Hey Everybody…. Today our DOC2 and class assignment were two in one.
We were assigned to write a "Annotated Bibliography about the Health Care Plan" and post it as a comment on the the Prof. discussion wall and then copy and paste the citation source to your Reference page of Doc2. Reads like a alot but not really, in fact it was ok.
I have come to the realization that the APA citation format will live with us through the duration of our SouthU stay! The manual way of doing my citing was swallowing up my time and needed to find the easier way to do it. Prof. Hamon introduced me to bibme.org and to my utter amazement filling in the the blanks with your source info, will automatically organize it into the proper APA citation format perfection!
I really get excited when I find something I feel compelled to share with the rest of the class that will help make things easier for all of us. Thank you Professor….let me know how it works out for you all!
P.S. don't forget to share an online document on your google + page for this week. I posted a link on from HBR on boosting your CV to nab your future job… cheers and have a great weekend!!
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
DOC2 Obamacare: Saving People Money?
Ok, I have to admit that I didn't expect that our next topic for our DOC2 project paper would be on such a contraversial topic.
What is it? according to useconomy.ask.com .. Affordable Care Act contains many provisions that aren't as well known. For example, it created the National Prevention Council that coordinates all Federal health efforts to cut down on fraudulent doctor/supplier relationships. It also requires background checks of all nursing home nursesn and staff to prevent seniors abuse.
It also means Helath Insurance companies have to be accountable to you, if they spend too much money on overhead and not enough on medical care, you get a rebate. As with 8 million Americans this past summer already did.
Ok, I really thought this was boring at first but it really is interesting to know how this plan affects the nation. The project requires us to write the pros and cons and why we think it is good or bad...right?
Oh well, Ill keep you posted as the week progresses. I'll go see what my other class mates write about it. Happy Obamacare Trails!
What is it? according to useconomy.ask.com .. Affordable Care Act contains many provisions that aren't as well known. For example, it created the National Prevention Council that coordinates all Federal health efforts to cut down on fraudulent doctor/supplier relationships. It also requires background checks of all nursing home nursesn and staff to prevent seniors abuse.
It also means Helath Insurance companies have to be accountable to you, if they spend too much money on overhead and not enough on medical care, you get a rebate. As with 8 million Americans this past summer already did.
Ok, I really thought this was boring at first but it really is interesting to know how this plan affects the nation. The project requires us to write the pros and cons and why we think it is good or bad...right?
Oh well, Ill keep you posted as the week progresses. I'll go see what my other class mates write about it. Happy Obamacare Trails!
Sunday, October 27, 2013
The Quotidien
Another week, another assessment…. we'll be into the argument of writing and "deductive" reasoning
meaning writing which is solidly proven to be sound. Ahhh…yes, we are also going to tap into what a Thesis is..my favorite learning. Put simply a Thesis is a line in which you propose to write about..
other words a statement that says what your topics of discussion are going to be written about in a short beginning paragraph. For me I find that a thesis statement guides my writing towards a better organized paper all together. Keeps me on track of my discussion and serves as a reference. It's like a bow tie on top of a box. DOC 2 is making it's way unto our screens this week…Happy writing to you all!
meaning writing which is solidly proven to be sound. Ahhh…yes, we are also going to tap into what a Thesis is..my favorite learning. Put simply a Thesis is a line in which you propose to write about..
other words a statement that says what your topics of discussion are going to be written about in a short beginning paragraph. For me I find that a thesis statement guides my writing towards a better organized paper all together. Keeps me on track of my discussion and serves as a reference. It's like a bow tie on top of a box. DOC 2 is making it's way unto our screens this week…Happy writing to you all!
Saturday, October 26, 2013
The Art of Persuasion
Hello Everyone!
Hope your Saturday is awesome as mine is going!
Just had to write you about this incredible article I came across that is just up our alley and in tune with what we are ALL doing in class. It explains what one must do in order to "persuade" the readers of your beliefs and reasoning in order to achieve what we want them to do for us. We could ALL use help in doing this and what better way then to get the best advice possible then from the HBR (Harvard Business Review). Prof. Hamon always tells us to be "concise and brief" with our writings in class and write like your talking directly to the reader. Well, here is an article that will sharpen your written communication skills and to familiarize yourself with the basics of being able to handle the written and spoken word. It is truly a gift to be able to express yourself verbally, as well as on paper or email. If you fail to communicate your thoughts coherently , it leaves people unsure of what is expected of them.
Here is the link below and enjoy the article, hope it helps! Let me know your thoughts!
Hope your Saturday is awesome as mine is going!
Just had to write you about this incredible article I came across that is just up our alley and in tune with what we are ALL doing in class. It explains what one must do in order to "persuade" the readers of your beliefs and reasoning in order to achieve what we want them to do for us. We could ALL use help in doing this and what better way then to get the best advice possible then from the HBR (Harvard Business Review). Prof. Hamon always tells us to be "concise and brief" with our writings in class and write like your talking directly to the reader. Well, here is an article that will sharpen your written communication skills and to familiarize yourself with the basics of being able to handle the written and spoken word. It is truly a gift to be able to express yourself verbally, as well as on paper or email. If you fail to communicate your thoughts coherently , it leaves people unsure of what is expected of them.
Here is the link below and enjoy the article, hope it helps! Let me know your thoughts!
http://blogs.hbr.org/2011/03/the-practical-art-of-persuasio/
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Peer Review with a Sense of Purpose!
Peer review certainly opened my eyes to many aspects of what is expected on the essay paper.
A list was given and the markings were self explanatory to what score corresponded with what.
Unfortunately our group didn't score very good for the essay only had 3 paragraphs and was void of any significant elements that would justify a good score or called an official essay for that matter.
Peer review is good in any case, as it pinches the ideas that our thoughts and ideas are being read and pondered over. Of course, it also ignites discussions, opinions and importantly established camaraderie among fellow alumni and gives all of us a sense of purpose!
A list was given and the markings were self explanatory to what score corresponded with what.
Unfortunately our group didn't score very good for the essay only had 3 paragraphs and was void of any significant elements that would justify a good score or called an official essay for that matter.
Peer review is good in any case, as it pinches the ideas that our thoughts and ideas are being read and pondered over. Of course, it also ignites discussions, opinions and importantly established camaraderie among fellow alumni and gives all of us a sense of purpose!
Go by the APA or the highway!
The entire period was devoted to ensure that all our essay group papers were in the proper APA format (American Psychological Association) applied to our DOC1 paper. A checklist was assigned which, admittedly, made things easier to ensure we all had all the makings of the perfect APA formatted paper before handing it in or we would "all" face returned papers with a non-returnable, irreversible zero! So, all of in class were diligently checking off our list and checking it twice. Writing 1k words on how networking can benefit college students in the classwork is a fairly daunting task, wouldn't you say? I myself went thorugh countless of articles, read up on the yahoo, google various topics to research in order for me to grasp the real workings of how the networking powerhouses are vitally advantageous to the college students and Teachers alike! So much information, so much to write and so little time to do it in. Pleading my case to how I can persuade the Professor to believe my reasoning for using Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn for school.
Should be a no brainer, right? Im using a blog now for school assigments, isn't this a win-win situation for both student and teacher. These serve as voices, as expressions of thoughts transmitted silently to tell the world you exist! I wish everyone well on this paper, Happy writing guys...Have a "fantabulous" weekend everyone!!
Should be a no brainer, right? Im using a blog now for school assigments, isn't this a win-win situation for both student and teacher. These serve as voices, as expressions of thoughts transmitted silently to tell the world you exist! I wish everyone well on this paper, Happy writing guys...Have a "fantabulous" weekend everyone!!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
3 heads are better then one
Working in teams has massive benefits like sharing different life experiences and applying those thoughts to the work we are doing and when the chemistry is right all the better! Other teams were formed earlier on this week to critique our paper document which resulted in below then average grade level. However, it was by "no" means negative but with that said, I found that the shared thoughts and ideas helped in guiding my writing into a better perspective of the Document for better understanding and less time wasted reading gibberish. We were repeatedly told to put more "meat to the bones"...and so we did. Second time around is always better. We are "all" in it to win it. CHEERS!
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Blogging my way to an "A"!
Hello Classmates !
I just finished the workshop for wk 3 , and the videos are really informative, especially the one on the APA format. The one on "inductive" reasoning was a bit confusing at first, had to replay it a few times to get the gist of it. Hey, I got a thank you post on my G+ page from someone who used my link on "Purdue Owl"...It helped someone, YAY!!
Is it just me or did that question on "Obamacare" throw you off, seriously?
Ok, now did we have to answer those question on the workshop on "inquiry"..? I did it anyway, just in case, better to be safe then sorry. Assessment wk 3, 4 posts blogging, respond to fellow classmates on their blogs, inquiry questions, read chapter 2, continue working on essay.....ahhh...did I miss anything on this list of work? let me know guys....have a great weekend everybody!
I just finished the workshop for wk 3 , and the videos are really informative, especially the one on the APA format. The one on "inductive" reasoning was a bit confusing at first, had to replay it a few times to get the gist of it. Hey, I got a thank you post on my G+ page from someone who used my link on "Purdue Owl"...It helped someone, YAY!!
Is it just me or did that question on "Obamacare" throw you off, seriously?
Ok, now did we have to answer those question on the workshop on "inquiry"..? I did it anyway, just in case, better to be safe then sorry. Assessment wk 3, 4 posts blogging, respond to fellow classmates on their blogs, inquiry questions, read chapter 2, continue working on essay.....ahhh...did I miss anything on this list of work? let me know guys....have a great weekend everybody!
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
3 major powerhouse networks for college
Hello ! Guess what I got started on the paper , you know, the one that has to be1k words and in collaboration with my other two wonderfully intellegent classmates. Im writing about the 3 major social networks, facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter and how they can immensely benefit college students with their education, job searches, and just the vital importance of connecting with the world in general. Although they maybe famously know for their social significance personally but will serve as social platforms to spring us to the next level of public recognition. ....teacher wants our attention.. more later.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Here I am at 2am still trying to find information ...
Helene's Voice Notions: Here I am at 2am still trying to find information ...: Here I am at 2am still trying to find information on why we should use social networking in college. This should be a no brainer right?.. ...
Networking tools...let me count the ways!
Networking tools...let me count the ways!
Up late ...and...
Here I am at 2am still trying to find information on why we should use social networking in college. This should be a no brainer right?..
There are so many reasons and benefits to this argument that I don't know where to begin... I put it this way, Linkedin is a business like social network that ALL students need to build during college years. Facebook...oh yes no doubt, we know what this one is about and of twitter. Twitter is great for short concise messages and wonderful to connect to you want in the field you want to work in.
I like the assignment but really time consuming... so much information don't know where to start and what to choose. Gotta do what I gotta do. wish me luck guys! (got the first 3 paragraphs down)
There are so many reasons and benefits to this argument that I don't know where to begin... I put it this way, Linkedin is a business like social network that ALL students need to build during college years. Facebook...oh yes no doubt, we know what this one is about and of twitter. Twitter is great for short concise messages and wonderful to connect to you want in the field you want to work in.
I like the assignment but really time consuming... so much information don't know where to start and what to choose. Gotta do what I gotta do. wish me luck guys! (got the first 3 paragraphs down)
Monday, October 14, 2013
Being "Flipped" is marvelous!
Hello Everyone!
This is my very first time doing a "blog" and this is something I've always wanted to do anyway and here it is. I 'm quite excited about how the blog will develope through out this term. This class will defintely benefit me in that you can do it from home and anywhere in world, so long as you have internet access. Here is where the "flipped" aspect of this class comes in marvelously! Cheers to you all and look forward to interacting in cyber space! LOL
This is my very first time doing a "blog" and this is something I've always wanted to do anyway and here it is. I 'm quite excited about how the blog will develope through out this term. This class will defintely benefit me in that you can do it from home and anywhere in world, so long as you have internet access. Here is where the "flipped" aspect of this class comes in marvelously! Cheers to you all and look forward to interacting in cyber space! LOL
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