Hello Fabulous Students,
As you all know, the only thing left to complete for Comm 41 is the final exam, which is open book/open notes. As a reminder the final exam will open up on Dec 13th at 12:01am, and will close on Dec 14th at 11:59pm. Please be sure to take the final exam during the scheduled time.
Please follow these instructions and reminders to take the final exam:
1). Download the Proctor Form from the "Content" tab on D2L. You can locate it under the "Quizzes and Tests" tab.
2). Find someone to proctor your final exam who is a). NOT a part of Comm 41 at SJSU, and b). Over the age of 21. You do not need to go to a testing center for the final exam, rather, you can ask a family member, friend, etc.....
3). Make sure the proctor watches you take the final exam to attest to the fact that you did not share questions or answers with anyone. In short - the proctor is there to make sure you don't offer assistance or get assistance from another person.
4). Log onto D2L and locate the final exam.
5). Take the test - This is an open book/open notes test.
6). Submit the test within the time limit allowed (see D2L for more info.)
7). Submit the SIGNED proctor form to me through email. You can either scan it into the computer and send it to me, or you can take a HIGH QUALITY digital photo and email the picture to me. Be sure to email the proctor form to the class email address.
NOTE: If I do not receive a signed Proctor Form from you with 24 hours of you completing the final exam, you will earn a zero on the final.
Email me with any questions you might have.
:)
The Blogging Prof.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Week of December 3 - 9
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. This will be our last discussion for the class, however, we have two weeks left of class.
Due this week:
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*STUDY FOR FINAL EXAM - The final exam is scheduled on D2L on Dec 13th - 14th. To take the final exam you will access D2L as you have been all semester, and take the final exam. There is one difference with this test - the final exam must be proctored. This means that you are required to have someone who is over 21, and not a part of Comm 41, watch you take the final exam and attest to the fact that you did not share answers or questions with anyone else in the class. I will post more about this next 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. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). What have you learned in this class over the course of the semester? Be specific.
2). What was your favorite thing about the class? What was your least favorite thing about the class? How can this class be improved? Again, be specific.
3). Pick one concept from throughout the semester that you feel can use further discussion.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. This will be our last discussion for the class, however, we have two weeks left of class.
Due this week:
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*STUDY FOR FINAL EXAM - The final exam is scheduled on D2L on Dec 13th - 14th. To take the final exam you will access D2L as you have been all semester, and take the final exam. There is one difference with this test - the final exam must be proctored. This means that you are required to have someone who is over 21, and not a part of Comm 41, watch you take the final exam and attest to the fact that you did not share answers or questions with anyone else in the class. I will post more about this next 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. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). What have you learned in this class over the course of the semester? Be specific.
2). What was your favorite thing about the class? What was your least favorite thing about the class? How can this class be improved? Again, be specific.
3). Pick one concept from throughout the semester that you feel can use further discussion.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Week of November 19-25
Hello Folks!
The only thing to do this week is:
*Continue working on the final assignment: Group Facilitation Paper. As a reminder, the final assignment is due by Dec 2nd @ 11:59pm. Please have one member of your group submit the final assignment through email. NOTE: There will be no Group Participation Assessment due for this assignment.
Have a great week everyone!
:)
The Blogging Prof.
The only thing to do this week is:
*Continue working on the final assignment: Group Facilitation Paper. As a reminder, the final assignment is due by Dec 2nd @ 11:59pm. Please have one member of your group submit the final assignment through email. NOTE: There will be no Group Participation Assessment due for this assignment.
Have a great week everyone!
:)
The Blogging Prof.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Week of November 12-18
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 12 in the Boss text - Science
*Participate in this week's discussion. (3 posts to your blog, 150 words each and 3 comments on your colleagues blogs, 100 words each). Make sure your comments are within this week's discussion. Do not comment on past weeks posts.
*Continue working on the final assignment: Group Facilitation Paper. You will work in the same groups that you worked with for the second assignment (in other words, you will work with the current group in which you were assigned). Please get started on this assignment right away, as it is due on Dec 2nd, and contains a few different components.
*Review Mission Critical Website: http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/itl/graphics/main.html
*Review Causal Arguments Website: http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/itl/graphics/induc/causal.html
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). After reading Chapter 23 in its entirety, go back to page 383 and answer the following question: Read your horoscope for the day on the internet. How accurate, in your opinion is the prediction? Is the prediction falsifiable? Note some events that would definitively falsify the horoscope. (Be sure to include your horoscope at the beginning of the post so we can read it, and your answer).
2). Think of a time when you drew an incorrect conclusion on the basis of observation alone. How did you discover that your observation was misleading? Discuss the role scientific knowledge played in correcting misperception.
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading this week, 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 Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 12 in the Boss text - Science
*Participate in this week's discussion. (3 posts to your blog, 150 words each and 3 comments on your colleagues blogs, 100 words each). Make sure your comments are within this week's discussion. Do not comment on past weeks posts.
*Continue working on the final assignment: Group Facilitation Paper. You will work in the same groups that you worked with for the second assignment (in other words, you will work with the current group in which you were assigned). Please get started on this assignment right away, as it is due on Dec 2nd, and contains a few different components.
*Review Mission Critical Website: http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/itl/graphics/main.html
*Review Causal Arguments Website: http://www.sjsu.edu/depts/itl/graphics/induc/causal.html
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). After reading Chapter 23 in its entirety, go back to page 383 and answer the following question: Read your horoscope for the day on the internet. How accurate, in your opinion is the prediction? Is the prediction falsifiable? Note some events that would definitively falsify the horoscope. (Be sure to include your horoscope at the beginning of the post so we can read it, and your answer).
2). Think of a time when you drew an incorrect conclusion on the basis of observation alone. How did you discover that your observation was misleading? Discuss the role scientific knowledge played in correcting misperception.
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading this week, 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 Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Week of November 5 - 11
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 11 in the Boss text - Mass Media
*Participate in this week's discussion. (3 posts to your blog, 150 words each and 3 comments on your colleagues blogs, 100 words each). Make sure your comments are within this week's discussion. Do not comment on past weeks posts.
*Continue working on the final assignment: Group Facilitation Paper. You will work in the same groups that you worked with for the second assignment (in other words, you will work with the current group in which you were assigned). Please get started on this assignment right away, as it is due on Dec 2nd, and contains a few different components.
*Quiz: Chapters 4, 9, 10 & 11. You should log onto D2L to take the quiz. Please do not wait until Sunday to take the quiz in case you run into technical difficulties.
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). After reading Chapter 11 in its entirety, answer the following question from page 359: Discuss ways in which your media experiences reinforce your existing worldviews and values as well as ways in which they challenge or expand your views. Be specific.
2). Go back and review pages 360-365 "Internet Plagiarism Among College Students" and answer the following question: Critically analyze the responses of both Sadler and Hunt to the issue of Internet plagiarism. Which person presents the best argument and why? (Remember, use principles from the course text to back up your assertions).
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week, not already discussed, that found useful or interesting and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 11 in the Boss text - Mass Media
*Participate in this week's discussion. (3 posts to your blog, 150 words each and 3 comments on your colleagues blogs, 100 words each). Make sure your comments are within this week's discussion. Do not comment on past weeks posts.
*Continue working on the final assignment: Group Facilitation Paper. You will work in the same groups that you worked with for the second assignment (in other words, you will work with the current group in which you were assigned). Please get started on this assignment right away, as it is due on Dec 2nd, and contains a few different components.
*Quiz: Chapters 4, 9, 10 & 11. You should log onto D2L to take the quiz. Please do not wait until Sunday to take the quiz in case you run into technical difficulties.
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). After reading Chapter 11 in its entirety, answer the following question from page 359: Discuss ways in which your media experiences reinforce your existing worldviews and values as well as ways in which they challenge or expand your views. Be specific.
2). Go back and review pages 360-365 "Internet Plagiarism Among College Students" and answer the following question: Critically analyze the responses of both Sadler and Hunt to the issue of Internet plagiarism. Which person presents the best argument and why? (Remember, use principles from the course text to back up your assertions).
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week, not already discussed, that found useful or interesting and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Monday, October 29, 2012
Week of October 29 - November 4
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 10 in the Boss text - Marketing and Advertising
*Participate in this week's discussion. (3 posts to your blog, 150 words each and 3 comments on your colleagues blogs, 100 words each). Make sure your comments are within this week's discussion. Do not comment on past weeks posts.
*Continue working on the final assignment: Group Facilitation Paper.
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). After reading Chapter 10 in its entirety, answer the following question: Discuss different marketing strategies that you have encountered as a consumer during the past week. Evaluate the strategies. Discuss the ones you found most effective, and which are the least effective.
2). Go back and review pages 332-337 and answer the following question: Critically evaluate Wootan's and Liodice's arguments regarding government regulation of children's food advertising. Which person makes the best argument and why?
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 10 in the Boss text - Marketing and Advertising
*Participate in this week's discussion. (3 posts to your blog, 150 words each and 3 comments on your colleagues blogs, 100 words each). Make sure your comments are within this week's discussion. Do not comment on past weeks posts.
*Continue working on the final assignment: Group Facilitation Paper.
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). After reading Chapter 10 in its entirety, answer the following question: Discuss different marketing strategies that you have encountered as a consumer during the past week. Evaluate the strategies. Discuss the ones you found most effective, and which are the least effective.
2). Go back and review pages 332-337 and answer the following question: Critically evaluate Wootan's and Liodice's arguments regarding government regulation of children's food advertising. Which person makes the best argument and why?
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Week of October 22 - 28
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week.
NOTE: The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 9 - Ethics and Moral Decision Making
*There is no discussion this week
*Group Participation Assessment for assignment #2. Just as you did for the first assignment, you should fill out an assessment for every person in your group and send it to me. If you do not send me a filled out assessment, you will earn zero points/20, regardless of how your group graded you Make sure to submit it before Sunday at 11:59pm.
*Assignment #3 due by Dec 2nd @ 11:59pm. As a reminder, there is no individual component to this paper. Please continue to work with the SAME group you worked with for the second assignment in the class. Take note that Assignment #3 is a bit more involved than the first two assignments and will take quite a bit more planning and preparation, so get started right away. You should touch base with your group members this week to plan a 'real time' meeting. Email me by Sunday night of this week with when/where your group will meet.
Reminder: I hold office hours of Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9:30am to 11:30am on Yahoo Messenger. I can also chat with students over the phone during that time, or at your convenience. We can always make an appointment to chat over the phone in case you need clarification about something in the class. And of course, I'm always available through email.
:)
The Blogging Prof.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week.
NOTE: The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 9 - Ethics and Moral Decision Making
*There is no discussion this week
*Group Participation Assessment for assignment #2. Just as you did for the first assignment, you should fill out an assessment for every person in your group and send it to me. If you do not send me a filled out assessment, you will earn zero points/20, regardless of how your group graded you Make sure to submit it before Sunday at 11:59pm.
*Assignment #3 due by Dec 2nd @ 11:59pm. As a reminder, there is no individual component to this paper. Please continue to work with the SAME group you worked with for the second assignment in the class. Take note that Assignment #3 is a bit more involved than the first two assignments and will take quite a bit more planning and preparation, so get started right away. You should touch base with your group members this week to plan a 'real time' meeting. Email me by Sunday night of this week with when/where your group will meet.
Reminder: I hold office hours of Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9:30am to 11:30am on Yahoo Messenger. I can also chat with students over the phone during that time, or at your convenience. We can always make an appointment to chat over the phone in case you need clarification about something in the class. And of course, I'm always available through email.
:)
The Blogging Prof.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Week of October 15-21
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 4: Evidence, Knowledge, and Errors in Thinking
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Continue to work on assignment #2: Critical Thinking and Social Organizations. As a reminder, this assignment is due on October 21st.
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). After reading Chapter 4 in its entirety, answer the following question from page 98: Aristotle taught that wisdom is the greatest virtue. What is the difference or relationship between knowledge and wisdom? What are you acquiring at college: knowledge or wisdom - or both? Discuss whether the information age has made us wiser or just more knowledgeable.
2). Review pages 124-129 "Perspectives on Evaluating Evidence for the Existence of Unidentified Flying Objects" and answer the following question: Compare and contrast the arguments of Condon, Hynek, and Paynter regarding the existence of UFO's. Evaluate the conclusion that each person draws and the evidence each uses to support his conclusion. Which person makes the best argument? Explain.
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading this week, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 4: Evidence, Knowledge, and Errors in Thinking
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Continue to work on assignment #2: Critical Thinking and Social Organizations. As a reminder, this assignment is due on October 21st.
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). After reading Chapter 4 in its entirety, answer the following question from page 98: Aristotle taught that wisdom is the greatest virtue. What is the difference or relationship between knowledge and wisdom? What are you acquiring at college: knowledge or wisdom - or both? Discuss whether the information age has made us wiser or just more knowledgeable.
2). Review pages 124-129 "Perspectives on Evaluating Evidence for the Existence of Unidentified Flying Objects" and answer the following question: Compare and contrast the arguments of Condon, Hynek, and Paynter regarding the existence of UFO's. Evaluate the conclusion that each person draws and the evidence each uses to support his conclusion. Which person makes the best argument? Explain.
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading this week, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Monday, October 8, 2012
Week of October 8-14
Hello Folks!
The only thing due this week is the Midterm Exam on D2L. Please log onto D2L to take the exam. It is open book, open notes and it covers Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8. Remember that the midterm is timed, and it needs to be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday night. Please do not share answers or test questions with fellow classmates.
As a reminder, the second paper: Critical Thinking is Social Organizations will be due by Sunday, October 21st @ 11:59pm. This is a great week to work on that assignment!!!! This week is also a GREAT time to meet with your new groups, form a study group and study for the midterm exam together in addition to meeting about the second assignment.
Have a good week everyone!
:)
The Blogging Prof.
The only thing due this week is the Midterm Exam on D2L. Please log onto D2L to take the exam. It is open book, open notes and it covers Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, & 8. Remember that the midterm is timed, and it needs to be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday night. Please do not share answers or test questions with fellow classmates.
As a reminder, the second paper: Critical Thinking is Social Organizations will be due by Sunday, October 21st @ 11:59pm. This is a great week to work on that assignment!!!! This week is also a GREAT time to meet with your new groups, form a study group and study for the midterm exam together in addition to meeting about the second assignment.
Have a good week everyone!
:)
The Blogging Prof.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Week of October 1-7
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 3: Language and Communication
*Study for the midterm (test is next week)
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Argument Mapping Tutorial: CLICK HERE to go to the tutorial.
*Meet with groups and start to work on assignment #2: Critical Thinking and Social Organization. Email instructor with meeting date/time.
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). After reading Chapter 3 in its entirety, go back to page 65 and answer the following question: Looking back at the characteristics of a good critical thinker listed on page 7 in chapter 1, discuss ways in which Ride exemplifies these qualities.
2). Review pages 82-87. Discuss how you have used at least 2 rhetorical devices you have used in the past week or two. Make sure to define the rhetorical device, and give a personal example of each.
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading this week, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 3: Language and Communication
*Study for the midterm (test is next week)
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Argument Mapping Tutorial: CLICK HERE to go to the tutorial.
*Meet with groups and start to work on assignment #2: Critical Thinking and Social Organization. Email instructor with meeting date/time.
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). After reading Chapter 3 in its entirety, go back to page 65 and answer the following question: Looking back at the characteristics of a good critical thinker listed on page 7 in chapter 1, discuss ways in which Ride exemplifies these qualities.
2). Review pages 82-87. Discuss how you have used at least 2 rhetorical devices you have used in the past week or two. Make sure to define the rhetorical device, and give a personal example of each.
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading this week, not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Monday, September 24, 2012
Week of September 24-30
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 2 in the Boss text - Reason and Emotion
*Participate in this week's discussion. (3 posts to your blog, 150 words each and 3 comments on your colleagues blogs, 100 words each). Make sure your comments are within this week's discussion. Do not comment on past weeks posts.
*Group Participation Assessment - send through email to instructor by Sunday @ 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. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). After reading Chapter 2 in its entirety, answer the following question: go back to page 39 and answer the following question: Identifying your strengths is important in choosing a career. What type of reasoning are you strongest in, and how might this best be used in a career choice?
2). Go back and review pages 56-59 "Perspectives on Reasons and Proof for the Existence of God", and answer the following question: Are evolution and a belief in God incompatible as Dawkins claims? Discuss how Aquinas might respond to Dawkin's position if he were alive today.
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 2 in the Boss text - Reason and Emotion
*Participate in this week's discussion. (3 posts to your blog, 150 words each and 3 comments on your colleagues blogs, 100 words each). Make sure your comments are within this week's discussion. Do not comment on past weeks posts.
*Group Participation Assessment - send through email to instructor by Sunday @ 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. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). After reading Chapter 2 in its entirety, answer the following question: go back to page 39 and answer the following question: Identifying your strengths is important in choosing a career. What type of reasoning are you strongest in, and how might this best be used in a career choice?
2). Go back and review pages 56-59 "Perspectives on Reasons and Proof for the Existence of God", and answer the following question: Are evolution and a belief in God incompatible as Dawkins claims? Discuss how Aquinas might respond to Dawkin's position if he were alive today.
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Week of Sept. 17 - 23
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week.
NOTE: The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 5 - Informal Fallacies
*There is no discussion this week - you should work diligently on your paper this week: Critical Thinking in News and Politics.
*Assignment #1 is due by Sunday, Sept. 23rd @ 11:59pm. Please email me your paper at the class email address. Follow the directions on the assignment sheet for submission. As a reminder, elect one person from your group to email the final paper. Make sure to email the paper early in case there is issue with transmission. As a reminder, you paper should be written in 'one voice' throughout the paper.
NOTE ABOUT PAPER SUBMISSION: One person from your group should compile your paper. There should only be one attachment that is submitted. That means that all individual papers should be 'copied' and 'pasted' at the end of the paper after the group portion of the paper. Thus, only one file per group should be sent to me.
Reminder: I hold office hours of Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9:30am to 11:30am on Yahoo Messenger. I can also chat with students over the phone during that time, or at your convenience. We can always make an appointment to chat over the phone in case you need clarification about something in the class. And of course, I'm always available through email.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week.
NOTE: The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 5 - Informal Fallacies
*There is no discussion this week - you should work diligently on your paper this week: Critical Thinking in News and Politics.
*Assignment #1 is due by Sunday, Sept. 23rd @ 11:59pm. Please email me your paper at the class email address. Follow the directions on the assignment sheet for submission. As a reminder, elect one person from your group to email the final paper. Make sure to email the paper early in case there is issue with transmission. As a reminder, you paper should be written in 'one voice' throughout the paper.
NOTE ABOUT PAPER SUBMISSION: One person from your group should compile your paper. There should only be one attachment that is submitted. That means that all individual papers should be 'copied' and 'pasted' at the end of the paper after the group portion of the paper. Thus, only one file per group should be sent to me.
Reminder: I hold office hours of Tuesday's and Thursday's from 9:30am to 11:30am on Yahoo Messenger. I can also chat with students over the phone during that time, or at your convenience. We can always make an appointment to chat over the phone in case you need clarification about something in the class. And of course, I'm always available through email.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Week of September 10-16
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 4 in the Group Communication text - Communication in Organizations
*Read Chapter 7 in the Boss text - Inductive Arguments
*Test on D2L: Chapters 1, 6, 7, & 8
*Participate in this week's discussion. (3 posts to your blog, 150 words each and 3 comments on your colleagues blogs, 100 words each). Make sure your comments are within this week's discussion. Do not comment on past weeks posts.
*Continue to work with your group on the first assignment: Critical Thinking in News and Politics, The first assignment is due by Sept 23rd 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. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). After reading Chapter 7 in its entirety, answer the following question: Think of an inductive argument that you used in the past week. Break down the argument into its premise(s) and conclusion. Explain why it is an inductive argument.
2). Review page 221 and answer the following question: Discuss ways in which Dr. Novello used cause-and-effect inductive reasoning in seeking a solution to the problem of smoking among children and teens.
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 4 in the Group Communication text - Communication in Organizations
*Read Chapter 7 in the Boss text - Inductive Arguments
*Test on D2L: Chapters 1, 6, 7, & 8
*Participate in this week's discussion. (3 posts to your blog, 150 words each and 3 comments on your colleagues blogs, 100 words each). Make sure your comments are within this week's discussion. Do not comment on past weeks posts.
*Continue to work with your group on the first assignment: Critical Thinking in News and Politics, The first assignment is due by Sept 23rd 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. Each post is worth a maximum of 5 points.
1). After reading Chapter 7 in its entirety, answer the following question: Think of an inductive argument that you used in the past week. Break down the argument into its premise(s) and conclusion. Explain why it is an inductive argument.
2). Review page 221 and answer the following question: Discuss ways in which Dr. Novello used cause-and-effect inductive reasoning in seeking a solution to the problem of smoking among children and teens.
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Week of September 3 - 9
Hello Folks!
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 3 in the Group Communication text - Leadership and Decision Making in Groups and Teams
*Read Chapter 8 in the Boss text - Deductive Arguments
*Participate in this week's discussion. (3 posts to your blog, 150 words each and 3 comments on your colleagues blogs, 100 words each). Make sure your comments are within this week's discussion. Do not comment on past weeks posts.
*Complete the Library Tutorial: http://tutorials.sjlibrary.org/tutorial/librarybasics/index.htm
No need to send me your results for this tutorial.
*Get in touch with your group, and set up a meeting for THIS WEEK, or very soon thereafter. The first assignment is due on Spet 23rd by 11:59pm. Email instructor with your meeting date/time ASAP.
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). After reading Chapter 8 in its entirety, go back to page 241 and answer the following question: In the story "Silver Blaze", Sherlock Holmes tells Watson that when it comes to the art of reasoning, many people rely on opinion and unsupported assumptions. The difficulty, he maintains, is to detach the framework of undeniable fact from the embellishments of hearsay and reports. What do you think he meant by this? Explain using examples from your personal experience.
2). Go back and review "Perspectives on the Death Penalty" pages 262-269. Answer the following question: Sister Helen Prejean maintains that the death penalty is a violation of human dignity and is contrary to the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, "who taught us to not to return hate for hate and evil for evil". Some Christians disagree with her. Indeed, in the United States, people who identify themselves as Christians are more likely to support the death penalty. Discuss whether this scriptural passage prohibits the usage of the death penalty. Present your conclusion in the form of a deductive argument.
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm10perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Here is what is listed on the Participation Page from D2L for this week. The schedule for the entire semester, and the discussion questions for the entire semester are listed on the Schedule and Participation Pages, respectively. In case you do not want to wait for the "Monday Post", you are more than welcome to get started by looking at those two pages on D2L.
Due this week:
*Read Chapter 3 in the Group Communication text - Leadership and Decision Making in Groups and Teams
*Read Chapter 8 in the Boss text - Deductive Arguments
*Participate in this week's discussion. (3 posts to your blog, 150 words each and 3 comments on your colleagues blogs, 100 words each). Make sure your comments are within this week's discussion. Do not comment on past weeks posts.
*Complete the Library Tutorial: http://tutorials.sjlibrary.org/tutorial/librarybasics/index.htm
No need to send me your results for this tutorial.
*Get in touch with your group, and set up a meeting for THIS WEEK, or very soon thereafter. The first assignment is due on Spet 23rd by 11:59pm. Email instructor with your meeting date/time ASAP.
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). After reading Chapter 8 in its entirety, go back to page 241 and answer the following question: In the story "Silver Blaze", Sherlock Holmes tells Watson that when it comes to the art of reasoning, many people rely on opinion and unsupported assumptions. The difficulty, he maintains, is to detach the framework of undeniable fact from the embellishments of hearsay and reports. What do you think he meant by this? Explain using examples from your personal experience.
2). Go back and review "Perspectives on the Death Penalty" pages 262-269. Answer the following question: Sister Helen Prejean maintains that the death penalty is a violation of human dignity and is contrary to the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, "who taught us to not to return hate for hate and evil for evil". Some Christians disagree with her. Indeed, in the United States, people who identify themselves as Christians are more likely to support the death penalty. Discuss whether this scriptural passage prohibits the usage of the death penalty. Present your conclusion in the form of a deductive argument.
3). Pick one concept from the reading this week and discuss it in detail.
Comments - Remember to post ONE comment ON THREE DIFFERENT BLOGS between 12:01am on Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm10perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 questions arise about where comments are located.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Week of August 27 - September 2
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 6 in the Boss text - Recognizing, Analyzing, and Constructing Arguments
*Read Chapter 2 in the Small Group Text - Participating in Small Group Communication.
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Plagiarism Tutorial and email instructor results. Click HERE to take you to the tutorial.
*Get in touch with the group you will be working with for the first group assignment - Critical Thinking in News and Politics (I will post more detail to my blog about this early this week).
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). First, read Chapter 6 in its entirety. Then, go back and read over "Perspectives on Same-Sex Marriage" on pages 194-198. Answer the following question: President Barak Obama opposes legalizing same-sex marriage on a federal level but supports civil unions and equal rights for same-sex couples. Evaluate whether his position is consistent with his beliefs in equal rights and opportunities for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation. Discuss also how Obama might respond to Nava and Dawidoff's argument that prohibiting same-sex marriage is a denial of the basic rights of gays and lesbians who wish to marry.
2). After reading Chapter 6 in its entirety, answer the following question posed on page 169: Has there ever been a time when you stood your ground on an issue despite the risk of losing your friends or even a job? Discuss how your critical-thinking skills helped you to stand firm.
3). Pick one concept from the reading (either Boss 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 Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 using the old blogger interface:
*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).
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 6 in the Boss text - Recognizing, Analyzing, and Constructing Arguments
*Read Chapter 2 in the Small Group Text - Participating in Small Group Communication.
*Participate in the discussion (see questions below)
*Complete the Plagiarism Tutorial and email instructor results. Click HERE to take you to the tutorial.
*Get in touch with the group you will be working with for the first group assignment - Critical Thinking in News and Politics (I will post more detail to my blog about this early this week).
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). First, read Chapter 6 in its entirety. Then, go back and read over "Perspectives on Same-Sex Marriage" on pages 194-198. Answer the following question: President Barak Obama opposes legalizing same-sex marriage on a federal level but supports civil unions and equal rights for same-sex couples. Evaluate whether his position is consistent with his beliefs in equal rights and opportunities for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation. Discuss also how Obama might respond to Nava and Dawidoff's argument that prohibiting same-sex marriage is a denial of the basic rights of gays and lesbians who wish to marry.
2). After reading Chapter 6 in its entirety, answer the following question posed on page 169: Has there ever been a time when you stood your ground on an issue despite the risk of losing your friends or even a job? Discuss how your critical-thinking skills helped you to stand firm.
3). Pick one concept from the reading (either Boss 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 Monday and 11:59pm on Sunday. This means that you will log onto MY BLOG at: http://comm41perez.blogspot.com/ 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 Monday and ending Sunday 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 3 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 using the old blogger interface:
*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).
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