Facebook:
-Making an out of the ordinary facebook group.
-Control and experimental event. (create one group that "expects" people to come for a huge party/event, and create another group that is just a friendly get together."
-Hypothesis: We would expect more of our peers to attend the actual party.
-Testing number of likes, comments, attendances.
Cards:
-Giving a birthday card, not giving a gift card or money along with it.
-Anniversary: Not ending it with "I love you."
Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Standard English Questions
1. The author states that someone that speaks Standard English is called a prescriptivist. Which, in general means that there is only a single, correct version of the English language. Standard English is the most formal and accepted way of speaking and writing the language.
2. I think that this way of English became the standard from historical times as a dialect. For example, parents taught young children this English and so on. Compared to today, I also believe that language was more formal through different genres. Such as writing and speaking. As times past, language consistently changes the way it is brought up with society and is now being changed through the more genres we obtain.
3. I believe that students are used to speaking among peers and friends in different dialects of English, as for a different language. For example, I speak fluent Spanish with my close friends in classes that speak Spanish fluently as well. But while associating myself with a professor or reading aloud, I would speak Standard English. Talking with our peers in the classroom is also mostly informal. I know I would not talk to another students very properly, as compared to someone of higher status. I think that technology has something to do with this placement of English in different genres because we are used to seeing informal language, like on Facebook or through texting. As for writing in class, such as papers or emails, Standard English is more appropriate and formal.
4. I think that everyone is a good writer in their own way. People have unique ways of writing that are either similar to others' or different. This is a good thing because someone that is great at writing long research papers, is probably not so good at writing articles. I think one key thing to being a good writer is being organized in their style of writing as well as catching the reader's attention in their work. Grammar should not be looked at because I think that that would take away the entire reason of why someone is reading a piece of work. It becomes a negative aspect while reading it. But, I also believe that great word usage could make a piece of work more visually appealing as well, that could potentially make the writer a better writer, but it shouldn't be the only thing focused on.
5. A bad writer, in my opinion, is someone that is unorganized in their work, uses poor word usage, and writing something that it's obvious they aren't passionate about. I like when the writer can show his/her emotion through text, that gives the reader a positive thought that they'll want to continue reading further.
6. There are plenty of times that I associate myself with people that don't speak "correct" English. They are mostly people my age, although I have heard numerous adults speak incorrectly too. For example, they use slang words in their sentences, have run on sentences, incomplete sentences, and talk as if they are talking through text.
7. I think that students in elementary and secondary schools, in preparation for college, should learn how to construct different writing genres, and how to organize these pieces. For example, learn about the layout of papers, articles, title pages, etc. They should definitely know that there isn't only one type of writing out there. Learn how to construct sentences should be the first thing. They should also learn how to apply these rules to speaking in order to prepare them for interviews and such.
8. In my opinion, everyone has a different view as to what is the correct form of English. I believe that Standard English could be the most formal and the language that is spoken among most people in different situations. But I believe that there are always contrasting ideas as to what is correct and what isn't. So overall, no I do not believe this is the correct English.
2. I think that this way of English became the standard from historical times as a dialect. For example, parents taught young children this English and so on. Compared to today, I also believe that language was more formal through different genres. Such as writing and speaking. As times past, language consistently changes the way it is brought up with society and is now being changed through the more genres we obtain.
3. I believe that students are used to speaking among peers and friends in different dialects of English, as for a different language. For example, I speak fluent Spanish with my close friends in classes that speak Spanish fluently as well. But while associating myself with a professor or reading aloud, I would speak Standard English. Talking with our peers in the classroom is also mostly informal. I know I would not talk to another students very properly, as compared to someone of higher status. I think that technology has something to do with this placement of English in different genres because we are used to seeing informal language, like on Facebook or through texting. As for writing in class, such as papers or emails, Standard English is more appropriate and formal.
4. I think that everyone is a good writer in their own way. People have unique ways of writing that are either similar to others' or different. This is a good thing because someone that is great at writing long research papers, is probably not so good at writing articles. I think one key thing to being a good writer is being organized in their style of writing as well as catching the reader's attention in their work. Grammar should not be looked at because I think that that would take away the entire reason of why someone is reading a piece of work. It becomes a negative aspect while reading it. But, I also believe that great word usage could make a piece of work more visually appealing as well, that could potentially make the writer a better writer, but it shouldn't be the only thing focused on.
5. A bad writer, in my opinion, is someone that is unorganized in their work, uses poor word usage, and writing something that it's obvious they aren't passionate about. I like when the writer can show his/her emotion through text, that gives the reader a positive thought that they'll want to continue reading further.
6. There are plenty of times that I associate myself with people that don't speak "correct" English. They are mostly people my age, although I have heard numerous adults speak incorrectly too. For example, they use slang words in their sentences, have run on sentences, incomplete sentences, and talk as if they are talking through text.
7. I think that students in elementary and secondary schools, in preparation for college, should learn how to construct different writing genres, and how to organize these pieces. For example, learn about the layout of papers, articles, title pages, etc. They should definitely know that there isn't only one type of writing out there. Learn how to construct sentences should be the first thing. They should also learn how to apply these rules to speaking in order to prepare them for interviews and such.
8. In my opinion, everyone has a different view as to what is the correct form of English. I believe that Standard English could be the most formal and the language that is spoken among most people in different situations. But I believe that there are always contrasting ideas as to what is correct and what isn't. So overall, no I do not believe this is the correct English.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Learning Blog #2
At the beginning of this unit I thought that understanding what to do without following a rubric or outline, was tough. I later learned that thinking things through thoroughly and evaluating the information I have has helped me. For example, the examples you gave us on your learning blog, have helped me analyze articles similar to the ones you gave us. Developing the structure as well as how to apply its characteristics to our own. Eventually I realized that peer sessions as well, especially over our articles the second time, have helped me greatly. At first, I was worried about someone else looking at my work and not necessarily looking at my information or setup, but more on grammar and punctuation. I now know that I am not being critiqued, but rather being told of the good parts about my article and what I could do to improve it. Now that my article is finally done, I feel that this concept of researching for articles, analyzing them, and then developing my own, has improved. I have also become more informed on my own topic that is important to me, just by doing the interview for my article. Especially, since I am used to writing essays and papers on different topics like in past english classes.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
The Trajectories of Literate
1. Began with the concept of New Year resolutions, and spreading the idea of the importance of exercise which is highly recommended for ISU students. Moved out into the world, first of all through a newspaper article, then ilstu emails, posters, just overall spreading its importance through friends as well.
2. I used online newspaper articles to inform me of the production of my own. As well as using an interviewee source for facts and ideas.
3. ISU students read it.
4. More college students at other local colleges and universities since it pertains to them.
5. Students will most likely implement ideas and receive benefits from it in order to become more aware of it.
6. Using our college spread emails, it would be an easy task to send the text to most of the ISU population of students.
7. Text helps support the recreational center on campus, while implying the idea of the fitness classes being available and free! As well as using the recreational center in general.
Production:
Researched online newspaper articles, took notes, wrote them out into bullet points for my rubric first, interviewed someone of knowledge on the specific topic and then implemented their quotes into my work, took those notes then edited them into my actual paper in new words.
Representation:
Using my notes and took out the most important ideas that would pertain most to ISU students. Took basic ideas that would be easy to follow and easy to understand.
Distribution:
Distributed to the world from my blog, using ilstu emails to spread around campus overall in order for more unhealthy students, stressed, etc., students to exercise more in their free time. In other words, to an extent, to persuade students to live longer, healthier lives especially during their college years.
Reception:
Students could take the information and show other friends or people the importance of exercise.Take the text from my article and help make new plans for themselves.
Activity:
Did an interview for my article as well as looked online for the importance of exercise newspaper articles.
Ecology:
Listened to music in order to help me focus. My dogs were barking which annoyed me, so I had to go to Milner and focus on my own.
Socialization:
Talked with peers to get positive feedback on my article, as well as my interviewee. Used online internet sources to retrieve information.Socialized with what is expected with writing news articles since it is a new genre for me.
2. I used online newspaper articles to inform me of the production of my own. As well as using an interviewee source for facts and ideas.
3. ISU students read it.
4. More college students at other local colleges and universities since it pertains to them.
5. Students will most likely implement ideas and receive benefits from it in order to become more aware of it.
6. Using our college spread emails, it would be an easy task to send the text to most of the ISU population of students.
7. Text helps support the recreational center on campus, while implying the idea of the fitness classes being available and free! As well as using the recreational center in general.
Production:
Researched online newspaper articles, took notes, wrote them out into bullet points for my rubric first, interviewed someone of knowledge on the specific topic and then implemented their quotes into my work, took those notes then edited them into my actual paper in new words.
Representation:
Using my notes and took out the most important ideas that would pertain most to ISU students. Took basic ideas that would be easy to follow and easy to understand.
Distribution:
Distributed to the world from my blog, using ilstu emails to spread around campus overall in order for more unhealthy students, stressed, etc., students to exercise more in their free time. In other words, to an extent, to persuade students to live longer, healthier lives especially during their college years.
Reception:
Students could take the information and show other friends or people the importance of exercise.Take the text from my article and help make new plans for themselves.
Activity:
Did an interview for my article as well as looked online for the importance of exercise newspaper articles.
Ecology:
Listened to music in order to help me focus. My dogs were barking which annoyed me, so I had to go to Milner and focus on my own.
Socialization:
Talked with peers to get positive feedback on my article, as well as my interviewee. Used online internet sources to retrieve information.Socialized with what is expected with writing news articles since it is a new genre for me.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Learning Blog
In regards to this unit, I think that I have came a long way. I feel that I have a great topic
for my news article that is more than relevant to the students here at ISU. My rubric is
complete as well as my sources. I have learned a lot so far in this class. I realized that
blogs are actually an interesting way to communicate one’s own work and just to
communicate with others and view their work as well. It is a very efficient tool and I
honestly can say that this is the first time I have ever worked with blogs. I have also
learned how to analyze news articles and how to tell if one is legit and informational by doing the in-class exercise on analyzing the writings from our email with our groups. Along the way, I have also learned how to critique work and gather notes for my topic. The peer evaluations we have done have also helped me understand the concept of positively critiquing another students' work and not just grading it following a rubric. I am used to the idea of having a set structure or syllabus of what is asked for on assignments like in high school. Something that I am still having trouble with is organizing notes from articles I have chosen and implementing them into my own unique idea. Another thing is how exactly our rubrics should look like and what content should be on. I noticed that in our peer review groups we all had a totally different rubric
outline. I also think that I comprehend things better by reading your blogs or looking at all of our
handouts, and class slides if I ever get stuck.
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Half-Way Through Blog
In regards to this unit, I think that I have came a long way. I feel that I have a great topic
for my news article that is more than relevant to the students here at ISU. My rubric is
complete as well as my sources. I have learned a lot so far in this class. I realized that
blogs are actually an interesting way to communicate one’s own work and just to
communicate with others and view their work as well. It is a very efficient tool and I
honestly can say that this is the first time I have ever worked with blogs. I have also
learned how to analyze news articles and how to tell if one is legit and informational. I
think what really helped was doing in-class exercises, such as analyzing the articles
from our email with our groups. Along the way, I have also learned how to critique work
and take notes for my topic correctly. Something that I am still having trouble with is
organizing notes from articles I have chosen and implementing them into my own
unique idea. Another thing is how exactly our rubrics should look like and what content
should be on. I noticed that in our peer review groups we all had a totally different rubric
outline. I think that I have a great topic for my article since it relates to most ISU
students and since New Year Resolutions were made just a month ago. I also think that
I comprehend everything we are doing by reading your blogs or looking at all of our
handouts, and class slides if I ever get stuck.
Final Rubric: Exercise
Final Rubric: Importance of Exercise
Story impacts on audience:
-Positively motivates students to pursue a healthier lifestyle beneficial to them and decreasing their risks of diseases later on in life.
-Many students as well, have made New Year’s resolutions to better themselves, and this information will help them stay committed since the ISU rec. center has been busier lately.
-Vigorous exercise has also been linked with better grades and a better attention span to stay focused and more alert while in class.
-Help those struggling with committing to exercise, obtain long-lasting realistic goals.
New angle with exercise:
-Make moderate exercise a habit with new friends. Some articles show that exercising with family members helps them stay fit, but then again this is a college campus far away from home for most people.
-Exercise does not always have to be at the gym. Class schedules are hectic during the semester with few or no breaks at all, so power-walking to class, biking, or rollerblading to class is a great workout! Instead of using an elevator, take the stairs.
Content:
-ISU students want information and ideas about how to stick to their New Years resolutions and where to even begin since getting started is the hardest part.
-Detailed and informative health benefits from getting exercise.
-Stress and anxiety build up from grades and school overall, so learning about how to manage that through exercising could potentially help minimize these effects.
Interviews:
-Students at the rec. center.
-Students in the exercise science program.
Analysis:
-The beginning of each of the stories I looked at, had opening statements about the benefits that people achieve from exercise or a negative from a more sedentary lifestyle.
-The middle of each article, gave background and provided more details on the topic and some even provided a related story as an example.
-Endings all closed with a thought to catch the reader’s attention that they were trying to target.
-All used overall professional language and a good comprehension of words.
-Listed main points as bullet points or separate paragraphs to prevent confusion, with subtitles.
-All contained visuals to demonstrate points. Some humorous as compared to others.
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