Class note for following weeks

11/5——- Derrick                                                  12/3——-Rene

11/12 —–Samson                                                 12/10——Lian

11/19——Ray                                                         12/17——Ivan

11/26——Deniel

Due Next Week 11/5:    Final Project Proposal From Each Group

Class Work: Free Writing #1

mid-semester reflection:

• reflect on first half of course (discussions, class works, assignments)
• what have you learned/enjoyed?
• what are you still struggle with?

Reflections

• Instruction/manual- looking at how its made
• memos/letter- helpful for professional work
• active/passive voice- awareness of tone, credibility
• summarizing
• blogging- public writing, see other’s writing
• reverse outline
• reflection letter- practical and useful
• career material- research, find out field and prospective jobs

looking forward:

• what would you like to pursue (issues, projects, research) for your final project?

Free Writing #2

• Final Project Ideas

Free Writing #3

• Collaboration

Final Collaborative Project Groups:

1. Enrique, Ivan, Iurii                2. Lian, Derrick, Chris, Deniel              3. Jason, Ray, Vince

4. Ogulcan, Rosa, Calvin              5. Samson, Goutam, Tony

Final Project

• 50% of final grade
• grade is collaborative
• every group submit one proposal for approval
• groups are encourage to meet outside of class–synchronous/asynchronous meeting, transparency, accountability
• keep track of progress/minutes/report
• research, annotated bibliography
•  infographic
• each group will have conference with Prof. Belli
• peer review
• presentation
• final report
• individual reflection

Collaboration

• communication
• schedule
• consencus