T/Fr For Friday

Hello all,

Today in class, Professor Greg talked about the reward and the road back. Lucy and Raj discussed how the reward often comes later in the journey then we, as the reader and/or viewer, would like.. We then shifted to discussing the road back, which is the stage in the journey when we initiate the journey back to ordinary world. We connected the Vogler reading to the Bell Jar, and we discussed the ability of the reader, like the hero to accept that we don't always get to go home.

For class on Tuesday, we need to focus on completing our project two draft. If you have not posted your draft yet, you need to do that asap. You need to make your revisions on your draft by Tuesday, to conduct a peer review session.

We discussed the importance of taking our knowledge and giving it back to our communities. In fact, as I mentioned what good is knowledge if you only produce a product. Remember, as I have mentioned many times, one repays a teacher badly if one remains nothing but a pupil. You need to go and to present your ideas to your community, for it is only through sharing, teaching, and telling that we, too, are able to engage our knowledge and to become scholars.

On Tues. we will have a visit from Jill Bobay to discuss opportunities to volunteer. Moreover, we also discussed the various methods that we use to learn and to teach about issues and ideas. So, we will be using fiction pieces, to teach others about aspects of our research during our ultimate presentation.

We also starting

For Tuesday

Read - Vogler 197-228

No fiction reading for Friday.

Write-annotation for Vogler

Do-Post you annotation.

Revise your project two draft, and bring in a hard copy to class

Select your four modes for project three.

Take care,

Kat

Get Out of Jail Cards
Georgia
Lucy
LIsa
Elena
Haden
Gregory
Aleena
Emma
Joharis
Peter
Raj
Leslie

M/W/F For Monday

Hello all,

Today, in class, we discussed the importance of taking our knowledge and giving it back to our communities. In fact, as I mentioned what good is knowledge if you only produce a product. Remember, as I have mentioned many times, one repays a teacher badly if one remains nothing but a pupil. You need to go and to present your ideas to your community, for it is only through sharing, teaching, and telling that we, too, are able to engage our knowledge and to become scholars.

We discussed the importance of volunteering, and on Weds. we will have a visit from Jill Bobay to discuss opportunities to volunteer. Moreover, we also discussed the various methods that we use to learn and to teach about issues and ideas. So, we will be using fiction pieces, to teach others about aspects of our research during our ultimate presentation.

We also arranged for a peer review session. Please make sure that you are working towards completing your peer feedback ASAP so that your peer receives the information in a timely fashion for revision. Remember, I am not requiring that you submit another draft for instructor review. However, I STRONGLY encourage you to. The polished draft is due on Friday, Nov. 7.

For Monday

Read - Vogler 197-228

No fiction reading for Weds..

Write-annotation for Vogler

Do-Post you annotation.
Complete your peer review.
Work on your project two revision
Select your four modes for project three.

Take care,

Kat

T/TR For Thursday...

Hello all,

Today in class, we talked about the reward and the road back. We discussed how the reward often comes later in the journey then we, as the reader and/or viewer, would like. In addition, we then went into how the reward is the a-ha moment which occurs when the hero experiences an epiphany which gives him or her a type of knowledge based on the experiences which he or she lived during the journey. We then shifted to discussing the road back, which is the stage in the journey when we initiate the journey back to ordinary world. We talked a lot about the setbacks which occur in our lives, that ultimately, as Chris O observed, put our knowledge/reward to the test.

For class on Tuesday, we need to focus on completing our project two draft. If you have not posted your draft yet, you need to do that asap. You need to make your revisions on your draft by Tuesday, to conduct a peer review session.

For Tuesday

Read - Vogler 197-228

No fiction reading for Thursday.

Write-annotation for Vogler

Do-Post you annotation.

Revise your project two draft, and bring in a hard copy to class

Write your organizations you wish to volunteer with (bring to class)

Select your four modes for project three.

Take care,

Kat

M/W/F For Friday...

Hello all,

Today in class, we caught up a bit on questions and comments. We discussed the revision plan for project two drafts. For Friday, you need to revise your project two draft, and bring it to class for peer review. You will then revised the text using your peer feedback. You may than submit your draft for a second instructor revision; however, you are not required to do this, but you are strongly encouraged to submit your draft again. The polished draft is due on Nov. 7 (Friday).

In class today, we discussed the Bell Jar. Andrew had a vitrolic observation, that he supported well. We discussed the depressive quality of the work, which lead us to a discussion about mental health and the mental health complex. We discussed the history of mental health in the United States. This discussion lead us to think about performing as socitey expects us to, which lead us to beauty myths, sluts, and man-whores. Whew!! What an oddly amazing discussion.

For class on Friday,

Read
Look at the Project Three Overview under engrade (10/29).

Write
Revise your project two draft based on my comments for class on Friday

Do
Locate an organization or two that work in your area.
Bring a hard copy of your project two draft for peer review

Take care,

Kat

T/F For Friday-No Class on Tuesday for Fall Break

Hello all,

Today, we focused on communicating ideas and moved from paragraph level concerns to sentence level concerns. Our "knowledge nugget" for Kerouac focused on crafting one good paragraph, and then we moved to locating one good sentence. We then discussed the importance of focusing on the relationship between the text, paragraph, and sentence. Remember, the text explores the topic, the paragraph explores aspects of the text's exploration of the topic, and the sentence explores aspects of the paragraph's exploration of the text's exploration of the topic. Here is a re-captured exploration of this exercise.



Also, we created and established our rubric for Project Two. Here is the overall rubric which we will be using.



In addition, we also established our Plagiarism Contract. Thanks to Class for drafting it in class.

We didn't really have a lot of time to watch the film _Reefer Madness_, so please take some time over break to watch and reflect on the link. It is good fun.

For Friday (No Class on Tuesday--Fall Break)

Read-Vogler (175-194)
Selection from _The Bell Jar_ (Chapter 19 and 20)

Write-Annotation
1 good paragraph about The Bell Jar (Your Choice)

Do-Post annotation for Vogler
Post One Good Paragraph about _The Bell Jar_.

Take care,

Kat

M/W/F For Weds...

Hello all,

Sorry for the delay in posting and emailing. Professor Kat had a slight issue with her PC. However, I am now online and working (thanks to a new MAC).

In class on Friday, we had a candid conversation about writing and communication. We created a plagiarism policy and we all signed it. Remember there are tons of resources under the blog (being part of the academic discourse community) for you to use to keep your self honest.

We also discussed the importance of crafting a strong understanding of writing for the academic community.

I really appreciate your candor.

Remember no class on Monday for fall break.

I am missing a ton of drafts on google.docs. Please post these asap. If I don't have them posted by Sunday at 5 pm, I will have to deduct points from your score.

For Weds.

Read-Vogler 175-194 and Read Plath's _The Bell Jar_ selection (Chapters 19 and 20)

Write-Annotation for Vogler and One good paragraph on the Plath reading.

Do-Post annotation and Plath paragraph on blog.

Take care, and email me with questions.

Kat

T/TR For Thursday-Have A Great Fall Break

Hello all,

Today, we focused on communicating ideas and moved from paragraph level concerns to sentence level concerns. Our "knowledge nugget" for Kerouac focused on crafting one good paragraph, and then we moved to locating one good sentence. We then discussed the importance of focusing on the relationship between the text, paragraph, and sentence. Remember, the text explores the topic, the paragraph explores aspects of the text's exploration of the topic, and the sentence explores aspects of the paragraph's exploration of the text's exploration of the topic. Here is a re-captured exploration of this exercise.



Also, we created and established our rubric for Project Two. Here is the overall rubric which we will be using.



In addition, we also established our Plagiarism Contract. I will be emailing this to you all, and you need to print it out and sign it for class. Thanks to Cameron for drafting it in class.

Lastly, we watched _Reefer Madness_ for evidence of mis-used resources and plagiarism. We didn't really have a lot of time to watch the film, so please take some time over break to watch and reflect on the link. It is good fun.

For Thursday (No Class on Tuesday--Fall Break)

Read-Vogler (175-194)
Selection from _The Bell Jar_ (Chapter 19 and 20)

Write-Annotation
1 good paragraph about The Bell Jar (Your Choice)

Do-Post annotation for Vogler
Post One Good Paragraph about _The Bell Jar_.

Take care,

Kat

M/W/F For Weds.

Hello all,

Today in class, we conducted a group "writing" knowledge nugget about Kerouac and Vogler. Six Groups wrote six paragraphs, and here is a condensed version of what the six paragraphs would look like as an essay/paragraph.

In Kerouac's _On The Road_, the ordinary world is Gregoria. In the book, _On The Road, again there is a slight call to adventure. Sal recieves the call to adventure when he meets up with Dean in Denver. Along with this came the refusal of the call when he suggest they should go back. We think Dean was Sal's mentor who became a shadow. One evident archetype in this section was Tests, allies, and enemies as well as the element of an ordeal. These tests lead to Mexico City and culimanted in the ordeal with Sal getting sick with dysentry while Dean receives urgent news he must return to the united states immediately to deal with his wive(s). Therefore, several aspects of Vogler's journey are present in Kerouac's _On The Road_.

We then transitioned to creating and establishing the rubric for Project Two. Yes, it is helpful to evaluate your and your peer's work, and yes, it is hard.

Here are some copies of our discussion which will become our rubric.






For Friday:

Read: Nothing (but if you want to watch the _Reefer Madness_ Video as we will be discussing it on Friday.

Write: Work on your draft for project two

Do: Compile your annotated bibliographies in hard-copy for the midterm review.

Take care,

Kat

T/Fr For Friday

ello all,

Today, Professor Raj guided us through the innermost cave and the ordeal in Vogler. Professor Raj asked the big question "why are we all scared of death?" Many people participated in answering this question. Some great observations were made:

Liz B-These section really relate to life and that we must grow through out "mini-deaths"
Fletch- Roller Coasters and cheating Death (humans understand life the best when experienced in the life or death moment).
Greg-Panic when a hero panics. The effect of emotion on all other characters and the audience.
Aleena-Death is scary and negative, and we avoid this.
Haden-Carpe Diem--We need to find a dragon?
Elena-The importance of Metaphor in seeing the journey.

I brought up some connections with our writing process, and how we, currently, our in the innermost cave preparing for the ordeal of drafting. Excellent job class.

We then shifted to discussing the moving from the "cave" of outlining to the "ordeal" of writing our first "draft." We had five of our peers read our outlines and list our strengths and weaknesses as we move to writing. The first draft is not due until Friday, but it would be wise to start drafting now.

For Class on Friday.

Read-Kerouac Chapters 6-7

Write-1. Post an answer to a peer's question on their blog
2. Post an overview of your strengths and weaknesses from the Peer Review Session on your blog

Do-Start preparing for your first draft which is due on Friday. Post the completed draft on google docs. Send an invitation to Professor Kat at krobinson75@gmail.com.

Print out all of your annotated bibliographies (revised and ready for review) and bring these to class for Mid-Term Review on Friday.

Take care,

Kat

T/Tr For Thursday

Hello all,

Today, we all shared our questions and discussed the Innermost Cave and the Ordeal. I brought up some connections with our writing process, and how we, currently, our in the innermost cave preparing for the ordeal of drafting. In addition, every person shared their observations and shared some situations in film and life where they faced the innermost cave and the ordeal. Excellent job class.

We then shifted to discussing the moving from the "cave" of outlining to the "ordeal" of writing our first "draft." We had five of our peers read our outlines and list our strengths and weaknesses as we move to writing. The first draft is not due until Thursday, but it would be wise to start drafting now.

For Class on Thurs.

Read-Kerouac Chapters 6-7

Write-1. Post an answer to a peer's question on their blog
2. Post an overview of your strengths and weaknesses from the Peer Review Session on your blog

Do-Start preparing for your first draft which is due on Thursday. Post the completed draft on google docs. Send an invitation to Professor Kat at krobinson75@gmail.com.

Print out all of your annotated bibliographies (revised and ready for review) and bring these to class for Mid-Term Review on Thursday.

Take care,

Kat

M/W/F For Weds.

Hello all,

Today, Professor Kat discussed the Innermost Cave and the Ordeal. I brought up some connections with our writing process, and how we, currently, our in the innermost cave preparing for the ordeal of drafting. In addition, Andrew, Emily, and Daniel shared some situations in film and life where they faced the innermost cave.

We then shifted to discussing the moving from the "cave" of outlining to the "ordeal" of writing our first "draft." We had five of our peers read our outlines and list our strengths and weaknesses as we move to writing. The first draft is not due until Friday, but it would be wise to start drafting now.

For Class on Weds.

Read-Kerouac Chapters 6-7

Write-1. Post an answer to a peer's question on their blog
2. Post an overview of your strengths and weaknesses from the Peer Review Session on your blog

Do-Start preparing for your first draft which is due on Friday.

Take care,

Kat

For 10/19 and 10/20

Hello all,

It was great getting the opportunity to discuss your research and areas of inquiry for your project twos during our meetings. I think that everyone that I visited with is on the right track as far as the project goes.

For class next week, I have a few reminders.

1. Thanks to the feedback which I have received through the mid-term survey (you can still access it at Click Here to take survey) I have realized that we need to slow the pace a bit, and to have a re-focusing. This manifested itself in our conferences, and some plans I have for the future.

2. Please make sure you post your Vogler annotation on your blog for the next class. Also, as a reminder, you need to prepare your annotations for the Mid-Term Annotated Bibliography review where you submit all of your Vogler annotations to this point for evaluation.

3. Complete the Thesis/focus exploration (which most of you accomplished during our meeting). Then, you will need to complete the pre-drafting/writing/outline exercise that we discussed. Bring this with you to class. If you want to complete it electronically, you can download it on engrade, and I will also email it to you all.

4. Have fun with your research. Go to the library. Hang out. Wander the stacks. Research is where you get to "hang out" with your academic buddies, so don't look at it as a chore, look at it as an opportunity.

Take care, and see you soon,

Kat

M/W/F For Monday-NO TRADITIONAL CLASS ON FRIDAY

Hello all

Today in class, we spoke about establishing our focus statement and outlining/drafting our text. I gave out a "substantial" handout, which I am also attaching to this email (the tpa is the focus document and the outline is the outline). We spoke about the importance of establishing a lens for our reader, and we discussed the importance of arranging our texts in a logical yet engaging manner.

In addition, we went to the Library for more "research fun." Helene Gold really helped us to get our perspective on key word searches and databases. Please make sure that you post your i-search on google.docs and bring it to our meetings.

If you need to schedule a meeting, please email me asap.

For Friday-

Read-N/a

Do-Work on I-search

Write-Work on I-search and interview

For Monday-

Read-Vogler (143-173)
,
Write-Vogler Annotation on Blog (*remember the mid-term evaluation of the annt. bibs will be 10/24)

Do-Complete the Focus statement and the Outline for Project Two.

Just to let you all know, instead of traditional class on Friday I will be continuing conference meetings, so keep up the good work, and please email me if you have any questions.

Thursday 11:20-11:30 John C
11:30-11:40 Chris G
11:40-11:50 John K
11:50-12:00 Aleena O (Meeting People Online/Online Dating)
12:00-12:10 Greg
12:10-12:20 Jasmine Soule
12:20-12:30 Christine T (Comparasion between US and Asia Education)
12:50-1:00 Breck
1:00-1:10 Cindy B
1:10-1:20 Veronica R
1:20-1:30 Ally M
1:30-1:40 Brooke G
1:40-1:50 Elenia
1:50-2:00 Devin P (Women's Rights in Saudia Arabia)
2:00-2:10 Kayla Ursin (tattooing)
2:10-2:20 Zoah A

Friday 11:30-11:40 Daniel Kelly
11:40-11:50 Brianna W
11:50-12:00 Jim Bonner
12:00-12:10 Georgia G
12:10-12:20 Joy A
12:20-12:30 John Fletch
1:00-1:10 Emily C
1:10-1:20 Liz T.
1:20-1:30 Haden M
1:30-1:40 Javi
1:40-1:50 Brillianna
1:50-2:00 Jordan
2:00-2:10 Leslie N.
2:10-2:20 Sarah T
2:20-2:30 Cameron
2:30-2:40-Andrew B
2:40-2:50 Roxanne A
2:50-3:00 Chris A

Take care,

Kat

Meetings For Weds, Thurs, and Friday

Hello all,

Here is the schedule of conferences for Weds (10/15), Thursday (10/16), and Friday (10/17). Please bring your i-search either in hard-copy or e-copy i.e. (google docs) to the meeting.

At the meeting, we will discuss your area of inquiry, your research, and then we will discuss beginning to outline/draft your text.

Missing a conference is like missing class; make sure you are present at the meeting.


Time Name Area of Inquiry
Weds. 11:40-11:50 Kristy (Animal Rights)
12:30-12:40 Jessie Newton
12:40-12:50 Lincoln (Sports ethics and cheating)
12:50-1:00 Liz (The Historical Importance of Surnames)
1:00-1:10 Elena W (Existential ideas in culture, religion, and science)
1:10-1:20 Emma R
1:20-1:30 Rhianna
1:30-1:40 Lucy
1:40-1:50 Roxanne Addison
1:50-2:00 Silke
2:00:2:10 Lisa Franco
2:10-2:20
2:20-2:30 Megan S
2:30-2:40
2:40-2:50
2:50-3:00
3:00-3:10 Emily (Cosmopolitanism and Peace Strategies)
3:10-3:20
3:20-3:30
Thursday 11:20-11:30 John C
11:30-11:40 Chris G
11:40-11:50 John K
11:50-12:00 Aleena O (Meeting People Online/Online Dating)
12:00-12:10 Greg
12:10-12:20 Jasmine Soule
12:20-12:30 Christine T (Comparasion between US and Asia Education)
12:50-1:00 Breck
1:00-1:10 Cindy B
1:10-1:20 Veronica R
1:20-1:30 Ally M
1:30-1:40 Brooke G
1:40-1:50 Elenia
1:50-2:00 Devin P (Women's Rights in Saudia Arabia)
2:00-2:10 Kayla Ursin (tattooing)
2:10-2:20 Zoah A

Friday 11:30-11:40 Daniel Kelly
11:40-11:50 Brianna W
11:50-12:00 Jim Bonner
12:00-12:10 Georgia G
12:10-12:20 Joy A
12:20-12:30 John Fletch
1:00-1:10 Emily C
1:10-1:20 Liz T.
1:20-1:30 Haden M
1:30-1:40 Javi
1:40-1:50 Brillianna
1:50-2:00 Jordan
2:00-2:10 Leslie N.
2:10-2:20 Sarah T
2:20-2:30 Cameron
2:30-2:40-Andrew B
2:40-2:50 Roxanne A
2:50-3:00 Chris A

T/Fr For Friday

Hello all,

Today in class, we discussed the feedback that you provided to me about the course work and expectations. I urge you to all complete the mid-term evaluation of the course. (Click Here to take survey

The survey really helps me to see what you think of the work we are doing. As a result of some of your feedback, I have decided to take a step back from the readings. Thus, this week we are going to have one-on-one conferences on Weds., Thursday, or Friday. Please sign up at ecandp2008fall.blogspot.com for your appointment. During this appointment, you need to bring your i-search text. At the meetings, we will be discussing the inquiry, research, and outlining.

In class, we discussed Vogler's Crossing of the First Threshold and Tests, allies, and enemies. Professor Liz led our discussion. Prof. Liz really focused on the relationships between the hero and the allies and enemies. Fletch mentioned that the rival gives the hero a drive to succeed, and Haden built on this idea by showing that there are always comparisons between the ally, enemy, and hero. Elenia mentioned the idea of moral stances and the need for balance in the story which Emma connected to Batman and the various allies, tests, and enemies encountered in the story. Aleena O mentioned the importance of helping others out which was also tied with the necessity of comic relief.

We also reviewed the I-Search. You only need to conduct one of the three interviews. The I-search will need to be posted on google docs. by Friday and brought to our conference, so happy working.

However, we did get the chance to go to the Library. YEAH!!! Remember to keep in touch with Helene and her team. You are all scholars now. Helene really helped us to get an understanding of the importance of specificity in our searching and researching. Remember, the Library is a great place to get "your information on."

For Friday: (Or for Weds, Thurs, or Friday) Conference

Read: N/A

Do: Complete your I-search and post on google.docs. Bring this to our meeting.
Answer one of your peer's questions on their blog

Write: Work on I-search and research/interviews.

For Tuesday:

Read: Vogler 143-173

Do: Complete an annotation and post on your blog

Write: Complete outline for Project two (Posted on engrade on 10/14) (bring to class and post on google.docs.)

For those of you interested in "seeing me work," I will be presenting at the FCEA (Florida College English Association) Conference in Tampa on Thursday and Friday from 9-10:15 am in Ybor.

(http://www.flacea.org/Conferences/conferenceprogram2008.htm)

On Thursday, I am presenting on my pedagogy at Eckerd, and on Friday, I am presenting on Hemingway, Florida and rhetoric. Cool times with crazy scholars are bound to happen. Send me an email, and I will be happy to get you directions.

See you at our meeting on Weds., Thurs, or Friday.

Take care,

Kat

T/Tr For Tuesday (Conferences on Wed., Thurs, and Friday)

Hello all,

Today in class, we discussed the feedback that you provided to me about the course work and expectations. I urge you to all complete the mid-term evaluation of the course. Click Here to take survey)

The survey really helps me to see what you think of the work we are doing. As a result of some of your feedback, I have decided to take a step back from the readings. Thus, this week we are going to have one-on-one conferences on Weds., Thursday, or Friday. Please sign up at ecandp2008fall.blogspot.com for your appointment. During this appointment, you need to bring your i-search text. At the meetings, we will be discussing the inquiry, research, and outlining.

In class, we discussed Vogler's Crossing of the First Threshold and Tests, allies, and enemies. Professor John C led our discussion. John had some great observations, and Cindy B had a great observation about how these stages are really extensions of the mentor's training. Kayla, Zoah, Breck, Devin, and Christine kept the "ball" rolling as we shifted to discussing a hero's motivation and faith. Great discussion.

We ended the day by "seeing" how rhetorical arrangement really "works." Using large beachballs, we went through the various stages of academic arrangement. We talked about how important telling your readers what you think and showing your readers why to believe you is in academic communication. I really liked the "pot-ball." As we move to outlining/prewriting our drafts, you will want to "be the ball" when concerning yourselves with issues of structure. Remember papers are inquiries, paragraphs are inquiries, and sentences are inquiries....Just keep asking the right questions.

We also reviewed the I-Search. You only need to conduct one of the three interviews. The I-search will need to be posted on google docs. by Friday and brought to our conference, so happy working. However, we did get the chance to go to the Library. YEAH!!! Remember to keep in touch with Helene and her team. You are all scholars now.


For Thursday: (Or for Weds, Thurs, or Friday) Conference

Read: N/A

Do: Complete your I-search and post on google.docs. Bring this to our meeting.
Answer one of your peer's questions on their blog

Write: Work on I-search and research/interviews.

For Tuesday:

Read: Vogler 143-173

Do: Complete an annotation and post on your blog

Write: Complete outline for Project two (Posted on engrade on 10/14) (bring to class and post on google.docs.)

For those of you interested in "seeing me work," I will be presenting at the FCEA (Florida College English Association) Conference in Tampa on Thursday and Friday from 9-10:15 am in Ybor.

(http://www.flacea.org/Conferences/conferenceprogram2008.htm)

On Thursday, I am presenting on my pedagogy at Eckerd, and on Friday, I am presenting on Hemingway, Florida and rhetoric. Cool times with crazy scholars are bound to happen. Send me an email, and I will be happy to get you directions.

See you at our meeting on Weds., Thurs, or Friday.

Take care,

Kat

M/W/F For Friday

Hello all,

Today in class, Professor Lincoln led our discussion about Vogler's crossing the first threshold and the tests, allies, and enemies. Andrew, Emily, Jessie, and Brooke contributed greatly to the discussion. I really like the idea that Javi had where she questioned whether any journey could lack allies. I am still thinking about this one.

We also discussed the amount of work you all have been doing, and thanks to some feedback which I have received through the mid-term survey (you can still access it at Click Here to take survey) I have realized that we need to slow the pace a bit, and to have a re-focusing. So, on Weds., Thurs., and Friday, we will be meeting to touch base on your project work.

We ended the day by "seeing" how rhetorical arrangement really "works." Using large baseballs, we went through the various stages of academic arrangement. We talked about how important telling your readers what you think and showing your readers why to believe you is in academic communication. I really liked the "cheese-ball." As we move to outlining/prewriting our drafts, you will want to "be the ball" when concerning yourselves with issues of structure. Remember papers are inquiries, paragraphs are inquiries, and sentences are inquiries....Just keep asking the right questions.

We also reviewed the I-Search. You only need to conduct one of the three interviews. The I-search will need to be posted on google docs. by Friday, so happy working. However, we are getting the chance to go to the Library on Weds. YEAH!!! (Have some questions for the Librarians).

For Weds...

Read-Nothing (Kerouac for next Weds)

Do-Work on I-Search. Post a answer/comment on your peer's blog for the Vogler reading.

Write-Make sure that you sign up for a time on weds., thurs., or friday. You must sign up through the ecandp2008fall.blogspot.com site.

Take care,

Kat

Schedule for Meetings on Weds., Thurs and Friday

Hello all,

I have decided to have one on one conferences on Weds, Thursday, and Friday. At this time, your i-search will need to be posted on google.docs. I except you to be conducting your interviews during this time also.

We will not have "traditional class" on Thursday and Friday so that we can have conferences. Please select a time and post a comment to this blog posting with the time of your selection and the area of inquiry (i.e. topic for project two).

Time Name Area of Inquiry
Weds. 11:40-11:50 Kristy (Animal Rights)
12:30-12:40 Jessie Newton
12:40-12:50 Lincoln (Sports ethics and cheating)
12:50-1:00 Liz (The Historical Importance of Surnames)
1:00-1:10 Elena W (Existential ideas in culture, religion, and science)
1:10-1:20 Emma R
1:20-1:30 Rhianna
1:30-1:40 Lucy
1:40-1:50 Roxanne Addison
1:50-2:00 Silke
2:00:2:10 Lisa Franco
2:10-2:20
2:20-2:30 Megan S
2:30-2:40
2:40-2:50
2:50-3:00
3:00-3:10
3:10-3:20
3:20-3:30
Thursday 11:20-11:30 John C
11:30-11:40 Chris G
11:40-11:50 John K
11:50-12:00 Aleena O (Meeting People Online/Online Dating)
12:00-12:10 Greg
12:10-12:20 Jasmine Soule
12:20-12:30 Christine T (Comparasion between US and Asia Education)
12:50-1:00 Breck
1:00-1:10 Cindy B
1:10-1:20 Veronica R
1:20-1:30 Ally M
1:30-1:40 Brooke G
1:40-1:50 Elenia
1:50-2:00 Devin P (Women's Rights in Saudia Arabia)
2:00-2:10 Kayla Ursin (tattooing)
Friday 11:30-11:40 Daniel Kelly
11:40-11:50 Brianna W
11:50-12:00 Jim Bonner
12:00-12:10 Georgia G
12:10-12:20 Joy A
12:20-12:30 John Fletch
1:00-1:10 Emily C
1:10-1:20 Liz T.
1:20-1:30 Haden M
1:30-1:40
1:40-1:50
1:50-2:00
2:00-2:10 Leslie N.
2:10-2:20 Sarah T

T/Fr For Tuesday...

Hello all,

To begin, we discussed the importance of locating ourselves in our world. We discussed metaphor and the importance of the "cockroach." In many ways we linked the ideas to Gregor and ultimately to ourselves. We worked hard on discussing and observing the notion of being "blind" to acceptance of the cockroaches in our existences. I really liked that we embraced these ideas as scholars. Lucy had a really profound observation about the United States and acceptance. I think that the contributions during this discussion were rich and ripe areas for further exploration.

Some of these were:
Raj-The Cockroach Cometh: The Way that People Avoid Looking at Others
Leslie-Cockroach Soap for the Soul: Family Units as Cockroaches

We watched a short snippet about integration in the 1950s. We discussed which of the television interviews was more "valid." Roxanne, Liz and Emma made a great observation that the woman was more of an authority because of her fear.

In addition, we discussed conducting research and putting ourselves in conversation with academic friends. Remember to keep a works cited and a bibliography or works consulted page/list. The project requires four sources (three articles and one book). You can use wikipedia to help, but don't stop there...keep asking the questions. In addition, remember to ask your "academic buddies" i.e. the research that you locate to help you i.e. look at the sources that they cited and used.

We watched a short overview of "how to know if a source rocks." Remember, there are scholarly, professional, and popular forms of articles and information. Remember, since you are a scholar, you will want to 'hang out' with other scholars, so watch the video again for clarity (under ecandp2008fall.blogspot.com in "being part of the academic discourse community").

In addition, we discussed the importance of critical thinking and reading. We went through Bloom's taxonomy, and we created an understanding of "how to read." Emily rocked Bloom's.




For Class on Friday...

Read-Vogler Crossing the First Threshold and Tests, allies, and enemies (127-141)
For Thursday--Selection from _On the Road_

Write-Post Vogler annotations

Do. I-Search work and research (Research and reading need to be done on Tuesday)
(interviews are due next Friday, so start thinking about them)


Take care,

Kat

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Take care,

Kat


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M/W/F For Friday

Hello all,

First, thanks so much for an awesome class. I really felt like we "created some knowledge." The connections you all made among the Vogler stages, Kafka reading, and our culture were amazing. I liked that you could see the blindness that we have sometimes when we don't want to look at something outside our acceptance level.

Some powerful observations that could be developed into scholarly inquiries are:
Andrew-Global Warming as the Giant Cockroach in the Room: A study of Human Inability to "see" effects on the world
Brooke-The Two Cockroaches of the Apocalypse: Genocide and the Holocaust Issues
Lincoln-The Cockroach that Roared: Aparthaid as Vocal Challenge
Emily-Cockroaches and Research: A Study of Why College Students are Blind to Research and Writing
Max-Uncle Cockroach Wants You: Racism, Genderism, and Sexism as the Three Pillars of American Ignorance
Kristy-Can you spare a dime: The Homeless as Cockroach

I feel like we have an entire conference of cockroachery here....Excellent work, Scholars.

We also discussed the 1950s and integration of schools. We watched two interviews from students during this time. We discussed the validity of their information as sources for research. This brought us to examining why do we do research. As mentioned before, research is just "talking with our scholarly buddies." So get into the conversation.

For Monday...

Read-Vogler (127-141) for monday

Chapter 6-7 of _On The Road_ for Weds.

Write-Annotation for Vogler on Blog
(Mid-term review will be due on 10/24)

Do-Research (Complete 3 articles and 1 book search, and complete the sections on the I-Search)

Remember, you are all SCHOLARS....so embrace the research.

Take care,

Kat

T/TR For Thursday

Hello all,

To begin, we discussed the importance of locating ourselves in our world. We discussed metaphor and the importance of the "cockroach." In many ways we linked the ideas to Gregor and ultimately to ourselves. Devin and Zoah had some rocking ideas about the relation of ideas throughout time and history (especially American History) which relate to "cockroachery." Kayla made a powerful observation about how the cockroach represents the "stranger."

We watched a short snippet about integration in the 1950s. We discussed which of the television interviews was more "valid." John C. had a great observation that the woman was more of an authority while the boy only offered his opinion.

In addition, we discussed conducting research and putting ourselves in conversation with academic friends. Remember to keep a works cited and a bibliography or works consulted page/list. The project requires four sources (three articles and one book). You can use wikipedia to help, but don't stop there...keep asking the questions. In addition, remember to ask your "academic buddies" i.e. the research that you locate to help you i.e. look at the sources that they cited and used.

We watched a short overview of "how to know if a source rocks." Remember, there are scholarly, professional, and popular forms of articles and information. Remember, since you are a scholar, you will want to 'hang out' with other scholars, so watch the video again for clarity (under ecandp2008fall.blogspot.com in "being part of the academic discourse community").

In addition, we discussed the importance of critical thinking and reading. We went through Bloom's taxonomy, and we created an understanding of "how to read."






For Class on Tuesday...

Read-Vogler Crossing the First Threshold and Tests, allies, and enemies (1227-141)
For Thursday--Selection from _On the Road_

Write-Post Vogler annotations

Do. I-Search work and research (Research and reading need to be done on Tuesday)
(interviews are due next Thursday, so start thinking about them)


Take care,

Kat

M/W/F For Friday

Hello all,

To begin, we discussed the importance of locating ourselves in our world. We discussed metaphor and the importance of the "cockroach." In many ways we linked the ideas to Gregor and ultimately to ourselves. Andrew and Brooke had some fantastic observations, and hopefully, some research ideas are starting to percolate.

In addition, we discussed conducting research and putting ourselves in conversation with academic friends. Remember to keep a works cited and a bibliography or works consulted page/list. The project requires four sources (three articles and one book). You can use wikipedia to help, but don't stop there...keep asking the questions. In addition, remember to ask your "academic buddies" i.e. the research that you locate to help you i.e. look at the sources that they cited and used.

In addition, we discussed the importance of critical thinking and reading. We went through Bloom's taxonomy, and we created an understanding of "how to read."




For Class on Friday...

Read-

Write-Post a comment to one of your Peer's Vogler questions

Do. I-Search work (3-4) and start thinking research (Research and reading need to be done on Monday)
(interviews are due next Friday)
Peer Evaluation (two comments under each area)
Self Evaluation (one strength and one weakness under each area)

Take care,

Kat

T/Fr For Friday

Hello all,

Today, Professor Elena led the class discussion on refusals and mentors. Leslie and Lisa had a nice exchange about how the mentor could be both child-like and experience. Haden and Elenia both observed that they faced refusals of the call when they didn't want to go to class. (Feel better Elenia). In addition, Haden encouraged us to embrace our location in the journey, and we shared our stages. Excellent observations and discussions.

We discussed how as a writer we sometimes refuse the call, and we procrastinate, but that with the aid of mentors (teachers, peers, and others), we ultimately start our journey to creating great inquiry and discourse.

We then spent some time "norming." We looked at three samples, and we went through our gut reaction, the class rubric reaction, and then the overall reaction. Now, you should be prepared to turn your lens to your text and to your peer's text.

We then moved onto asking the important questions about our explorations and inquiry for Project Two. We really moved into exploration. Remember at this point, you are asking questions, not looking to answer questions. You have to conduct research, and you need to see what others who are interested in the topic are discussing and finding out. Remember, Socrates said "true intelligence is admitting that you know nothing." Right now, we know "nothing." We must find out our questions first. That means that you will need to begin researching using the databases. I only am requiring four sources (three articles and one book). You can use wikipedia to help, but don't stop there...keep asking the questions. In addition, remember to ask your "academic buddies" i.e. the research that you locate to help you i.e. look at the sources that they cited and used.


For Class on Friday...

Read-Kafka Book II

Write-Post a comment to one of your Peer's Vogler questions

Do. I-Search work (3-4)
Peer Evaluation (two comments under each area)
Self Evaluation (one strength and one weakness under each area)

Take care,

Kat

T/TR For Thursday

Hello all,

Welcome Back!! Today, Professor Zoah led the class discussion on refusals and mentors. John C and Cameron had a nice exchange about how the mentor can "push" the hero to work harder. Christine and Chris G observed the importance of a mentor i.e. _The Karate Kid_. Kayla and Devin discussed the importance of the multiple mentor.

We discussed how as a writer we sometimes refuse the call, and we procrastinate, but that with the aid of mentors (teachers, peers, and others), we ultimately start our journey to creating great inquiry and discourse.

We then spent some time "norming." We looked at three samples, and we went through our gut reaction, the class rubric reaction, and then the overall reaction. Now, you should be prepared to turn your lens to your text and to your peer's text.

We then moved onto asking the important questions about our explorations and inquiry for Project Two. We really moved into exploration. Remember at this point, you are asking questions, not looking to answer questions. You have to conduct research, and you need to see what others who are interested in the topic are discussing and finding out. Remember, Socrates said "true intelligence is admitting that you know nothing." Right now, we know "nothing." We must find out our questions first. That means that you will need to begin researching using the databases. I only am requiring four sources (three articles and one book). You can use wikipedia to help, but don't stop there...keep asking the questions. In addition, remember to ask your "academic buddies" i.e. the research that you locate to help you i.e. look at the sources that they cited and used.

In addition, we discussed academic perverts i.e. plagiarism. Remember, you wouldn't use a buddy's idea as your own.

For Class on Thursday....

Read-Kafka Book II

Write-Post a comment to one of your Peer's Vogler questions

Do. I-Search work (3-4)
Peer Evaluation (two comments under each area)
Self Evaluation (one strength and one weakness under each area)

Take care,

Kat

M/W/F For Weds.

Hello all,

Welcome back to class. Today, we got right back in the swing of things with Professor Veronica leading our discussion and exploration of Vogler's Refusal of the Call and Meeting with the Mentor. We discussed the importance of the refusal in the story, and then we explored different mentors and their functions (As a class, we look towards Tyra, Gandhi, and Hannibal---what a great combo!!).

In addition, we spent some time "norming" and looking at how to evaluate writing. We normed three paragraphs, and then we discussed the rubric. We changed the grading scale so that the top number is Meets, without goes beyond. Remember as you are evaluating yourself and your peers that you need to be a "mentor."

For Weds....

Read: Book II of Kafka

Write: Post a comment on your peer's blog (answer one of their Vogler questions).

Do: Complete #4 of the I-Search component.
(For Friday, make sure that you complete a rubric for your self (with a strength and weakness for each of the four categories) and a rubric for your peer (with at least two comments per category).

Take care,

Kat

M/W/F For Monday-NO TRADITIONAL CLASS ON FRIDAY

Hello all,

Today, we covered a lot of ground; we began the discussion with what makes a good paragraph. Nice attempt, for the most part; however, I will have to bring in "Dr. Fiore" for a discussion on Monday. You may want to explore a bit on the internet and in your Hacker text about paragraphs, and how they function in a paper.

Next, we went over the project one revisions and then we began project two. We discussed the parameters of Project Two. The Overview is located on the blog under Project Two Overview for Oct. 1. We started to get the creativity flowing. Remember, at this point, you are not limiting your ideas; instead you are creating opportunities for inquiry and exploration.

I discussed my writing for my conference presentation this weekend, which is the reason why you are having a drafting day on Thursday. I will bring back pictures of the "misfit" from O'Conner's house.

For Friday (outside class work)

Read-Kafka Book I
Watch "The Red Scare" link on our class blog (ecandp2008fall.blogspot.com

Write-A comment on one of your peer's Vogler postings (must be complete before 10 am on Friday)
Revision Plan for Project One-List three elements you will revise and list three elements that you will edit. Remember, revision is related to paragraph development and relationship, and editing is related to sentence development and relationship. Post on blog (must be before 11:20 on Friday).

Do-work on revisions

For Monday (traditional class returns)


Read: Vogler 107-125

Do: Complete annotation of Vogler. Post on Blog

Write: Complete 1-3 of Project Two I-Search component (located on engrade.com calendar Oct 1).
Revise your project one drafts, and bring two copies to class on Monday (one with name on it and one without name on it)

Please feel free to email me during the week/weekend if you would like help with your revision. Don't forget the writing center can help you with your writing process.

Take care,

Kat