Hello Class! This is our final week of class, our final chapter reading, and our final discussion. After Thursday, which is the last day to post for discussion, we will no longer have any responsibility in this class EXCEPT for the final exam on December 16th. As a reminder, here is the final exam schedule for Comm 41:
Section 81
Date: December 16, 2010
Time: 5:15pm
Location: CL229
Section 82
Date: December 16, 2010
Time: 5:15pm
Location: CL229
Section 83
Date: December 16, 2010
Time: 7:45pm
Location: CL229
NOTE: After you are done with your final exam, you may leave. I will not keep you past the time you finish the exam.
Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 14, Generalizing
*Participate in Week 13 discussion.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts - due to the short week, there is NO time restriction for posts. You may complete them all at the same time, so please start early!!!. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
1). What have you learned in this class over the course of the semester? Please be specific.
2). What was your favorite thing about this class? What was your least favorite thing about this class? How can this class be improved?
3). Pick one concept or idea from any point in the semester, or in Chapter 14, that you found useful or interesting.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Thursday night. Remember to comment within your section. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
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Sunday, December 5, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Week of November 28 - December 4
Hello Class! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving Holiday.
Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
*Read Chapter 13 - Numbers?
*Take Test#4 in the class on Chapters 8-10, 12, 13 & 15 by 11:59pm on Saturday
*Continue to work on your final project in this course. Remember, your Group Facilitation Projects are due by December 4th @ 11:59pm. Please submit your projects early to avoid late penalty. As you will notice on the syllabus, the penalty for late submissions is 50%. As a reminder, this project is worth 20% of your grade, so make sure it's your absolute BEST work. There is no individual portion, or evaluation portion to this paper. The project is worth 200 points, and will be based on the group paper and corresponding video.
Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
*Read Chapter 13 - Numbers?
*Take Test#4 in the class on Chapters 8-10, 12, 13 & 15 by 11:59pm on Saturday
*Continue to work on your final project in this course. Remember, your Group Facilitation Projects are due by December 4th @ 11:59pm. Please submit your projects early to avoid late penalty. As you will notice on the syllabus, the penalty for late submissions is 50%. As a reminder, this project is worth 20% of your grade, so make sure it's your absolute BEST work. There is no individual portion, or evaluation portion to this paper. The project is worth 200 points, and will be based on the group paper and corresponding video.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Week of November 21-27
There is nothing to do this week besides working on your final project.
Reminder: Final projects are due by December 4, 2010 @ 11:59pm.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!
Reminder: Final projects are due by December 4, 2010 @ 11:59pm.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving everyone!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Week of November 14-20
Hello Class!
Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 15, Cause and Effect.
*Participate in Week 14 discussion.
*Read Cause Effect Website
*Read through and participate in the Mission Critical Website
*Keep working on Assignment #3.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
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.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 15, Cause and Effect.
*Participate in Week 14 discussion.
*Read Cause Effect Website
*Read through and participate in the Mission Critical Website
*Keep working on Assignment #3.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
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.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Week of November 7 - 13
Hello Class!
Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 12, Reasoning by Analogy.
*Participate in Week 13 discussion.
*Keep working on Assignment #3.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
1). Read through the different types of reasoning posted to the instructors blog. Give an example of each type of reasoning outlined on the instructors blog. The example should be something the folks in class can relate to, so try to use real world examples.
2). Sometimes when something is diffciult to understand, it becomes a bit clearer when we try to explain it to someone else. Which type of reasoning was most difficult to understand? Please do some additional internet research on that specific type of reasoning and discuss what you learned.
3). Pick one concept or idea from the assigned reading, that we have not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting, and discuss it.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 12, Reasoning by Analogy.
*Participate in Week 13 discussion.
*Keep working on Assignment #3.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
1). Read through the different types of reasoning posted to the instructors blog. Give an example of each type of reasoning outlined on the instructors blog. The example should be something the folks in class can relate to, so try to use real world examples.
2). Sometimes when something is diffciult to understand, it becomes a bit clearer when we try to explain it to someone else. Which type of reasoning was most difficult to understand? Please do some additional internet research on that specific type of reasoning and discuss what you learned.
3). Pick one concept or idea from the assigned reading, that we have not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting, and discuss it.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Week of October 31 - November 6
Hello Class! Here is what's on the Schedule and Participation Pages for this week:
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 10, Too Much Emotion.
*Participate in Week 12 discussion.
*Keep working on Assignment #3. I will post some FAQ's this week, so keep an eye out for that.
*Note on the Final Exam: Review the post before this one about the final exam (if you haven't already). The final exam will be held on the SJSU campus on December 16th at either 5:15pm or 7:45pm in accordance with the SJSU final exam schedule for online classes. If there is a scheduling conflict, you have until the end of the week to contact me (email me by November 6th @ 11:59pm). If I do not hear from you by that date and time, it is assumed that you will be at the final exam with no scheduling conflicts. If there is a scheduling conflict, you will need to make yourself available for the final exam on Dec. 16th.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
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. (Please choose only one to complete).
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.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 10, Too Much Emotion.
*Participate in Week 12 discussion.
*Keep working on Assignment #3. I will post some FAQ's this week, so keep an eye out for that.
*Note on the Final Exam: Review the post before this one about the final exam (if you haven't already). The final exam will be held on the SJSU campus on December 16th at either 5:15pm or 7:45pm in accordance with the SJSU final exam schedule for online classes. If there is a scheduling conflict, you have until the end of the week to contact me (email me by November 6th @ 11:59pm). If I do not hear from you by that date and time, it is assumed that you will be at the final exam with no scheduling conflicts. If there is a scheduling conflict, you will need to make yourself available for the final exam on Dec. 16th.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
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. (Please choose only one to complete).
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.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Week of October 24th - October 30th
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Schedule and Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Appendix: Truth Tables, pages 359-372
*Read Appendix: Aristotelian Logic, pages 373-383
*Get in contact with your group and start working on the final assignment in this class - Group Facilitation.
There is no discussion this week, so please use this time wisely and get a jump start on your final assignment. I will post more about the final assignment this week.
Here is what is listed on the Schedule and Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Appendix: Truth Tables, pages 359-372
*Read Appendix: Aristotelian Logic, pages 373-383
*Get in contact with your group and start working on the final assignment in this class - Group Facilitation.
There is no discussion this week, so please use this time wisely and get a jump start on your final assignment. I will post more about the final assignment this week.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Week of October 17th - October 23th
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 8: General Claims
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*The second group paper is due this Saturday. Please have ONE group member email me the final paper by Saturday, October 23, 2010 by 11:59pm.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
1).Please discuss, in detail, what you learned from reading Chapter 8. Discuss at least 2 things you learned.
Please explain the concepts and give a personal example or personal story for each.
2). Since we are almost finished with assignment #2, please discuss the usefulness of the first or second major course assignment. Use specific examples.
3). Pick one concept in the class that we have covered so far in the class that you think needs further discussion. Please do some additional web research on that particular topic and discuss what you have found. Include weblinks in your blog post so the class can see what you have researched, and so the class can gain greater understanding of that particular topic. (Note: You might want to go back and read through your blog to see what you found difficult to understand from simply reading the book. This will help you understand that topic a little more thoroughly, and help others in the class understand a bit more too - it's called community learning). :)
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
Until later......
The Blogging Prof.
SIDE NOTE ABOUT OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK: I will hold office hours on Tuesday, but will not be holding office hours on Thursday. I will be attending a 3 day workshop starting very early Thursday morning, and will be unable to be near a computer during the day. I will be checking my email regularly.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 8: General Claims
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*The second group paper is due this Saturday. Please have ONE group member email me the final paper by Saturday, October 23, 2010 by 11:59pm.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
1).Please discuss, in detail, what you learned from reading Chapter 8. Discuss at least 2 things you learned.
Please explain the concepts and give a personal example or personal story for each.
2). Since we are almost finished with assignment #2, please discuss the usefulness of the first or second major course assignment. Use specific examples.
3). Pick one concept in the class that we have covered so far in the class that you think needs further discussion. Please do some additional web research on that particular topic and discuss what you have found. Include weblinks in your blog post so the class can see what you have researched, and so the class can gain greater understanding of that particular topic. (Note: You might want to go back and read through your blog to see what you found difficult to understand from simply reading the book. This will help you understand that topic a little more thoroughly, and help others in the class understand a bit more too - it's called community learning). :)
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
Until later......
The Blogging Prof.
SIDE NOTE ABOUT OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK: I will hold office hours on Tuesday, but will not be holding office hours on Thursday. I will be attending a 3 day workshop starting very early Thursday morning, and will be unable to be near a computer during the day. I will be checking my email regularly.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Week of October 10th - October 16th
There are only two things due this week:
1). MIDTERM: Be sure to take the midterm (or test #3) this week. Please have it submitted by the end of the week, which is on Saturday, by 11:59pm. Start early so you can have the test submitted early. The test covers Chapters 1-7, 9&11. Please work independently for this test, do not share answers, test questions, etc....
2). Continue working on Assignment #2 - Critical Thinking in Social Organizations.
Reminders and Notes:
* Your second paper is due by Saturday, October 23 by 11:59pm. There is no individual portion to this paper, only the group paper.
*Since this is midterm week, it's going to be pretty quiet around my blog, and your colleagues blogs.
*Your first assignment will be returned by Thursday night (at the latest). I will email it to all group members.
*I will post grades for the last two weeks of blogging during the week. I will post to my blog when I have completed that.
*I have compiled all of the 'grade your group-mates' grades. It looks like most of you worked really well together. Heck, most of you graded one another very high. This along with the overwhelming majority vote to stay in the same groups for the second assignment tells me that most groups across all three sections are working well in their groups. Since most groups are working very well together, I will not require you to grade each other for this paper. I will simply grade the group essay out of 100 points rather than splitting the grade into two sections (group paper 80 points, grading assessment 20 points). Most folks did really well working in their groups, so I see no need to do another round of grading each other. This will take the pressure off you to grade each other for this project. :)
Until later......
1). MIDTERM: Be sure to take the midterm (or test #3) this week. Please have it submitted by the end of the week, which is on Saturday, by 11:59pm. Start early so you can have the test submitted early. The test covers Chapters 1-7, 9&11. Please work independently for this test, do not share answers, test questions, etc....
2). Continue working on Assignment #2 - Critical Thinking in Social Organizations.
Reminders and Notes:
* Your second paper is due by Saturday, October 23 by 11:59pm. There is no individual portion to this paper, only the group paper.
*Since this is midterm week, it's going to be pretty quiet around my blog, and your colleagues blogs.
*Your first assignment will be returned by Thursday night (at the latest). I will email it to all group members.
*I will post grades for the last two weeks of blogging during the week. I will post to my blog when I have completed that.
*I have compiled all of the 'grade your group-mates' grades. It looks like most of you worked really well together. Heck, most of you graded one another very high. This along with the overwhelming majority vote to stay in the same groups for the second assignment tells me that most groups across all three sections are working well in their groups. Since most groups are working very well together, I will not require you to grade each other for this paper. I will simply grade the group essay out of 100 points rather than splitting the grade into two sections (group paper 80 points, grading assessment 20 points). Most folks did really well working in their groups, so I see no need to do another round of grading each other. This will take the pressure off you to grade each other for this project. :)
Until later......
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Week of October 3rd - October 9th
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 6: Compound Claims
*Read Chapter 7: Counterarguments
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Argument Mapping Tutorial: CLICK HERE to go to the tutorial.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
1).Please discuss, in detail, what you learned from reading Chapter 6. Discuss at least 2 things you learned.
2). Please discuss, in detail, what you learned from reading Chapter 7. Discuss at least 2 things you learned.
3). Pick one concept from either text, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it. Use either Chapter 6 or Chapter 7.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
MIDTERM: As a reminder, the midterm exam is next week. It will cover chapters 1-7, 9 & 11. Please start studying early. You are more than welcome to study in groups, but the midterm is AN INDIVIDUAL EXAM. Please do not share questions/answers with anyone - you must work alone on the exam.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 6: Compound Claims
*Read Chapter 7: Counterarguments
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Argument Mapping Tutorial: CLICK HERE to go to the tutorial.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
1).Please discuss, in detail, what you learned from reading Chapter 6. Discuss at least 2 things you learned.
2). Please discuss, in detail, what you learned from reading Chapter 7. Discuss at least 2 things you learned.
3). Pick one concept from either text, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it. Use either Chapter 6 or Chapter 7.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
MIDTERM: As a reminder, the midterm exam is next week. It will cover chapters 1-7, 9 & 11. Please start studying early. You are more than welcome to study in groups, but the midterm is AN INDIVIDUAL EXAM. Please do not share questions/answers with anyone - you must work alone on the exam.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Week of September 26th - October 2nd
Hello Folks!
Here is what's listed on the Schedule Page from Desire2Learn:
*Read Chapter 4 - Repairing Arguments
*Read Chapter 5 - Is that true?
*Quiz/Test - There is a Quiz/Test on Desire2Learn this week. It will be available from today and will end on Saturday. You must log onto Desire2Learn to take Test #2. There are 25 questions on the test, each question is worth 2 points. The quiz/test is on chapters 1-5, 9 & 11. You will have 35 minutes to complete the quiz/test. It is an open book/open notes quiz. DO NOT SHARE ANSWERS WITH ANYONE FROM THIS CLASS OR ANOTHER Comm 41 CLASS. Please review the Academic Integrity Policy on the Quizzes/Tests Page on Desire2Learn.
*Start working with your group on Assignment #2 - Critical Evaluation of a Social Organization. It is quite a bit more involved than Assignment #1, so please start early. I will need notification of when your group meets for this assignment as well, so please set up a meeting and email me ASAP with your meeting date and time.
*Participate in Week 6 Discussion.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
1). In our last discussion week we talked about Violating the Principle of Rational Discussion (page 202) and Content Fallacies (page 201). This week I would like you to discuss the idea of repairing arguments. For this question, please come up with an argument that needs to be repaired. Look over the examples on pages 63-67. Come up with your own example and 'discuss' it as they do in the text. To accomplish this, you should understand the Principle of Rational Discussion and the concept of Repairing Arguments.
2). Concerning Section C in Chapter 5, Advertising on the Internet. Please find a piece of advertising on the internet, provide a link on your blog, a screenshot, or include the advertisement in your post so the class can see what you are discussing. You should then relate the piece of advertising back to the concepts in Sections A & B in chapter 5 and discuss.
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
Here is what's listed on the Schedule Page from Desire2Learn:
*Read Chapter 4 - Repairing Arguments
*Read Chapter 5 - Is that true?
*Quiz/Test - There is a Quiz/Test on Desire2Learn this week. It will be available from today and will end on Saturday. You must log onto Desire2Learn to take Test #2. There are 25 questions on the test, each question is worth 2 points. The quiz/test is on chapters 1-5, 9 & 11. You will have 35 minutes to complete the quiz/test. It is an open book/open notes quiz. DO NOT SHARE ANSWERS WITH ANYONE FROM THIS CLASS OR ANOTHER Comm 41 CLASS. Please review the Academic Integrity Policy on the Quizzes/Tests Page on Desire2Learn.
*Start working with your group on Assignment #2 - Critical Evaluation of a Social Organization. It is quite a bit more involved than Assignment #1, so please start early. I will need notification of when your group meets for this assignment as well, so please set up a meeting and email me ASAP with your meeting date and time.
*Participate in Week 6 Discussion.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
1). In our last discussion week we talked about Violating the Principle of Rational Discussion (page 202) and Content Fallacies (page 201). This week I would like you to discuss the idea of repairing arguments. For this question, please come up with an argument that needs to be repaired. Look over the examples on pages 63-67. Come up with your own example and 'discuss' it as they do in the text. To accomplish this, you should understand the Principle of Rational Discussion and the concept of Repairing Arguments.
2). Concerning Section C in Chapter 5, Advertising on the Internet. Please find a piece of advertising on the internet, provide a link on your blog, a screenshot, or include the advertisement in your post so the class can see what you are discussing. You should then relate the piece of advertising back to the concepts in Sections A & B in chapter 5 and discuss.
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Week of September 19th - September 25th
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Schedule and Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 9 in the Epstein text -Concealed Claims
NOTE: The first assignment, Critical Thinking in News and Politics is due by Saturday, September 25 @ 11:59pm.
There is no discussion this week due to the first course assignment due date. Please be sure to have one member of your group submit the paper early to avoid late penalty.
Here is what is listed on the Schedule and Participation Page from D2L for this week.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 9 in the Epstein text -Concealed Claims
NOTE: The first assignment, Critical Thinking in News and Politics is due by Saturday, September 25 @ 11:59pm.
There is no discussion this week due to the first course assignment due date. Please be sure to have one member of your group submit the paper early to avoid late penalty.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Week of September 5th - September 11th
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. If you haven't already, please get to know the materials well, that I have uploaded to D2L. It is recommended that you keep a binder for this class, and print out the materials on D2L so you can have them close to you at all times.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 3 in the Epstein text - What Is a Good Argument?
*Read Chapter 3 in the Small Group Text - Leadership and Decision Making in Groups and Teams.
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Library Tutorial. Click HERE to take you to the tutorial. No need to send me your score for this tutorial.
***Get in contact with your group and set up a time to meet. Have one person from your group send me an email with the date/time/location of your first meeting. The meeting MUST be a 'real time' meeting. In other words, you must meet over the phone, in person, or on the internet in 'real time'. This means that your first meeting cannot be over email, but it can be in a chat room. I will email you more about this on Sunday evening.....change of plans.....I will email you more about this on Monday.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
1). Concerning part "C" in chapter 3 of the Epstein text, The Tests for an Argument to Be Good - there are three tests an argument must pass in order for the argument to be good. There are many examples in the book on pages 42-45. Please come up with an argument just like the examples, and discuss it using the three tests on Page 42. Keep in mind that your test should be different from the examples in the book and that you should discuss the three criteria in detail. This post may be quite a bit more than 150 words. In addition, it is imperative that you understand the concepts contained within the 3 tests for an argument (page 42).
2). Discuss Strong versus Valid Arguments in detail. Give an example of each from everyday life.
3). Pick one concept from either text, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. If you haven't already, please get to know the materials well, that I have uploaded to D2L. It is recommended that you keep a binder for this class, and print out the materials on D2L so you can have them close to you at all times.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 3 in the Epstein text - What Is a Good Argument?
*Read Chapter 3 in the Small Group Text - Leadership and Decision Making in Groups and Teams.
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Library Tutorial. Click HERE to take you to the tutorial. No need to send me your score for this tutorial.
***Get in contact with your group and set up a time to meet. Have one person from your group send me an email with the date/time/location of your first meeting. The meeting MUST be a 'real time' meeting. In other words, you must meet over the phone, in person, or on the internet in 'real time'. This means that your first meeting cannot be over email, but it can be in a chat room. I will email you more about this on Sunday evening.....change of plans.....I will email you more about this on Monday.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE.
1). Concerning part "C" in chapter 3 of the Epstein text, The Tests for an Argument to Be Good - there are three tests an argument must pass in order for the argument to be good. There are many examples in the book on pages 42-45. Please come up with an argument just like the examples, and discuss it using the three tests on Page 42. Keep in mind that your test should be different from the examples in the book and that you should discuss the three criteria in detail. This post may be quite a bit more than 150 words. In addition, it is imperative that you understand the concepts contained within the 3 tests for an argument (page 42).
2). Discuss Strong versus Valid Arguments in detail. Give an example of each from everyday life.
3). Pick one concept from either text, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Week of August 29th - September 4th
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. If you haven't already, please get to know the materials well, that I have uploaded to D2L. It is recommended that you keep a binder for this class, and print out the materials on D2L so you can have them close to you at all times.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 2 in the Epstein text - What Are We Arguing About.
*Read Chapter 2 in the Small Group Text - Participating in Small Group Communication.
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Plaigiarism Tutorial and email instructor results. Click HERE to take you to the tutorial. Please remember to include your section number in the 'subject' of the email.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). Use an example from outside of the classroom. Discuss Subjective and Objective Claims. Give an example of a Subjective Claim you have heard or used recently AND give an example of an Objective Claim you have heard or used recently. Describe the situation. Describe the claims IN DETAIL.
2). Use an example from everyday life: Describe a vague sentence or ambiguous sentence you have heard recently. Where did you hear this sentence? An advertisement? Was it a conversation with a friend? What qualified the sentence as vague or ambiguous?
3). Pick one concept from the reading (either Epstein or the Small Group Comm book) and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words and is worth a maximum of 34 points.
Note about comments: When you leave a comment on another blog, make sure you are logged into your blogspot account. In other words, you will need to make sure your "Display Name/Alias Name" shows up on the blog you are commenting on. I record the locations, dates and times of your comments. Please keep record of your posts and comments in case there I have questions about where they are located.
In case there is any confusion, here is how you create a new post:
*Log into your blogger account
*Click "New Post"
*Type a Title
*Type your post into the big box
*Click "Publish Post"
If you do not Publish Post, your post will not become public.
For the upcoming discussion week, you will do the same thing for each question I pose, but you will write and publish your posts at least 12 hours apart. (See the "Participation Page" on D2L for more detail about participation in this course).
I will check my email on and off today (Sunday) in case there are any questions.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. If you haven't already, please get to know the materials well, that I have uploaded to D2L. It is recommended that you keep a binder for this class, and print out the materials on D2L so you can have them close to you at all times.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 2 in the Epstein text - What Are We Arguing About.
*Read Chapter 2 in the Small Group Text - Participating in Small Group Communication.
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Plaigiarism Tutorial and email instructor results. Click HERE to take you to the tutorial. Please remember to include your section number in the 'subject' of the email.
Discussion Questions:
Answer one question in its entirety in each of your three separate posts, at least 12 hours apart. Please make sure you are creating a NEW POST for each question on your blog. You MUST WAIT at least 12 hours from the first post in order to create a second post. The same is true for the second and third post. I will record dates and time of your posts, so make sure they are at least 12 hours apart. EACH POST MUST BE 150 WORDS OR MORE. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). Use an example from outside of the classroom. Discuss Subjective and Objective Claims. Give an example of a Subjective Claim you have heard or used recently AND give an example of an Objective Claim you have heard or used recently. Describe the situation. Describe the claims IN DETAIL.
2). Use an example from everyday life: Describe a vague sentence or ambiguous sentence you have heard recently. Where did you hear this sentence? An advertisement? Was it a conversation with a friend? What qualified the sentence as vague or ambiguous?
3). Pick one concept from the reading (either Epstein or the Small Group Comm book) and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Sunday and 11:59pm on Saturday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41fall2010.blogspot.com/ and look under the section YOU ARE ENROLLED IN to see a list of your colleagues blogs. Click on those blogs, read what was posted for this week and respond. You need to make sure you are responding to only what was discussed THIS WEEK (starting Sunday and ending Saturday of the current week). Comments posted to blogs that were NOT within this week will not be counted for points. Each comment must be a minimum of 100 words and is worth a maximum of 34 points.
Note about comments: When you leave a comment on another blog, make sure you are logged into your blogspot account. In other words, you will need to make sure your "Display Name/Alias Name" shows up on the blog you are commenting on. I record the locations, dates and times of your comments. Please keep record of your posts and comments in case there I have questions about where they are located.
In case there is any confusion, here is how you create a new post:
*Log into your blogger account
*Click "New Post"
*Type a Title
*Type your post into the big box
*Click "Publish Post"
If you do not Publish Post, your post will not become public.
For the upcoming discussion week, you will do the same thing for each question I pose, but you will write and publish your posts at least 12 hours apart. (See the "Participation Page" on D2L for more detail about participation in this course).
I will check my email on and off today (Sunday) in case there are any questions.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Week of August 25th - 28th
I post to my blog numerous times each week, the first of which will likely be on Sunday mornings. The Sunday morning blog post will contain everything that is due for that week, and will also contain some reminders. Since today marks the first day of our week, here is the 'official' post for this week. Please read all blog posts so far and make sure you follow any instructions I have posted here. At the start of the semester there are usually repetitive questions students have and my blog is a good place to get some answers.
Here is what's due for this week as listed on the Schedule Page on Desire2Learn:
1). Log onto Desire2Learn and start with the "Getting Started" page. Follow instructions on that page to get started in the course.
2). Due Date - email instructor by Saturday, Aug. 28th at 11:59pm with the following (as noted on the "Getting Started Page" on Desire2Learn):
*Name
*Alias Name you have chosen for the semester
*Include a link to your blogspot webpage
*Phone number if not previously sent
3). Post to your blog an introductory post by Saturday, Aug. 28th at 11:59pm (preferably earlier). In this first post you should introduce yourself to the class. Talk a little about your 'communication experience', and let us know what you hope to get out of this course. Also talk a bit about your experience with online classes, and perhaps let us know what some of your interests are so we can get to know you better.
4). Review all pages on Desire2Learn. Log onto D2L, click on Comm 41, then on "Content". You should be able to see everything I have posted so far.
5). Review the Syllabus including the Late Work policy. I am strict about deadlines, so get to know the deadlines in this course well.
6). Review the Schedule Page and Participation Page.
7). Read Chapter 1 in the Epstein text - Critical Thinking.
8). Read Chapter 1 in the Small Group Text - Foundations of Communicating in Small Groups and Teams
9). Read over the Netiquette Homepage (including links) and Learn the Net: Netiquette.
Reminder #1 - I hold office hours on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9am to 11am on Yahoo Messenger. This means that while I am working I keep Yahoo Messenger open. If you see me available that means I'm available to chat in real time. Go ahead and pop in if you'd like to chat with me. If you do chat, please follow normal pleasantries by using a greeting at the start of the conversation and a closing salutation at the end of the conversation. Many students have gotten into the habit of abruptly logging on and off without a word that the conversation is over.
Reminder #2 - Typical weeks run from Sunday morning at 12:01am to Saturday night at 11:59pm. Again, I'm a stickler about deadlines so get to know them well!
I will likely post again later or tomorrow. Until then.......
The Blogging Prof signing off!
Here is what's due for this week as listed on the Schedule Page on Desire2Learn:
1). Log onto Desire2Learn and start with the "Getting Started" page. Follow instructions on that page to get started in the course.
2). Due Date - email instructor by Saturday, Aug. 28th at 11:59pm with the following (as noted on the "Getting Started Page" on Desire2Learn):
*Name
*Alias Name you have chosen for the semester
*Include a link to your blogspot webpage
*Phone number if not previously sent
3). Post to your blog an introductory post by Saturday, Aug. 28th at 11:59pm (preferably earlier). In this first post you should introduce yourself to the class. Talk a little about your 'communication experience', and let us know what you hope to get out of this course. Also talk a bit about your experience with online classes, and perhaps let us know what some of your interests are so we can get to know you better.
4). Review all pages on Desire2Learn. Log onto D2L, click on Comm 41, then on "Content". You should be able to see everything I have posted so far.
5). Review the Syllabus including the Late Work policy. I am strict about deadlines, so get to know the deadlines in this course well.
6). Review the Schedule Page and Participation Page.
7). Read Chapter 1 in the Epstein text - Critical Thinking.
8). Read Chapter 1 in the Small Group Text - Foundations of Communicating in Small Groups and Teams
9). Read over the Netiquette Homepage (including links) and Learn the Net: Netiquette.
Reminder #1 - I hold office hours on Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9am to 11am on Yahoo Messenger. This means that while I am working I keep Yahoo Messenger open. If you see me available that means I'm available to chat in real time. Go ahead and pop in if you'd like to chat with me. If you do chat, please follow normal pleasantries by using a greeting at the start of the conversation and a closing salutation at the end of the conversation. Many students have gotten into the habit of abruptly logging on and off without a word that the conversation is over.
Reminder #2 - Typical weeks run from Sunday morning at 12:01am to Saturday night at 11:59pm. Again, I'm a stickler about deadlines so get to know them well!
I will likely post again later or tomorrow. Until then.......
The Blogging Prof signing off!
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