I have updated grades on Blackboard. As the semester winds down, please continuously check your grades on Blackboard for updates. You should know where you stand in the class at all times, and your current grade, as well as your grade at the end of the semester should not be a surprise.
If you have questions about the most current grade update, for the discussion week of April 11th - April 17th, please email me immediately. Remember to include in your email the following:
Dates/Times/Word Counts of the posts to your blog
Dates/Locations/Word Counts of the comments you made
I find that if students keep records of this information on a continual basis, the grades really speak for themselves. However, if something is ever ambiguous or unclear, I am always available to chat over email, yahoo messenger and the phone. Please do not wait until the last week of class to question a grade, be proactive and keep track!
I will be available on and off throughout the weekend over email. Have a fabulous day!
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Cause and Effect
Hello Folks!
I was going to write a post about this weeks reading, but I think the websites Mission Critical and the Cause and Effect websites do a magnificent job of covering the material. Be sure to read both websites, as they are pretty important to the course.
I will post an update again tomorrow morning.
Have a great night everyone!
I was going to write a post about this weeks reading, but I think the websites Mission Critical and the Cause and Effect websites do a magnificent job of covering the material. Be sure to read both websites, as they are pretty important to the course.
I will post an update again tomorrow morning.
Have a great night everyone!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Week of April 25 - May 1
Hello Class! I hope today finds you well. Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
*Read Chapter 15 - Cause and Effect
*Read and complete Cause and Effect exercises - CLICK HERE
*Read through Mission Critical - CLICK HERE
*Participate in Week 14 discussion
*Continue to work on assignment #3 - Group Facilitation (due on Friday, May 14th)
Class Discussion: Answer one in each of your three posts, at least 12 hours apart:
1). What was useful about the Cause and Effect website reading and exercises?
2). What was useful about the Mission Critical webiste?
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading (chapter 15), that we have not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
Remember to post 3 responses to your colleagues blogs during this discussion week.
*Read Chapter 15 - Cause and Effect
*Read and complete Cause and Effect exercises - CLICK HERE
*Read through Mission Critical - CLICK HERE
*Participate in Week 14 discussion
*Continue to work on assignment #3 - Group Facilitation (due on Friday, May 14th)
Class Discussion: Answer one in each of your three posts, at least 12 hours apart:
1). What was useful about the Cause and Effect website reading and exercises?
2). What was useful about the Mission Critical webiste?
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading (chapter 15), that we have not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
Remember to post 3 responses to your colleagues blogs during this discussion week.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
On Campus
Hello Folks!
I will be on campus tomorrow. I should be in my office, HGH 216, from approximately 11:30am to 12:15pm. If you would like to come by and meet me in person, you are more than welcome to. Please email me first so I can make sure I am in my office at the time you will be stopping by.
I hope to see some of tomorrow! :)
I will be on campus tomorrow. I should be in my office, HGH 216, from approximately 11:30am to 12:15pm. If you would like to come by and meet me in person, you are more than welcome to. Please email me first so I can make sure I am in my office at the time you will be stopping by.
I hope to see some of tomorrow! :)
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Reasoning by Analogy
Chapter 12 covers the topic of reasoning by analogy. While I have taught this course before, the texts that I have chosen have covered many forms of reasoning, not just one or two. I used to use a book called "Everyday Argumentation", but have since switched over to the Epstein text for a number of reasons.
Other forms of reasoning I cover in my other classes are:
1). Reasoning by Analogy
2). Sign Reasoning
3). Causal Reasoning
4). Reasoning by Criteria
5). Reasoning by Example
6). Inductive
7). Deductive
You can click on the links above to take you to another webpage that explains different types of reasoning. While I do not encourage students to use wikipedia as a source on formal papers (at least until more regulation is in place for wikipedia), it is a great place to start research. The bottom of most wikipedia pages will have a list of resources. That list is a students best friend, not the wikipedia page itself.
There are also a couple of different types of links listed above.
You are more than welcome to apply any of these types of reasoning to your final projects in this course. Since you must apply a number of course concepts, feel free to use this list of reasoning when writing about your group facilitation's.
Other forms of reasoning I cover in my other classes are:
1). Reasoning by Analogy
2). Sign Reasoning
3). Causal Reasoning
4). Reasoning by Criteria
5). Reasoning by Example
6). Inductive
7). Deductive
You can click on the links above to take you to another webpage that explains different types of reasoning. While I do not encourage students to use wikipedia as a source on formal papers (at least until more regulation is in place for wikipedia), it is a great place to start research. The bottom of most wikipedia pages will have a list of resources. That list is a students best friend, not the wikipedia page itself.
There are also a couple of different types of links listed above.
You are more than welcome to apply any of these types of reasoning to your final projects in this course. Since you must apply a number of course concepts, feel free to use this list of reasoning when writing about your group facilitation's.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Week of April 18 - 24
Here is what is on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
*Read Chapter 12 - Reasoning by Analogy
*The discussion this week is canceled due to furloughs. (Wow, I can't wait until that word is no long in the collective vocabulary at SJSU).
*Continue working on the final project in the class. It is worth 200 points, or 20% of your total grade in the class and will incorporate all of the concepts you have learned so far this semester. This will include both the Epstein book and Group Communication Book. In essence, you will apply ALL course concepts learned in the paper. The final project is due by May 14th @ 11:59pm. Please submit your papers early to avoid late submission penalty (late work policy is located on the syllabus. The deduction for turning in a an assignment late is fairly hefty, so plan ahead and turn your papers in early).
NOTE: Thursday, April 22nd is a furlough day and I will not be holding office hours.
*Read Chapter 12 - Reasoning by Analogy
*The discussion this week is canceled due to furloughs. (Wow, I can't wait until that word is no long in the collective vocabulary at SJSU).
*Continue working on the final project in the class. It is worth 200 points, or 20% of your total grade in the class and will incorporate all of the concepts you have learned so far this semester. This will include both the Epstein book and Group Communication Book. In essence, you will apply ALL course concepts learned in the paper. The final project is due by May 14th @ 11:59pm. Please submit your papers early to avoid late submission penalty (late work policy is located on the syllabus. The deduction for turning in a an assignment late is fairly hefty, so plan ahead and turn your papers in early).
NOTE: Thursday, April 22nd is a furlough day and I will not be holding office hours.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Grade Updates - Blackboard
Earlier yesterday afternoon I updated Blackboard with grades. Your News & Politics paper and your Social Organization paper grades are uploaded to Blackboard. You can now view your grades up to date for the semester so far.
In order to calculate your current grade, log into Blackboard and click on "My Grades" on the left hand side. A screen should pop up with all of your points earned. To calculate your current grade, here are the point values so far:
Midterm - 100 points
Plagiarism Tutorial - 50 points
Webpage Creation - 10 points
Disc. 1/31 - 2/6 - 30 points
Disc. /7 - 2/13 - 30 points
Test #2 - 50 points
Disc. 14/31 - 2/20 - 30 points
Disc. 2/28 - 3/6 - 30 points
Disc. 3/21 - 3/27 - 30 points
News & Politics - 100 points
Social Org - 100 points
Total: 560 points possible so far
Divide your total point value by 560, and you should have your grade percentage in the class so far. I recommend that you check your grade often, especially towards the end of the semester to keep track of your standing in the course.
One of the beautiful things about online classes is the fact that you can see and calculate your grade at any point.
Please calculate your grade and let me know if you have any questions.
Have a fabulous evening! :)
In order to calculate your current grade, log into Blackboard and click on "My Grades" on the left hand side. A screen should pop up with all of your points earned. To calculate your current grade, here are the point values so far:
Midterm - 100 points
Plagiarism Tutorial - 50 points
Webpage Creation - 10 points
Disc. 1/31 - 2/6 - 30 points
Disc. /7 - 2/13 - 30 points
Test #2 - 50 points
Disc. 14/31 - 2/20 - 30 points
Disc. 2/28 - 3/6 - 30 points
Disc. 3/21 - 3/27 - 30 points
News & Politics - 100 points
Social Org - 100 points
Total: 560 points possible so far
Divide your total point value by 560, and you should have your grade percentage in the class so far. I recommend that you check your grade often, especially towards the end of the semester to keep track of your standing in the course.
One of the beautiful things about online classes is the fact that you can see and calculate your grade at any point.
Please calculate your grade and let me know if you have any questions.
Have a fabulous evening! :)
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Final Exam Clarification
Just to clarify, the final exam will be in-person on the SJSU campus. It will be on Thursday, May 20th at 5:15pm to 7:30pm. SJSU has yet to assign us a classroom, but I will be sure to email the class once the location is set. My apologies for the confusion.
Have a wonderful night!
Reminder: Read the posts below this one as well. :)
Have a wonderful night!
Reminder: Read the posts below this one as well. :)
FAQ's about the Small Group Facilitation Project
Hello Wonderful Students! I have come up with a frequently asked questions list to answer some questions that have come up over the last week or so about the Small Group Facilitation Project. Here they are:
1). Do I have to gather 5-7 people at the same time?
Yes - this is THE culminating project in this class and will cover concepts from both texts. Because it is a small group project, you will need to gather 5-7 people to make that happen. You can gather family, friends, folks from church, etc... to help you with this project. Promising people food is always a motivator.
2). Am I a part of the project?
Yes and No - You act as the facilitator of the project (see assignment sheet), but you will not be a part of the small group itself. You will ask probing questions to find patterns of small group communication, critical thinking, reasoning, arguments, etc.... but you will not be a part of that process. Rather, you will facilitate the process. Then you will write about what concepts emerged in the required essay.
3). What is the due date of the project?
The due date is no later than May 14th @ 11:59pm. Any submissions after 11:59pm (even one minute) will result in a 50% deduction. Since this project is a full 20% of your grade, make sure to turn it in early to avoid a FULL LETTER GRADE deduction.
4). I can't upload more than 10 minutes to youtube, what do I do?
You can do a number of things. You can split up your video into multiple parts and upload it that way. You can find another free video hosting website and upload it there. You can copy the facilitation onto a DVD and turn it into the Communication Studies Office. As long as I can verify that they facilitation took place with the minimum number of folks required, I will accept it.
5). I can't find 5-7 people. All of my friends are busy. What do I do?
You are more than welcome to work with a partner from the class to facilitate your projects. By this, I mean that you can work together on the facilitation ONLY. Your papers will be completely separate entities.
6). If I submit an audio tape will I get it back?
No. I cannot return the audio tapes.
7). What type of probing questions should I ask my group when I'm facilitating the discussion?
Whatever types of questions you would like. You might want to think it through ahead of time to possibly be prepared with some questions before your group arrives to your facilitation activity.
8). Since this is a small group project, will I be working with the same group from class?
No - this is an individual project that encompasses a small group component. You will gather 5-7 family members, friends, acquaintances and facilitate the group project. If you are having a hard time finding 5-7 people to join you for the group portion of the project, you can work with a classmate and facilitate the project together.
9). How are you going to grade the essay?
There is a grading sheet attached to the assignment sheet. Please review the grading sheet in its entirety before beginning the project, and refer to it often while writing your paper. There should be NO ambiguity when it comes to how I will grade this project.
10). I don't have a tape recorder and I don't know how to post a video to youtube.
Well, to be honest, you're just going to have to figure this one out. You are required to turn in an audio tape, video tape, or youtube video so I can verify that your facilitation took place. You wouldn't believe how many people will try to fake a project like this.
I will add more to this list as students send me questions.
1). Do I have to gather 5-7 people at the same time?
Yes - this is THE culminating project in this class and will cover concepts from both texts. Because it is a small group project, you will need to gather 5-7 people to make that happen. You can gather family, friends, folks from church, etc... to help you with this project. Promising people food is always a motivator.
2). Am I a part of the project?
Yes and No - You act as the facilitator of the project (see assignment sheet), but you will not be a part of the small group itself. You will ask probing questions to find patterns of small group communication, critical thinking, reasoning, arguments, etc.... but you will not be a part of that process. Rather, you will facilitate the process. Then you will write about what concepts emerged in the required essay.
3). What is the due date of the project?
The due date is no later than May 14th @ 11:59pm. Any submissions after 11:59pm (even one minute) will result in a 50% deduction. Since this project is a full 20% of your grade, make sure to turn it in early to avoid a FULL LETTER GRADE deduction.
4). I can't upload more than 10 minutes to youtube, what do I do?
You can do a number of things. You can split up your video into multiple parts and upload it that way. You can find another free video hosting website and upload it there. You can copy the facilitation onto a DVD and turn it into the Communication Studies Office. As long as I can verify that they facilitation took place with the minimum number of folks required, I will accept it.
5). I can't find 5-7 people. All of my friends are busy. What do I do?
You are more than welcome to work with a partner from the class to facilitate your projects. By this, I mean that you can work together on the facilitation ONLY. Your papers will be completely separate entities.
6). If I submit an audio tape will I get it back?
No. I cannot return the audio tapes.
7). What type of probing questions should I ask my group when I'm facilitating the discussion?
Whatever types of questions you would like. You might want to think it through ahead of time to possibly be prepared with some questions before your group arrives to your facilitation activity.
8). Since this is a small group project, will I be working with the same group from class?
No - this is an individual project that encompasses a small group component. You will gather 5-7 family members, friends, acquaintances and facilitate the group project. If you are having a hard time finding 5-7 people to join you for the group portion of the project, you can work with a classmate and facilitate the project together.
9). How are you going to grade the essay?
There is a grading sheet attached to the assignment sheet. Please review the grading sheet in its entirety before beginning the project, and refer to it often while writing your paper. There should be NO ambiguity when it comes to how I will grade this project.
10). I don't have a tape recorder and I don't know how to post a video to youtube.
Well, to be honest, you're just going to have to figure this one out. You are required to turn in an audio tape, video tape, or youtube video so I can verify that your facilitation took place. You wouldn't believe how many people will try to fake a project like this.
I will add more to this list as students send me questions.
Final Exam Date
Hello Folks!
As some of you have already inquired, the final exam date on the Syllabus and Quizzes Page says TBD. I have scheduled the final exam for Thursday, May 20th @ 5:15pm to 7:30pm.
Please check your schedule to make sure there is no schedule conflict with your other finals. This date and time complies with the SJSU Final Exam Schedule, so there should be no conflict. However, if you do have a schedule conflict, please email me by the end of the week (Saturday @ 11:59pm). If I do not hear from you by Saturday, I will assume that you will be able to make the final exam.
Have a great day folks! :) scheduled the final exam for
As some of you have already inquired, the final exam date on the Syllabus and Quizzes Page says TBD. I have scheduled the final exam for Thursday, May 20th @ 5:15pm to 7:30pm.
Please check your schedule to make sure there is no schedule conflict with your other finals. This date and time complies with the SJSU Final Exam Schedule, so there should be no conflict. However, if you do have a schedule conflict, please email me by the end of the week (Saturday @ 11:59pm). If I do not hear from you by Saturday, I will assume that you will be able to make the final exam.
Have a great day folks! :) scheduled the final exam for
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Week of April 11 - 17
Hello Class! Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
*Read Chapter 10, Too Much Emotion.
*Participate in Week 12 discussion.
*Start working on Assignment #3 - Group Facilitation Project. As a reminder, this project is due on May 14th by 11:59pm. Please submit your paper early to avoid a late penalty. See the Syllabus for the late work policy in this class.
Discussion: Answer one in each of your three posts, at least 12 hours apart:
1). Discuss the idea of Appeal to Emotion. There are different aspects of Appeal to Emotion, which type of Appeal to Emotion strikes you, and why?
2). Pertaining to page 195, complete objective 1, 2, 3, 6 or 7.
3). Pick one concept, idea or exercise from the assigned reading, that we have no already discussed, that you found useful or interesting, and discuss it.
***Remember to post 3 responses to your colleagues blogs.
NOTE: I am scheduled for jury duty on Tuesday, April 13th and will not be holding office hours. However, I will be available by email all day.
*Read Chapter 10, Too Much Emotion.
*Participate in Week 12 discussion.
*Start working on Assignment #3 - Group Facilitation Project. As a reminder, this project is due on May 14th by 11:59pm. Please submit your paper early to avoid a late penalty. See the Syllabus for the late work policy in this class.
Discussion: Answer one in each of your three posts, at least 12 hours apart:
1). Discuss the idea of Appeal to Emotion. There are different aspects of Appeal to Emotion, which type of Appeal to Emotion strikes you, and why?
2). Pertaining to page 195, complete objective 1, 2, 3, 6 or 7.
3). Pick one concept, idea or exercise from the assigned reading, that we have no already discussed, that you found useful or interesting, and discuss it.
***Remember to post 3 responses to your colleagues blogs.
NOTE: I am scheduled for jury duty on Tuesday, April 13th and will not be holding office hours. However, I will be available by email all day.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Social Organization Paper
Hello Folks! I will return your second paper to you either tomorrow or Monday at the latest. Some groups will receive their papers back tomorrow, other groups on Monday. I apologize about the delay - Spring Break and furloughs have been wreaking havoc on my grading schedule. From what I have read so far though, you guys have done well on this second round of papers.
Until then, let me know if you have any questions. I will be around on an off all day tomorrow.
NOTE: Office hours are canceled on Tuesday, April 13th. I am scheduled for jury duty that day and may not be around.
Have a great evening! :)
Until then, let me know if you have any questions. I will be around on an off all day tomorrow.
NOTE: Office hours are canceled on Tuesday, April 13th. I am scheduled for jury duty that day and may not be around.
Have a great evening! :)
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Furlough Day
Hello Folks!
As a reminder, today is a furlough day for me. While I will not be holding office hours, I will be checking my email on and off throughout the day today. It may take me a little longer to respond since it's a furlough day, but I will get back to you.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
As a reminder, today is a furlough day for me. While I will not be holding office hours, I will be checking my email on and off throughout the day today. It may take me a little longer to respond since it's a furlough day, but I will get back to you.
Have a wonderful day everyone!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
What's the Point?
Hello Folks! There have been numerous objectives to be met in this course. To reiterate the point of the assignments: Blogging weekly, quizzes, readings, Critical Thinking in News and Politics, Critical Thinking in Social Organizations, Group Facilitation, etc..... I have listed out some ideas for your review answering the question WHY? Why are we writing papers? Why do we blog every week? Why do we interact so much with our classmates? Why do I have to do so much reading? It all comes down to the goals of the course, and the goals/requirements of the University. Expanding diversity on multiple levels within this class is a big goal. Read the list below and let me know if the purpose and goals of these assignments are still ambiguous. As you can see, each objective is aligned with University goals. So this list should answer the "WHY?" question.
1). These objectives give you opportunity to see what other folks in the class are writing about and discussing.
2). Some of these assignments allows you to give your opinion about your colleagues writing.
3). The variety of assignments and different requirements will diversify your grading.
4). Each of these assignments are intellectually challenging.
5). The assignments increases diversity in the class on multiple levels.
6). Each assignment provides meaningful feedback, not only from the instructor, but from others in the class, thus diversifying grading, and understanding!
7). The assignments establish an atmosphere of community and enhanced learning.
8). Reinforces relevant course material from a number of different perspectives.
9). Helps you analyze complex and abstract ideas as presented by others relating to course material/content.
10). Applies course content in a real-world setting.
As always, I am available to chat with you over email, Yahoo Messenger, and my personal favorite - over the phone! I am committed to each student in this class, so if you need some extra help, please contact me ASAP.
I hope this list of objectives clarifies the "WHY?" question! Some folks go through classes while never truly understanding the point of their assignments. I will post this list a few more times before the end of the semester, just as a reminder of 'what it's all about'.
I hope you each have a fabulously happy Wednesday evening!
1). These objectives give you opportunity to see what other folks in the class are writing about and discussing.
2). Some of these assignments allows you to give your opinion about your colleagues writing.
3). The variety of assignments and different requirements will diversify your grading.
4). Each of these assignments are intellectually challenging.
5). The assignments increases diversity in the class on multiple levels.
6). Each assignment provides meaningful feedback, not only from the instructor, but from others in the class, thus diversifying grading, and understanding!
7). The assignments establish an atmosphere of community and enhanced learning.
8). Reinforces relevant course material from a number of different perspectives.
9). Helps you analyze complex and abstract ideas as presented by others relating to course material/content.
10). Applies course content in a real-world setting.
As always, I am available to chat with you over email, Yahoo Messenger, and my personal favorite - over the phone! I am committed to each student in this class, so if you need some extra help, please contact me ASAP.
I hope this list of objectives clarifies the "WHY?" question! Some folks go through classes while never truly understanding the point of their assignments. I will post this list a few more times before the end of the semester, just as a reminder of 'what it's all about'.
I hope you each have a fabulously happy Wednesday evening!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Grades Posted for the Week of 3/21-3/27
I posted grades this morning for the discussion week of March 21st-27th. Please look over your grade and email me with any questions. When you email me please include the following:
1). Dates/Times/Word Count of the posts to your blog
2). Locations/Word Count of the comments you made to your colleagues blogs
I tend to find that if students keep track of their posts and comments (locations, dates, times, word counts), grades are somewhat self-explanatory. However, if there are every ANY questions, I'm here to chat about your grade.
Grades in this course should be clear! If there are ever any questions about how something is evaluated, please email me immediately so I can clarify the grading process for you. If a question is posed by a student, I will usually post to my blog about it in case others have the same question.
NOTE: I really enjoyed reading your posts about Chapter 8, General Claims. I hope you liked the openness of the discussion during the week of 3/21-3/27 instead of answering preset questions. In a future blog I will ask for your individual feedback about which type of discussion you like better. After all, this is YOUR class, and if the majority of you liked the openness of last week's discussion, we can certainly more weeks of that rather than preset questions.
(Nerdiness alert.......) I really miss reading your posts during the weeks we do not have discussion. I think students can bring great diversity and richness to the virtual classroom setting, and I miss that when y'all have a week of from discussion. I can't wait until your next discussion week. Have a fabulous day everyone! :)
1). Dates/Times/Word Count of the posts to your blog
2). Locations/Word Count of the comments you made to your colleagues blogs
I tend to find that if students keep track of their posts and comments (locations, dates, times, word counts), grades are somewhat self-explanatory. However, if there are every ANY questions, I'm here to chat about your grade.
Grades in this course should be clear! If there are ever any questions about how something is evaluated, please email me immediately so I can clarify the grading process for you. If a question is posed by a student, I will usually post to my blog about it in case others have the same question.
NOTE: I really enjoyed reading your posts about Chapter 8, General Claims. I hope you liked the openness of the discussion during the week of 3/21-3/27 instead of answering preset questions. In a future blog I will ask for your individual feedback about which type of discussion you like better. After all, this is YOUR class, and if the majority of you liked the openness of last week's discussion, we can certainly more weeks of that rather than preset questions.
(Nerdiness alert.......) I really miss reading your posts during the weeks we do not have discussion. I think students can bring great diversity and richness to the virtual classroom setting, and I miss that when y'all have a week of from discussion. I can't wait until your next discussion week. Have a fabulous day everyone! :)
Monday, April 5, 2010
Grade Updates - Blackboard
Hello Class! I hope today finds you well.
I will update Blackboard with the blogging grades for the week of March 21st - 27th by tomorrow morning. I will post to my blog when that is complete. Once the grades are updated, please check your grades and let me know if you have any questions.
I hope you all have a fabulous night! :)
I will update Blackboard with the blogging grades for the week of March 21st - 27th by tomorrow morning. I will post to my blog when that is complete. Once the grades are updated, please check your grades and let me know if you have any questions.
I hope you all have a fabulous night! :)
Group Facilitation Project Uploaded
Hello Class! As some of you probably noticed, the Group Facilitation Project was not available on Blackboard. I had some issues uploading the assignment, but was finally able to get it uploaded this afternoon.
Please go to the "Essays" page on Blackboard to download the final assignment. You will notice that this is an INDIVIDUAL project but that it encompasses concepts from both course texts - Small Group Communication AND the Epstein text.
The project is worth 200 points, which translates into 20% of your total grade in this course. Please read all directions prior to starting your Group Facilitation as there are some good reminders and notes on the assignment sheet.
Email me with any questions you might have. Remember, I'm here to help! :)
Please go to the "Essays" page on Blackboard to download the final assignment. You will notice that this is an INDIVIDUAL project but that it encompasses concepts from both course texts - Small Group Communication AND the Epstein text.
The project is worth 200 points, which translates into 20% of your total grade in this course. Please read all directions prior to starting your Group Facilitation as there are some good reminders and notes on the assignment sheet.
Email me with any questions you might have. Remember, I'm here to help! :)
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Week of April 4 - 10
Welcome back from Spring Break. I hope your Spring Break was as restful as mine was. I am very glad we have a week of during the spring semester, because I'm sure each and everyone of you could use a bit of time off to catch up on assignments.
Here is what is on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
*Read Chapter 9 - Concealed Claims
*Read Truth Tables: Pages 359 - 372
*Read Aristotelian Logic: Pages 373 - 383
*Start working on the final project in the class, which is an individual project rather than a group project. It is worth 200 points, or 20% of your total grade in the class and will incorporate all of the concepts you have learned so far this semester. This will include both the Epstein book and Group Communication Book. In essence, you will apply ALL course concepts learned in the paper. I will post the project to Blackboard on Sunday.
NOTE: Thursday, April 8th is a furlough day and I will not be holding office hours.
Here is what is on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
*Read Chapter 9 - Concealed Claims
*Read Truth Tables: Pages 359 - 372
*Read Aristotelian Logic: Pages 373 - 383
*Start working on the final project in the class, which is an individual project rather than a group project. It is worth 200 points, or 20% of your total grade in the class and will incorporate all of the concepts you have learned so far this semester. This will include both the Epstein book and Group Communication Book. In essence, you will apply ALL course concepts learned in the paper. I will post the project to Blackboard on Sunday.
NOTE: Thursday, April 8th is a furlough day and I will not be holding office hours.
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