Stranger Sequence prep#1
OPTION A: BEING “PROVOCATIVE” OR “CONFRONTATIONAL”: Sometimes a stranger comes into a village and just tries to get along. In other situations, a stranger arrives and has a strong and often accusatory message to deliver to the village. And at times the “stranger” and the “villagers” remain in a state of confusion and hesitation. Please refer to some of our recent texts and explain how authors describe their own choices about getting along and/or about being “confrontational.”OPTION B: BEING AN “OUTSIDER” OR A “DIVIDED CHILD”: We previously read two texts about President Obama, and in these texts he used both of these terms while describing himself. What might these terms mean? How have different artists and writers sensed that are not quite part of a certain group or place--or that they may indeed have some connection to more than one group or place or language? How have they tried to understand and express their conflicts or questions about this situation?Choose ONE of these options. Please submit a post of at least 250 words by midnight on Thursday, May 6th.If you quote from a poem, I expect that you will try your best to use the proper format. See the handout and/or BB link about “Quoting a Poem.” It is worth 4 points.
HUMANITARIAN
Thursday, May 13. Absolutely no late projects will be accepted. (Post as early as possible so that any issues can be addressed before it's too late.)
Description:
Choose a song from American Greatest Hits by Year (Links to an external site.) that is at least 25 years old. This means the song can be from any year from 1840 through 1996. Make a presentation that explores the song's creation, history, and/or significance. You can discuss whatever you wish, but here are some questions to guide you:
How does the song capture or express what was happening the year it came out?
Does the song have personal value to you?
Does the song have a contemporary counterpart?
In what ways is it catchy, emotional, or inspiring?
What makes it stand the test of time?
Is it humorous or offensive in any way?
How did the song impact the artist's career?
Could the song provide comfort or inspiration today?
Your presentation can utilize PowerPoint or Prezi; it can include a voiceover, but this is optional. (If there is another presentation platform that is comparable to these, you can use it, but do a test run to make sure it's compatible with Eagle Online/Canvas first). Your presentation should have good visuals, and text written by you. You don’t have to do a complex, elaborate presentation, but use your own words and be insightful; don't just copy and paste from Wikipedia or other websites. Offer your own perspective to keep things engaging.
Requirements:
Your presentation should contain at least five slides and 500 words.
You’ll have to do some research on your chosen song. Make sure to list the sources you pull from at the end of your presentation to avoid plagiarism.
No peer response is required for this assignment
Discussion 7 English 315
Week 7 Discussion
""Now Presenting..."" Answer both of the following topics listed below (1 and 2) with an original post of 6-8 sentences Try to post early in the week and reply to at least one classmate's post with thoughtful details of 4-5 sentences. **Each weekly discussion is worth 30 points. Take your time and give us as much insight and detail as you can.**
Who is the best speaker you know, personally or professionally? Describe this speaker's abilities, including a time when he/she made a strong connection with an audience.
What is the most important thing to remember about making a work presentation? How do you keep yourself from being nervous when you present?
Week 3 discussion
1.How does or did this workplace utilize goal-setting practices?
2.When setting goals for yourself, what are some things you consider?
3.What effect does goal setting have on your motivation in the workplace? Why?
Week 2 discussion 2
1.Given what you know about motivation, how do you think organizations can create a standard of excellence?
2.Given what you know about motivation, how do you think organizations can create a standard of excellence?
question
Look closely at the section, “Kant’s Arguments on Lying” in your Rachel’s text. Imagine two very different cases in which you might be tempted to tell a lie. The first one should be something relatively mundane, superficial, and insignificant—as when you tell a lie in order to make someone feel good about themselves. (In this case, you are clearly lying, but you think it would be better to lie than tell the truth.) The second case should be something more significant or serious—as in telling a lie to save someone’s life.
1. Describe both scenarios.
2. Explain clearly why Kant would disagree with these lies. What are his reasons?
3. How would you respond to Kant—do you agree or disagree with Kant’s objection to lying?
Touchstone 2.1: Evaluate a Source
Touchstone 2.1: Evaluate a Source
ASSIGNMENT: For this essay, you will select one of the sources you have found through your preliminary research about your research topic. Which source you choose is up to you; however, it should be substantial enough that you will be able to talk about it at length, and intricate enough that it will keep you (and your reader) interested.
In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the Touchstone.
The introduction of this paper will involve introducing the source: Provide the author, the title, and the context (where you found the source, where it was originally published, who sponsored it, etc.)
You will then go on to evaluate the source on two levels:
Credibility: Using the information in this unit as a guide, evaluate the source’s authenticity and reliability. Look at all the information that you can find about the source to establish the author’s (or sponsor’s) trustworthiness.
Usefulness: Using a combination of summary and analysis, examine the source on a critical level. Determine what the source’s purpose (thesis) is, and how it arrives at that goal. Examine its value to you and the project you are working on. How will it help you prove your own points? How might it come in handy to back up a claim (or address a counter-claim)?
Finally, you will include a conclusion which shows your final assessments on both counts.
Sample Touchstone
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
1. Source Identification
The introduction of this paper will be introducing the source:
❒ Have you provided the author's name?❒ Have you provided the source title?❒ Have you provided the context (where you found the source, where it was originally published, who sponsored it, etc.)?
2. Source Evaluation
❒ Have you provided a judgment on the source's credibility?❒ Have you used specific examples from the source to illustrate your judgment on credibility?❒ Have you provided a judgment on the source's usefulness?❒ Have you used specific examples from the source to illustrate your judgment on usefulness?
3. Reflection
❒ Have you answered all reflection questions thoughtfully and included insights, observations, and/or examples in all responses?
❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?
B. Reflection Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
What types of questions did you ask yourself when evaluating the credibility and usefulness of your source? (2-3 sentences)
How do you feel this evaluation practice will help you as you continue to move through the research process? (2-3 sentences)
Powerpoint
Choosing a topic within a computer science major and writing a brief procedure for it using 10 to 15 slides. For example, a nursing student might choose a current medical procedure to create their instructions or procedure slide show. An engineering major might select a topic pertaining to a procedure within engineering. Since the topic will require research and sources, this project will give students a change to delve deeper into a procedure within their chosen career field. Most importantly, remember this is a business writing course, so general topics such as ""how to fix a flat"" or ""how to bake cookies"" are not acceptable for business communications
Memo
Write a memo (remember that form?) to your ""self-at-the-beginning-of-last-year.""
We did not foresee the COVID-19 online situation. What advice can you give your former self, knowing what you do now? Give plenty of specific detail, and feel free to address content of this course as well as practical hints for everyday life.
Recommended time limit: 90 min. There is no maximum (within our 5-day window), but strive for 60-90 minutes. On a class discussion, one student asked, ""How long, word- count wise, is a 90-min. essay?"" Here's what I answered:
That would depend on how fast a person can type--ha! I'm always more interested in quality rather than quantity. A student who spends 45 minutes brainstorming and planning, 20 minutes writing, 20 minutes editing and tweaking, and 5 min. proofreading might only have 1 1⁄2 elegant pages, but that essay could get an A-- vs. the student who just types a messy, unorganized, stream-of-consciousness 15 pages off the top of his head (possible D? F?).
Do not fret. . . . The machine will not time you. 90 minutes is a suggested time, and you have a 5-day window to get it done. Open the prompt, think about it, and write a thorough, thoughtful essay, and you'll do fine.
I will say that you should think of this memo as a PAPER, not as a bullet point list-- similar to our first assignment in the course.
Criteria: * Amount and specificity of detail * Thoughtfulness of analysis
* Clarity of structure and organization
* Correctness of grammar and mechanics
Stranger Sequence prep #2
General note: If you wish to refer to various artists that you are familiar with, that's FINE!BUT>>You MUST directly refer to specific parts of the readings that are ASSIGNED for this sequence. So please don't skip that requirement.OPTION A: “BEING MISUNDERSTOOD IS ALMOST A BADGE OF HONOR”: (This statement is from the Jay-Z essay.) Some artists and writers are well aware that they are seen as strange or different or perhaps even a bit dangerous—and they make NO apologies for being this way. What are some examples of artists or writers who boldly express themselves (sometimes in ways that might seem “strange” and unsettling to others)?OPTION B: “THE ROLE OF STORIES IS TO UNIFY”: (President Barack Obama made this previous statement in his interview with Michiko Kakutani.) Artists and writers have often sought to identify with—and perhaps even speak for—people or groups who are considered “strange.” We’ll also discussed how this is by no means an easy step to make. What are some texts we read which state a writer’s or artist’s desire to speak with and for other people—and what might be some texts in which writers or artists note the complications of trying to do so?Choose ONE of these options. Please submit a post of at least 250 words by midnight on Monday, May 10th.If you quote from a poem, I expect that you will try your best to use the proper format. See the handout and/or BB link about “Quoting a Poem.” It is worth 4 points.
