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Weekly Agenda

(Comment.gif: Subject to change and revision as term progresses. Students will be notified of changes in class or by Sakai notifications.)

Week 1: Sept 6 - Course Intro / Review Syllabus

Review

  • None - as course is just beginning.

New Learning

Helpful Tips / Reminders

  • MLA Format (Magrino, p. 153) - (Comment.gif: Start a Good Habit right away. Save hours of tedious work to find and properly cite / document your research sources. Use RefWorks too.)
  • Digital Project / Portfolio (Comment.gif: This project is part of your Digital Project / Portfolio - you will have something to show future employers)
  • Plagiarism (Comment.gif: Never, never plagiarize and always, always cite your resources and quote properly.)
  • Get 1-1 advice from great Business Writing Tutors (for 5 weeks). Sign up on Sept. 18 at: http://writingctr.rutgers.edu (Comment.gif: Highly-recommended!)
  • Takeaways: See: Takeaways - Week 1

Activities

  • Update Your Email Address & preferred Phone Number where I can best reach you: (See link on WikiEducator) (Comment.gif: When this step is completed, I will give you access to the Google Docs folder(s) for the course.)
    • Demo of Google Docs (sharing links)
    • Complete Mini-Bio (on Google Docs) - be sure to include a photo (so I can get to know you more quickly
  • Class "Party" (groups of 4) - (1) name; (2) major / studying focus; (3) past summer activity (15 minutes)
  • Lunch: 12 noon - 12:18 pm
  • Discussion about Magrino Blog post
  • Read Autistic boy and service dog article, from Ottawa Citizen. Class discussion (groups of 4).

Homework

Readings

  • Magrino, Chapter 1, The Project Proposal from the Ground Up, pp. 1-14. (6Ps - Six Parts of the Project Proposal)

Prepare for Class

  • Find and bring to class a newspaper / magazine article of interest to you
    • Prepare draft answers for two (2) questions in the Newspaper Exercise (Magrino, p. 7). They are NOT required to be formally submitted to Sakai / Turnitin. Instead, bring them to class. (Comment.gif: Save an electronic / PDF copy and/or take a photo of the article for the future.)
  • Bring in two (2) possible project ideas to discuss next class.
    • Review the 6Ps Exercise (p. 9), and jot down 3-5 bullet points for each of the P's.
  1. Bullet Point 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, etc.

Week 2: Wednesday, Sept 13 - Newspaper Exercise & 6Ps

Review

  • DURATION: (10:20 AM - 10:40 AM - 20 MINUTES)
  • Q&A, comments
  • Thanks for completing bio
  • Welcome to new people - introduce yourself; (Newbies to meet me after class)
  • Challenging course - research, analyzing, synthesizing ideas; many assignments - be sure it is right for you; also, consider, if you need a tutor.
  • Ground rules for working together - no criticism, judgment, supportive environment - instead - "What Works Well" (WWW) and "What Could Work Better" (WCWB)
  • Active facilitation - Prof. Fisher
  • In general - preparing for 1st time activity - use 3-5 bullet points (instead of paragraphs).
  • Course tweaks, adjustments, modifications + improvements (experimentation)
  • Topic - Aligned to your interests / use library search feature - http://libraries.rutgers.edu - (also: databases - https://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/indexes)
  • Updated Office Hours Policy: Meet after class OR Email me with your phone number and best time / days to speak by phone. (Make sure your computer is available and logged in, if we need to use it)
  • Interview Skills (SMLR), 1 credit course, Meets Saturday afternoons

New Learning

  • DURATION: (10:40 AM - 11:15 AM - 35 MINUTES)
  • 6 Ps (in-depth) - PPT
    • Mention P +1 - People - You / Team

Activities

  • BREAK - (4 MINUTES)
  1. Newspaper Exercise & Class Discussion p. 7 (Comment.gif: Keep an electronic and printed copy of the article - and submit it as requested.)
  • Choose one (1) of the newspaper articles, and answer questions in depth (groups of 4)
  • (Comment.gif: Appoint Notetaker) and complete the worksheet. Discuss in groups, then report to class (plenary).
  • DURATION: (11:20 AM - 12: 10 PM - 50 MINUTES
  • Using RUTGERS LIBRARIES SEARCH BOX
    • Topic: increasing athletic performance
    • Librarian: I just did a few searches and I think going to database ACADEMIC SEARCH PREMIER might be better than doing a search on the box in the main page. I like to use different boxes. I would type performance enhancement drug*" in one box and type "professional athlete*" in the second box. I would also select scholarly articles to limit. I am assuming you are interested in professional athlete, but it could also be "college athlete"
  • LUNCH BREAK - 18:18 MINUTES
  • 6Ps ACTIVITY - 40 MINUTES
  1. Proposal Idea / Topic / Research + Conduct Six (6) P’s Exercise w/ Class Discussion, Magrino, p. 9
  • Make a copy of 6 Ps Worksheet (Google Doc). Save it with the Project Title, Owner's Name.
  • (Comment.gif: Appoint Notetaker) and complete the worksheet.
  • Discuss in groups, then report to class (plenary). (10 MINUTES)
  • FINAL ACTIVITY: WRAP UP + PREPARE FOR NEXT CLASS (10 MIN)

Homework

Readings

  • Barker, Joel, "Defining a Paradigm", pp. 17-21
    • Discussion questions, pp. 23-24
  • Morozov, Evgeny, "Making it Happen (Maker Revolution)", pp., 25-30
    • Discussion questions, pp. 31-32
  • Pirson, Michael and Lawrence, Paul, "Humanism in Business: Towards a Paradigm Shift?", pp. 33-46
    • Discussion questions, pp. 47-48
  • Magrino, Chapter 3, The Cover Letter and Resume - pp. 125-137.
  • Alred, Chapter 9, Job Search and Applications - Application Cover Letters, pp. 260-272.
  • Alred, Chapter 9, Job Search and Applications - Resumes, pp. 282-300.

Prepare for Class

  • Write 3-5 Substantive Bullet Points for each discussion question for Joel Barker's "Defining a Paradigm", pp. 17-21); Discussion questions, pp. 23-24 (we will collaborate in groups, to discuss questions in detail).
  • Find a job posting / advertisement that you want to apply to. Save the job posting / advertisement in an electronic format (PDF) and/or take a photo - and bring it to class.
  • (Comment.gif: Bring a PRINTED / HARD COPY of the appropriate Peer Review Workshop Form to class.)
    • Complete the form and add your name and the date. Take a photo of the form - as you will be required to submit it.)
    • Make sure the completed Peer Review Form accompanies the corresponding assignment.
    • Refer to the corresponding Rubric / Grading Criteria for each assignment.
  • Write DRAFT Cover Letter / Resume - for Peer Review.
  • Bring in two (2) possible Project Ideas / Titles to discuss next class.
  • Complete Mini-Bios

Notes from Peggy the Librarian - Paradigms & Library Research

  • Look at some of the resources listed on the libguide under "Finding Your Idea" for inspiration and ideas. You will get good background/overview information from CQ Researcher and the specialized/general online encyclopedias, which may lead to an idea you can research.
  • Look at the videos in the form because they give great tips on finding topics and narrowing broad topics.
  • Complete the Google Form for the Library Visit - Peggy Wong

Week 3: Sept 20 - Paradigm, Cover Letter / Resume

Review

New Learning

  • Problem; Paradigm - PPT
    • Activity - Discuss Barker (in groups)
  • Cover Letter & Resume PPT (15 MINUTES) - After Lunch?
    • Activity - Cover Letter & Resume Peer Review Workshop

Activities

  • Barker, Joel, "Defining a Paradigm", pp. 17-21 & Group Discussion, pp. 23-24 (Work collaboratively to answer questions)
  • Peer Review Workshop - DRAFT Cover Letter / Resume (Magrino, p. 133)
  • Discuss Proposal Ideas / Titles (Comment.gif: Use 6Ps Google Doc)
    • Add Proposal Idea / Topic to Google Form for Library Visit - Peggy Wong (Sept. 27) - Sakai Announcement

Homework

Readings

Prepare for Class

  • FINAL Cover Letter / Resume (include the job posting / advertisement) - Tuesday, Sept 26 @ 11:55 PM - Sakai / Turnitin; Also be sure to send INSTRUCTOR the same file to: sf623@scarletmail.rutgers.edu
  • Bring Proposal Ideas for Library session - Peggy Wong is an invaluable resource for researching your project. (Add Proposal Ideas to her Google Form).
  • Discussion questions - details to follow

Week 4: Sept 27 - White Paper, Annotated Bibliography & MLA Format

Review

  • What did I learn from last week? Outstanding Questions?
  • Researching the Patron, Problem and Paradigm (Magrino, pp. 141-144)
  • Rubrics - How They Work (i.e., Raw Scoring Google Doc - Cover Letter, Resume)

New Learning

  • White Paper Assignment (1-1.5 pages long - 500 words per page)
    • Requires: 4 sources (i.e., 2 scholarly OR 2 popular OR 4 scholarly) + 1 original source through fieldwork (i.e., phone / in-person interview)
  • Annotated Bibliography (100-150 words per entry)
    • 3-4 references that are related to your definition of the problem; and
    • 3-4 references related to the paradigm (i.e. your literature review regarding ways of solving the problem).
  • MLA Format / Citations

Activities

Homework

Readings

  • Magrino, White Paper Assignment, pp. 145-155
  • Magrino, Sample Annotated Bibliographies, pp. 155-163
  • Modern Language Association (MLA) Formatting & Style Guide: Purdue Online Writing Lab, https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/01/
  • Alred, "Outlining" and "Paragraphs", pp. 23-29
  • Peek, CJ et. al), The 5Rs of Conducting Relevant Research, pp. 93-104
    • Discussion questions, pp. 105-106
  • Huffman, Stephanie, Missing Link: Lack of Citations and Copyright Notices in Multimedia Presentations pp. 115-122
    • Discussion questions, pp. 123-124

Prepare for Class

  • DRAFT White Paper (NEW: White Paper Peer Review Workshop Form)
  • DRAFT Annotated Bibliography for Peer Review Workshop
  • (Comment.gif: Bring a PRINTED / HARD COPY of the appropriate Peer Review Workshop Form to class.)
    • Complete the form and add your name and the date. Take a photo of the form - as you will be required to submit it.)
    • Make sure the completed Peer Review Form accompanies the corresponding assignment.
    • Refer to the corresponding Rubric / Grading Criteria for each assignment.
  • Proposal Titles

Week 5: Oct 4 - Plagiarism; Visual Storytelling; White Paper & Annotated Bibliography (Peer Review Workshops)

Review

  • What did I learn from last week? Outstanding Questions?

New Learning

  • Grammar, Wordiness, Better Writing Construction - Refer to this Week's Readings - into Next Week
    • Initial CL/R Feedback:
  1. Alignment between Cover Letter & Resume
    1. Extraneous / Strikethrough
  2. Redundant
  3. Watch Tenses
  4. Active vs. Passive Sentences

Activities

  • DRAFT White Paper Peer Review Workshop (pairs)
  • DRAFT Annotated Bibliography Peer Review Workshop (pairs)
    • Peer Review Workshop Form, p.163
    • Prof. Fisher - Go Around Class - Call for Responses to the following:
  1. Source - Name one (1) Source + Explain it
  2. Theory Identified in the Source - applicable to your proposal
  3. Paradigm - what is the paradigm you are using?
  • FUTURE: Mini-Workshop (Survey Development)
  • (Comment.gif: Future - Use Google Docs to create Peer Review forms - have students directly edit forms in G Drive)

Homework

Readings

  • Magrino Reading,"The Initial (Midterm) Sales Letter", pp. 169-184

(Comment.gif: Refer to these readings throughout the course, as they will help you develop clear, compelling and persuasive proposals.)

  • Alred, Chapter 4 - Proposals to Quotation Marks - p. 120-136
  • Alred, Chapter 6 - Formal Reports - pp. 176-202
  • Alred, Chapter 10 - Style and Clarity
    • "Business Writing to Loaded Arguments", pp. 306-319;
    • Tone to You", pp. 328-334.
  • Alred, Chapter 11 - Grammar
    • "Dangling Modifiers, p. 349
    • "Person", p. 360
    • "Sentence Construction to Sentence Fragments", pp. 370-377
    • "Tense, Verbs and Active Voice", pp. 377-385
  • 'Alred, Chapter 12 - Punctuation and Mechanics, pp. 388-423
  • Miller, Jane. "Organizing Data in Tables and Charts", in Magrino, pp. 107-11
    • Discussion questions, pp. 113-114

Prepare for Class

  • FINAL White Paper
  • FINAL Annotated Bibliography

Week 6: Oct 11 - Midterm / Initial Sales Letter; Wordiness & Dangling Modifiers

Review

  • What did I learn from last week? Outstanding Questions?
  • Feedback on Assignments
    • Note Learning from Last Week - Key Points - Grammar, Active & Specific Language, and Connection / Alignment btw: CL, Resume and JD (Writing Course)
  • Tutoring @ Douglass Center (Cook Campus)
  • Student Support / Looking for improvement
  • Surveys, Questionnaires?
  • Start thinking about when you want to do Oral Presentation - sign up sheet next week
  • Submit FINAL Versions of White Paper and Annotated Bibliography on Sakai. ALSO - Send me the Google Doc Files Directly  - White Paper_First Name_Last Name - as well as the Peer Review Forms.

New Learning

  • Magrino, Chapter 5, Midterm / Initial Sales Letter guidelines and samples (Magrino, pp. 169-184)
  • Wordiness

Activities

  • Midterm / Initial Sales Letter guidelines
  • Wordiness & Misplaced, Dangling Modifiers
  • Miller, Jane. "Organizing Data in Tables and Charts", in Magrino, pp. 107-11
    • Discussion questions, pp. 113-114 (Comment.gif: Prepare answers for Questions 5 & 6))
  • Discussion on 5 R's Research & Citations in Multimedia Presentations - pp. 93-104 (MAYBE - if time available) (Comment.gif: (Comment.gif: Pay attention to Table 2 + Prepare answers for Questions 1, 4 and 5)) answers for Questions 1, 4 and 5)
    • Discussion questions, pp. 105-106

Homework

Readings

Prepare for Class

  • DRAFT Midterm / Sales Letter for Peer Review Workshop
    • Write a business / sales letter or memo (4-5 pages) - single spaced, not including the list of works cited (MLA style).
  • (Comment.gif: Bring a PRINTED / HARD COPY of the appropriate Peer Review Workshop Form to class.)
    • Complete the form and add your name and the date. Take a photo of the form - as you will be required to submit it.)
    • Make sure the completed Peer Review Form accompanies the corresponding assignment.
    • Refer to the corresponding Rubric / Grading Criteria for each assignment.

Week 7: Oct 18 - Presentations, Formats & PowerPoint

Review

  • What did I learn from last week? Outstanding Questions?

New Learning

  • Oral Presentation guidelines, Magrino Ch. 6
    • Video of past oral presentation
    • Samples of past presentations / Slide Share
  • Presentations, PowerPoint & Proposals
  • Visual Design / Beyond Bullet Points
    • * Visual Storytelling: Collect Images; Unsplash, Canva.com, FireShot / ScreenShots; Getty Images / Copyright - continued...
  • (Comment.gif: Students are required to share their PowerPoint presentation used for the Oral Presentation with the Instructor (for grading purposes.)

Activities

Homework

Readings

Prepare for Next Class

  • FINAL Midterm / Sales Letter
  • Sign Up - for Presentations
  • Prepare - Oral Presentations with Peer Evaluations

Week 8: Oct 25 - Oral Presentations with Peer Evaluations + Project Proposal (Parts)

Review

  • TBD

New Learning

  • Parts of the Proposal
  1. Cover Letter - generally 1 page (not numbered or titled)
  2. Title Page - 1 page (not numbered)
  3. Abstract - 1 page (Roman numeral i)
  4. Table of Contents - 1 page (Roman numeral ii)
  5. Table of Figures - 1 page (Roman numeral iii)
  6. Executive Summary - 1-2 pages (Roman numerals (iv-v)
  7. Introduction - generally 2+ pages (Arabic numeral 1+)
  8. Literature Review - generally 2+ pages (or Research)
  9. Plan - generally 1-2 pages (or Procedures)
  10. Budget
  11. Discussion (perhaps including an Evaluation Plan)
  12. Works Cited (MLA style)
  13. Visual Aids (or Figures) - incorporated into the text when possible
  14. Appendix (if necessary)

Activities

  • Oral Presentations with Peer Evaluations
  • Topic Mini-Introductions (30-45 secs) - with Posture, Tone, Timing Checks

Homework

Readings

  • Magrino Reading, "The Project Proposal", pp. 211-278

Prepare for Next Class

  • Oral Presentations with Peer Evaluations
  • DRAFT Content - Cover Letter & Title, Abstract and Table of Contents, Table of Figures
  • Review Project Proposal for Peer Review Workshop I, pp. 253-254

Week 9: Nov. 1 - Oral Presentations + Peer Review Workshop I

Review

  • Magrino, Chapter 7, "The Project Proposal", pp. 211-278

New Learning

  • The Project Proposal

Activities

  • Oral Presentations
    • Oral Presentation Evaluation, Magrino, p. 209
  • Project Proposal for Peer Review Workshop I, Magrino, pp. 253-254

Homework

Readings

Prepare for Next Class

  • Project Proposal for Peer Review Workshop II: Executive Summary, pp. 259
  • (Comment.gif: Bring a PRINTED / HARD COPY of the appropriate Peer Review Workshop Form to class.)
    • Complete the form and add your name and the date. Take a photo of the form - as you will be required to submit it.)
    • Make sure the completed Peer Review Form accompanies the corresponding assignment.
    • Refer to the corresponding Rubric / Grading Criteria for each assignment.

Week 10: Nov 15 - Oral Presentations + Peer Review Workshop II

Review

  • TBD

New Learning

  • TBD

Activities

  • Oral Presentations
    • Oral Presentation Evaluation, p. 209
  • Project Proposal for Peer Review Workshop II: Executive Summary, pp. 259

Homework

Readings DUE

  • Alred, Chapter 7 - Design and Visuals - pp. 204-236 (helpful cheat sheet on p. 235)

Prepare for Next Class

  • Project Proposal for Peer Review Workshop III: Introduction and Literature Review, pp. 265-266
  • (Comment.gif: Bring a PRINTED / HARD COPY of the appropriate Peer Review Workshop Form to class.)
    • Complete the form and add your name and the date. Take a photo of the form - as you will be required to submit it.)
    • Make sure the completed Peer Review Form accompanies the corresponding assignment.
    • Refer to the corresponding Rubric / Grading Criteria for each assignment.

Week 11: Nov 22 - Oral Presentations + Peer Review Workshop III

Review

  • TBD

New Learning

  • TBD

Activities

  • Oral presentations
    • Oral Presentation Evaluation, p. 209
  • Project Proposal for Peer Review Workshop III: Introduction and Literature Review, pp. 265-266
  • (Comment.gif: Bring a PRINTED / HARD COPY of the appropriate Peer Review Workshop Form to class.)
    • Complete the form and add your name and the date. Take a photo of the form - as you will be required to submit it.)
    • Make sure the completed Peer Review Form accompanies the corresponding assignment.
    • Refer to the corresponding Rubric / Grading Criteria for each assignment.

Homework

Readings

  • TBD

Prepare for Next Class

  • Project Proposal for Peer Review Workshop IV: Plan, Budget and Discussion, pp. 271-272
  • (Comment.gif: Bring a PRINTED / HARD COPY of the appropriate Peer Review Workshop Form to class.)
    • Complete the form and add your name and the date. Take a photo of the form - as you will be required to submit it.)
    • Make sure the completed Peer Review Form accompanies the corresponding assignment.
    • Refer to the corresponding Rubric / Grading Criteria for each assignment.

Week 12: Nov 29 - Oral Presentations + Peer Review Workshop IV

Review

  • TBD

New Learnings

  • TBD

Activities

  • Oral Presentations with Peer Evaluations
  • Project Proposal for Peer Review Workshop IV: Plan, Budget and Discussion, pp. 271-272
  • Peer Evaluations

Homework

Readings

  • TBD

Prepare for Next Class

  • FINAL PROJECT (15-20 pages inclusive; 500 words per page), single-spaced. Cited Works double spaced - MLA Guidelines).
    • Leadership statement that puts information in action by proposing a research-justified solution to a well-defined problem
  • Project Proposal: Peer Review Workshop Evaluation, pp. 277-278
  • (Comment.gif: Bring a PRINTED / HARD COPY of the appropriate Peer Review Workshop Form to class.)
    • Complete the form and add your name and the date. Take a photo of the form - as you will be required to submit it.)
    • Make sure the completed Peer Review Form accompanies the corresponding assignment.
    • Refer to the corresponding Rubric / Grading Criteria for each assignment.

Week 13: Dec 6 - FINAL PROPOSAL (PROJECT) and Evaluation

Review

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Tip: Perform a full review and copy edit of your Final Proposal (Project). Excellent grammar makes a big difference to the success of your proposal and your grade.


New Learning

  • TBD

Activities

  • Project Proposal: Peer Review Workshop Evaluation, pp. 277-278
  • Oral presentations with peer evaluations (Remaining)

Homework

Readings

  • TBD

Prepare for Next Class / DUE

  • Project - FINAL DRAFT (15 pages; 500 words per page) - (single-spaced. Cited Works double spaced - MLA Guidelines).
    • Leadership statement that puts information in action by proposing a research-justified solution to a well-defined problem
  • Peer Review Workshop Evaluation (sheet)
  • Course Evaluation (in-class)

Week 14: Dec 13

Possibly Needed

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