When You Get to Class: Roman Polanski Google Search

Do a Google search for “Roman Polanski.” Once you type in his full name, which searches are suggested by Google? For example, when I type in “Michael Jackson,” Google suggests the additional searches “Michael Jackson songs,” “Michael Jackson trial,” and “Michael Jackson quotes.” 

What happens when you add a space and another letter to your “Roman Polanski” search? When I add a space and an “n” to my “Michael Jackson” search, I see that Google suggests the additional searches “Michael Jackson net worth,” “Michael Jackson news,” “Michael Jackson number ones,” and “Michael Jackson not dead.”

Now, browse some of the sites that come up related to “Roman Polanski” to get a general idea of who he is and why he is famous. What are some of the things that you learn about him? What is different about the information from these different sites?

Last Year's Topics: From General to Specific

Here is a list of possible research topics from last year's students. Choose three of these topics to examine. If you were using this topic for your research, how would you make this topic more specific? What other changes might be needed?

Adoption for Gay Parent

Adoption

Growing up Diabetic to Newly becoming one at an adult.

How old is too old/young to retired.

Do video games really affect children?

Health care reform.

How hard is to grow in a bilingual word?

Child abuse

Actually became very interested in Lizzey Borden

I remember I read part of the book “The Little Seamstress”, which talks about the culture revolution of China around in 1940s. Chairman Mao would like to unify peoples’ knowledge and control their thoughts. However, in 1997, the civil revolution of China was caused by those young people who had higher education and questioned the authority for many hidden truths. As a Chinese, I am interesting on this topic and would like to put my time to do the research about the causes of China civil revolution. Besides finding the paper sources, I think I can do some interviews with my Chinese friend about this topic.

1) How not to raise a bully:

2) Living is a Lie

3) America’s History of Fear

4) Whether the National id is a good idea or not?

1. Global warming affects on Antarctic animals.

2. Stroke recovery survey in adults 40-62 years old.

3. September 11 recovery workers health affects

4. September 11 recovery workers that have died from exposure at wtc

5. Bp oil spill environmental affects.

6. Bed bugs

7. Out of hospital resuscitation from sudden cardiac arrest.

8. Autism in children

9. Autism in Adults.

Sociologically related, Art related, Jewelry around the world, Museum & children workshops offered

Aftermath of world trade center, hurricane Katrina, suicide on college campus, teenage suicide, young children, teens on the internet(facebook) , what impact on learning a foreign language when you are young, euthanasia, what it is to be an African American women in the 21st century? Growing up in the 60’s in New York City, woman scholars,

Alcoholism

Over use of the internet and its sources

Transgenics

• Does technology have any effect on cancer?

• What type of food will give your dog longevity?

• Will you be a better parent if you have children at a younger age vs. when you are older?

-should a woman finish her career before or after having children?

Children Verbal/Speech Apraxia

Drug Addiction

Speech Disorders

Children and Communication

1. RESEARCH ON THE AMOUNT OF

STUDENTS THAT GRADUATE FROM CUNY

2. THE AMOUNT OF AAFRICAN - AMERICAN STUDENTS IN SCHOOL COMPARED TO IN

PRISON 3. THE RECIDIVISM RATE OF PRISONER RELEASED AFTER

SERVING 0-5 YEARS COMPARED TO PRISONER SEVING 5-20 YEARS

4.HIV/AIDS AND WHY IT EFFECT WHO IT EFFECTS.

5. THE POPULATION OF CUNY STUDENTS THAT WORK, GO TO SCHOOL,

AND ARE PARENTS

The 25 year history of The Mario Bros: a basic illustration of a world famous pair of plumbers and how they came into being strode into the public eye and leapt into super stardom, particularly, the red capped Mario and how a middle-aged plumber from Brooklyn was made into the everyman fantasy hero.

THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT: A study in adaptations, focusing primarily on the evolution of The Little Shop of Horrors from b-list low budget film, to cult classic musical, to a major studio production with a star studded cast.

NEW YORK STATE OF MIND: a brief history on several comic book authors born in the same neighborhood as me, their lives, rise to fame, and their fights to be recognized as artisans rather than simply facets of the industrial machine that is Comic Book Publishing. With side notes on the battles over the rights to Superman from his creator to the corporate wing.

Death of an Astronaut: Why did Nasa shut down the shuttle program.

The history of airplanes, the history of tanks, rap music, R&B music, the history of my neighborhood, the history of the Bronx, Asiatic Lion, how immigrants were treated in the 20th century, how it feels to be biracial, history of baseball, Akita dog breed, the history of video games, graffiti, cell phones, different neighborhoods of NY, jungles around the world, wars of the 20th century, Ebonics, attitudes towards immigrants around the world, attitudes towards Christians around the world, oil, dancing, singing, different types of governments, agriculture, industry, Siberian tiger, nomads, what the world was like during the year I was born, the architecture in NY,

1. Dog obesity

2. Animal cruelty

3. Animal therapy

4. Growing up with animals Vs not growing up with animals

When You Get to Class: Different Kinds of Research (Good Hair)

Research isn't always done for a paper, and the topic isn't always "academic." Chris Rock decided to film his documentary for a very specific and personal reason. What was it? Also, how did he conduct his research? Where did his research take him? (Please use headphones to listen to this trailer.)

Research in Real Life

How would you go about answering these questions?

What kind of music do students in your class prefer?

What’s the best way of cooking baked ziti?

How do you diaper a baby?

What kind of jeans are “in”?

Which English teacher gives the most homework?

What is the fastest way of getting from the college to your home?

What present would your (mother, best friend) like for his/her birthday?

When is Christmas break?

What restaurant makes the best pizza in your area?

Would Venice be a good place to visit in the winter?

*questions provided by the excellent authors of your textbook

"Mixing" vs. Plagiarism

Check out this article about Helene Hegemann, a young author fighting allegations of plagiarism. What do you think of her ideas about utilizing the works of others in her book?

Syllabus

This is the same as the hard copy I gave you last week, except I've added the location of my office hours and the Writing Center, as well as a link to the "Introduction to English 103" sheet:

ENG103.0865

Preparing and Writing the Research Paper

LaGuardia Community College

Fall I 2011

Thursday, 8-10am

Room E-141

Ms. Uzzilia

Office hours: Thursday, 10:30-11:30am (MB14, office A), 11:45am-12:45pm (MB14)  

E-mail: suzzilia@lagcc.cuny.edu

Class Blog: suzzilia.blogspot.com

Course Description:

The LaGuardia Community College catalog describes ENG103 in this way:

This course takes up the skills needed to prepare and write a formal research paper. The students learn and practice the skills involved in research reports for such major disciplines as the social sciences, humanities, human services, and English. These include: choosing an appropriate topic and limiting its focus; using library reference materials; outlining and taking notes; using quotations and paraphrases; preparing footnotes and bibliography; and, finally, incorporating these skills in the development of a typed manuscript.

Prerequisite: ENG101

Please see the Introduction to English 103 sheet for more information.

Declaration of Pluralism:

 The LaGuardia Community College catalogue states the following:

We are a diverse community at LaGuardia Community College. We strive to become a pluralistic community. We respect diversity as reflected in such areas as race, culture, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, and social class.

As a pluralistic community we will:

• Celebrate: individual and group diversity.

• Honor: the rights of people to speak and be heard on behalf of pluralism.

• Promote: inter-group cooperation, understanding, and communication.

• Acknowledge: each other’s contributions to the community.

• Share: beliefs, customs, and experiences which enlighten us about members of our community.

• Affirm: each other’s dignity.

• Seek: further ways to learn about and appreciate one another.

• Confront: the expression of dehumanizing stereotypes, incidents where individuals or groups are excluded because of difference, the intolerance of diversity, and the forces of racism, sexism, heterosexism, homophobia, disability discrimination, ageism, classism, and ethnocentrism that fragment the community into antagonistic individuals and groups.

We believe by carrying out these actions we, as students, faculty, and staff can achieve social change and the development of a society in which each individual can achieve her or his maximum potential.

 Classroom Expectations:

Every student in this class has the right to learn in a positive and respectful environment. When you come to class, please come ready to work. This includes turning off the ringer on your cell phone, bringing all required materials to class (a flash drive, the textbook, and any additional handouts), and making your best effort. Please treat others as you would have them treat you, and do your best to contribute to group work and class discussions in a positive manner.  

Attendance Policy:

Good attendance is crucial to your success in this class. You may have no more than two hours of absence through September 27^th. After two hours of absence, you will automatically receive an F, unless you are able to withdraw from the course on or before September 27^th. After September 27^th, you are allowed no more than two additional hours of absence.

You must also be punctual. Being late two times equals one absence. If you are late, please see me at the end of class.

In case you have to miss a class or be late, please have the phone numbers and/or email addresses of at least two classmates so that you can find out what you missed.

Plagiarism Policy:

It is very important that you do your own work, so plagiarism will not be tolerated.

If a paper exhibits plagiarism, it will automatically receive an F, regardless of whether the writer intended to plagiarize or not. Students are expected to understand what constitutes plagiarism. When the plagiarism is eliminated, the paper will receive no higher than a C. If there is a second case of plagiarism, the student will either automatically be required to withdraw from the course, or, if it is past the withdrawal date, the student will automatically fail ENG103.

Please see the “Statement about Plagiarism” sheet for more information.

Required Texts:

Research Papers: A Guide and Workbook, 2^nd ed. by Marian Arkin and Cecilia Macheski

Course Requirements:  

Classwork / Homework / Research Journal / Source Folder: 40%

“Guinea Pig” Day / Final Paper Presentation: 10%

Rough Draft of Research Paper (minimum 1,000 words, or about 4 pages): 20%

Final Draft of Research Paper (minimum 1,800 words, or about 7 pages): 30%

Because this class emphasizes the research process, it is important that work is completed in sequence and on time. You may not move to the next step in the process until you have completed all previous work.

All work is due upon request on the date it is due. Late work will be deducted.

Please type your work and make sure to proofread before you turn it in. Your research paper will be written in MLA format (we will discuss this later).  

Please come see me during my office hours for additional help. You can also visit the Writing Center (Room B-200).

Schedule:

9/8: Introductions, Diagnostic Essay

9/15: Ch. 1: What is Research?
9/22: Ch. 2: Synopsis of a Model Research Paper

Tuesday, 9/27: Last day to officially withdraw from a course with a “W” grade

9/29: no class

10/6: Ch. 3: Choosing a Subject and Narrowing to a Topic
10/13: Ch. 4: Finding and Retrieving Sources
10/20: Ch. 5: Evaluating and Recording Information from Sources
10/27: Ch. 6: Organizing and Outlining Research Material
11/3: Ch. 7: Writing the Paper
11/10: Ch. 8: Documenting Your Sources Using MLA Style
11/17: Ch. 10: Preparing and Proofreading the Final Draft

11/24: no class

12/1: Final Paper Presentations

12/8: Final Paper Presentations, continued
12/15: Individual Meetings re: grades

*Subject to Change

Academic Calendar

Here is LaGuardia's academic calendar, just in case you need to know about holidays, add/drop dates, etc.