Hello class (of Fall 2011),

Things have been crazy these first few weeks, but I think I'm finally getting on track (and getting everything updated--if I've missed anything, let me know!).  A few items to remember:

First of all, there is NO CLASS tomorrow (Tuesday 12 Sept) because I will be conferencing with each of you.  The schedule for conferences is posted below.

Second, I AM requiring a blog post from you by midnight tomorrow (Tues.)--this is a free post; you can write it about anything.  In conjunction with that, remember to stay on top of commenting on others' blogs--5 (thats FIVE) comments per week! :-D

Also, remember that you have ANOTHER draft of your OpEd due this Friday at 4PM (emailed to me, as usual).

Regarding conferences:  ALL conferences are in (or near) my office:  3004 JKB.  I'll either be in that room or on a desk nearby; just be in that area and I'll flag you down.  And please keep to your assigned time.  If you are late, I'll likely not be able to meet with you and we'll have to reschedule.  For those who aren't on the conference list:  you may take any of the available times (just let me know in the comments), or email me (Brandon is the only one to have done that so far).

So, here's the schedule in case you forgot:

TUESDAY 13 Sept

2:00  Jen
2:10  Josh
2:20
2:30
2:40  Rachel
2:50  Brian
3:00  Kelsey
3:10  Stetson
3:20  Tyler
3:30  Nicole
3:40  Kelli
3:50  Andrew S.

WEDNESDAY 14 Sept

1:30  Madison
1:40  Scott
1:50
2:00
2:10  Kirk
2:20
2:30
2:40  Jake

Happy writing!

-cbh

FIRST POST OF SUMMER TERM

Hello alls,

Welcome to Writing 150, Summer Term 2011.  I think we're going to have a great class this term...!  And without further ado, here is your blog prompt for tonight:

BLOG PROMPT:  Write a brief bio about yourself.  Who are you?  Where did you grow up?  What are you likes/dislikes?  What do you want to accomplish with your life?  What goals do you have?  What makes you an interesting person (you're all interesting)?  You don't have to answer every one of those questions, but thats the sort of think I want you to discuss.

Also, at the end of the post, tack on a *potential* topic and/or thesis you're formulating for your OpEd.  I want to get you thinking about it.

Looking forward to reading!

OpEd Blog Post

Hello class,

Sorry this is late in the posting--I know some of you have already posted and that is fine, but here is the official prompt in case you were wondering:

Write a blog post reflecting on the OpEd process.  How did it go?  What went well?  What didn't go well?  How do you think it could have gone better?  What could you/I have done differently to make it easier?  How did this compare to other papers you've written?  And so forth . . .

And remember, this post is due at NOON tomorrow (Saturday).  Good luck!

-cbh

OpEd Conference Times

Hello class,

Here are the scheduled conferences I have so far.  If you haven't signed up for one of these times (I know a few of you weren't here on Friday), respond to this post with the time you would like--you'll notice there are a number of spots open; you can sign up for any of those.  And, if none of these times work for you, just email me and we can figure something out!

But, before I give you the schedule, a few things regarding your OpEd conferences (and conferences in general):  1) don't be intimidated (not that you would be, but in the off chance you are...)--its just a discussion on how to make your paper better.  2) come witha  few questions and/or concerns that you have about your paper that we can discuss--I'll read your paper before hand and will probably have some comments, but I want to know what you are thinking and what your concerns are as well.

Okay, so only two things.  But there you go.  Now, the schedule:

Tuesday 18 Jan:

10:00 - Candace
10:10 - Megan
10:20 - Abby
10:30 -
10:40 - Nick
10:50 - Taylor

12:00 - Ashlyn
12:10 -
12:20 -
12:30 - Andrew
12:40 -
12:50 -
1:00 - Connor
1:10 - Molly
1:20 - Natalie

Wednesday 19 Jan:
10:30 -
10:40 -
10:50 -
11:00 - Kimberly
11:10 - Sara
11:20 - Michelle
11:30 - LIz
11:40 -
11:50 - Madi

And remember, ALL CONFERENCES ARE IN 3004 JKB.  Looking forward to meeting with all of you!

Blog Post # 3

Hello class,

I know this is late, but I'm assuming you all got the message in class today.  You have a blogpost due by midnight tonight; once again, the post revolves around your OpEd.  Write a brief purpose statement/paragraph (or two) that outlines what you plan to do in your Opinion Editorial assignment.  Helpful things to include:  the rhetorical situation behind your OpEd (issue, writer, reader, purpose, etc.), where in the rhetorical lifecycle your issue is, why you think it is kairotic, potential counterarguments that you may need to address, specific examples of how you're going to prove your point/convince your audience, and so forth.

Also, remember that from now on each post of yours should include at least one form of rhetoric OTHER than writing (which may include, but is certainly not limited to, links, videos, and pictures).  Remember the copyright basics we discussed in class last week when determining what multimedia forms to use in your blog.

Finally, I've embedded a YouTube video on how to embed YouTube videos on your blog (whoa . . . trippy).  Its not the most high quality or informative video I've seen, but it should get you going.  Here it is:



Also, when embedding videos you may find that the video is too large for your blog when you publish the post (i.e. it extends beyond the blog post panel into other panels and areas of your blog).  There's an easy fix to this:  when in the "Edit HTML" version of your post, there are two areas that say "height:" and "width:"  Mess around with these numbers to get the size that fits your blogpost panel.


And, just for fun, and because the previous video reminds me of it, here is "Shane singing five octaves on the piano" (a YouTube classic!).  Enjoy!