Essentially the only homework is to revise your drafts and turn them in on Wednesday before Midnight to turnitin.com.
I do not want a hard copy in class.
Also, I have emailed you guys some small files on things like Theses, Transitions, and Commas.
Please read these, as they are not something I want to spend a lot of time on in class.
Email me if you have any questions.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Roughing It
The homework for tonight is simple...
Work on your papers.
Using your outline, produce a rough draft that is at least Two Full Pages long.
Bring Two Copies of this Rough Draft for Monday.
You might also want to consider making a Writing Center appointment.
Work on your papers.
Using your outline, produce a rough draft that is at least Two Full Pages long.
Bring Two Copies of this Rough Draft for Monday.
You might also want to consider making a Writing Center appointment.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Outlines
Your homework for tonight is to examine the prompt below and decide what you want to write on. Choose the one that interests you most! Then you must create a formal outline for this paper, which will be due on Wednesday. This outline should cover the majority of what you want to talk about for your paper, and it should follow the standard rules for outlining. If you need an example simply look two entries below to see a sample outline I wrote on Batman.
Also please remember that sometime before next week, you should go on to TurnItIn.com and create an account and submit a test page.
Please email me if you have any questions.
Also please remember that sometime before next week, you should go on to TurnItIn.com and create an account and submit a test page.
Please email me if you have any questions.
Essay Assignment #1 – Expository Essay
Rough Draft Due 09-27-10
Final Draft Due 09-29-10
Expository essays are all about the “How.” In class, and in our conferences, you have had a chance to discuss something that interests you, as well as take some time to examine these things closely. But now I want you to describe the method behind some of the things you love. Choose one of the following essay prompts and write a well-developed, cohesive essay about something that interests you.
Essays must be:
- Double spaced
- Typed in 12-pt Times New Roman font
- At least 3 full pages long.
- and Follow MLA guidelines
1) From cooking shows with Julia Childs to Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe, the best explanations of how something gets done have personality, in addition to the information. Believe it or not there is something you are an expert on! Tell me about something you like to do. Describe in detail the process you go through to do this activity. If it has numbers/weights/values be sure to include them. If it requires special tools, make sure you let me know what they are, and why they are important for this job. Does it require help? Does it require special materials? Or a special location? What are the specifics? This may require that you think about the process in an entirely new way (you may even need to do a little research). Make this explanation personal, but stay focused on the topic. Remember I don’t know as much about this topic as you do. You might also include why you like to do this activity or why you do this activity at all (Does it make you money? Is it a means to an end?). Let me know the details, but concentrate on the procedure. Explain it to me. I want to learn something.
2) Almost everyone has a dream for his/her own life. Sometimes these goals are dreamlike and vague (like being rich), but sometimes the goals are very specific and concrete (like visiting Notre Dame Cathedral). This prompt is for those of you who have a very specific goal in their life. Tell me about your goal and how you are going to reach it. If you want to have a job like someone, what do you have to do to become like this person? If you want to go somewhere on a trip, what do you have to do to get there? If it’s a personal goal, what do you have to change to reach it? What do you have to learn? What about this attracts you to this goal? It doesn’t have to be a job, but it cannot be simply graduating college (although college can be a milestone on your road to this goal). It can be anything from a trip you want to take to a future career. It can be an exercise routine that you need to maintain to get into the military or just a skill you want to acquire. Plan it out and tell me about the process you would need to take to get there.
3) The zombie apocalypse has begun and you are one of the few remaining uninfected. For simplicity’s sake, assume you are at CSUF when the uprising begins. Explain your plan for survival. Where will you go? How will you obtain water, food, transportation, and weapons? Will you stay on the move or fortify into a protected bunker and try to hold out?
Keep the following facts in mind about this particular zombie uprising:
1. The apocalypse is driven by a poorly understood virus. The virus is highly infectious and can be contracted from any carrier. This means that the zombie’s bite or scratch is infectious! If you are bitten, you will most likely become a zombie in 24-72 hours. This makes your defense extremely important.
2. You live in Southern California. When the uprising begins, you are somewhere on the campus of CSUF, but you do not have to stay on the campus.
3. You have only the skills and training you currently have. I.e., don’t magically turn yourself into a Special Forces operative or an expert pathologist.
4. The zombies created by the infection are extremely aggressive and constantly hungry. They are “fast” zombies, not slow, shambling zombies, and so they will sprint to attack you on sight. Though they are driven primarily to eat human flesh (which allows them to regenerate minor damage), they will subsist on other forms of food if available.
5. The zombies do not attack each other, but have the ability to distinguish between zombies and the uninfected by smell. Disguises, therefore, do not work. They do not have any special sensory abilities beyond this one.
6. There seems to be only one variety of zombie: fast, aggressive, and stupid. They cannot use advanced or specialized tools other than occasional club-like objects and cannot perform any complex motor skills (sewing, needlework, gymnastics, swimming, tobogganing, etc).
7. Zombies have no super-powers. They are simply humans with massive amounts of adrenaline in their systems. Because of this, they run only at normal sprinting speed and have strength only slightly above human normal (due to the adrenaline in their systems). Additionally, they are virtually immune to pain, which makes them slightly more injury-tolerant than uninfected humans. However, in general, what would kill an uninfected human will kill a zombie.
8. Approximately 95% of the population has already been infected. This means that complex systems, such as power grids, the Internet, emergency services (fire, police, etc.) and most other aspects of civilization have already collapsed. You cannot count on any organization or amenity of civilized modern life.
Keep the above in mind when analyzing your approach to the problem. Be specific and be sure to give solid reasons for your actions.
Final Draft Due 09-29-10
Expository essays are all about the “How.” In class, and in our conferences, you have had a chance to discuss something that interests you, as well as take some time to examine these things closely. But now I want you to describe the method behind some of the things you love. Choose one of the following essay prompts and write a well-developed, cohesive essay about something that interests you.
Essays must be:
- Double spaced
- Typed in 12-pt Times New Roman font
- At least 3 full pages long.
- and Follow MLA guidelines
1) From cooking shows with Julia Childs to Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe, the best explanations of how something gets done have personality, in addition to the information. Believe it or not there is something you are an expert on! Tell me about something you like to do. Describe in detail the process you go through to do this activity. If it has numbers/weights/values be sure to include them. If it requires special tools, make sure you let me know what they are, and why they are important for this job. Does it require help? Does it require special materials? Or a special location? What are the specifics? This may require that you think about the process in an entirely new way (you may even need to do a little research). Make this explanation personal, but stay focused on the topic. Remember I don’t know as much about this topic as you do. You might also include why you like to do this activity or why you do this activity at all (Does it make you money? Is it a means to an end?). Let me know the details, but concentrate on the procedure. Explain it to me. I want to learn something.
2) Almost everyone has a dream for his/her own life. Sometimes these goals are dreamlike and vague (like being rich), but sometimes the goals are very specific and concrete (like visiting Notre Dame Cathedral). This prompt is for those of you who have a very specific goal in their life. Tell me about your goal and how you are going to reach it. If you want to have a job like someone, what do you have to do to become like this person? If you want to go somewhere on a trip, what do you have to do to get there? If it’s a personal goal, what do you have to change to reach it? What do you have to learn? What about this attracts you to this goal? It doesn’t have to be a job, but it cannot be simply graduating college (although college can be a milestone on your road to this goal). It can be anything from a trip you want to take to a future career. It can be an exercise routine that you need to maintain to get into the military or just a skill you want to acquire. Plan it out and tell me about the process you would need to take to get there.
3) The zombie apocalypse has begun and you are one of the few remaining uninfected. For simplicity’s sake, assume you are at CSUF when the uprising begins. Explain your plan for survival. Where will you go? How will you obtain water, food, transportation, and weapons? Will you stay on the move or fortify into a protected bunker and try to hold out?
Keep the following facts in mind about this particular zombie uprising:
1. The apocalypse is driven by a poorly understood virus. The virus is highly infectious and can be contracted from any carrier. This means that the zombie’s bite or scratch is infectious! If you are bitten, you will most likely become a zombie in 24-72 hours. This makes your defense extremely important.
2. You live in Southern California. When the uprising begins, you are somewhere on the campus of CSUF, but you do not have to stay on the campus.
3. You have only the skills and training you currently have. I.e., don’t magically turn yourself into a Special Forces operative or an expert pathologist.
4. The zombies created by the infection are extremely aggressive and constantly hungry. They are “fast” zombies, not slow, shambling zombies, and so they will sprint to attack you on sight. Though they are driven primarily to eat human flesh (which allows them to regenerate minor damage), they will subsist on other forms of food if available.
5. The zombies do not attack each other, but have the ability to distinguish between zombies and the uninfected by smell. Disguises, therefore, do not work. They do not have any special sensory abilities beyond this one.
6. There seems to be only one variety of zombie: fast, aggressive, and stupid. They cannot use advanced or specialized tools other than occasional club-like objects and cannot perform any complex motor skills (sewing, needlework, gymnastics, swimming, tobogganing, etc).
7. Zombies have no super-powers. They are simply humans with massive amounts of adrenaline in their systems. Because of this, they run only at normal sprinting speed and have strength only slightly above human normal (due to the adrenaline in their systems). Additionally, they are virtually immune to pain, which makes them slightly more injury-tolerant than uninfected humans. However, in general, what would kill an uninfected human will kill a zombie.
8. Approximately 95% of the population has already been infected. This means that complex systems, such as power grids, the Internet, emergency services (fire, police, etc.) and most other aspects of civilization have already collapsed. You cannot count on any organization or amenity of civilized modern life.
Keep the above in mind when analyzing your approach to the problem. Be specific and be sure to give solid reasons for your actions.
A New Age in Gotham (Sample Outline)
I. The introduction offers a brief overview of the success of the movie “The Dark Knight.”
*****A. How successful was it in the box office?
**********1. It earned more than $500 million at the North American box office.
**********2. It earned more than $1 billion world wide.
*****B. The film received numerous awards nominations and two Academy Awards.
********** 1. It won best sound editing
********** 2. It also won best Supporting Actor
*****C. Thesis: “The conflict between chaos and order is personified in the struggle between Batman and the Joker for Gotham’s soul .”
II. This section offers a brief overview of the plot.
*****A. Who is the audience?
**********1. What are the target Demographics?
**********2. What are the audience's Expectations?
***************a. The Dark Knight exceeded all expectations
*****B. What do people expect of super hero movies?
**********1. The characters are extremely complex.
***************a. Both Batman and The Joker are insane.
**********2. There is moral grey area
***************a. How far can a hero go to stop a mad man?
**********3. The Joker's tests provide a deep critique of the society.
III. “Batman has no limits” – Bruce Wayne
*****A. This section offers an analysis of Batman’s character.
*****B. What types of gadgets does Batman use?
**********1. He uses a sonar imaging system.
***************a. This gadget provides him with incredible power
*************************i. Lucius Fox objects to this power
*************************ii. Batman destroys the mainframe because he agrees.
***************b. His gadgets provide him with the ability to better control his environment
**********2. His other specialized equipment reflect his character.
***************a. He is so rigid, he can’t turn his head.
***************b. His gadgets grants him the Power to be Batman.
*************************i. “I’m not wearing hockey pads” -Batman
*************************ii. Are these gadgets a superpower?
*****C. What does Batman stand for?
**********1. People do not have to be afraid
**********2. Criminals do (need to be afraid).
*****D. What lines will Batman not cross?
**********1. Batman usually refrains from maliciously hurting people
**********2. Batman refuses to kill people
*****E. Batman is order incarnate because he restores order to a disorderly world (Gotham).
IV. “A better class of criminal” – The Joker
*****A. This section offers an analysis of the Joker’s character
*****B. What does the Joker favor? (destruction)
**********1. His three favorite things are essentially cheap weapons
***************a. Dynamite, which is used for destroying things.
***************b. Gunpowder, which is used for hurting people.
*************************i. Thompson Submachine Gun
***************c. Gasoline, which is used for burning things
*************************i. He burns the Money
**********2. The Joker is all about mayhem
***************a. “Nothing in his pockets but knives and lint”-Lt. James Gordon
*****C. The Joker is Chaos incarnate, because his goal is to disassemble order in Gotham City.
V. “Some men just want to watch the world burn” –Alfred Pennywise
*****A. The Final Confrontation between the Joker and Batman is extremely important.
**********1. “This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object”-The Joker
B. This section offers the connection between the characters and the theme.
**********1. Alfred’s story of the man in Burma is about a madman.
********** 2. Lighting/Cinematography also help reflect this theme
***************a. The movie has a serious tone
VI. The conclusion reiterates the thesis in new words: “The Joker and Batman both are intensely powerful characters on their own, but their effectiveness at captivating audiences comes from their complex interactions, and through these interactions they become modern archetypes of Chaos and Order.”
*****A. This section recaps the conflict between the major characters.
*****B. Poses some ideas as to why “The Dark Knight” was so successful.
**********1. Because it friggin’ rocks!
*****A. How successful was it in the box office?
**********1. It earned more than $500 million at the North American box office.
**********2. It earned more than $1 billion world wide.
*****B. The film received numerous awards nominations and two Academy Awards.
********** 1. It won best sound editing
********** 2. It also won best Supporting Actor
*****C. Thesis: “The conflict between chaos and order is personified in the struggle between Batman and the Joker for Gotham’s soul .”
II. This section offers a brief overview of the plot.
*****A. Who is the audience?
**********1. What are the target Demographics?
**********2. What are the audience's Expectations?
***************a. The Dark Knight exceeded all expectations
*****B. What do people expect of super hero movies?
**********1. The characters are extremely complex.
***************a. Both Batman and The Joker are insane.
**********2. There is moral grey area
***************a. How far can a hero go to stop a mad man?
**********3. The Joker's tests provide a deep critique of the society.
III. “Batman has no limits” – Bruce Wayne
*****A. This section offers an analysis of Batman’s character.
*****B. What types of gadgets does Batman use?
**********1. He uses a sonar imaging system.
***************a. This gadget provides him with incredible power
*************************i. Lucius Fox objects to this power
*************************ii. Batman destroys the mainframe because he agrees.
***************b. His gadgets provide him with the ability to better control his environment
**********2. His other specialized equipment reflect his character.
***************a. He is so rigid, he can’t turn his head.
***************b. His gadgets grants him the Power to be Batman.
*************************i. “I’m not wearing hockey pads” -Batman
*************************ii. Are these gadgets a superpower?
*****C. What does Batman stand for?
**********1. People do not have to be afraid
**********2. Criminals do (need to be afraid).
*****D. What lines will Batman not cross?
**********1. Batman usually refrains from maliciously hurting people
**********2. Batman refuses to kill people
*****E. Batman is order incarnate because he restores order to a disorderly world (Gotham).
IV. “A better class of criminal” – The Joker
*****A. This section offers an analysis of the Joker’s character
*****B. What does the Joker favor? (destruction)
**********1. His three favorite things are essentially cheap weapons
***************a. Dynamite, which is used for destroying things.
***************b. Gunpowder, which is used for hurting people.
*************************i. Thompson Submachine Gun
***************c. Gasoline, which is used for burning things
*************************i. He burns the Money
**********2. The Joker is all about mayhem
***************a. “Nothing in his pockets but knives and lint”-Lt. James Gordon
*****C. The Joker is Chaos incarnate, because his goal is to disassemble order in Gotham City.
V. “Some men just want to watch the world burn” –Alfred Pennywise
*****A. The Final Confrontation between the Joker and Batman is extremely important.
**********1. “This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object”-The Joker
B. This section offers the connection between the characters and the theme.
**********1. Alfred’s story of the man in Burma is about a madman.
********** 2. Lighting/Cinematography also help reflect this theme
***************a. The movie has a serious tone
VI. The conclusion reiterates the thesis in new words: “The Joker and Batman both are intensely powerful characters on their own, but their effectiveness at captivating audiences comes from their complex interactions, and through these interactions they become modern archetypes of Chaos and Order.”
*****A. This section recaps the conflict between the major characters.
*****B. Poses some ideas as to why “The Dark Knight” was so successful.
**********1. Because it friggin’ rocks!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Turn It In
Our TurnItIn.com account is now up and running.
Hopefully you noticed there is a link on the side bar.
http://turnitin.com/static/index.html >>>>>>>>>
If you have never used TurnItIn.com before, go to the site, then click the link marked student, under Create New Account. Follow the directions it provides from there. If you run into a problem, send me a message.
Information you will need:
Class Name: English 101 Fall B
Class Id # 3420007
Pasword is in your email box.
Hopefully you noticed there is a link on the side bar.
http://turnitin.com/static/index.html >>>>>>>>>
If you have never used TurnItIn.com before, go to the site, then click the link marked student, under Create New Account. Follow the directions it provides from there. If you run into a problem, send me a message.
Information you will need:
Class Name: English 101 Fall B
Class Id # 3420007
Pasword is in your email box.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
What's your theme?
I have shown you a song I like. Now it is your turn to analyze a song you like. Depending on the song you choose, this maybe easy or difficult. (Remember that no one is judging you on the song you select). Since your song does not have to be in a foreign language, try to look at the song's specific language and tell me how that affects your relationship with the song. Your assignment is to find a theme song for yourself, a song that represents and reflects you (do not simply pick your favorite song). Remember that this is just an assignment, not something you have to live by/with for the rest of your life, so if you think there is more than one song that really reflects you, you should choose the one that you can analyze closely.
Try your best.
In addition to the standard questions that I gave in class, use the following guidelines to structure your response to the musical piece.
Write as much as you think it takes (should be around 1/2 - 1 page)
-What is the tone/mood of this piece? (It will go beyond formal or informal). Why does that reflect you?
Consider: lyrics/voice, instruments used, and tempo/beat. (You may also want to examine bass and volume as well)
-How does it affect the audience? (You can consider yourself the audience, but remember that not everyone will have the same reaction that you do)
-What effect do the lyrics have? Are there any specific lyrics that stand out to you?
-What instruments are used to achieve this tone/mood and how do they reflect an aspect of your personality? (synthesizers count)
-How are the elements of the song effective?
-How does the performer's voice convey the tone/mood? (Be specific) Also, be specific in your moods. If it is a complex mood, describe what it means to you.
-How do these elements reflect you as a person?
Try your best.
In addition to the standard questions that I gave in class, use the following guidelines to structure your response to the musical piece.
Write as much as you think it takes (should be around 1/2 - 1 page)
-What is the tone/mood of this piece? (It will go beyond formal or informal). Why does that reflect you?
Consider: lyrics/voice, instruments used, and tempo/beat. (You may also want to examine bass and volume as well)
-How does it affect the audience? (You can consider yourself the audience, but remember that not everyone will have the same reaction that you do)
-What effect do the lyrics have? Are there any specific lyrics that stand out to you?
-What instruments are used to achieve this tone/mood and how do they reflect an aspect of your personality? (synthesizers count)
-How are the elements of the song effective?
-How does the performer's voice convey the tone/mood? (Be specific) Also, be specific in your moods. If it is a complex mood, describe what it means to you.
-How do these elements reflect you as a person?
Monday, September 13, 2010
Finding Answers
The only other homework for tonight is to look at the comments I have marked on your papers and your homework assignments.
Now, please make some notes on any that you feel are unclear, you need explained, or that you see continue to come up over and over again on your papers. You do not need to write a response to this or even type your questions up, although that may help you focus your questions so that they are easier to ask. Make sure your make a note of what the comment or correction was, as well as write down the sentence that goes with the comment. Everyone should have one question for me at least. If there are no comments on your papers that you have questions about, consider a rule or error you know you do not understand and ask about that. I want everyone to benefit from the discussion.
Some comments will be more detailed or specific to your entire text, so these may need to be discussed in a private meeting, but I encourage you to seek answers to anything that is unclear.
Now, please make some notes on any that you feel are unclear, you need explained, or that you see continue to come up over and over again on your papers. You do not need to write a response to this or even type your questions up, although that may help you focus your questions so that they are easier to ask. Make sure your make a note of what the comment or correction was, as well as write down the sentence that goes with the comment. Everyone should have one question for me at least. If there are no comments on your papers that you have questions about, consider a rule or error you know you do not understand and ask about that. I want everyone to benefit from the discussion.
Some comments will be more detailed or specific to your entire text, so these may need to be discussed in a private meeting, but I encourage you to seek answers to anything that is unclear.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
We are the people we pretend to be...
These past couple of weeks I have been getting to know you. Eventually you will be asked to put some of yourself into your writing. But what does that mean to put yourself into a paper? Obviously one cannot ever put everything that constitutes his/her identity into a single paper. We, as individuals, are far too complex for that -- in fact the idea of identity is far too complex for that.
But here is an exercise I would like you guys to try:
I would like each of you to pick out 3-5 pieces of clothing (or accessories) that you own and wear that you think says something very crucial and specific about who you are. You can put them on or just lay them out, but I want you to really look at them. Describe them to me briefly (Summary) and then tell me how they reflect who you are (Analysis and Connection). What would they tell a stranger about you, if that stranger was looking at you from across the room and could not hear you talk or see how you behave.
Once you have completed that task, consider this:
In addition to complicating the world of grammar, Shakespeare frequently defined (or complicated) identity by the clothes his characters wore. Often a character gained and lost power by the way they dressed. Do you think this is true? Is your identity contained within yourself or is it something that is worn, or is it even something you have control of? Could your identity be something that is contained not in you, but in what people perceive you to be? What ever your answer may be, remember to tell me WHY you think this way.
Provide me with a response to these questions and include what those articles of clothing are and what they say about you. It will be due Monday. Keep it brief and try to stay within the one page requirement if you are doing only 3 articles, as this will force you to use your language effectively. No repetition or unnecessary phrasing. Choose only your best points of analysis. Be precise! Practice what Roberts said in his essay. If you do 5 articles you can only have one additional page, but feel free to give it a shot and keep it concise.
I would recommend picking things that other people would be able to identify. Try to place yourself in their shoes. So for example, if you choose just plain jeans, they might say a number of things about you. The same pair of jeans might mean you are relaxed, rugged, or poor depending on who is looking at them or how you are wearing them. How would a stranger know what those jeans mean to you? What information are you conveying? And how are you conveying it?
However, if your jeans are baggy, have mustard stains, and are completely wrinkled, that might say something more specific about you that even a stranger could pick up on.
Try to have fun with it.
Consider this: instead of reading "articles" from some website or book, you are reading articles of clothing--something that you probably do everyday.
But here is an exercise I would like you guys to try:
I would like each of you to pick out 3-5 pieces of clothing (or accessories) that you own and wear that you think says something very crucial and specific about who you are. You can put them on or just lay them out, but I want you to really look at them. Describe them to me briefly (Summary) and then tell me how they reflect who you are (Analysis and Connection). What would they tell a stranger about you, if that stranger was looking at you from across the room and could not hear you talk or see how you behave.
Once you have completed that task, consider this:
In addition to complicating the world of grammar, Shakespeare frequently defined (or complicated) identity by the clothes his characters wore. Often a character gained and lost power by the way they dressed. Do you think this is true? Is your identity contained within yourself or is it something that is worn, or is it even something you have control of? Could your identity be something that is contained not in you, but in what people perceive you to be? What ever your answer may be, remember to tell me WHY you think this way.
Provide me with a response to these questions and include what those articles of clothing are and what they say about you. It will be due Monday. Keep it brief and try to stay within the one page requirement if you are doing only 3 articles, as this will force you to use your language effectively. No repetition or unnecessary phrasing. Choose only your best points of analysis. Be precise! Practice what Roberts said in his essay. If you do 5 articles you can only have one additional page, but feel free to give it a shot and keep it concise.
I would recommend picking things that other people would be able to identify. Try to place yourself in their shoes. So for example, if you choose just plain jeans, they might say a number of things about you. The same pair of jeans might mean you are relaxed, rugged, or poor depending on who is looking at them or how you are wearing them. How would a stranger know what those jeans mean to you? What information are you conveying? And how are you conveying it?
However, if your jeans are baggy, have mustard stains, and are completely wrinkled, that might say something more specific about you that even a stranger could pick up on.
Try to have fun with it.
Consider this: instead of reading "articles" from some website or book, you are reading articles of clothing--something that you probably do everyday.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Arboretum
Meet me in the Arboretum by the pond on Wednesday (9/08).
Here is the map: http://www.fullerton.edu/campusmap/CampusMap.htm
Here is a link to the Arboretum website if you need more information.
http://fullertonarboretum.org/home.php
Do not go to the classroom.
(Those of you who cannot make it to the arboretum, I will see you in my office}
Send me an email if you have a question.
Be on Time and Come prepared!
How do you prepare for our meeting in the Arboretum?
Read the article at:
http://www.wetfeet.com/Experienced-Hire/Getting-hired/Articles/Tell-Me-About-Yourself.aspx
Though you do not need to write a response to this reading, I want you to use this article as a guideline for our conferences. I want you to focus the “tell me about yourself” question on a specific topic, hobby, or activity that you enjoy. You should have a relatively good understanding of this activity. It can be anything, but keep in mind this is going to be what we talk about in our conference on Wednesday. This article should help you prepare something to talk to me about. Consider the guidelines outlined in the article. Your topic should be something you enjoy (passion), it should be something you know a lot about (value), you should allow your unique perspective on the topic to come out (personality), and your ideas should be condensed and organized enough that they fit our four minute conference window with enough time left over for me to ask you any questions I might have (brevity & openness). Have fun with the assignment.
Viewfinder Experiment
While at the Arboretum, find something that interests you. Try to look for something natural and unique to the Arboretum (such as a plant or area), then observe it through your viewfinder (camera, phone, paper, or other). Record all of the sensual, abstract, and concrete details you can about this scene. Paint a vivid picture with your words. After writing this observation, please type it up. This will be due Monday (9/13).
Finally, I will be mailing out a copy of a small 8 page essay (so look for 8 attachments)I would like you guys to read entitled "How to say nothing in 500 words" by Roberts.
Read this essay and write a normal one page journal response to it. This reading journal will be due when you come visit me for your interview. Remember to push your analysis and not to summarize the reading to me.
Enjoy your weekend.
Here is the map: http://www.fullerton.edu/campusmap/CampusMap.htm
Here is a link to the Arboretum website if you need more information.
http://fullertonarboretum.org/home.php
Do not go to the classroom.
(Those of you who cannot make it to the arboretum, I will see you in my office}
Send me an email if you have a question.
Be on Time and Come prepared!
How do you prepare for our meeting in the Arboretum?
Read the article at:
http://www.wetfeet.com/Experienced-Hire/Getting-hired/Articles/Tell-Me-About-Yourself.aspx
Though you do not need to write a response to this reading, I want you to use this article as a guideline for our conferences. I want you to focus the “tell me about yourself” question on a specific topic, hobby, or activity that you enjoy. You should have a relatively good understanding of this activity. It can be anything, but keep in mind this is going to be what we talk about in our conference on Wednesday. This article should help you prepare something to talk to me about. Consider the guidelines outlined in the article. Your topic should be something you enjoy (passion), it should be something you know a lot about (value), you should allow your unique perspective on the topic to come out (personality), and your ideas should be condensed and organized enough that they fit our four minute conference window with enough time left over for me to ask you any questions I might have (brevity & openness). Have fun with the assignment.
Viewfinder Experiment
While at the Arboretum, find something that interests you. Try to look for something natural and unique to the Arboretum (such as a plant or area), then observe it through your viewfinder (camera, phone, paper, or other). Record all of the sensual, abstract, and concrete details you can about this scene. Paint a vivid picture with your words. After writing this observation, please type it up. This will be due Monday (9/13).
Finally, I will be mailing out a copy of a small 8 page essay (so look for 8 attachments)I would like you guys to read entitled "How to say nothing in 500 words" by Roberts.
Read this essay and write a normal one page journal response to it. This reading journal will be due when you come visit me for your interview. Remember to push your analysis and not to summarize the reading to me.
Enjoy your weekend.
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