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Wednesday, July 14, 2010
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Blog entry - due 6/1
Reflections on Research!
What were your experiences (positive and negative) with doing research for the final research paper? What have you learned? What would you identify as the most useful research skill/technique? What do you feel you still need to work on?
Since I know you are also working on a paper, this can be pretty short (150 words)
What were your experiences (positive and negative) with doing research for the final research paper? What have you learned? What would you identify as the most useful research skill/technique? What do you feel you still need to work on?
Since I know you are also working on a paper, this can be pretty short (150 words)
Survey for the school!
Here is the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D6YKJMK
Note: Because we are using the free version of Survey Monkey, there is an ad for the service at the end. Students DO NOT have to sign up for Survey Monkey. They can simply close that window.
Note: Because we are using the free version of Survey Monkey, there is an ad for the service at the end. Students DO NOT have to sign up for Survey Monkey. They can simply close that window.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
CUNY NEEDS YOU!
Please take a few minutes to send a letter to city council leaders asking
for their support for CUNY senior and community colleges’ budget:
http://mf5.attainresponse.com/mf5/link.php?M=9302646&N=38624&L=93815&F=T.
for their support for CUNY senior and community colleges’ budget:
http://mf5.attainresponse.com/mf5/link.php?M=9302646&N=38624&L=93815&F=T.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Homework due 3/20
1) BRING YOUR FINAL RESEARCH PAPER (in whatever working state it is) PRINTED OUT TO CLASS - WE WILL BE WORKSHOPPING AND WORKING ON THESE!!! You may want to bring some articles/books you are using for research as well)
2) Readings from Food Inc.
Pick one group of essays to read:
Group 1 (GM FOOD/WORLD HUNGER)
Pages 65-91; 149-169 (if you can't get through all 40 pages, thats ok, just try to get at least 25 pps read)
Group 2: -(FARM/FOOD WORKERS) 123-149
Group 3 (ENVIRONMENT) 105-123; 91-103
2) Readings from Food Inc.
Pick one group of essays to read:
Group 1 (GM FOOD/WORLD HUNGER)
Pages 65-91; 149-169 (if you can't get through all 40 pages, thats ok, just try to get at least 25 pps read)
Group 2: -(FARM/FOOD WORKERS) 123-149
Group 3 (ENVIRONMENT) 105-123; 91-103
Monday, May 17, 2010
Still struggling with MLA Style Citation?
The Library is offering drop-in sessions for students on both MLA and APA starting this week.
These sessions are designed to provide one-on-one assistance to students who are in the process of compiling their Works Cited or Reference Lists (these are not going to be formal classes).
Please announce in your classes or refer students who are having difficulties.
All sessions will be held in the Library's Lab, E101-B
- Thursday, May 20th 3-5 PM
- Wednesday, May 26th 2-4 PM
- Thursday, May 27th 1-3 PM
- Tuesday, June 1st 2:30-4:30 PM
Students can drop in anytime during the two hour sessions to get help.
If students cannot attend one of these sessions, they can always get assistance at the Library's Reference Desk, anytime the library is open.
These sessions are designed to provide one-on-one assistance to students who are in the process of compiling their Works Cited or Reference Lists (these are not going to be formal classes).
Please announce in your classes or refer students who are having difficulties.
All sessions will be held in the Library's Lab, E101-B
- Thursday, May 20th 3-5 PM
- Wednesday, May 26th 2-4 PM
- Thursday, May 27th 1-3 PM
- Tuesday, June 1st 2:30-4:30 PM
Students can drop in anytime during the two hour sessions to get help.
If students cannot attend one of these sessions, they can always get assistance at the Library's Reference Desk, anytime the library is open.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Homework for May 11th - Annotated Bibliography.
Homework for May 11th! Even if you missed the last class, this must be done on time for credit.
You will create an annotated bibliography of 10 NEW sources you might use. review for your final research paper. These will be in addition to the sources you used for the first research paper.
Guidelines - At least 3 should be books. 1 should come from a "scholarly" journal and the rest can come from any media you choose (newspapers, radio podcasts, websites)
Here's an interesting video on the topic from CUNY's own York Colelge:
Draft My Paper from Daniel Phelps on Vimeo.
You will create an annotated bibliography of 10 NEW sources you might use. review for your final research paper. These will be in addition to the sources you used for the first research paper.
Guidelines - At least 3 should be books. 1 should come from a "scholarly" journal and the rest can come from any media you choose (newspapers, radio podcasts, websites)
Here's an interesting video on the topic from CUNY's own York Colelge:
Draft My Paper from Daniel Phelps on Vimeo.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Homework for Monday 4/27
+ Read all the articles posted in the last blog post that you haven't yet (Make sure to have printed copies with you on Tues.)
+Catch up on all overdue blog posts and written work - I will not accept anything 'old' after Tues.
If you are in the 10:30 class, start working on your "revision letter"
+Catch up on all overdue blog posts and written work - I will not accept anything 'old' after Tues.
If you are in the 10:30 class, start working on your "revision letter"
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Articles for Midterm (on thurs 4/22)- read by Monday
Topic 1: Fat Wars!
You must read these two articles (and print them out to use in class all next week) :
http://www.newsweek.com/id/215114/page/2
http://www.newsweek.com/id/215115/page/1
The next two are optional, but interesting:
http://kateharding.net/2009/02/26/all-diets-work-the-same-poorly/
http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101040607/
Topic 2: Eat like Grandma!
http://www.michaelpollan.com/article.php?id=87
PLUS- one article about traditional foods YOUR grandmother would've eaten.
for example, here's mine - this site has some interesting things in it.....maybe a link to the country you seek?
http://www.foodbycountry.com/Algeria-to-France/Canada-French-Canadians.html
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Topic 2: Don't Eat Anything your grandma wouldn't!
You must read these two articles (and print them out to use in class all next week) :
http://www.newsweek.com/id/215114/page/2
http://www.newsweek.com/id/215115/page/1
The next two are optional, but interesting:
http://kateharding.net/2009/02/26/all-diets-work-the-same-poorly/
http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101040607/
Topic 2: Eat like Grandma!
http://www.michaelpollan.com/article.php?id=87
PLUS- one article about traditional foods YOUR grandmother would've eaten.
for example, here's mine - this site has some interesting things in it.....maybe a link to the country you seek?
http://www.foodbycountry.com/Algeria-to-France/Canada-French-Canadians.html
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Topic 2: Don't Eat Anything your grandma wouldn't!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Homework and important dates
Homework and Improtant Dates! (note - the 2 sections are on different schedules for another week)
Class that meets at 1030
+Paper 2 (research) due Thursday 4/13
+Readings on your Mideterm topic due Tues 4/20
+Midterm 4/22
Class that meets at 1
+Paper 2 drafts due Thurs 4/13
+Paper 2 due + reading on Midterm topic due Tues 4/20
+Midterm 4/22
NOTE - Last day to withdraw is 4/22~
Class that meets at 1030
+Paper 2 (research) due Thursday 4/13
+Readings on your Mideterm topic due Tues 4/20
+Midterm 4/22
Class that meets at 1
+Paper 2 drafts due Thurs 4/13
+Paper 2 due + reading on Midterm topic due Tues 4/20
+Midterm 4/22
NOTE - Last day to withdraw is 4/22~
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Homework for 4/10 - class that meets at 1 PM (this section ONLY no class 4/8)
NOTE: THE HOMEWORK WILL BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH SECTION THIS WEEK; IF YOU ARE IN THE 1030 AM CLASS, REFER TO THE SEPERATE INFO.
Thurs 4/8 - NO CLASS!
Homework for 4/10 - 100 PM class
* Complete "Comma Quiz" at home. Refer to rules 1-5 in the handout. Add all needed commas and write the number (ex. "5") of the rule next to each sentence.
*Prepare an outline with a thesis statement. Write down the titles of the research you ALREADY have for each of your points. Write notes for the kind of research you still need.
See you soon!
Thurs 4/8 - NO CLASS!
Homework for 4/10 - 100 PM class
* Complete "Comma Quiz" at home. Refer to rules 1-5 in the handout. Add all needed commas and write the number (ex. "5") of the rule next to each sentence.
*Prepare an outline with a thesis statement. Write down the titles of the research you ALREADY have for each of your points. Write notes for the kind of research you still need.
See you soon!
Homework for 4/8 (Class that meets at 1030)
NOTE: THE HOMEWORK WILL BE DIFFERENT FOR EACH SECTION THIS WEEK; IF YOU ARE IN THE 1PM CLASS, REFER TO THE SEPERATE INFO.
Homework for 1030 class
* Complete "Comma Quiz" at home. Refer to rules 1-5 in the handout. Add all needed commas and write the number (ex. "5") of the rule next to each sentence.
*Prepare an outline with a thesis statement. Write down the titles of the research you ALREADY have for each of your points. Write notes for the kind of research you still need.
See you soon!
Homework for 1030 class
* Complete "Comma Quiz" at home. Refer to rules 1-5 in the handout. Add all needed commas and write the number (ex. "5") of the rule next to each sentence.
*Prepare an outline with a thesis statement. Write down the titles of the research you ALREADY have for each of your points. Write notes for the kind of research you still need.
See you soon!
Friday, March 26, 2010
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hi 101 -
When we get back, we have special Library sessions on research.
If you are in the class that meets at 10:30, we will meet as usual in the C building!
IF YOU ARE IN THE CLASS THAT MEETS AT 1 PM - WE WILL MEET TUESDAY APRIL 6th outside the Library in the E building! If you are late, we will be in the classroom that is INSIDE the library to the left of the security desk when you enter. Please forward this info to your groups, to be sure no one is left behind wandering around the C building!
Thanks!
When we get back, we have special Library sessions on research.
If you are in the class that meets at 10:30, we will meet as usual in the C building!
IF YOU ARE IN THE CLASS THAT MEETS AT 1 PM - WE WILL MEET TUESDAY APRIL 6th outside the Library in the E building! If you are late, we will be in the classroom that is INSIDE the library to the left of the security desk when you enter. Please forward this info to your groups, to be sure no one is left behind wandering around the C building!
Thanks!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Blog 3 (dueSat 4/2)
Post to your blog (with some sentences to help us understand what you are getting out of your research) 1) your topic/thesis; 2) links to your internet (p)research; 3) any embedded video or podcast research; 4) any questions/concerns you have.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Homework for Thurs 3/25
Read "The Climate Crisis on the end of our forks" (105-122 in Food Inc)
Watch Marc Bittman video on the blog
Write down at least three topics you might like to write about that concern food, politics and you!
Watch Marc Bittman video on the blog
Write down at least three topics you might like to write about that concern food, politics and you!
Friday, March 19, 2010
Online Writing Resources
Food label article
Rubina posted a link to a great article from the NYTimes on Food labels. Read it here.
The Creative Writing Club
The Creative Writing Club meets on Wednesdays from 2-4pm in room M-137. To be a member, you do not have to attend every meeting. If you can only come for part of the two hours, that's okay too.
Come meet other writers, share your work, and get involved! For more information, contact our President, Leroy Angel or our faculty advisor, Professor Alexander .
Come meet other writers, share your work, and get involved! For more information, contact our President, Leroy Angel
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Extra Credit
here's the link to the Diet for a Hot Planet envents you can attend for extra credit (you do need to write a 300+ word response and post on your blog too)
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Paper One Draft due Sat 3/20; paper tues 3/23
Draft due (posted on your blog) Sat 3/20 @ 11:59 PM
Comments due on other students' blogs by Sun 3/21 11:59 PM
Revised Paper version due Tues 3/23 in class.
Topics;
Write a 5-6 paragraph, 500 word essay in which you state your opinion and give advice on one of the following topics.
1) the best choices to eat healthfully on a limited budget.
2) how to improve the food and food education at a school, college or daycare. Alternately, you can argue to change policy on this topic at the city, state or national level.
3) how to consider the plight of workers who produce our food (an idea you should explain) when we shop, cook and eat.
For any of these, pick an "imaginary" audience - this can be your aunt, your son's pre-school director or President Obama. If you want to write the essay as a letter to your audience, that would be ok.
Comments due on other students' blogs by Sun 3/21 11:59 PM
Revised Paper version due Tues 3/23 in class.
Topics;
Write a 5-6 paragraph, 500 word essay in which you state your opinion and give advice on one of the following topics.
1) the best choices to eat healthfully on a limited budget.
2) how to improve the food and food education at a school, college or daycare. Alternately, you can argue to change policy on this topic at the city, state or national level.
3) how to consider the plight of workers who produce our food (an idea you should explain) when we shop, cook and eat.
For any of these, pick an "imaginary" audience - this can be your aunt, your son's pre-school director or President Obama. If you want to write the essay as a letter to your audience, that would be ok.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
HOMEWORK FOR THURSDAY 3/18
Read pps. 47-63 in Food Inc.
Start thinking of ideas for your first paper.
Start thinking of ideas for your first paper.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Slow Food NYC (Very Cool)
http://www.slowfoodnyc.org /
This group fights for "real food" in NYC.
They also have 2 events coming up in the city. If you attend (and write about it on your blog as an 'extra' post), you can get extra credit!
This group fights for "real food" in NYC.
They also have 2 events coming up in the city. If you attend (and write about it on your blog as an 'extra' post), you can get extra credit!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Recipe Blog
http://101-102recipe.blogspot.com
Sounds like so many of you (and your moms) are great cooks! I made a blog where we can share recipes from anyone who is interested. It's not for credit, but it might be fun.! I put 1 recipe up to start - email me any other recipe you think should be on the blog!
Dr. M
Sounds like so many of you (and your moms) are great cooks! I made a blog where we can share recipes from anyone who is interested. It's not for credit, but it might be fun.! I put 1 recipe up to start - email me any other recipe you think should be on the blog!
Dr. M
Friday, March 12, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Some interesting links
Find farmers markets, csas and farms anywhare!
http://www.localharvest.org
People Farming in NYC!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/17/dining/17roof.html
http://manhattanfarming.com
http://www.greensforqueens.org
http://brooklynfoodcoalition.ning.com
Farming in your Apartment!
http://apartmentfarm.wordpress.com
http://www.windowfarms.org
http://www.localharvest.org
People Farming in NYC!
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/17/dining/17roof.html
http://manhattanfarming.com
http://www.greensforqueens.org
http://brooklynfoodcoalition.ning.com
Farming in your Apartment!
http://apartmentfarm.wordpress.com
http://www.windowfarms.org
Homework!!!
1. Set up blog (if you haven't)
2. Make sure its in English!
3. Make sure readers know its yours (picture and first name will help)
4. Write 300+ words in proper English reflecting on one or more ideas in the movie and how they relate to YOUR life, family, neighborhood, etc. (by Sat midnight)
5. Respond to the ideas in 4 or more classmates' blogs (you may respond to writers in the other section using the blog or your own)with 3+ sentences.
2. Make sure its in English!
3. Make sure readers know its yours (picture and first name will help)
4. Write 300+ words in proper English reflecting on one or more ideas in the movie and how they relate to YOUR life, family, neighborhood, etc. (by Sat midnight)
5. Respond to the ideas in 4 or more classmates' blogs (you may respond to writers in the other section using the blog or your own)with 3+ sentences.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Homework
Hi Everyone.
It was really nice to meet you all yesterday - I think we are going to have a great semester.
As you know, the homework is to set up your accounts and buy your books!
Make sure to post your blog address as a comment to this post!!!!
See you tomorrow!
It was really nice to meet you all yesterday - I think we are going to have a great semester.
As you know, the homework is to set up your accounts and buy your books!
Make sure to post your blog address as a comment to this post!!!!
See you tomorrow!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Syllabus
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Electronics, Cell phones and Food
English 101: Composition I - Food, Politics and You.
COURSE BLOG: http://foodpoliticsyou.blogspot.com
Dr. Lizzie McCormick (emccormick@lagcc.cuny.edu) Office: M-109A
Office Hours: Tues 10:00- 10:30; Th 3:15-4:15PM.
Section 0796 - T/Th 1-315 - Room: C 720
Section 0781 – T/Th 10 30 – 12:45 Room C727
Description: This course (ENG 101) is college-level English Composition. It has one major goal: To help you continue your life-long process of developing as students, thinkers, workers and writers!!! It also will help you prepare for higher-level writing and coursework in college.
Books
You must purchase immediately and bring to class everyday!!!!!
¨ Food Inc., A Participants Guide. Ed. Karl Weber. ISBN: 1586486942
¨ The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing, Michael Harvey; ISBN: 0872205738
Materials (Bring all to class daily except dictionary)
¨ A dictionary
¨ A folder to collect and keep all materials.
¨ A few blue or black pens.
¨ A highlighter.
¨ A Pencil to write in the book if you want to be able to re-sell it
Writing: You will write a lot in here!
¨ Essays: You will write at lease five 500-800 word papers, including one research essay. Three will be done at home, while two will be timed in-class writing (these are the midterm and final).Every paper must be printed and handed to the teacher on the due date. In addition, it must be posted to your blog!
¨ Blog Entries: You will write weekly blog responses of 300 words or more – instructions will be on our course blog.
Quizzes – There will be a quiz every Thursday. This quiz may cover the week’s reading and/or issues related to writing that we have discussed.
Grading:
Blog Entries 20%
Participation 10%
Quizzes 10%
Paper One 10%
Paper Two 10%
Midterm 10%
Research Essay 20%
Final Exam 10%
Attendance: Students who miss more than 6 hours of class (3 class sessions) will fail the course. In addition, you are responsible to find out what you missed, get notes and changes from one of your classmates – and you have to make up work on your own. Tardiness: Lateness counts! (you get 1 free late-to-class; after that each tardy = ½ hour).
Academic Dishonesty & Plagiarism
MOTTO: “I'd rather be caught holding up a bank than stealing so much as a two-word phrase from another writer.” ~Jack Smith
Acts of academic dishonesty (e.g., plagiarism, cheating on examinations, obtaining unfair advantage, and falsification of records and official documents) are serious offenses. Any evidence of cheating or plagiarism will cause the student to be reported to the Dean with my recommendation for a final grade of F, class dismissal and record of incident on student’s transcript & file. Be forewarned: There are no second chances in my class for violations of this kind. It’s always better to come and see me (or someone else you trust) beforehand to talk about the reasons you might be tempted to cheat. Don’t plagiarize or cheat – there’s always an honest solution!
Electronics, Cell phones and Food
No electronic devises actively used in the classroom. Students will take notes by hand. Laptops, Sidekicks, Blackberries, Electronic recording devices etc. will not be used. Please silence your cell phone when you come to class. No texting!!!!! No food or drink. If you are responsible for someone who may need to reach you during class – in an EMERGENCY only - (a child or sick partner/parent) see me to waive this rule.
Coming Attractions!!
Here are the trailers for two of the movies we will watch this semester!
1) Food, Inc.
2) Super Size Me
1) Food, Inc.
2) Super Size Me
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