There isn’t too much on Alcove Springs online yet, except where it’s mentioned in just about every account of the ill-fated Donner party. I’m collecting resources, so let me know if you have anything. I’m helping a niece with a…
Expectations
I always have great advice at the end of a semester, but at the begining of a semster I want to build group dynamics and assess…. next semester I plan on having students read all my posts labeled “advice” and…
iSearch: advice
It’s never been a good sign when a writer changes topics without including research from their initial idea. It generally indicates procrastination and lack of effort. Will have to rewrite prompt to control this. Either take one of my suggestions,…
Quoting the dictionary: Faculty responses
In an unscientific poll of Composition 1 instructors at JCCC, 8 have weighed in. When asked how they felt when a writer quoted the dictionary in the introduction of an essay, 7 of 8 chose “Arrgh. I hate it” with…
Citing the Dictionary
For some reason people like to start papers with by citing a dictionary. Maybe writers think it kills 2 birds with 1 stone in that a) it’s an in-text reference and demonstrates a quote and b) gets something on paper.…
Service Team-Based Projects
Groups this semester have created survey’s online as part of their research. They request peer participation. Please take these surveys if appropriate and forward (again, as appropriate). on academic integrity and ethics http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SJGV5ZY on the boundaries between student, athlete and…