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Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
1/30/07 World Lit. Agenda and Reminder
I noticed that many of you used generic definitions from dictionaries to introduce your topic of choice --i.e. Incest is defined as sexual relations between persons so closely related that they are forbidden by law or religion to marry (Webster’s Dictionary 2002).
If you do this, be sure to cite correctly-refer to manual. the above is cited incorrectly. By the way, this is generic and boring. That's OK for now, but later you are expected to use something else.
Stick to the requirements:
1.MLA Formatted-refer to manual and 2 examples starting on p. 151
2.Times New Roman 12 pt.
3.Use transitions with each paragraph except for introduction.
4.No contractions
5.No personal pronouns
6.2 pages maximum, unless you have the OK from me to submit more.
7.Final submission- Friday, February 2, 2007 11:59 PM to Turnitin.com
Class ID:1791236 Password:bowie
This only check for plagiarism.
8.Submit another electronic copy to my gmail account--chiang.vickie@gmail.com
by Friday, February 2, 2007 11:59 PM
Be sure it is an attached document and not just another cut and paste.
If you do this, be sure to cite correctly-refer to manual. the above is cited incorrectly. By the way, this is generic and boring. That's OK for now, but later you are expected to use something else.
Stick to the requirements:
1.MLA Formatted-refer to manual and 2 examples starting on p. 151
2.Times New Roman 12 pt.
3.Use transitions with each paragraph except for introduction.
4.No contractions
5.No personal pronouns
6.2 pages maximum, unless you have the OK from me to submit more.
7.Final submission- Friday, February 2, 2007 11:59 PM to Turnitin.com
Class ID:1791236 Password:bowie
This only check for plagiarism.
8.Submit another electronic copy to my gmail account--chiang.vickie@gmail.com
by Friday, February 2, 2007 11:59 PM
Be sure it is an attached document and not just another cut and paste.
Monday, January 22, 2007
4th Assignment (Monday, January 22, 2007)
1.Click on the following link.
Ms. Williams' class
2.First respond (rotund paragraphs) to Ms. Williams' journal topics:
A.Free fallin'
In this blog post, you should explain the relationship between fate and freewill in Oedipus Rex. After you have discussed this relationship, you should find a passage that reflects your ideas. Place the passage at the beginning of your post. The post is due by Saturday and you should comment by Tuesday.
# posted by KerriW @ 1:33 PM 0 comments
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
B.What's in the bag?
Ruminate about the idea of fate and free will. How much control do you really have in your life and the decisions you make. This question may seem simple, but think about the large and tiny decisions that you make on a day to day basis. Are you in control?
# posted by KerriW @ 4:11 PM 0 comments
3. Comment on 3 blogs from Ms. Williams' class and 3 from ours. Your comments should be substantive, not just another, "I agree." "Great job."
For instance, you can respond in one or more of the following ways:
-Ask a probing question.
-Share an insight.
-Offer and support an opinion.
-Make a suggestion.
-Expand on the classmate's posting.
Ms. Williams' class
2.First respond (rotund paragraphs) to Ms. Williams' journal topics:
A.Free fallin'
In this blog post, you should explain the relationship between fate and freewill in Oedipus Rex. After you have discussed this relationship, you should find a passage that reflects your ideas. Place the passage at the beginning of your post. The post is due by Saturday and you should comment by Tuesday.
# posted by KerriW @ 1:33 PM 0 comments
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
B.What's in the bag?
Ruminate about the idea of fate and free will. How much control do you really have in your life and the decisions you make. This question may seem simple, but think about the large and tiny decisions that you make on a day to day basis. Are you in control?
# posted by KerriW @ 4:11 PM 0 comments
3. Comment on 3 blogs from Ms. Williams' class and 3 from ours. Your comments should be substantive, not just another, "I agree." "Great job."
For instance, you can respond in one or more of the following ways:
-Ask a probing question.
-Share an insight.
-Offer and support an opinion.
-Make a suggestion.
-Expand on the classmate's posting.
3rd Period Test
Odyssey Test- Blog This!
Cut and paste each question and answer underneath the prompt.
1. What have you learned about Greek culture, values, and religion? Address the roles of women and men, honor and virtues, gods and goddesses, etc. (250 words)
2. What resonated with you in reading about Odysseus’ adventures? Why? (150 words)
3. This epic poem is dated nearly 3000 years ago, why is it still relevant? (150 words)
Short Answers-
Answer in complete sentences. Cut and paste each question and answer underneath the prompt.
4. How would you characterize the narrator, the fictive "Homer" whose voice we imagine as singing the verses of the Odyssey?
5. What kinds of behavior are treated as contemptible in the Odyssey?
6. How does the poem represent mortal women? Since Penelope is the most important woman in the Odyssey, what qualities does she possess, and how does she respond to the troubles she faces? (Some of the other women are of note, too-Eurycleia the serving woman, the faithless maidservants, Nausicaa the Phaeacian princess, and Helen of Sparta, Menelaus' queen, whose elopement with Prince Paris sparked the Trojan War.)
7.How do Homer's gods think and behave? How do their actions and motivations differ from the conception of god in other religions of which you have knowledge? What role do the Homeric gods play in human affairs, and what is the responsibility of humans with respect to those gods?
Cut and paste each question and answer underneath the prompt.
1. What have you learned about Greek culture, values, and religion? Address the roles of women and men, honor and virtues, gods and goddesses, etc. (250 words)
2. What resonated with you in reading about Odysseus’ adventures? Why? (150 words)
3. This epic poem is dated nearly 3000 years ago, why is it still relevant? (150 words)
Short Answers-
Answer in complete sentences. Cut and paste each question and answer underneath the prompt.
4. How would you characterize the narrator, the fictive "Homer" whose voice we imagine as singing the verses of the Odyssey?
5. What kinds of behavior are treated as contemptible in the Odyssey?
6. How does the poem represent mortal women? Since Penelope is the most important woman in the Odyssey, what qualities does she possess, and how does she respond to the troubles she faces? (Some of the other women are of note, too-Eurycleia the serving woman, the faithless maidservants, Nausicaa the Phaeacian princess, and Helen of Sparta, Menelaus' queen, whose elopement with Prince Paris sparked the Trojan War.)
7.How do Homer's gods think and behave? How do their actions and motivations differ from the conception of god in other religions of which you have knowledge? What role do the Homeric gods play in human affairs, and what is the responsibility of humans with respect to those gods?
1st Period Test
Odyssey Test- Blog This!
Cut and paste each question and answer underneath the prompt.
1. What have you learned about Greek culture, values, and religion? Address the roles of women and men, honor and virtues, gods and goddesses, etc. (200 words)
2. What resonated with you in reading about Odysseus’ adventures? Why? (100 words)
3. This epic poem is dated nearly 3000 years ago, why is it still relevant? (100 words)
Short Answers-
Answer in complete sentences. Cut and paste each question and answer underneath the prompt.
4. How would you characterize the narrator, the fictive "Homer" whose voice we imagine as singing the verses of the Odyssey?
5. What kinds of behavior are treated as contemptible in the Odyssey?
6. How does the poem represent mortal women? Since Penelope is the most important woman in the Odyssey, what qualities does she possess, and how does she respond to the troubles she faces? (Some of the other women are of note, too-Eurycleia the serving woman, the faithless maidservants, Nausicaa the Phaeacian princess, and Helen of Sparta, Menelaus' queen, whose elopement with Prince Paris sparked the Trojan War.)
7.How do Homer's gods think and behave? How do their actions and motivations differ from the conception of god in other religions of which you have knowledge? What role do the Homeric gods play in human affairs, and what is the responsibility of humans with respect to those gods?
Cut and paste each question and answer underneath the prompt.
1. What have you learned about Greek culture, values, and religion? Address the roles of women and men, honor and virtues, gods and goddesses, etc. (200 words)
2. What resonated with you in reading about Odysseus’ adventures? Why? (100 words)
3. This epic poem is dated nearly 3000 years ago, why is it still relevant? (100 words)
Short Answers-
Answer in complete sentences. Cut and paste each question and answer underneath the prompt.
4. How would you characterize the narrator, the fictive "Homer" whose voice we imagine as singing the verses of the Odyssey?
5. What kinds of behavior are treated as contemptible in the Odyssey?
6. How does the poem represent mortal women? Since Penelope is the most important woman in the Odyssey, what qualities does she possess, and how does she respond to the troubles she faces? (Some of the other women are of note, too-Eurycleia the serving woman, the faithless maidservants, Nausicaa the Phaeacian princess, and Helen of Sparta, Menelaus' queen, whose elopement with Prince Paris sparked the Trojan War.)
7.How do Homer's gods think and behave? How do their actions and motivations differ from the conception of god in other religions of which you have knowledge? What role do the Homeric gods play in human affairs, and what is the responsibility of humans with respect to those gods?
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
4th World Literature-Important Dates and Info for Oedipus
Friday, January 19, 2007--Oedipus Topic, Thesis, Outline-
Monday, January 22, 2007--Oedipus Test
Tuesday, January 23, 2007--Oedipus Essay Rough Draft (Typed)
Wednesday, January 24, 2007--Oedipus Essay for me to edit (submit electronically to chiang.vickie@gmail.com)
Friday, January 26, 2007--Final submission to Turnitin.com.
Class ID:1791236
Class Password: bowie
Essay Requirements
Topic of your choice
2-paged
double-spaced
12-point, Times New Roman font
MLA formatted
Clear Thesis in Intro
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Transitional Phrases
No personal pronouns- 'I', 'me', (you)
Monday, January 22, 2007--Oedipus Test
Tuesday, January 23, 2007--Oedipus Essay Rough Draft (Typed)
Wednesday, January 24, 2007--Oedipus Essay for me to edit (submit electronically to chiang.vickie@gmail.com)
Friday, January 26, 2007--Final submission to Turnitin.com.
Class ID:1791236
Class Password: bowie
Essay Requirements
Topic of your choice
2-paged
double-spaced
12-point, Times New Roman font
MLA formatted
Clear Thesis in Intro
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion
Transitional Phrases
No personal pronouns- 'I', 'me', (you)
Monday, November 29, 2004
Monday, November 29, 2004
TODAY'S AGENDA
1. Journal-Custom-build your dream car.
2. Library Research
a. go to Galileo
b. find the division that best fits your topic
c. or use #8-General
d. type in your topic-use Boolean operators(and/or/not) to help narrow down your topic.
e. browse through sources
f. print useful sources or cite the source for later use
3. Start composing your introduction with a thesis.
HW: Start composing the body paragraphs with sources cited.
1. Journal-Custom-build your dream car.
2. Library Research
a. go to Galileo
b. find the division that best fits your topic
c. or use #8-General
d. type in your topic-use Boolean operators(and/or/not) to help narrow down your topic.
e. browse through sources
f. print useful sources or cite the source for later use
3. Start composing your introduction with a thesis.
HW: Start composing the body paragraphs with sources cited.
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
Tuesday, November 23, 2004
TODAY'S AGENDA
1. Journal: Have you ever been heartbroken? Inversely, have you ever been in love?
2. Active vs. Passive Voice p.87
3. Parallels p.92
4. Grammar Errors p.96
5. Shifting Pronouns p.114-115
6. Fragments p.162-164
NO HW
1. Journal: Have you ever been heartbroken? Inversely, have you ever been in love?
2. Active vs. Passive Voice p.87
3. Parallels p.92
4. Grammar Errors p.96
5. Shifting Pronouns p.114-115
6. Fragments p.162-164
NO HW
Saturday, November 20, 2004
Monday, November 22, 2004
TODAY'S AGENDA
1. Journal: You are immortal for a week, what would you do?
2. Media Center: look for reference and periodical sources.
3. Update your working bibliography.
4. Computer Lab: list sources in working bibliography.
5. Start drafting the introduction with a thesis (TITLE: RESEARCH INTRODUCTION AND THESIS).
6. Be sure to check spelling and follow guidelines in RULES FOR WRITERS.
HW:Take draft home and ask someone else to read it. Ask the reader if your point is clear.
1. Journal: You are immortal for a week, what would you do?
2. Media Center: look for reference and periodical sources.
3. Update your working bibliography.
4. Computer Lab: list sources in working bibliography.
5. Start drafting the introduction with a thesis (TITLE: RESEARCH INTRODUCTION AND THESIS).
6. Be sure to check spelling and follow guidelines in RULES FOR WRITERS.
HW:Take draft home and ask someone else to read it. Ask the reader if your point is clear.
Thursday, November 18, 2004
Friday, November 19, 2004
TODAY'S AGENDA
1. Journal: If you had to room with a classmate, from this period, in a college dorm, who would it be?
2. Voc. 14 Quiz
3. Voc. 15 Pneumonic Synonyms
4.Computer Lab-Finish this week's entries.
HW:Interview needs to be ready for complete transcription.
1. Journal: If you had to room with a classmate, from this period, in a college dorm, who would it be?
2. Voc. 14 Quiz
3. Voc. 15 Pneumonic Synonyms
4.Computer Lab-Finish this week's entries.
HW:Interview needs to be ready for complete transcription.
Vocabulary 14 Quiz
Vocabulary 14 Quiz
(Matching)
1. CONCILIATORY
2. CRITERION
3. CRYPTIC
4. INGRATIATE
5. INSIPID
6. LACKLUSTER
7. QUELL
8. QUIBBLE
9. QUIP
10. TIRADE
11. TREPIDATION
12. TURBULENT
13. URBANE
14. VOLATILE
15. VOLITION
16. cacophony
17. pompous
18. mschiang.blogspot.com
19. chronic
20. colloquial
a. act in a way to make oneself agreeable/ acceptable
b. bland and dull
c. harsh, jarring sound
d. minor criticism or objection
e. recurring often or lasting a long time
f. pretentious and full of oneself
g. explosive and unpredictable
h. will, power to choose
i. to calm down or put an end to
j. conversational
k. Ms. Chiang's blog address
l. having the effect of soothing anger, pacifying
m. marked by unrest or disturbance
n. lacking brightness or energy
o. long angry or vehement speech
p. smooth and well-mannered
q. mysterious, puzzling, having a hidden meaning
r. rule or standard on which judgments can be based
s. state of alarm or dread
t. clever witty remark
(Matching)
1. CONCILIATORY
2. CRITERION
3. CRYPTIC
4. INGRATIATE
5. INSIPID
6. LACKLUSTER
7. QUELL
8. QUIBBLE
9. QUIP
10. TIRADE
11. TREPIDATION
12. TURBULENT
13. URBANE
14. VOLATILE
15. VOLITION
16. cacophony
17. pompous
18. mschiang.blogspot.com
19. chronic
20. colloquial
a. act in a way to make oneself agreeable/ acceptable
b. bland and dull
c. harsh, jarring sound
d. minor criticism or objection
e. recurring often or lasting a long time
f. pretentious and full of oneself
g. explosive and unpredictable
h. will, power to choose
i. to calm down or put an end to
j. conversational
k. Ms. Chiang's blog address
l. having the effect of soothing anger, pacifying
m. marked by unrest or disturbance
n. lacking brightness or energy
o. long angry or vehement speech
p. smooth and well-mannered
q. mysterious, puzzling, having a hidden meaning
r. rule or standard on which judgments can be based
s. state of alarm or dread
t. clever witty remark
Thursday, November 18, 2004 (PROGRESS REPORT DAY)
TODAY'S AGENDA
1.RECEIVE OFFICIAL PROGRESS REPORTS AND C.M.'s Week 15 PICTIONARY
2. Journal: Create a list of journal topics for your class. Title: Possible Journal Topics (3rd period is finished).
3.Continue with your blog.
Things to do in the computer lab:
a. Continue transcribing the rest of the interview.
b. Document your working bibliography (Title: My Working Bibliography 11/18) as shown in Wednesday, November 17 agenda.
c. Research online, then cut/paste the important information that you would like to use for your research project. Be sure to cite the source(S) in your working bibliography.
HW: Study for vocabulary 1-14 quiz.
Finish Interview transcript by Monday Afternoon.
1.RECEIVE OFFICIAL PROGRESS REPORTS AND C.M.'s Week 15 PICTIONARY
2. Journal: Create a list of journal topics for your class. Title: Possible Journal Topics (3rd period is finished).
3.Continue with your blog.
Things to do in the computer lab:
a. Continue transcribing the rest of the interview.
b. Document your working bibliography (Title: My Working Bibliography 11/18) as shown in Wednesday, November 17 agenda.
c. Research online, then cut/paste the important information that you would like to use for your research project. Be sure to cite the source(S) in your working bibliography.
HW: Study for vocabulary 1-14 quiz.
Finish Interview transcript by Monday Afternoon.
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
TODAY'S AGENDA
1. Check your blog for my comments.
2. Correct and rectify the issue that I mentioned in those comments.
3. New Post- Title: MY WORKING BIBLIOGRAPHY
4. List the sources that you have used thus far, according to guidelines discussed in Diana Hacker's Rules for Writers.
EXAMPLE:
1.Bender, Larry. Trophies of an Ancient Culture. 2nd ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Harcourt Brace, 1995.
Ch 3—Roles of archaeologists
pp. 223-40—pros and cons as a career
2. Chiang, Vickie. "Wednesday, November 17, 2004" mschiang.blogspot.com
5. Continue transcribing and researching online.
HW:.Continue transcribing and researching online.
1. Check your blog for my comments.
2. Correct and rectify the issue that I mentioned in those comments.
3. New Post- Title: MY WORKING BIBLIOGRAPHY
4. List the sources that you have used thus far, according to guidelines discussed in Diana Hacker's Rules for Writers.
EXAMPLE:
1.Bender, Larry. Trophies of an Ancient Culture. 2nd ed. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Harcourt Brace, 1995.
Ch 3—Roles of archaeologists
pp. 223-40—pros and cons as a career
2. Chiang, Vickie. "Wednesday, November 17, 2004" mschiang.blogspot.com
5. Continue transcribing and researching online.
HW:.Continue transcribing and researching online.
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
TODAY'S AGENDA
1. No Journal
2. Transcribe the interview.
3. Include question and answers. (TITLE: INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTION 11/16)
4. Change Blogger settings with Ms. Chiang.
5. Use Word Processing's Spellcheck.
Example:
Ms. C: What will I have to do to get my song recorded in your studio?
Mr. Rogers:Book a time to come in and pay the deposit.
Ms. C: How much will the deposit be?
Mr. Rogers: $25 and $100 to burn your song onto a disc.
HW: Continue with interviews and research
1. No Journal
2. Transcribe the interview.
3. Include question and answers. (TITLE: INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTION 11/16)
4. Change Blogger settings with Ms. Chiang.
5. Use Word Processing's Spellcheck.
Example:
Ms. C: What will I have to do to get my song recorded in your studio?
Mr. Rogers:Book a time to come in and pay the deposit.
Ms. C: How much will the deposit be?
Mr. Rogers: $25 and $100 to burn your song onto a disc.
HW: Continue with interviews and research
Monday, November 15, 2004
Monday. November 15, 2004
TODAY'S AGENDA
1. Turn in ALL make-up work.
2. Journal-Free Write
3. Research
4. Primary vs. Secondary Sources
5. Working Bibliography
6. Quoting
7. Forming Thesis
8. What the final product should look like
9. Pop Quiz on #3-8 (above)
HW: Continue with interviews and bring transcriptions in.
1. Turn in ALL make-up work.
2. Journal-Free Write
3. Research
4. Primary vs. Secondary Sources
5. Working Bibliography
6. Quoting
7. Forming Thesis
8. What the final product should look like
9. Pop Quiz on #3-8 (above)
HW: Continue with interviews and bring transcriptions in.
Friday, November 12, 2004
Friday, November 12, 2004
TODAY'S AGENDA
Journal: What if you were drafted by the US military?
1. Check Ms. Chiang's Blog
2. Write your Journal-Title: Write the topic and date(What if you were drafted by the US military ? 11/12).
3. Write the story that goes with Week 14 on the blog. (Title: Week 14 Story 11/12)
4. If time permits, continue with online research. Be sure to cut and paste slugs that are important. These will be your online note cards. Remember to include the exact URL in order to cite your work at the end.
HW:
1. Complete all missing assignments from #65-86 ONLY
All other assignments are not for make-up.
ALL WORK TO BE TURNED IN BY MONDAY 11/15-NO EXCUSES!
2. Start calling and interviewing. Be sure to transcribe the interview.
Journal: What if you were drafted by the US military?
1. Check Ms. Chiang's Blog
2. Write your Journal-Title: Write the topic and date(What if you were drafted by the US military ? 11/12).
3. Write the story that goes with Week 14 on the blog. (Title: Week 14 Story 11/12)
4. If time permits, continue with online research. Be sure to cut and paste slugs that are important. These will be your online note cards. Remember to include the exact URL in order to cite your work at the end.
HW:
1. Complete all missing assignments from #65-86 ONLY
All other assignments are not for make-up.
ALL WORK TO BE TURNED IN BY MONDAY 11/15-NO EXCUSES!
2. Start calling and interviewing. Be sure to transcribe the interview.
Thursday, November 11, 2004
Thursday, November 11, 2004
TODAY'S AGENDA
1. Get list of missing work (PRINTOUT WITH GRADE AVERAGE).
2. Discuss research project.
3. Blog Assignment:
TITLE: Research Reflection
a. Which topic(s) are you interested in?
b. Why?
c. How many people will I need to contact?
d. Who are they?
Example:
a. Which topic(s) are you interested in? I want to find out how much car insurance will be for a 94 Chevy Impala.
b. Why? This will be the car that will be bequeathed to me when I turn 16.
c. How many people will I need to contact? Probably 3
d. Who are they? Insurance agent, father, and my friend Jerome
4. Start internet research
HW:
Complete all missing assignments from #65-86 ONLY
All other assignments are not for make-up.
ALL WORK TO BE TURNED IN BY MONDAY 11/15-NO EXCUSES!
1. Get list of missing work (PRINTOUT WITH GRADE AVERAGE).
2. Discuss research project.
3. Blog Assignment:
TITLE: Research Reflection
a. Which topic(s) are you interested in?
b. Why?
c. How many people will I need to contact?
d. Who are they?
Example:
a. Which topic(s) are you interested in? I want to find out how much car insurance will be for a 94 Chevy Impala.
b. Why? This will be the car that will be bequeathed to me when I turn 16.
c. How many people will I need to contact? Probably 3
d. Who are they? Insurance agent, father, and my friend Jerome
4. Start internet research
HW:
Complete all missing assignments from #65-86 ONLY
All other assignments are not for make-up.
ALL WORK TO BE TURNED IN BY MONDAY 11/15-NO EXCUSES!
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
Ms. Chiang’s 9th Grade Advanced Composition “Sourcing” Research Project
This project will be the majority of your final-exam grade. It will be graded throughout the next 4 weeks.
*TOPICS*
1. How much is car insurance? The insurance quote is make, model, age and gender specific.
2. What can be expected after a car accident?
3. What do I need in order to rent an apartment?
4. What do I need in order to rent a car?
5. What is and how much is renter’s insurance (also known as homeowner’s insurance? Renter’s insurance is for the protection of items in the home or apartment.
6. How do I apply for a credit card?
7. What is credit?
8. How do I start my own company?
9. How do I start my own magazine.
10. How does my music get on the radio?
11. How do I obtain a visitor’s visa (pass) to another country.
12. What does a manager of a fast food restaurant (or other occupation) look for in an employee?
13. How much would I need to make in order to live the lifestyle I wish.
14. Without a college education, what jobs and salaries are available?
15. What do colleges look for in a high-school senior?
16. How do I apply to a university?
17. Where could I receive health care if I am an uninsured student?
18. How much does a funeral cost and what does it entail?
19. What is the average cost of raising a child to the age of 18?
20. What academic scholarships are available to me?
21. What do I need to do before I can become a (occupation) of your choice.
22. How do I get copyrighted for my work? Or, how do I obtain a patent for an invention?
23. How do I open a bank account (checking, savings, etc)?
24. What happens and what can I do when I get laid off?
25. What do I need to do to become a citizen of a specific country?
26. What does it take to become a politician (president)?
27. What needs to happen before I get a marriage license?
28. How do I get an internship?
29. How do I file a tax return?
30. How do I apply for financial aid?
31. If I am a victim of a crime(specific), how do I file a police report?
Requirements:
* Choose a topic that suits your schedule and network sources.
* Ms. Chiang must approve any topic not mentioned.
* Primary and secondary sources will be used.
* Interview an expert.
* All interviews will be transcribed.
* Reference book will be among a source used.
* Internet source will be among a source used.
* Periodical will be among a source used.
* Minimum of 4 different sources will be used.
* All notes and experiences will be transferred to blog under the title, ‘Sourcing Research Project”.
* All work will be properly cited, using Citation Machine.
* All documents (applications, brochures, etc.) will be turned in to Ms. Chiang or scanned into computer.
* Reflection Essay will be composed at the end.
* CHECK BLOG OFTEN (both Ms. Chiang’s and yours).
Tips:
* WHAT ARE PRIMARY SOURCES?
Primary sources enable the researcher to get as close as possible to what actually happened during an historical event or time period. A primary source reflects the individual viewpoint of a participant or observer.
You are allowed to use a broader definition of primary sources, which may include some of the types of materials listed below. If in doubt, ask Ms. Chiang or Ms. Newman.
• Diaries, journals, speeches, interviews, letters, memos, manuscripts and other papers in which individuals describe events in which they were participants or observers.
• Memoirs and autobiographies These may be less reliable than diaries or letters since they are usually written long after events occurred and may be distorted by bias, dimming memory or the revised perspective that may come with hindsight. On the other hand, they are sometimes the only source for certain information.
• Records of or information collected by government agencies. Many kinds of records (births, deaths, marriages; permits and licenses issued; census data; etc.) document conditions in the society.
• Records of organizations The minutes, reports, correspondence, etc. of an organization or agency serve as an ongoing record of the activity and thinking of that organization or agency.
• Published materials (books, magazine and journal articles, newspaper articles) written at the time about a particular event. While these are sometimes accounts by participants, in most cases journalists or other observers write them. The important thing is to distinguish between material written at the time of an event as a kind of report, and material written much later, as historical analysis.
• Photographs, audio recordings and moving pictures or video recordings, documenting what happened.
• Materials that document the attitudes and popular thought of a historical time period If you are attempting to find evidence documenting the mentality or psychology of a time, or of a group (evidence of a world view, a set of attitudes, or the popular understanding of an event or condition), the most obvious source is public opinion polls taken at the time. Since these are generally very limited in availability and in what they reveal, however, it is also possible to make use of ideas and images conveyed in the mass media, and even in literature, film, popular fiction, textbooks, etc. Again, the point is to use these sources, written or produced at the time, as evidence of how people were thinking.
• Research data such as anthropological field notes, the results of scientific experiments, and other scholarly activity of the time.
• Artifacts of all kinds: physical objects, buildings, furniture, tools, appliances and household items, clothing, toys.
*WHAT ARE SECONDARY SOURCES?
A secondary source is a work that interprets or analyzes an historical event or phenomenon. It is generally at least one step removed from the event. A recent article that evaluates and analyzes the relationship between the feminist movement and the labor movement in turn-of-the-century England is an example of a secondary source; if you were to look at the bibliography of this article you would see that the author's research was based on both primary sources such as labor union documents, speeches and personal letters as well as other secondary sources. Textbooks and encyclopedias are also examples of secondary sources.
*FIND THE RIGHT REFERENCE SOURCE.
A good first step in finding primary materials is to look at the resources in the library's reference collection. These sources will give you a good overview of the topic, will outline the basic historical context and will help you identify key participants, dates and publications associated with your topic.
Ask Ms. Newman or Ms. Chiang to suggest reference sources or textbooks, such as specialized encyclopedias, chronologies or factbooks that will give you an historical overview of a topic or event and identify the participants. If you have specific people in mind already, biographical dictionaries and encyclopedias will give you background information and bibliographies of primary and secondary sources.
Books and historical journal articles (especially those with extensive bibliographies) and other secondary sources can give you background information and clues as to the participants involved and source materials, which might be available.
Specialized bibliographies and guides to research often give both an introductory overview of how to go about researching a particular topic as well as list specific primary and secondary sources.
Examples of specialized encyclopedias, chronologies and handbooks:
• Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups
• Historical Dictionary of the French Revolution
• Encyclopedia of Asian History
• Encyclopedia of the Holocaust
Examples of biographical sources:
• Current Biography (1940-present)
• Dictionary of American Biography
Examples of bibliographies and guides to research:
• Guide to Sources in Medieval History
• A Guide to Sources of British Military History
• Modern China: 1840-1972: An Introduction to Sources and Research Aids
*TOPICS*
1. How much is car insurance? The insurance quote is make, model, age and gender specific.
2. What can be expected after a car accident?
3. What do I need in order to rent an apartment?
4. What do I need in order to rent a car?
5. What is and how much is renter’s insurance (also known as homeowner’s insurance? Renter’s insurance is for the protection of items in the home or apartment.
6. How do I apply for a credit card?
7. What is credit?
8. How do I start my own company?
9. How do I start my own magazine.
10. How does my music get on the radio?
11. How do I obtain a visitor’s visa (pass) to another country.
12. What does a manager of a fast food restaurant (or other occupation) look for in an employee?
13. How much would I need to make in order to live the lifestyle I wish.
14. Without a college education, what jobs and salaries are available?
15. What do colleges look for in a high-school senior?
16. How do I apply to a university?
17. Where could I receive health care if I am an uninsured student?
18. How much does a funeral cost and what does it entail?
19. What is the average cost of raising a child to the age of 18?
20. What academic scholarships are available to me?
21. What do I need to do before I can become a (occupation) of your choice.
22. How do I get copyrighted for my work? Or, how do I obtain a patent for an invention?
23. How do I open a bank account (checking, savings, etc)?
24. What happens and what can I do when I get laid off?
25. What do I need to do to become a citizen of a specific country?
26. What does it take to become a politician (president)?
27. What needs to happen before I get a marriage license?
28. How do I get an internship?
29. How do I file a tax return?
30. How do I apply for financial aid?
31. If I am a victim of a crime(specific), how do I file a police report?
Requirements:
* Choose a topic that suits your schedule and network sources.
* Ms. Chiang must approve any topic not mentioned.
* Primary and secondary sources will be used.
* Interview an expert.
* All interviews will be transcribed.
* Reference book will be among a source used.
* Internet source will be among a source used.
* Periodical will be among a source used.
* Minimum of 4 different sources will be used.
* All notes and experiences will be transferred to blog under the title, ‘Sourcing Research Project”.
* All work will be properly cited, using Citation Machine.
* All documents (applications, brochures, etc.) will be turned in to Ms. Chiang or scanned into computer.
* Reflection Essay will be composed at the end.
* CHECK BLOG OFTEN (both Ms. Chiang’s and yours).
Tips:
* WHAT ARE PRIMARY SOURCES?
Primary sources enable the researcher to get as close as possible to what actually happened during an historical event or time period. A primary source reflects the individual viewpoint of a participant or observer.
You are allowed to use a broader definition of primary sources, which may include some of the types of materials listed below. If in doubt, ask Ms. Chiang or Ms. Newman.
• Diaries, journals, speeches, interviews, letters, memos, manuscripts and other papers in which individuals describe events in which they were participants or observers.
• Memoirs and autobiographies These may be less reliable than diaries or letters since they are usually written long after events occurred and may be distorted by bias, dimming memory or the revised perspective that may come with hindsight. On the other hand, they are sometimes the only source for certain information.
• Records of or information collected by government agencies. Many kinds of records (births, deaths, marriages; permits and licenses issued; census data; etc.) document conditions in the society.
• Records of organizations The minutes, reports, correspondence, etc. of an organization or agency serve as an ongoing record of the activity and thinking of that organization or agency.
• Published materials (books, magazine and journal articles, newspaper articles) written at the time about a particular event. While these are sometimes accounts by participants, in most cases journalists or other observers write them. The important thing is to distinguish between material written at the time of an event as a kind of report, and material written much later, as historical analysis.
• Photographs, audio recordings and moving pictures or video recordings, documenting what happened.
• Materials that document the attitudes and popular thought of a historical time period If you are attempting to find evidence documenting the mentality or psychology of a time, or of a group (evidence of a world view, a set of attitudes, or the popular understanding of an event or condition), the most obvious source is public opinion polls taken at the time. Since these are generally very limited in availability and in what they reveal, however, it is also possible to make use of ideas and images conveyed in the mass media, and even in literature, film, popular fiction, textbooks, etc. Again, the point is to use these sources, written or produced at the time, as evidence of how people were thinking.
• Research data such as anthropological field notes, the results of scientific experiments, and other scholarly activity of the time.
• Artifacts of all kinds: physical objects, buildings, furniture, tools, appliances and household items, clothing, toys.
*WHAT ARE SECONDARY SOURCES?
A secondary source is a work that interprets or analyzes an historical event or phenomenon. It is generally at least one step removed from the event. A recent article that evaluates and analyzes the relationship between the feminist movement and the labor movement in turn-of-the-century England is an example of a secondary source; if you were to look at the bibliography of this article you would see that the author's research was based on both primary sources such as labor union documents, speeches and personal letters as well as other secondary sources. Textbooks and encyclopedias are also examples of secondary sources.
*FIND THE RIGHT REFERENCE SOURCE.
A good first step in finding primary materials is to look at the resources in the library's reference collection. These sources will give you a good overview of the topic, will outline the basic historical context and will help you identify key participants, dates and publications associated with your topic.
Ask Ms. Newman or Ms. Chiang to suggest reference sources or textbooks, such as specialized encyclopedias, chronologies or factbooks that will give you an historical overview of a topic or event and identify the participants. If you have specific people in mind already, biographical dictionaries and encyclopedias will give you background information and bibliographies of primary and secondary sources.
Books and historical journal articles (especially those with extensive bibliographies) and other secondary sources can give you background information and clues as to the participants involved and source materials, which might be available.
Specialized bibliographies and guides to research often give both an introductory overview of how to go about researching a particular topic as well as list specific primary and secondary sources.
Examples of specialized encyclopedias, chronologies and handbooks:
• Harvard Encyclopedia of American Ethnic Groups
• Historical Dictionary of the French Revolution
• Encyclopedia of Asian History
• Encyclopedia of the Holocaust
Examples of biographical sources:
• Current Biography (1940-present)
• Dictionary of American Biography
Examples of bibliographies and guides to research:
• Guide to Sources in Medieval History
• A Guide to Sources of British Military History
• Modern China: 1840-1972: An Introduction to Sources and Research Aids
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
TODAY'S AGENDA
Journal: Describe the last two days, while the teacher was away.
1. Voc. 13 Quiz
2. Journal
3. Update Profile on personal blog.
4. Publish today's journal on your blog.
HW: Finish Voc. Packet (from Monday and Tuesday)
Journal: Describe the last two days, while the teacher was away.
1. Voc. 13 Quiz
2. Journal
3. Update Profile on personal blog.
4. Publish today's journal on your blog.
HW: Finish Voc. Packet (from Monday and Tuesday)
Friday, November 05, 2004
Week 13,14, and 15 Vocabulary
Week 13
1. COLLOQUIAL
2. COMMISERATE
3. COMPATIBLE
4. COMPATIBLE
5. INCIPIENT
6. INCONTROVERTIBLE
7. INCORRIGIBLE
8. PROLIFIC
9. PUGNACIOUS
10. QUERULOUS
11. TEDIOUS
12. TENTATIVE
13. THWART
14. VILIFY
15. VIRTUOSO
WEEK 14
1. CONCILIATORY
2. CRITERION
3. CRYPTIC
4. INGRATIATE
5. INSIPID
6. LACKLUSTER
7. QUELL
8. QUIBBLE
9. QUIP
10. TIRADE
11. TREPIDATION
12. TURBULENT
13. URBANE
14. VOLATILE
15. VOLITION
Week 15
1. CURSORY
2. DEARTH
3. DEBILITATE
4. LANGUID
5. RAZE
6. UNASSAILABLE
7. WANTON
8. LASSITUDE
9. REBUFF
10. UNGAINLY
11. WRATH
12. LAVISH
13. RECLUSE
14. VORACIOUS
15. VOLUMINOUS
1. COLLOQUIAL
2. COMMISERATE
3. COMPATIBLE
4. COMPATIBLE
5. INCIPIENT
6. INCONTROVERTIBLE
7. INCORRIGIBLE
8. PROLIFIC
9. PUGNACIOUS
10. QUERULOUS
11. TEDIOUS
12. TENTATIVE
13. THWART
14. VILIFY
15. VIRTUOSO
WEEK 14
1. CONCILIATORY
2. CRITERION
3. CRYPTIC
4. INGRATIATE
5. INSIPID
6. LACKLUSTER
7. QUELL
8. QUIBBLE
9. QUIP
10. TIRADE
11. TREPIDATION
12. TURBULENT
13. URBANE
14. VOLATILE
15. VOLITION
Week 15
1. CURSORY
2. DEARTH
3. DEBILITATE
4. LANGUID
5. RAZE
6. UNASSAILABLE
7. WANTON
8. LASSITUDE
9. REBUFF
10. UNGAINLY
11. WRATH
12. LAVISH
13. RECLUSE
14. VORACIOUS
15. VOLUMINOUS
Friday, November 5, 2004
TODAY'S AGENDA
1. Printout of missing tasks and current grade given.
2. Clarify assignment and expectations for Monday and Tuesday.
3. Computer Lab
a. work on blog
b. computer preferences
HW: Study for Voc. Quiz 1-13
1. Printout of missing tasks and current grade given.
2. Clarify assignment and expectations for Monday and Tuesday.
3. Computer Lab
a. work on blog
b. computer preferences
HW: Study for Voc. Quiz 1-13
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