Here’s an example of a double- entry notebook:

It appears on page 11 of Introduction to Primary Research, a chapter from an open textbook, Writing Spaces.

Today we learned about the development of downtown Brooklyn and the process and effects of urban renewal; refer to Prof. Montgomery’s Prezi if you’d like to review maps, images, or videos. In advance of our site visit on Thursday, September 10, please write one blog post of approximately 100 words in response to this prompt:

In advance of our visit to the Farragut Houses, what are your thoughts on the visit and the observation and documentation you’ll be doing?  What do you feel excited or nervous about? What do you imagine you’ll discover or learn about?

Please refer to the blogging guidelines if you have questions about blogging on the OpenLab. If you have not yet responded to Prof. Montgomery’s prompt about research experiences, please do so by leaving a comment on the post.

See you all tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the corner of Hudson Avenue & Plymouth Street in Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn, a 15-20 minute walk from campus [map]. Don’t forget your sketchbook/notebook, felt tip pen, soft 2B pencil, and camera (phone will be fine). Dress for the weather; rain is possible.

~Prof. Leonard
 

Here is the link to the Prezi presentation on Downtown Brooklyn: click here

Everyone,

Let’s meet at the corner of Hudson and Plymouth in Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn on Thursday, Sept 10 at 10:00am.  Link to map

Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.

Please bring:

1. A sketchbook / notebook and a soft pencil (2b) and felt tip pens.

2. A camera

Prof. Montgomery

The OpenLab is hosting office hours and holding workshops all semester:

OpenLab Tools, Tips, and Tricks
Learn new skills for working with the OpenLab.
Thursday, October 1, 1:00pm-2:00pm (AG-21, inside Learning Center, AG-18)

Presenting Yourself Online
Learn how the OpenLab can help you build a more professional profile online.
Tuesday, November 3, 1:30pm-2:30pm (G604)
Wednesday, December 9, 3:00-4:00pm (A540, inside library)

Office Hours: Have questions that aren’t covered in our regular workshops? Want to follow up after attending a workshop? These office hours offer the opportunity to meet with a member of the OpenLab Community Team for face-to-face support. All office hours will be held in the conference room of the Faculty Commons, N227.
Mondays: 12:00-1:00pm
August 31, October 5, November 2, December 7
Tuesdays: 2:00-3:00pm
September 29, October 27, November 24, December 1
Wednesdays: 12:00-1:00pm
September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9
Thursdays: 1:00-2:00pm
September 17, October 22, November 19, December 3

For more details see the flyer: OpenLab Student Workshops Fall15

There are two recommended textbooks for LIB2205/ARCH2205: Visual Notes for Architects and Designers by Norman Crowe and Paul Laseau, for sale in the City Tech bookstore and soon to be on reserve in the library, and Research Strategies by William Badke, for sale in the bookstore, downloadable as PDF for $10, or on reserve in the library: Z710 .B23 2014.

Don’t forget to leave a comment in response to Prof. Montgomery’s prompt about your research experiences.

Enjoy the holiday weekend, and see you Wednesday.

~Prof. Leonard

On Wednesday, September 2 we will conclude our discussion on research methodologies by focusing on primary research, and also discuss the evaluation of information sources — especially internet sources. For Wednesday, please read the following and be prepared to discuss in class:

• RECAP
• What is primary research and how do I get started?
• Ethical considerations in primary research
• Primary research: observing

~Prof. Leonard

Please prepare a post for class on Wednesday answering the following questions:

Is research something you look forward to? Why or why not?

What is your favorite research experience?

https://prezi.com/whozparm-thu/