Annotated Bibliography March 1, 2012
Posted by jhicks in : Christ College, Citation & bibliography, CORE, Getting started, Nursing, Work & Vocation Unit , comments closedAn annotated bibliography has the complete source entry following MLA, APA, Chicago, etc. style and an annotation, which is a summary and/or evaluation of the source in relation to your topic. An annotated bibliography helps you read critically, eliminating some sources and noting values of others. As a student, the annotations force you to dive into research that may help you form a thesis. In an annotation you might . . .
Summarize–topic covered, main arguments, sources, organization.
Assess–evaluate the source in relation to a topic; how is it similar to or different from other sources in your bibliography; comment on whether the source is reliable or biased; decide on the goal of the source and whether this goal was met.
Reflect–how this source may be useful for your research; how it may have expanded your ideas; how has it shaped your argument?
Annotation style? You should write in complete sentences; some entries are short; others may be a paragraph.
EXAMPLES –The Purdue OWL (online writing lab) has excellent advice. Read the entries for annotated bibliography to see some useful examples. If you are using APA syle, refer to your manual for more detail.
Quick! Citation help, please! November 29, 2011
Posted by jhicks in : Christ College, Citation & bibliography, CORE, Nursing, Quoting, Uncategorized , add a commentA Pocket Style Manual MLA, APA, Chicago (CMS)
The Little Seagull MLA, APA, Chicago (CMS), and CSE
Purdue Online Writing Lab Search for all styles
Lib guides at Valpo Help with annotated bibliography, APA text style, etc.
APA Blog From the APA itself things not in the book: how to site YouTube, other online sources, test banks, etc.
APA FAQs from APA
THE BLUE LIGHT show: A Long Way Gone Discussion November 1, 2011
Posted by willmeister in : CORE, Education Unit, MP3s, Portfolio , comments closedThis mp3 episode of the Blue Light Show is devoted to A Long Way Gone. Three CORE students discuss ideas relevant to paper #2.
Is the book more about war (darkness) or enlightenment? Why do the boys join the army? How does enlightenment occur, and what are the responsibilities of the enlightened? Can family be replaced? Why is music so prominent in the text–How does it become a metaphor?
Ali McLaughlin, John Moldenhauer, and Philip Feldwisch, as well as moderator William Milhans provide serious talk about a thought-provoking text.
If you would like to save the file, please simply right-click on the ‘download’ link, and selected ‘Save Link Location As’, or the equivalent.
THE BLUE LIGHT show: Old Man Coyote discussion August 25, 2011
Posted by willmeister in : CORE, MP3s, Origins Unit , comments closedIn this episode of the BLUE LIGHT SHOW, those masters of mirth and malady, William and Kayla, decipher the intricate mysteries of “Old Man Coyote Makes the World” [Crow]. They compliment, they dis, they ponder and invite you to enter the conversation.To listen, click the gray slide arrow; to copy, right click “download” and select “Save Link As.”
CORE: A Reading of Genesis August 25, 2011
Posted by jhicks in : CORE, MP3s, Multimedia, Origins Unit , comments closedWant to relax while you review a CORE reading? Since Genesis and the Native American creation stories are based in oral tradition, a dramatic reading helps convey the power of the imagery. In this mp3 file you will hear Genesis read. The music and sound effects will help you picture the events.
To play, click the gray slide; to copy, right click on “download” and select “Save Link As.”
THE BLUE LIGHT show: Corn Mother discussion August 25, 2011
Posted by willmeister in : CORE, MP3s, Origins Unit , comments closedIn this episode of the the BLUE LIGHT SHOW, William and Kayla tackle “Corn Mother.” On this smoke-free campus, what do they make of tobacco being a “gift”? William ponders how the Penobscot deities differ from the Greek gods and superheroes. Kayla knocks William for a Harry Potter reference.To play, click the gray slide; to copy, right click on “download” and select “Save Link As.”
Interviewing for your Worker Profile February 16, 2011
Posted by willmeister in : CORE, Getting started, MP3s, Uncategorized, Work & Vocation Unit , add a commentIn this episode, Zach King and William Milhans use what they know about interviewing to provide some tips: who to choose for your interview, what to say during the interview, how to take notes well, what to do with those notes, and even a bit more!
To listen to the podcast immediately, simply click the arrow on the player below. To save it for later, right-click on the download link and select “Save Target As” (or the equivalent, for a non-Firefox browser). Thanks for listening!
CORE Worker Profile: Good Interview–Good Project February 16, 2011
Posted by jhicks in : Content, CORE, Essay Planning, Uncategorized, Work & Vocation Unit , comments closedGood questions will elicit detail useful for the paper and make the interview lively and fun for both of you. Plan out questions well ahead of time. Try some of these:
Describe a typical day at your workplace.
How did you arrive in this field or job? Would you choose it again? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I read an article that said one of the challenges in your field is [ . . . ]. How does this issue impact you?
People have this impression [ . . . ] about your career. In what ways is this accurate or inaccurate?
What is something people don’t generally know or realize about your field?
I’ve been thinking about/hearing about [ . . .] in your field. What can you tell me about that?
How do publications or organizations help you in your field?
Before your interview, write out specific questions related to the theme or direction you plan to take in the paper. When you make arrangements, let your candidate know how much time you think you will need, and at the end of the interview, ask if you can contact him or her again in case you need more detail.
We’d be happy to help you write out questions before spring break! Or check out this handout of other suggestions. How to Interview for the Worker Profile
CORE Citizenship Paper: Agonizing over Antigony? January 20, 2011
Posted by jhicks in : Citizenship Unit, CORE, Uncategorized , comments closedAs you begin to draft your CORE citizenship paper, count on the Writing Consultants to help you think outside the box.
- Do you see Antigone as a rebel? Loyal sister? Headstrong niece? Devoted disciple? Role model? We can help you dig deeper into Antigone’s character to get at the truth of her immortalized story.
- Do you love shows like CSI and Law and Order? We’ll help you navigate the crime scenes, interview the perps, and cross the yellow tape to determine the facts as you write your inquest verdict for the Antigone affair.
- Play Supreme Court Justice for the day as you consider Antigone and Kreon’s legal suits. We’ll listen to your arguments and help you write the judicial memorandum.
If you can’t find your prompt on here, don’t worry! Come visit us at the Writing Center and start the semester off right by brainstorming along with us!
~ The Writing Center Staff @ The Green Light
Is FLOW Only for Water? January 20, 2011
Posted by jhicks in : Love Unit, Nursing, Portfolio, Style, Uncategorized , comments closed“Can you help me make this FLOW better?”
“I’d like you to check for FLOW.”
”Maybe this doesn’t FLOW right.”
Though you might not be able to define FLOW in writing, you know when you have it and when you don’t!
Many qualities contribute to text FLOW; here are some editing steps you can apply that may help you capture that elusive quality.
COHERENCE
Read aloud. Though this reminds you of junior high, it’s the best editing trick around. Underline sentences or parts that don’t “sound right” and check out their insides. These two examples will give you the idea.
Example: Colleges are making tuition more affordable with scholarships and having scholarships and campus jobs. [Notice how the phrases are constructed differently. They are not similar in grammatical structure or consistent in point of view, which wrecks the flow.]
Improved: Colleges are making tuition more affordable by offering scholarships and campus jobs.
Example: For companies who want to increase market share, they must advertise to their target group. [The word "for" throws off the sentence. Begin with "companies" and omit "they."]
Wordy or illogical constructions can clog a sentence’s flow: The reason is because . . .Pneumonia is when
Omit because and when in this type of construction.
COHESION–You’ll feel “flow” when ideas move from old-to-new:
Move from familiar to unfamiliar ideas. Notice this movement in the following sentences:
The native language of nearly 1 million people is American Sign Language (ASL) [new idea]. Unlike a common misperception, ASL [old idea] is not English in signed form [new idea]. Signed English [old idea] involves signing individual characterisitics of an English sentence, whereas an ASL signer uses physical space occupied and facial expression in a communication exchange [new idea]. ASL [old idea] can be described as “pictorial/visual and three dimensional while English is audible and linear” (Schmidt, Bunse, Dalton, et al 7).
PUNCTUATION also assists with “flow” because these minute marks signal a change in tone, expression, or tempo that you would hear or see in a conversation. On paper, these signals tell your brain what to expect next.
Check out the blog category of “editing” to brush up on conventions of punctuation.
Schmidt, Katherine, et al. “Lessening the Divide: Strategies for Promoting Effective Communication between Hearing Consultants and Deaf Student-writers.” The Writing Lab Newsletter, 33.5 (2009): 6-10.