Saturday, March 14, 2009
Week 10 - Lorenzo has extended office hours
Dear Students,
My trip has been a wonderful success.
The self directed study activities you are processing during this period is greatly appreciated.To properly close out our work assignments and grading prior to spring break, there will be extended office hours during M - Th - Weds - Thurs class week. Students can email my alorenzo1@aol.com account to secure an appointment or sign up for interviews on Monday 3/16/09.
Office Hours:
Monday - extended hours - 3:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Tuesday - extended hours - 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday - extended hours - 3:00PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday - extended hours - 3:00PM - 6:00 PM
Meeting topics may vary, example; grade issue, assignment issues, journal review, attendance issue, grammar review, class behavior review,recognitions of a job well done.
NOTE: Student must drop off their course journal within the extended office hour time frame.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Week 9 - Mid Term Exam - Section B
Central State University
Spring Semester 2008
English 1102: Writing and Research for College
Mid-Term Exam – Section B
Posted 03/10/09
Instructor: Ms. Annette Lorenzo, MPA
Email: Aorenzo1@aol.com
Office: Wesley 337
Phone: 937-376-6271
Office937-776-641 Cell
Directive:1. Complete Section A of mid term exam: 5 paragraph typed essay – due Monday, 3/16/09 (see lecture notes and blog directives).
2. Students must show that they have retained the language of the course topics. Academic verbiage required.
3. Two types of questions:
A. Short-answer – Vocabulary items will require the student to write a word, phrase, or sentence.
B. Extended-response answers – items will require the student to write one or two paragraphs answers.
Questions 1 -10 pertain to course text, class notes, blog, assigned essay readings, research, group presentation and professor’s mini lectures. Extended response answers required: possible points 80. Pick eight questions to answer.
1. What are the sections of an APA formatted paper?
2. Display (draw) the proper MLA format.
3. Week 7 - Online Mini Lecture: How to Read an Academic Texts Critically states four rules to reading an academic text critically – paraphrase those four steps.
4. Explain critical reading process.
5. Chapter 2: Define the following styles of paper/writing - identify where the definitions are found in the course text:
A. Definition Paper
B. Position Paper
C. Proposal
D. Argument Paper
6. Of the three grammar test taken (smart room online blog exercise) name two of the grammar topics you were tested in and provide a sample of correct usage.
7. What makes up a proper draft outline? Formal and/or Informal
8. Week 8 – In class lecture diagram showed various styles of research paper Lorenzo reviewed that were submitted for essay paper #2 – Issue paper. Draw and explain those diagrams. Hint: A-R-C or R-R-R and Reference = V.
9. Provide a sample of a correct reference/work sited item.
10. Chapter 1
A. What are these terms associated to:
Rereading
Analyzing
Responding
Summarizing
Previewing
Annotating
B. Place the above terms in order and identify each one of these terms.
Vocabulary items will require the student to write a word, phrase, or sentence, with a sentence or two responses being preferred.
Note: Course content language usage is required for points to be earned. Students must show that they have retained the language of the course topics.
Vocabulary (pick 5)
Spiritualist Movement
APA Abstract
Thesis Statement
Annotated Bibliography
Hypothesis
Inclusion Criteria
Dependent Variables
Independent Variables
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Plagiarism
Peer Review
Spring Semester 2008
English 1102: Writing and Research for College
Mid-Term Exam – Section B
Posted 03/10/09
Instructor: Ms. Annette Lorenzo, MPA
Email: Aorenzo1@aol.com
Office: Wesley 337
Phone: 937-376-6271
Office937-776-641 Cell
Directive:1. Complete Section A of mid term exam: 5 paragraph typed essay – due Monday, 3/16/09 (see lecture notes and blog directives).
2. Students must show that they have retained the language of the course topics. Academic verbiage required.
3. Two types of questions:
A. Short-answer – Vocabulary items will require the student to write a word, phrase, or sentence.
B. Extended-response answers – items will require the student to write one or two paragraphs answers.
Questions 1 -10 pertain to course text, class notes, blog, assigned essay readings, research, group presentation and professor’s mini lectures. Extended response answers required: possible points 80. Pick eight questions to answer.
1. What are the sections of an APA formatted paper?
2. Display (draw) the proper MLA format.
3. Week 7 - Online Mini Lecture: How to Read an Academic Texts Critically states four rules to reading an academic text critically – paraphrase those four steps.
4. Explain critical reading process.
5. Chapter 2: Define the following styles of paper/writing - identify where the definitions are found in the course text:
A. Definition Paper
B. Position Paper
C. Proposal
D. Argument Paper
6. Of the three grammar test taken (smart room online blog exercise) name two of the grammar topics you were tested in and provide a sample of correct usage.
7. What makes up a proper draft outline? Formal and/or Informal
8. Week 8 – In class lecture diagram showed various styles of research paper Lorenzo reviewed that were submitted for essay paper #2 – Issue paper. Draw and explain those diagrams. Hint: A-R-C or R-R-R and Reference = V.
9. Provide a sample of a correct reference/work sited item.
10. Chapter 1
A. What are these terms associated to:
Rereading
Analyzing
Responding
Summarizing
Previewing
Annotating
B. Place the above terms in order and identify each one of these terms.
Vocabulary items will require the student to write a word, phrase, or sentence, with a sentence or two responses being preferred.
Note: Course content language usage is required for points to be earned. Students must show that they have retained the language of the course topics.
Vocabulary (pick 5)
Spiritualist Movement
APA Abstract
Thesis Statement
Annotated Bibliography
Hypothesis
Inclusion Criteria
Dependent Variables
Independent Variables
Quantitative Research
Qualitative Research
Plagiarism
Peer Review
Week 10 - Paper #3 - Annotated Bibliography Directive
Assignment Directive:
1. Review references from course papers 1 & 2 (or) a typed paper with references from another class (maybe learning community).
2. Review mini lecture: Week 8 - Paper #3 Annotated Bibliography
"How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography"
3. Take three references that were cited in your papers and advance those three references to an annotated bibliography format.
4. Document will be completed in MLA format
5. A two or one paragraph statement expalining the purpose and design of an annotated biliography is requrired. Within this section of your docuement the type of annotated bibilography that is being sued should be noted. Example - MLA format or APA foramt. Hint: Refer to the mini lecture for verbiage.
6. Paper is due in typed format on March 19, 2009.
1. Review references from course papers 1 & 2 (or) a typed paper with references from another class (maybe learning community).
2. Review mini lecture: Week 8 - Paper #3 Annotated Bibliography
"How to Prepare an Annotated Bibliography"
3. Take three references that were cited in your papers and advance those three references to an annotated bibliography format.
4. Document will be completed in MLA format
5. A two or one paragraph statement expalining the purpose and design of an annotated biliography is requrired. Within this section of your docuement the type of annotated bibilography that is being sued should be noted. Example - MLA format or APA foramt. Hint: Refer to the mini lecture for verbiage.
6. Paper is due in typed format on March 19, 2009.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Week 9 - Five paragraph Essay - Mid term exam-Section A
Monday
Journal Entry (draft) - prep work for mid-term 5 paragraph essay
Steps:
1. Review your entire journal
2. Review the course blog
3. Review your English course text & your Learning Community text
4. Review your group project
5. Review your 2 typed papers (hopefully you have saved a copy) & the APA & MLA links attached to this blog.
6. Review any written assignment from another class (hopefully from your Learning Community course)
7. Design an outline or mind map - highlighting three key areas/focus of academic study priority and three areas/focus of academic study that you have mastered (or mastered the most). Example: Three areas of academic study priority are - Reading a text in a critical fashion, note taking, APA style format.
8. Five paragraph essay - Design a five paragraph essay stating a general thesis about your personal academic mission and support that thesis statement with the section identified in step 7 of this assignment directive.
9. Draft must be in pen.
10. Journal entry heading: Advancing my Academic Commitment
11. Once you have prepared completed steps 7 & 8 - type your draft essay according to MLA guidelines.
NOTE: There is no way this journal entry will be able to completed during this class period. This is an introductory drill to prepare students for their mid-term five paragraph mid-term exam entry.
WARNING: Lorenzo will not grade a mid-term exam that does not have a typed five paragraph essay. This MLA style document will be submitted separately at the beginning of week #10 - Monday 3/16/09 class.
Journal Entry (draft) - prep work for mid-term 5 paragraph essay
Steps:
1. Review your entire journal
2. Review the course blog
3. Review your English course text & your Learning Community text
4. Review your group project
5. Review your 2 typed papers (hopefully you have saved a copy) & the APA & MLA links attached to this blog.
6. Review any written assignment from another class (hopefully from your Learning Community course)
7. Design an outline or mind map - highlighting three key areas/focus of academic study priority and three areas/focus of academic study that you have mastered (or mastered the most). Example: Three areas of academic study priority are - Reading a text in a critical fashion, note taking, APA style format.
8. Five paragraph essay - Design a five paragraph essay stating a general thesis about your personal academic mission and support that thesis statement with the section identified in step 7 of this assignment directive.
9. Draft must be in pen.
10. Journal entry heading: Advancing my Academic Commitment
11. Once you have prepared completed steps 7 & 8 - type your draft essay according to MLA guidelines.
NOTE: There is no way this journal entry will be able to completed during this class period. This is an introductory drill to prepare students for their mid-term five paragraph mid-term exam entry.
WARNING: Lorenzo will not grade a mid-term exam that does not have a typed five paragraph essay. This MLA style document will be submitted separately at the beginning of week #10 - Monday 3/16/09 class.
Week 9 - Overview
Monday - Individual Writing Exercise (Journal Review/Pre-Exam Drill)
Tuesday - Smart Room - Group and Individual Review of Chapters 7&8
Wednesday - Online Classroom (Mid Term Exam - Part 1)
Thursday - Online Classroom (Mid Term Exam - Part 2)
Mid Term Exam Directive:
1. Journal Title - Mid Term Exam
2. List Dates - 3/10 Wednesday - 3/11 Thursday
3. Write the actual question you are answering.
4. Write Answer clearly
5. Use a pen
6. Exam due date: Following Monday (Week 10)
Tuesday - Smart Room - Group and Individual Review of Chapters 7&8
Wednesday - Online Classroom (Mid Term Exam - Part 1)
Thursday - Online Classroom (Mid Term Exam - Part 2)
Mid Term Exam Directive:
1. Journal Title - Mid Term Exam
2. List Dates - 3/10 Wednesday - 3/11 Thursday
3. Write the actual question you are answering.
4. Write Answer clearly
5. Use a pen
6. Exam due date: Following Monday (Week 10)
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