Sunday, September 27, 2015

wk7 - LIMA and CARR – TED Talk - connection


In a topic-driven, well-organized, and well-substantiated paragraph, make a connection between Lima’s TED Talk and Carr’s argument in “Three: Tools of the Mind” (pp. 39-49). In your paragraph response, use summary, paraphrase, and quotations—from each source.


NOTE: After posting on the blog, open up the CANVAS assignment (by the same name) and DO copy and paste the URL address into the CANVAS "WEB URL" text box so that I have record of your submission on Canvas. Thanks.


wk7 - FRANZEN - summary

In a topic-driven, well-developed paragraph, SUMMARIZE Franzen’s
“Liking Is for Cowards. Go for What Hurts.” Clearly identify the author’s thesis and supporting arguments. Be specific. Use examples from the text in your response. In your paragraph response, use summary, paraphrase, and quotations.

 
NOTE: After posting on the blog, open up the CANVAS assignment (by the same name) and DO copy and paste the URL address into the CANVAS "WEB URL" text box so that I have record of your submission on Canvas. Thanks.

Friday, September 25, 2015

wk7 - NINE – quotation sandwich

From The Shallows, chapter “Nine: Search, Memory,” create a “quotation sandwich”: locate a pertinent quote, build a “frame” around it, and “blend” the author’s words with your own. While being fair and accurate, use the quote, but bend it to your purpose; use it for your “I say”—yes / no / okay, but.


NOTE: After posting on the blog, open up the CANVAS assignment (by the same name) and DO copy and paste the URL address into the CANVAS "WEB URL" text box so that I have record of your submission on Canvas. Thanks.



wk7 - NINE – summary

In a topic-driven, well-developed paragraph, SUMMARIZE Chapter
Nine: Search, Memory.” Clearly identify Carr’s thesis and                      supporting arguments. Be specific. Use examples from the text in your response.



NOTE: After posting on the blog, open up the CANVAS assignment (by the same name) and DO copy and paste the URL address into the CANVAS "WEB URL" text box so that I have record of your submission on Canvas. Thanks.


Friday, September 18, 2015

wk6 - EIGHT – quotation sandwich

From The Shallows, chapter “Eight: The Church of Google,” create “quotation sandwich”: locate a pertinent quote, build a “frame” around it, and “blend” the author’s words with your own. While being fair and accurate, use the quote, but bend it to your purpose; use it for your “I say”—yes / no / okay, but.


NOTE: After posting on the blog, open up the CANVAS assignment (by the same name) and DO copy and paste the URL address into the CANVAS "WEB URL" text box so that I have record of your submission on Canvas. Thanks.

wk6 - MCWHORTER – TED Talk - summary

In a topic-driven, well-organized, and well-substantiated paragraph, SUMMARIZE McWhorter’s argument—his “they say”—in his TED Talk: “Txtng Is Killing Language. JK!!!”


NOTE: After posting on the blog, open up the CANVAS assignment (by the same name) and DO copy and paste the URL address into the CANVAS "WEB URL" text box so that I have record of your submission on Canvas. Thanks.

wk6 - SEVEN – quotation sandwich

From The Shallows, chapter “Seven: The Juggler’s Brain,” create a “quotation sandwich”: locate a pertinent quote, build a “frame” around it, and “blend” the author’s words with your own. While being fair and accurate, use the quote, but bend it to your purpose; use it for your “I say”—yes / no / okay, but.



NOTE: After posting on the blog, open up the CANVAS assignment (by the same name) and DO copy and paste the URL address into the CANVAS "WEB URL" text box so that I have record of your submission on Canvas. Thanks.