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CM 220 College Composition II Unit 1 Seminar

CM 220 College Composition II Unit 1 Seminar. Professor Thornton General Education, Composition Kaplan University. Contact and Flex Seminar Information. Email: jthornton@kaplan.edu Office hours: by appointment (on AIM) AIM ID: jamiet5760. Seminar Tips.

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CM 220 College Composition II Unit 1 Seminar

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  1. CM 220College Composition II Unit 1 Seminar Professor Thornton General Education, Composition Kaplan University

  2. Contact and Flex Seminar Information • Email: jthornton@kaplan.edu • Office hours: by appointment (on AIM) • AIM ID: jamiet5760

  3. Seminar Tips • Hit F11 if the box to type text disappears; this will enlarge your screen and should bring the box back • Make sure speakers are on • If you cannot hear me, try logging out and back in • Once class starts, keep comments on-topic and respect your classmates 

  4. Course Description CM220 is designed to develop the writer’s skills in: • Research, both primary and secondary • Evaluation of research • Application of critical thinking skills • Development of effective arguments • Supporting arguments with credible sources • APA citation • Collaboration • Prewriting, editing, and revision process

  5. Course Outcomes • CM220-1: Construct logical arguments • CM220-2: Develop strategies for effective problem solving • CM220-3: Conduct research to support assertions made in personal, academic, and professional situations • CM220-4: Articulate what constitutes effective communication in personal, professional and diverse contexts • CM220-5: Demonstrate effective listening strategies

  6. Important Course Policies and Information • Project, discussion and seminar due dates • Technology requirements • Posting option 2 seminar in drop box • Late policies • Plagiarism

  7. Getting that A. . .Best Practices • Don’t wait to make posts on Tuesday and turn in projects on time • Write substantive responses to classmates • Edit and spell check before posting • Read instructions and rubrics carefully • Read all posts in discussions, especially the instructor’s • Review the unit “to do” lists and seminar info before the live seminar • Read unit announcements carefully for additional instructions and clarifications • Check e-mail frequently • Ask questions and communicate with your instructor!

  8. Tour of Course

  9. Doc Sharing

  10. Invention Labs

  11. Tech Labs (Units 2-7)

  12. Scribus Poster Example

  13. Units 2, 4, 6 projects Unit 2: Create working thesis statement, research plan, and “pitch” for big idea Unit 4: Primary and secondary research. Complete pre-interview worksheet, summarize 3 outside sources (which ones helpful and why, one must be an opposing viewpoint), References page Unit 6: 3-5 page draft, in addition to the title and references page). Must include 3 sources (one must be academic)

  14. Final Project: Portfolio • Revision of draft (unit 6 project, 5-7 pages) • Revision of letter to the editor (unit 5 invention lab) • Revision of technology presentation (unit 7 invention lab) • Responses to reflection questions

  15. Reflection for final For the final, you will also write a reflection piece that answers the following questions in paragraph form: • What did you learn about yourself as a writer? As a thinker? • What did you learn about the process of writing? • What skills did you develop that might help you in the future? • What did you take from the larger conversation with others? • How did your feedback from peers and your instructor affect the revision of your blueprint, letter to the editor, and presentation?

  16. Changing the world, one idea at a time. . . What is a “Big Idea” and how do I come up with one?

  17. Inspiration Gallery

  18. Narrowing Down Ideas

  19. Some Examples • Gallery of Big Ideas at https://sites.google.com/site/cm220galleryofbigideas/ • Taffie Baker’s video at http://animoto.com/play/WCCGqQbeSlWqBiqgrhmvjg • Stephanie Kramer’s video at https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B3ALkKlAHvqhOGExOGQ4MDItZjg1NC00Mzk0LWJiZWMtMjAzN2JmOGU1YzE0&hl=en&authkey=CP-P2-8M&pli=1

  20. Some questions to consider • What are differences between informative and persuasive writing? • What kinds of persuasion do we see and use in our daily lives? • How might you use persuasive writing in your professional life? • What are some positive (or negative) experiences you have had with writing? • What apprehensions do you feel about this class/final project?

  21. Your Research Toolbox BE CAREFUL USE • Kaplan library • Google Scholar • Google Books • Free academic databases and electronic journals available on-line. See http://www.wholeagain.com/free_academic_databases.html • Sites like The New York Times, Washington Post, NPR, PBS • Returns from internet searches • Blogs • Wikipedia

  22. The Writing Center

  23. Discovering Ideas Where do ideas for writing come from? • Newspapers, magazines and journals • Online discussion communities • Current events • Innovations Lab • Inspiration Gallery What are YOUR ideas for generating ideas?

  24. What are your BIG IDEAS? Share some of the possible Big Ideas you have. What are some local, national and global problems that you are interested in and that might be valuable to write about? How about a new product or software, improving an existing product or concept, or possibly starting a movement or business? Are there topics that might be problematic in any way, that might pose a challenge to the writer/audience?

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