CM107: Welcome to Unit 2: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014

CM107: Welcome to Unit 2: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 Chat away! Use the quiet music to do the sound check. No sound? Log out and back in again. Call Tech Support if needed: 1-866-522-7747

UNIT 2 SEMINAR AGENDA • Review seminar ground rules and where things are. • Review the writing process and prewriting types and look at some of your “amulets and elixirs.” • Other terms to know • A quick preview of the Unit 3 project to get you thinking. • Do not post nor turn in projects ahead of time (although you may read ahead and write on Word docs). Any nicknames?

Quick Review: Seminar Ground Rules 1. Typing in all-capitals means shouting; please do not do this! 2. You may leave 5 minutes early for another seminar. Email me about this, please. 3. If you arrive late or leave early, you may say “hello” or “good-bye,” but please do not a. ask to be excused; b. make excuses; c. ask about make-ups and points. Email me with those questions.4. I will ask that extensive “crosstalk” (off topic chatting) be resumed on the Student Lounge, the Live tab, or via email.5. Respect each other. One can agree to disagree yet remain courteous.6. KU uses and enforces Netiquette. “Please”and “Thank you” go a long way in life.

One place stuff is: • Course Home • links to the Writing Center and the KU Library • a copy of the syllabus • our optional lounge • photo album • and more

Where More Stuff Is: Announcements! You can hit “Expand All” for all items to open up. Skim these over for tech tips, unit previews, calendar, and more!

Where Unit 2 Stuff Is: Unit 2: Click on the items in the Course Home column to get to the Discussion thread and quiz: (The quiz is for self-check only; the points are not part of the 1000 point course total).

You can save docs, print them, or just glance things over . . . Doc Sharing: Project Models, Project Templates, Syllabus, Handbook, Prof Ann’s (Optional) Handouts, Seminar PowerPoints, and more!

Also on Doc Sharing: Student Signs!

Same Doc, Sign Two:

In our Doc Sharing, the handbook is divided up into sections of about five chapters each. Section 01 contains chapters 1—5. Your unit readings are already IN the unit. PDF = Adobe Acrobat. Free!

Reminder: Click on the Icons; Scroll Down Through All Readings. Links are there! Always click on each icon! Scroll bar This is where the Journal topic is:

Journal: The “Learning Journal” icon gives you the topic; then go to the Journal tab to post or write your entry: The Journal tab is here: Get the Journal topic here

Along with trying a calendar, agenda, phone schedule, and more, use these “To-Do Lists” in each unit. details

MY ADVICE AND YOUR CONCERNS • Avoid posting ahead to the DB. (You can start a Word doc). • I have five days to grade work once a unit ends or a project comes in. • A zero is not the same as an asterisk * in the Gradebook. • What questions do you have about this course so far?

Unit 2: “Amulets and Elixirs” • “Huh?” In my own life? Oh yes! • Think of a special piece of jewelry, toy, supportive person---- in other words, the things and people that help you daily as well as those special “helps” that pop up when you need them most. • What do you drink and eat that help energize you? • Think of what helps, soothes, and cheers you, or helps you feel proud and capable?

Unit 2’s Discussion Board • Possibilities for you: • YMCA, YWCA • MADD, SADD • Planned Parenthood • A.A., N.A. (any 12-step or other program helping with any kind of substance abuse); faith-based, too. • kids’ or teens’ groups • Food banks • Clothes closets • Job training groups • Toys 4 Tots • seniors • developmentally disabled • physically disabled • job related ? • Check your local paper, too. • Be sure to watch the CBS news link “KIPP: Knowledge is Power Program” For your own DB post, consider • a group that is in your area • a group your job or house of worship works with or contributes to • a group you or a friend is involved with

This Varies! Usually, There Are Three Stages of Writing: • Prewriting: lots of ways! (see next slide) • Writing: sometimes, we can “just write,” but jumping to this stage first can actually slow us down. • Revision “to see again”; this is when we get fussy with proofreading: fixing errors and listening to our phrasing.

Types of Prewriting: One Size Does Not Fit All! • Thinking! Mulling over while driving, cooking, falling asleep . . . • Lists! Jot down words and phrases. Allow mess! • Freewriting: writing non-stop for a few minutes. This is related to a slower version: just rough drafting. (Handwrite or type). • Clustering/bubbling/diagramming/mapping/ webbing: model on Doc Sharing (and next slide). • Rough outline, or a more structured outline with subsections. • See the fuller descriptions on my handout on Doc Sharing.

Here is one sample of “freewriting”; note the lack of organization and not caring about capital letters or spelling: ---when i think of being a hero in my own life i just laugh because smetimes I don’t feel like a hero-------my kids luv me & look up 2 me---i know this and it makes me feel good---i liked greek mythology in junior high & think of heroes as being like that--- Do I have two do something huge & really brave----????? ---may be just living my life & being a good person is being heroic------------there R a lot of people in my life who were quiet but brave: my mom & dad, my aunt Mary, Mrs. Chavez at middle school, who had cancer . . .

Bubbling, Clustering, Mapping, Diagramming May get promoted Need family mtg. not enough! I like my job Cut up cards Money how to save Keep one/which? sack lunches Shop sales yard sale Put balances on low interest rate card Example: your classmate, Juanita and her two teens; they are brainstorming about their financial state.

Also, questions help! Consider what you should know before you write any assignment : • What kind of assignment is this? (essay, email, business report . . . ) • Purpose: Why am I writing this? What is the piece of writing supposed to do? • Audience: to whom am I writing? Who will be helped by this? • What terminology can be used? What needs to be defined? Should I explain any jargon? KND: What do I KNOW? What do I NEED to know? What do I need to DO?

Terms to Know: “Voice” and “Audience Awareness” • Voice: tone, mood: Every piece of writing has a voice. In informative essays, we can use some emotion and appeal to readers’ values and feelings. However, the focus is on the information. • A neutral, serious writing voice is used for most college and business writing. • Point of View means “First, second, or third” person: usually the 3rd person is used for college and career writing (one, a person, he, she, it, students, people . . . ). • For the CM107 projects, I will allow the use of the 1st person (“I, me, my”) and 2nd person voice (“you”). • Audience Awareness: think of a group, not just Prof Ann. This will help you automatically add needed detail. They may be beginners or have knowledge about your topic, depending on the assignment’s needs. (When in doubt, ask your prof).

Our #1 Goal in All Writing: Write to be clear! (Every other need for any piece of writing is secondary).

Preview of the Unit 3 Project: Due at the End of Unit 3 In Unit 3, you will choose a person you know and who you think is courageous. This week, just jot down some qualities that you have admired in a person you know (or knew) that show bravery or personal strength. (The person must be someone you know personally, past or present). Think of words, actions, and overall manner. In Unit 3, you will do some prewriting and then write a three paragraph informative essay. Add detail how this person went through changes or faced a crisis (“crossed a threshold”). Be specific. A model is in our Doc Sharing.

Any questions? Any answers? Reminders: • The Discussion Board will not “hold on to” Word doc settings: spacing, indenting. • The DB has a “timing out” feature: 30-45 minutes! Be careful! Work up your posts on a Word doc for safe-keeping! • Have a GOOD week! Thank you for being a team player!

CM107: Welcome to Unit 2: Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014