation for selecting an analysis article of your choosing. Don't worry about adding your own analysis at the end of Source Number #4.
3. Find an article, preferably on your chosen topic, that presents a solid analysis. However, if you can't find one on your paper topic, just select one that fits the necessary components of an analysis paper. Post the link to the article, along with your discussion of why it made the cut, on your blog.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Classwork for Tuesday, March 11th
I'm really sorry I have to cancel class today, particularly since we only meet once per week. I really would be there if I could. I'm giving you a couple of assignments for you to post on your blog by Thursday at 2 p.m. in lieu of what we would have done in class today.
1. Discuss the readings-
Based upon the readings for today, "What is an Academic Paper" and "How to Write Consistently Boring Literature", look at both of them from an analytical viewpoint. How are they analyzing, or discussing, the same issue. What components work and don't work in each of them. How do they each address audience? What effect does the overall design or structure have on each piece? Post your answers on your blog.
2. Complete Grammar Activities-
On the main blog, read the following handouts: 1. Active vs. Passive Voice and Cliches and 2. Parallelism and Adjectives. Then complete the following worksheets: 1. Active vs. Passive Voice Worksheet and 2. Parallelism Worksheet
Post the results on your blog.
3. Complete the Analysis Skills Activity-
To do this, choose from one of the two texts to analyze, and answer a few, or all, of the questions provided. Then, find one or two people outside of the class to analyze the same piece, asking them the same questions you answered. On your blog, post the questions' responses as well as your take on the similarities or differences between your responses and others'. For example, how does their take on the text differ from yours based solely on mindset? Since you're aware you're writing an analytical piece, you're looking at it from that perspective, but your roommate may examine it from a different angle.
Here are the two texts:
The Red Wheelbarrow ~ William Carlos Williams
so much depends
upon
a red wheel
barrow
glazed with rain
water
beside the white chickens.
New York Senator Hillary Clinton on being compared to her husband:
"I want to be judged on my own merits. I don't want to be advantaged or disadvantaged. I'm very proud of my husband's administration. I think that there were a lot of good things that happened and those good things really changed people's lives....And, you know, it did take a Clinton to clean after the first Bush, and I think it might take another one to clean up after the second Bush."
-From the Democratic Debate on January 31st, 2008
Questions:
1. What is your initial response to this?
2. Why do you react the way you do? Is it an intellectual reaction or an emotional reaction?
3. How does this text work? What are its components? How is it organized?
4. What does the author/creator want the audience to believe, feel, or do?
5. What would you say its thesis is?
6. What genre does it fit into? Or does if defy genre labeling? In what ways?
7. How do you know what you know about this object?
1. Discuss the readings-
Based upon the readings for today, "What is an Academic Paper" and "How to Write Consistently Boring Literature", look at both of them from an analytical viewpoint. How are they analyzing, or discussing, the same issue. What components work and don't work in each of them. How do they each address audience? What effect does the overall design or structure have on each piece? Post your answers on your blog.
2. Complete Grammar Activities-
On the main blog, read the following handouts: 1. Active vs. Passive Voice and Cliches and 2. Parallelism and Adjectives. Then complete the following worksheets: 1. Active vs. Passive Voice Worksheet and 2. Parallelism Worksheet
Post the results on your blog.
3. Complete the Analysis Skills Activity-
To do this, choose from one of the two texts to analyze, and answer a few, or all, of the questions provided. Then, find one or two people outside of the class to analyze the same piece, asking them the same questions you answered. On your blog, post the questions' responses as well as your take on the similarities or differences between your responses and others'. For example, how does their take on the text differ from yours based solely on mindset? Since you're aware you're writing an analytical piece, you're looking at it from that perspective, but your roommate may examine it from a different angle.
Here are the two texts:
The Red Wheelbarrow ~ William Carlos Williams
so much depends
upon
a red wheel
barrow
glazed with rain
water
beside the white chickens.
New York Senator Hillary Clinton on being compared to her husband:
"I want to be judged on my own merits. I don't want to be advantaged or disadvantaged. I'm very proud of my husband's administration. I think that there were a lot of good things that happened and those good things really changed people's lives....And, you know, it did take a Clinton to clean after the first Bush, and I think it might take another one to clean up after the second Bush."
-From the Democratic Debate on January 31st, 2008
Questions:
1. What is your initial response to this?
2. Why do you react the way you do? Is it an intellectual reaction or an emotional reaction?
3. How does this text work? What are its components? How is it organized?
4. What does the author/creator want the audience to believe, feel, or do?
5. What would you say its thesis is?
6. What genre does it fit into? Or does if defy genre labeling? In what ways?
7. How do you know what you know about this object?
Monday, March 10, 2008
Homework for Thursday, March 13th
1. Complete the Project Proposal for the analysis paper, posting the paragraph on your blog.
2. In NFG, read "Explaining Processes" (Chapter 36, 299-303).
3. For evaluation purposes, what should be the key aspects that need to be included in this paper? How important should the Idiot's Guide be? Should research be an important component? Discuss your ideas of where emphasis should and shouldn't be placed for this paper.
2. In NFG, read "Explaining Processes" (Chapter 36, 299-303).
3. For evaluation purposes, what should be the key aspects that need to be included in this paper? How important should the Idiot's Guide be? Should research be an important component? Discuss your ideas of where emphasis should and shouldn't be placed for this paper.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Homework for Thursday, February 28th
Since Spring Break is approaching, this is going to be an easy week. After you complete the readings, give a brief discussion (about a paragraph) of what you think constitute the key features of an analysis. You don't have to respond to your groups' posts this week, but of course, you can still read them!
- In NFG, read “Analyzing a Text” pg. 39-59, “Parallel Worlds”, 519-524, and “Lurid Numbers on Glossy Pages”, pg. 525-530
- Begin thinking of an analysis topic!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Homework for Thursday, February 21st
1. Utilizing the Topic Sentence Worksheet, create the outline for your individual paper and post on your blog. If you have trouble with the last couple of questions, reread the chapter "Beginning and Ending" on page 239.
2. Find an online ethnographic article (preferably one depicting your chosen subculture) that you think presents the key features of the profile genre discussed on pg. 154., and post a link on your blog. Examine the overall structure and organization of this article to gain some additional perspective for your paper.
3. I would like to hear your thoughts on the structure of this class, with one day in class and the other day working independently.
2. Find an online ethnographic article (preferably one depicting your chosen subculture) that you think presents the key features of the profile genre discussed on pg. 154., and post a link on your blog. Examine the overall structure and organization of this article to gain some additional perspective for your paper.
3. I would like to hear your thoughts on the structure of this class, with one day in class and the other day working independently.
- Do you feel writing and submitting homework assignments in the form of blog posts is altering your content and amount of thought put into assignments?
- Is the aspect of reading and responding to other posts, along with having the same critique done to your work, a benefit?
- Are you becoming increasingly aware of audience and purpose as you write?
- Would you recommend that future sections of English 1050 be taught in this manner, or would you prefer to revert to a "regular" class structure that meets twice a week?
Friday, February 15, 2008
Mid-Term Grades
I will post your mid-term grades on GOWMU over spring break (after I finish grading Paper #2).
2nd Paper Due Dates
The rough draft of the Ethnography paper is due on Tuesday, February 26th for peer review. Due to popular demand:), some of you will be doing an open review, while the rest of you who choose to remain anonymous may do so.
The final draft is due to me on Thursday, February 28th by 2 p.m., and you must email it as an attachment.
The final draft is due to me on Thursday, February 28th by 2 p.m., and you must email it as an attachment.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Citation Site
To aid you with your Works Cited page (which you must have for your paper), try utilizing this site since it formats your entry for you.
Homework for Thursday, February 14th
1. On your blog, list one or two subcultures you're interested in using for Assignment #2. Also include what components, such as dress, language, etc., you would like to include for each listed group.
2. Post your impression of the first peer review. Was it helpful? In what way(s)? Could it be improved, and if so, how?
3. Read the chapter "Definition", pages 275-284, and then practice writing your own one-paragraph (7-12 sentences) definition to show an understanding of this component. Choose from one of the following topics, and give your own personal definition (don't use a dictionary definition!) of how you would define this topic. Include three different aspects, or definitions, for said topic.
-When is someone "educated"?
-The middle-class
-Choose your own topic
Of course, you'll post this paragraph on your blog:) Also, read through other responses. Are they following the features of the Definition genre? If not, give a few pointers!
4. Revise Paper #1 for submission. It is due by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19th, and it may be submitted in class or via an email attachment.
5. Read the chapter "Beginnings and Endings". This can offer some helpful tips for writing your introduction and conclusion!
6. If you weren't in class on Tuesday, read the "Profile" chapter, pgs. 153-159.
7. To find the next paper assignment, an Ethnography, go to the main blog and scroll down until you see Ethnography Writing Assignment and Sample Features.
2. Post your impression of the first peer review. Was it helpful? In what way(s)? Could it be improved, and if so, how?
3. Read the chapter "Definition", pages 275-284, and then practice writing your own one-paragraph (7-12 sentences) definition to show an understanding of this component. Choose from one of the following topics, and give your own personal definition (don't use a dictionary definition!) of how you would define this topic. Include three different aspects, or definitions, for said topic.
-When is someone "educated"?
-The middle-class
-Choose your own topic
Of course, you'll post this paragraph on your blog:) Also, read through other responses. Are they following the features of the Definition genre? If not, give a few pointers!
4. Revise Paper #1 for submission. It is due by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19th, and it may be submitted in class or via an email attachment.
5. Read the chapter "Beginnings and Endings". This can offer some helpful tips for writing your introduction and conclusion!
6. If you weren't in class on Tuesday, read the "Profile" chapter, pgs. 153-159.
7. To find the next paper assignment, an Ethnography, go to the main blog and scroll down until you see Ethnography Writing Assignment and Sample Features.
Monday, February 4, 2008
Peer Review and Paper Due Date
Due to class majority, peer review shall be anoymous. This means for the review on Tuesday, February 12th, you will print your paper with no name. I will then collect and distribute them among the class, along with a guideline sheet to aid you with commentary. In order to receive full credit for the day, you should have a full rough draft; that is, it should be as close to done as you can get it!
Based upon the received feedback, you will then have time to revise your draft before submitting it to me for grading on Tuesday, February 19th. I will accept either the traditional paper format in class or an email attachment by 2 p.m. on the 19th.
Based upon the received feedback, you will then have time to revise your draft before submitting it to me for grading on Tuesday, February 19th. I will accept either the traditional paper format in class or an email attachment by 2 p.m. on the 19th.
Homework for Thursday, February 7th
1. Complete the project proposal and post on your blog. When reading and responding to other proposals, look for necessay paper components the author may have missed. For example, is there mention of the history and background of the topic? Does it sound like enough support will be provided to support the argument?
2. Complete Research Exercise #2 and post on your blog. Please be diligent with both your attribution and in-text citations within your paragraphs. This activity provides great paraphrasing practice!
(Both of the above assignments will be given to you in class.)
3. Read 1 of the 6 argument essays that begin on page 582. On your blog, discuss whether your chosen essay contains the necessary argumentative components, or features, listed in the Norton Field Guide, which can be found in the chapter discussing writing in the argument genre. If the essay does not contain the necessary components, what is missing?
2. Complete Research Exercise #2 and post on your blog. Please be diligent with both your attribution and in-text citations within your paragraphs. This activity provides great paraphrasing practice!
(Both of the above assignments will be given to you in class.)
3. Read 1 of the 6 argument essays that begin on page 582. On your blog, discuss whether your chosen essay contains the necessary argumentative components, or features, listed in the Norton Field Guide, which can be found in the chapter discussing writing in the argument genre. If the essay does not contain the necessary components, what is missing?
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Blogging
For each blog post created, you will receive "homework" points as long as two conditions are met: the assignment was fully addressed and some honest thought and effort went into the response. Some students are not receiving full credit for the 1st Research Exercise since there was no indication that the text was looked at, and the paraphrasing portion was missing. Just remember, when you're completing the assignments, points add up quickly!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Sample Essay Sentences
At the main blog, under "Class Assignments", you can find some student-written examples of both poor and acceptable sentences for the "Academic Integrity" sample essay. Many of you had sentences that were very general, and one key thing I was looking for was if each sentence, whether the thesis or each topic sentence, encompassed everything that was mentioned in each section. Read through the examples (and keep in mind I said the examples were acceptable, not fabulous!), and see how your sentences compared.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Searchpath Quizzes
Please register with your name while completing these. I had someone (I assume it was the same person anyway) complete 3 quizzes on 1/22 at 1 p.m., but since they did not include their name, the results only show GUEST, so I cannot give anyone credit.
Homework for Thursday, January 31st
1. Respond to the blog post concerning peer review and read other responses to this.
2. If you haven't already purchased a $5 fee card, do so and bring it to class next Tuesday.
3. Complete Research Exercise #1 (given to you in class). Post this onto your blog
4. Read the handout "Argumentative Style of Writing", which can be found on the main blog under the "Homework Assignments" heading, for there will be a brief reading quiz on this at the beginning of class next Tuesday.
5. There will also be a quiz concerning some citation components from the handouts given to you last week. Some topics you may see will concern using correct attribution, knowing the difference between a paraphrase and a summary, etc.
2. If you haven't already purchased a $5 fee card, do so and bring it to class next Tuesday.
3. Complete Research Exercise #1 (given to you in class). Post this onto your blog
4. Read the handout "Argumentative Style of Writing", which can be found on the main blog under the "Homework Assignments" heading, for there will be a brief reading quiz on this at the beginning of class next Tuesday.
5. There will also be a quiz concerning some citation components from the handouts given to you last week. Some topics you may see will concern using correct attribution, knowing the difference between a paraphrase and a summary, etc.
Peer Review
Peer review for the first paper will occur in a few weeks, and I would like some feedback on how you would like to see this structured. I realize many of you have participated in this activity before, so you have a good sense for what works and what doesn't. So here are a few questions I would like you to address:
1. Should peer review be open or anonymous?
2. How much focus should be placed on low-order concerns such as grammar and punctuation?
3. Should a comment sheet be used, in which everyone would be required to respond to the same questions, or should everyone be allowed to write on topics of their choice?
Is there anything else that should be addressed during peer review in order aid you? Or, is there an aspect that you would like to see overlooked? The class consensus on these issues will determine how these group activities are structured this semester.
1. Should peer review be open or anonymous?
2. How much focus should be placed on low-order concerns such as grammar and punctuation?
3. Should a comment sheet be used, in which everyone would be required to respond to the same questions, or should everyone be allowed to write on topics of their choice?
Is there anything else that should be addressed during peer review in order aid you? Or, is there an aspect that you would like to see overlooked? The class consensus on these issues will determine how these group activities are structured this semester.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Posting Times
I will alter the deadlines for assignments slightly. While each individual post (how ever many may be assigned per class period) will still be due at 2 p.m. each Thursday, I'm going to give everyone more time to complete their comments on said posts. The deadline for these will be Fridays at 2 p.m.
Comments to This Week's Homework
I realize some of you will have already read these two postings, but please check them out as both provide some good insight into the parameters concerning the "fake news" genre.
http://jakerileys115thdream.blogspot.com/
http://compclasstandw.blogspot.com/
I also like a quote Camille included as a lead-in to her discussion: "It takes the words of a jester to cut through all the bullshit and strike a chord with the general populace". --Joi Ito. But are we (the 15-30 year-olds) really the general populace?
On a side note, many of you pointed out that the title of "fake news" isn't really befitting the shows we were discussing, and I agree. As I stated in class, a title such as "satirical news" would be more suitable, but if we look at this from more of a mainstream perspective, outlets such as The Daily Show are still viewed in a negative and false light.
http://jakerileys115thdream.blogspot.com/
http://compclasstandw.blogspot.com/
I also like a quote Camille included as a lead-in to her discussion: "It takes the words of a jester to cut through all the bullshit and strike a chord with the general populace". --Joi Ito. But are we (the 15-30 year-olds) really the general populace?
On a side note, many of you pointed out that the title of "fake news" isn't really befitting the shows we were discussing, and I agree. As I stated in class, a title such as "satirical news" would be more suitable, but if we look at this from more of a mainstream perspective, outlets such as The Daily Show are still viewed in a negative and false light.
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Homework for Thursday, January 24th
1. Read the following selections:
a.Norton Field Guide: Pages 358-366 “Taking Notes,” “Deciding Whether to Quote, Paraphrase, or Summarize,” “Quoting,” and “Paraphrasing”
(If you have The Little Penguin, read the following pages:)
b. The Little Penguin Handbook: Pages 58-60, "Summarize & Paraphrase sources w/o Plagiarizing"Pages 60-62 “Incorporate Quotations, Summaries, and paraphrases Effectively
c. The Little Penguin Handbook: pages 56-62 "Using Sources Ethically and Effectively"
2. Post to your blog three possible research topics, ensuring they are debatable, and include some indication of the discussion (or supporting points) you may want to include. Respond to two fellow students' ideas. Is the topic broad or narrow enough to research. Will it produce a viable debate?
3. Before going to Waldo Library on Tuesday, January 29th, go to www.wmich.edu/library. Under the Help Button at the top of the page, click on Searchpath, and register as a new WMU student if you have not entered the Searchpath site before. If you have, go to returning students. Once registered, complete one tutorial quiz under the “Learn More” heading. Print off the results and either bring them to the library or email me the results. The librarian presentation will begin at 2 p.m., so arrive on time!
4. Complete the thesis sentence, topic sentences, transitions, and conclusion for the Sample Essay (given to you in class). Post the sentences to your blog by the deadline on Thursday, January 24th.
a.Norton Field Guide: Pages 358-366 “Taking Notes,” “Deciding Whether to Quote, Paraphrase, or Summarize,” “Quoting,” and “Paraphrasing”
(If you have The Little Penguin, read the following pages:)
b. The Little Penguin Handbook: Pages 58-60, "Summarize & Paraphrase sources w/o Plagiarizing"Pages 60-62 “Incorporate Quotations, Summaries, and paraphrases Effectively
c. The Little Penguin Handbook: pages 56-62 "Using Sources Ethically and Effectively"
2. Post to your blog three possible research topics, ensuring they are debatable, and include some indication of the discussion (or supporting points) you may want to include. Respond to two fellow students' ideas. Is the topic broad or narrow enough to research. Will it produce a viable debate?
3. Before going to Waldo Library on Tuesday, January 29th, go to www.wmich.edu/library. Under the Help Button at the top of the page, click on Searchpath, and register as a new WMU student if you have not entered the Searchpath site before. If you have, go to returning students. Once registered, complete one tutorial quiz under the “Learn More” heading. Print off the results and either bring them to the library or email me the results. The librarian presentation will begin at 2 p.m., so arrive on time!
4. Complete the thesis sentence, topic sentences, transitions, and conclusion for the Sample Essay (given to you in class). Post the sentences to your blog by the deadline on Thursday, January 24th.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Homework for Thursday, January 17th
1. Based upon the handout given to you in class on Tuesday, January 15th, rewrite all poor sentences, forming them into thesis statements, and post them on your blog.
2. Read the following articles-
http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews/execsummary
“Fake TV news: Widespread and Undisclosed” Diane Farsetta and Daniel Price, Center for Media and Democracy. April 6, 2006
http://scan.net.au/scan/journal/display.php?journal_id=73
“The Daily Show, Crossfire, and the Will to Truth” Megan Boler, Journal of Media Arts Culture
http://youtube.com/watch?v=aFQFB5YpDZE
Watch the clip of Jon Stewart on Crossfire
...and examine the following sites-
The Daily Show: http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/the_daily_show/index.jhtml
RocketBoom (with Joanne Colan): http://www.rocketboom.com/
How do they fit the "Fake News" genre? What does this genre consist of, and what are its parameters? Your assignment is to write a genre description (based on the way the Norton does this) for this particular form. Post this to your blog and then read and comment to at least two group members to see how their responses compared to yours. If there are differences in how members view this genre, are they substantial?
Both of these assignments are due Tuesday, January 17th by 2 p.m.
2. Read the following articles-
http://www.prwatch.org/fakenews/execsummary
“Fake TV news: Widespread and Undisclosed” Diane Farsetta and Daniel Price, Center for Media and Democracy. April 6, 2006
http://scan.net.au/scan/journal/display.php?journal_id=73
“The Daily Show, Crossfire, and the Will to Truth” Megan Boler, Journal of Media Arts Culture
http://youtube.com/watch?v=aFQFB5YpDZE
Watch the clip of Jon Stewart on Crossfire
...and examine the following sites-
The Daily Show: http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/the_daily_show/index.jhtml
RocketBoom (with Joanne Colan): http://www.rocketboom.com/
How do they fit the "Fake News" genre? What does this genre consist of, and what are its parameters? Your assignment is to write a genre description (based on the way the Norton does this) for this particular form. Post this to your blog and then read and comment to at least two group members to see how their responses compared to yours. If there are differences in how members view this genre, are they substantial?
Both of these assignments are due Tuesday, January 17th by 2 p.m.
Homework
For sake of ease, I'm going to post all homework assignments on this site so you won't have to toggle between this one and the wordpress blog.
First Comments
I've read all of your posting and comments to one another, and overall, I am pleased with your thoughts on your current vision of audience. I would like for everyone to eventually get to the point where they give the same thought and attention when replying to group members:)
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
1st Assignment
Hello!
It was nice meeting everyone today, and I'm glad so many of you seem excited about your blogging!
I've attached a handout on how to create your blog (the 1st is saved in the 2007 format, and the 2nd is in 2003), so everyone should be able to open it.
Here are your first assignments:
1. Create your blog and email the blog title and URL. (This is due by Thursday, January 10th, 2 p.m.)
2. Create your About Me section on your blog.
3. Read pages 1-17 in the Norton and the handout I gave in class concerning Audience and Purpose.
4. Write a blog posting discussing how large of a role audience, purpose, and design currently play in your writing (as of right now).
5. Respond to at least two of your group members' blogs to continue this discussion.
The groups are as follows-
Group A-Anne, Amanda, Colin, Andrew
Group B-Alex, Ben, Michael, Eric
Group C-Amber, Tyler, Emily, Kristin
Group D-Monta, Nathan, Jamie, Gladys
Group E-Chelsea, Camille, Jake, Alec, Josh
Since this is the first time around, and it will take a bit of time to get your blogs and groups going, your assignments listed above (with the exception of emailing your blog information) are not due until Sunday, January 13th at 5 p.m. This means you should have posted responses to at least TWO of your group members by this deadline.
For those of you not in class today, unless you plan on dropping the course, we need to talk! Remember, there is no class this Thursday, January 10th.
It was nice meeting everyone today, and I'm glad so many of you seem excited about your blogging!
I've attached a handout on how to create your blog (the 1st is saved in the 2007 format, and the 2nd is in 2003), so everyone should be able to open it.
Here are your first assignments:
1. Create your blog and email the blog title and URL. (This is due by Thursday, January 10th, 2 p.m.)
2. Create your About Me section on your blog.
3. Read pages 1-17 in the Norton and the handout I gave in class concerning Audience and Purpose.
4. Write a blog posting discussing how large of a role audience, purpose, and design currently play in your writing (as of right now).
5. Respond to at least two of your group members' blogs to continue this discussion.
The groups are as follows-
Group A-Anne, Amanda, Colin, Andrew
Group B-Alex, Ben, Michael, Eric
Group C-Amber, Tyler, Emily, Kristin
Group D-Monta, Nathan, Jamie, Gladys
Group E-Chelsea, Camille, Jake, Alec, Josh
Since this is the first time around, and it will take a bit of time to get your blogs and groups going, your assignments listed above (with the exception of emailing your blog information) are not due until Sunday, January 13th at 5 p.m. This means you should have posted responses to at least TWO of your group members by this deadline.
For those of you not in class today, unless you plan on dropping the course, we need to talk! Remember, there is no class this Thursday, January 10th.
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