Spring 2017
Williams RWC- Student Athlete Tutor
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January 17, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Went over policy/goals sheet, began filling out calendar. Discussed journal assignment.
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January 19, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Finished goals sheet/policy page. Brainstormed ideas for snapshot essay. Think of more snapshot ideas or write rough drafts of what was already discussed.
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January 20, 2017: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
We went through the ideas she had already brainstormed and then came up with 5 more. We discussed what genres and voices would be effective for each story. She began writing the first snapshot. Keep writing as much as possible before the next session. In the next session we will complete the first 500 words, which are due the day after our next appointment.
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January 24, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
She had most of her snapshots written, so we went through everything and discussed grammar, voice, and style, as well as how to show that a snapshot was being put into a different genre (formatting). We also discussed upcoming snapshots and how it might be best to approach those. Keep writing, finish her snapshots so we can spend the next few sessions polishing them up before the next draft is due. Bring in feedback from workshops/conferences.
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January 26, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Worked on the snapshot essay for second draft submission; added in another snapshot, revised current snapshots (especially interview), and added more detail. Write another snapshot.
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January 27, 2017: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Worked on snapshot essay. Revised most recent snapshot addition, discussed how to incorporate more detail, made changes for grammar issues. Continue to revise and bring to next session.
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February 2, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
We went through her snapshots essay and revised/added more detailed/created stronger voice/etc. Keep working until final is due. Bring feedback to next session if possible.
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February 3, 2017: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Went through the final draft of essay. Worked on journal assignment. Submit essay and complete journal.
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February 7, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Worked on journal assignment and briefly talked about upcoming assignment parameters. Think about topic ideas.
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February 9, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Brainstormed topics and talked through how to use them in relation to assignment. Came up with theses for each. Narrow down to favorite(s) and go through to find specifics.
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February 10, 2017: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Selected a topic. Discussed major methods of investigation for the analysis, discussed major themes. Created a basic outline. Worked on thesis. Add in more details. Try to write some of the paper by next session.
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February 14, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Began drafting intro to essay and discussed organization/revised thesis. Finish intro for the next session.
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February 16, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Worked on the structuring of the essay as well as the summary portion to begin the essay. Finish summary portion to discuss next session.
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February 17, 2017: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Moved in to the analysis portion of the essay. Worked on not doing summary, but rather using citations from the work as a reference to reinforce thesis ideas. Rewatch music video and take detailed notes for next session.
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February 21, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
We worked on her analysis paper, playing around with organization and structure, and beginning the summary and first analysis segments. Keep writing, and bring to other tutor (in Moore) to get input.
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February 23, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Worked on the analysis portion of the essay we have been working on for the past almost 2 weeks. Finish the section we were working on for tomorrow.
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February 24, 2017: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Finished body paragraphs and discussed the paper's direction and assignment guidelines. Continue looking it over and try to ensure that it is all cohesive and not contradictory.
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February 28, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Worked on ENC paper. She had worked with another tutor who helped her craft a stronger argument, so we went through and altered content to ensure that it supported the new argument. Continue looking over and modifying content.
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March 2, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Reorganized stricture and eliminated redundancies Look over and find areas that still need work
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March 3, 2017: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Looked over for coherence a and grammar. Discussed what to work on during spring break.
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March 7, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
We went over the paper and made sure to check grammar and organization. We reorganized some sections. Keep looking it over.
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March 9, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Worked on paper and looked at organization. Broke paragraphs up into sections. Looked over professor feedback again. Keep looking it over.
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March 10, 2017: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Worked on grammar, and discussed what to do over spring break to help make sure it will be ready to turn in.
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March 21, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Worked on final revisions of final draft. Submit
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March 23, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Worked on process paper and discussed final project. Submit
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March 24, 2017: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Discussed upcoming satire paper. Tried to choose genre and topic to discuss. Chose The Office as the genre. Keep thinking about other potential genres and what kinds of topics might be interesting.
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March 28, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Talked about new direction for paper. Discussed topic ideas and researched final choice of issues of sexism in professional sports (esp. soccer). Began composing The Onion-style piece for first draft. Keep writing and thinking of other ideas.
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April 11, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
We worked on expanding your satirical essays. Continue looking for areas of expansion.
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January 18, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Went over policy and goals sheet, began working on calendar. Return for next appointment.
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January 23, 2017: 10:00am - 11:00am
Spent the session discussing the assignment and brainstorming ideas for the snapshot essay. We built upon ideas, adding in further details to create a solid base to pull from when actually writing the paper. We spent the last 20 minutes with him writing the first snapshot, and we briefly went over it for grammar, etc at the end. Finish first snapshot or first two, and then bring them in to discuss in next session/
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January 25, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Finished writing first draft of snapshot essay. Briefly discussed how to include genre and voice in future snapshots. Bring in feedback from workshop/conference.
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January 30, 2017: 10:00am - 11:00am
Expounded upon first snapshot, revised for grammar, clarity and detail, and began working on second snapshot. Continue working on snapshots, and bring any feedback from teacher/workshop to next session
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February 1, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Worked on adding more detail to second snapshot; revised and added detail to first snapshot. Got draft ready to submit for 2nd draft (1000 words). Bring feedback from workshopping with him to next session.
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February 6, 2017: 10:00am - 11:00am
Went through final draft of essay, made sure word count was met, assignment met guidelines (formatting, required to use voice/genre, etc), read through and made changes when grammar was less than ideal. Worked on journal assignment. Submit assignment and jourrnal.
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February 8, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Worked on journal and discussed upcoming assignment and what would be required. Come with topic ideas.
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February 13, 2017: 10:00am - 11:00am
He had just turned in his last paper and they hadn't discussed in detail his next one, so we pulled up the syllabus and started brainstorming possible media topics. He really likes Star Wars, so we chatted about ways those movies address social issues (how many (few) women and black characters there are, the fact that there are no explicitly confirmed gay characters), and how they tie into the current cultural moment (who can die in movies? how do they address nostalgia? technological developments? are they really about WWII). After they discuss the project more in class today, he'll choose a topic, and when he meets with Caitlin Wednesday, they'll develop the ideas further.
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February 15, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Began writing paper for CGS class. Brainstormed ideas, began writing intro, revised thesis.
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February 20, 2017: 10:00am - 11:00am
We completed the ENC journal for this week, and then discussed topic ideas for the upcoming paper. We brainstormed until we found a topic he was interested in, then created a loose thesis and started to construct an outline with ideas that would support the thesis. We finally talked about him checking in with the professor to ensure the topic wasn't too broad, and how to narrow it if need be. Keep brainstorming ideas for the outline/paper to back up the thesis, and check in with professor.
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February 22, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
We brainstormed ideas for the next paper, and then began taking notes on possible ways to approach the selected topics to fit the assignment. We talked through how to write up the proposal for class (as well as how to narrow the topic, should the professor suggest that). Write the proposal and come back with professor feedback.
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February 27, 2017: 10:00am - 11:00am
Began writing intro, thesis, summary, and first paragraphs for Star Wars paper. Discussed direction of paper. Discussed need to talk to instructor to ensure that the draft will meet expectations (and that it was not too broad). Bring back instructor feedback.
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March 1, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Briefly discussed instructor feedback for Star Wars paper, then worked on response for leadership class that was due today. Submit paper and work further on Star Wars paper.
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March 6, 2017: 10:00am - 11:00am
Worked on next paper and journal assignment. Work on paper over spring break
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March 8, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Worked on paper. Added another two sections. Keep adding sections during spring break.
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March 20, 2017: 10:00am - 11:00am
Worked on paper. Keep working
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March 22, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Finished adding content to get paper to word count, making sure to stick to the thesis and prompt. Completed final body paragraph and conclusion. Discussed how to go through before submission and look over for clarity, structure, organization, and grammar. Look over for the next few days to revision before submission. Add in paragraph if remembered.
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March 27, 2017: 10:00am - 11:00am
Worked on journal assignment to respond to satirical movie. Discussed next paper and ideas for genres and topics to use. Keep thinking of ideas to discuss at next session and begin working on.
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March 29, 2017: 10:00am - 10:30am
Wrote process memo for previous paper. Discussed student's writing process.
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April 10, 2017: 10:00am - 11:00am
He had a topic and a genre for his satire paper: student athletes and an Onion article, so we began by looking at Onion articles to get a feel for the genre. He wrote a title and started a list of topics he wanted to cover, things he felt people either believed or needed to know about student athletes. We read some examples and noticed that they tend to be detailed, specific, and almost reasonable except for where they become exaggerated or have one detail flipped. He plans to try to have a full page written by his Wednesday meeting so they can talk about what's working well and what's giving him a hard time.
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April 24, 2017: 10:00am - 11:00am
We reviewed his two existing Onion articles for his satire project and brainstormed some other places to expand them. We also pulled up the Onion to identify some other styles of article he could write, and he started to draft a third article using the "invention" category we noticed they frequently feature. He will check in with his instructor today, and then work on the fourth idea we created--describing all the reasons athletes are qualified for jobs while identifying them as "underqualified".
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January 18, 2017: 11:00am - 11:30am
Went over course policies and goals statement sheet, as well as calendar.
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January 23, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
We discussed his upcoming paper and brainstormed ideas for it. After coming up with the basics he free-wrote to complete his first draft, which was due shortly after. We went over it and discussed it at the end, discussing grammar and organization. Submit, workshop in class, come back with feedback
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January 25, 2017: 11:00am - 11:30am
Worked on CGS2060 research paper bibliography. Brainstormed ideas for essay, discussed how to conduct research, showed him how to format assignment. Use library/web sources as discussed to find necessary articles.
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January 30, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Worked on CGS bibliography; searched for sources, discussed how to cite in MLA, showed sources like Purdue OWL, etc. Look for further sources needed
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February 1, 2017: 11:00am - 11:30am
Looked for final article/book that would meet parameters of CGS assignment and be helpful. Go to library to find book.
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February 6, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Went through articles for anthropology essay, took notes to start first section of draft, looked for further research, discussed formatting and structuring the essay. Begin working on first section of rough draft. Call father to use as source/anecdote.
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February 8, 2017: 11:00am - 11:30am
Finished researching/taking notes on research. Discussed organization of paper. Began writing paper. Finished researching/taking notes on research. Discussed organization of paper. Began writing paper.
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February 15, 2017: 11:00am - 11:30am
Worked on paper for anthropology. Finished first portion. Keep working on paper.
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February 20, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
We finished his first draft of his research paper, discussing other things to bring in later or things that might need further information. Submit assignment, get instructor feedback, bring to next session.
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February 22, 2017: 11:00am - 11:30am
Finished up last sections of eHARf report for Anthropology.
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February 27, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
We worked on his draft of his paper on Colin Kapernick. We went through instructor feedback to make sure that all of the paper contained more opinion (per instructor's request) and that all of the comments had been resolved. Workshop paper in class.
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March 1, 2017: 11:00am - 11:30am
We worked on a leadership paper about stocks and what he learned from the presentation during class.
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March 6, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Worked on paper and journal assignment.
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March 8, 2017: 11:00am - 11:30am
Worked on paper. Added new sections, looked over professor comments, added in new quotes and stats, checked citations. Keep looking over during break. Read out loud and have others look over for grammar.
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March 20, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Worked on the last details of paper before submission.
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March 22, 2017: 11:00am - 11:30am
He had reading assignments that he needed to finish before class, so he read them and then we discussed them once he finished. Most of them he felt comfortable with, but a few were very strange and difficult to understand, so we talked through those to the best of out abilities.
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March 27, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Worked on researching for eHARf report and discussed how to use the information. Began composing and discussed how best to avoid plagiarizing. Keep reading and then summarize without referring to article to ensure that it will be composed in his own words.
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March 29, 2017: 11:00am - 11:30am
Wrote summary portion of eHARf report on Haiti. Discussed article and how to incorporate information without plagiarizing, how/when to properly cite, and how to structure paper. Keep writing as discussed and submit.
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April 12, 2017: 11:00am - 11:30am
We talked about Josh's short story. He's writing about a boy who gets into a car accident with his girlfriend as they are leaving prom. The girl dies, and the boy is left to deal with the aftermath. Josh still hasn't decided how to end the story Decide how to wrap up the narrative--does the boy triumph or not? Have fun with it!
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April 24, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Writing an outline for a presentation of his short story, talking about plot of story, his writing process, and the moral/point of story. Fix some typos and present
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January 23, 2017: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
The student came in with his assignment mostly completed, so I read over it and provided feedback. We then brainstormed for the next portion of the assignment, and then he wrote a good portion of it in session. We went through together throughout the process. Finish and submit, bring back feedback to next session to discuss.
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January 30, 2017: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Worked on snapshot essay. Revised to fix grammar issues, discussed how to incorporate more detail, and worked on composing more snapshots. Keep composing snapshots, get any feedback and bring to next session.
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February 6, 2017: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Looked over final draft of essay. Discussed areas where grammar, etc needed work. Made changes, and discussed how further changes could be identified and remedied. Submit assignment.
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February 20, 2017: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Brainstormed ideas for paper 2, chose one and narrowed it down to be more specific, discussed a rough thesis, analyzed lyrics/music video, discussed outline ideas, wrote intro and summary paragraphs, began to start lyrics analysis. Keep writing, bring in to next session to continue working.
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February 27, 2017: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Began to work on first draft of paper, but decided to work on journal instead after frustration came to a head about the paper. We went through and read an assigned reading about rhetoric and rhetorical situations. We discussed what concepts meant (ie 5 cannons, 3 appeals, etc). We discussed how they can be seen in everyday life. He crafted a journal response. Try to get content about the paper on the page, even if it isn't anything that he will even keep. Try to jumpstart writing by putting anything that comes to mind on the page, and we can go through it together to make sense of it and continue from there.
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March 20, 2017: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Worked on paper. Tried to finish first draft. Added in more details. Finish composing paper, have other tutors look over for grammar.
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March 27, 2017: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Worked on journal assignment.
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April 10, 2017: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
The student came in with a baseline for his satirical debate between Kanye West and Donald Trump and continued to work on it and brainstorm throughout the session, making sure to focus on irony and hyperboles as well as the differentiation between satire and parody. The student plans to continue working on his satirical debate and adding more content to revise, focusing on the aspects we discussed.
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January 18, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Went over course policies as well as goals statement and calendar. Discussed upcoming assignment and brainstormed ideas, as well as wrote basics for the rough draft.
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January 25, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Reworked rough draft using teacher comments. Discussed intro paragraph and how to rework to better drive the argument of the paper. Discussed other ideas for artifacts to use in paper. Discussed changing the scope of the paper to focus in on African-Americans and the dystopia in America, instead of all minorties in America and their struggles in a dystopian America. Find two other artifacts that can be used (such as the TV show discussed in session) with the new direction of the paper.
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February 1, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Revised essay and discussed how to add in other rhetorical elements for analysis. Compose based on discussion during session. Bring teacher comments to next session.
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February 8, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Discussed second paper requirements, and potential topic ideas. Talked through how to approach topics he was interested in writing about in relation to the assigned topic. Suggested asking professor for clarity on relatively vague/open-ended topic, and to ask if what we had discussed during our session would work for the professor. If professor approves topic, find sources. If not, brainstorm new topic.
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February 15, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Attempted to start and finish the annotated bibliography and progress report/finalized research question. Based on instructor feedback, he needed to change the question, but his attempts to meet with the professor to do so had not resulted in a meeting, so he was unsure what to do. We revised his question to the best of our ability, created a loose outline, and began looking up sources. I also advised emailing the professor to seek guidance about how to go about conducting research and creating an annotated bibliography when the research question still needed revision (with professor guidance, as per the instructor's feedback). Try to finish research and wait to hear from professor.
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February 22, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Began constructing the intro paragraph and thesis for paper 2. Worked primarily on constructing a thesis that operates as an appropriate guide for the paper, as well as making strong assertions for the research paper instead of qualified/not confident assertions. Complete the intro (and possibly the first paragraph that gives background/sets up the issue) before session with Maryanna.
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March 1, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
We discussed what he already has written, which was the intro and opening 2 paragraphs. We discussed where and how to add in and cite his sources, we reorganized some of the paragraphs and broke down super lengthy paragraphs into smaller chunks. Once we did that, we talked about how essays can be broken down into mini-paragraphs that each have an intro, opinion, support, and conclusion, which I think helped him to get less overwhelmed and stressed about the paper. We tried to implement it, but he was not in a headspace that would be conducive to doing it, so we just talked about how he could do it based on his outline before his appointment with Maryanna on Friday. This session was primarily spent discussing the paper and how to approach it, but I think it was effective since he came to the session overwhelmed and not able to put ideas on the page, and left the session less stressed out and with clear ideas of how to approach writing the rest of the paper. Write mini-paragraphs to show Maryanna before next session.
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March 8, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Added in citations and quotes, and finished sections that needed more added in. Rearranged paragraphs to create more cohesive argument. Keep working over break. Read aloud and have others read it over.
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March 22, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Went through assignment sheet for the final project, ensuring that the parameters and requirements were understood. We then brainstormed ideas on how to bring the research from his paper into new genres. Continue brainstorming and begin composing proposal.
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March 29, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Worked on project proposal and fleshed out ideas for project and how they connected to previous paper's argument.
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January 18, 2017: 10:30am - 11:00am
Went over course policies and goals sheet, as well as course calendar.
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January 20, 2017: 10:30am - 11:00am
(Naseir was 30 minutes late to his scheduled appointment, stating his class in Bellamy did not finish until 10, so he couldn't make it in time. I discussed with Maryanna, who emailed Lauren and began working it out. It is resolved now)
We discussed his upcoming rough draft and what the assignment asked of him, then we brainstormed ideas and tried to get as many details to write about as possible.
Brainstorm more ideas or begin writing rough draft to work on in next session
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January 25, 2017: 10:30am - 11:00am
Tried to brainstorm ideas for paper first draft.
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February 1, 2017: 10:30am - 11:00am
Brainstormed ideas to add in other genres for his essay. Discussed how to tie in rhetorical ideas to use of Social media/smartphone
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February 8, 2017: 10:30am - 11:00am
Worked on brainstorming for paper...discussed social media conventions, affordances/constraints, audience, use, etc.
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February 15, 2017: 10:30am - 11:00am
Worked on submitting journals for classes.
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February 22, 2017: 10:30am - 11:00am
Brainstormed ideas for the next paper, talking about several possibilities before settling on one. Discussed how to structure paper, sketched out a rough thesis, and began conducting research. Discussed how to create the proposal. Create proposal and submit. Bring instructor feedback to next session.
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March 1, 2017: 10:30am - 11:00am
The student came in 20 minutes late, and then stated he had nothing to work on today, and did not have any of his work with him. When asked about his paper, he avoided the questions for a while until I began asking more pointed questions (and it was clear he would not leave early). We eventually discussed his paper's direction and the kind of research he needs to add in to bolster his argument. I told him to bring in all of his instructor's feedback and any work he had already completed with him to the next meeting. Talk with professor in conference and bring all his work with him.
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March 8, 2017: 10:30am - 11:00am
Discussed paper and created an outline and basic idea for how to approach it. Keep working over spring break.
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March 22, 2017: 10:30am - 11:00am
Discussed where he was already with the paper, and where he needs to go. Talked about outline and how to utilize research, as well as how to incorporate personal anecdotes. Must bring in first draft (first 500 words) to next appointment.
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March 29, 2017: 10:30am - 11:00am
The student came in with about 7 minutes left of the appointment, stating that he had been in the bathroom and that was why he could not come in (I did not explore the reason further because if it was true I didn't want details, and because his treatment of these appointments thus far leads me to believe it was likely just an excuse). Last appointment I told him to bring in a copy of his work thus far, and he came in without it, saying that they work-shopped in class and the teacher collected it. I told him to email a copy to himself so he can access it for our next appointment, and if he does not bring anything in for the next appointment I will be asking him to leave and marking the appointment as missed. We worked on discussing how to conclude the paper and how to add in citations from his research. However, since he has not brought in a paper for us to go over, I could not give very specific feedback or guidance since I don't know what he has written or what he plans to use from his sources. Write conclusion and add in sources and citations. BRING IN PAPER TO NEXT SESSION. Show up on time to next session. Bring feedback if returned.
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January 20, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
We went through the policy sheet briefly, and then began working on her assignment. We discussed the assignment and what was being asked of her, then began thinking of examples or topics she could write about. Once we had a few ideas, we talked about how to structure a paper using each set of ideas and what kinds of examples she could use and discuss from each. We settled on a topic and then discussed it more in depth. We briefly discussed a thesis before the session ended. Finish thesis and begin writing rough draft/.
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January 27, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Worked on essay. Revised what was already on the page (primarily for grammar/syntax) and added in more detail. Composed several more paragraphs that follow the theme of the essay and expounded upon what had already been said. Mostly focused on getting the basics of the assignment on the page, will work on the details in next session. Get professor feedback and add in more information.
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February 3, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
We went over the final draft of the essay, discussing the organization, making sure it met all assignment requirements, and rearranging for flow and grammar. Read through aloud to catch any further grammar issues that may be present, then submit.
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February 10, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discussed new assignment parameters and expectations. Brainstormed topic ideas. Settled on topic and went through to find major ideas/themes to focus on. Set up basic organization ideas for paper. Used interenet and videos to remind of book/movie being discussed and to get ideas. Came up with basic thesis. Reread book and watch movie. Take notes.
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February 24, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Worked on Fault in Our Stars essay, discussed how to arrange it, began constructing intro, thesis, summary, and opening paragraphs. Continue working on paper.
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March 3, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Looked over revisions and completed journal assignments.
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March 10, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Went over her final paper before turning it in. Worked on journal assignments.
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March 24, 2017: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Worked on journal response. Discussed final paper proposal.
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January 20, 2017: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
We looked at her upcoming rough draft that was due and began brainstorming ideas. We discussed what was being asked of her for the paper, what the expectations of the assignment were, and then talked about ideas for her paper. We settled on Harry Potter movies as her theme, and we traced how growing up with the movies influenced her life and culture. We came up with as many examples and tie-ins as possible, and then discussed how to structure the paper.
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January 27, 2017: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Revised from first draft, added in more detail and specifics to essay. Worked on furthering the narrative of her interactions with HP while growing up, and tried to tie in cultural component. Worked on 2 journal assignments (3 T's and T).
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February 10, 2017: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Briefly discussed previous assignment/new assignment requirements. Worked on 3.5 "3 Ts and a Thesis" assignments because they stress her out and she wants to finish all of them asap. Discussed images in detail to try to pull as much info into assignment as possible without overdoing it, as per instructor feedback. Brainstorm ideas for next paper and bring to next session. Try to find specifics and maybe some resources.
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February 17, 2017: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
We completed 3 "3T's and a Thesis" drafts, so that all but the 3 story requirements are left. We went even more in depth than before whilst avoiding summary, per instructor feedback. We briefly discussed the paper for this class and what she and her other tutor have been doing with it.
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February 24, 2017: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
We finished the 3 T's and a Thesis assignments in this session. She had to do these based on readings from the textbook, so we went through the texts together and she read aloud and I helped with vocab, etc when she got stuck. Each paragraph we stopped and reflected on what was being said, summarized it to the side, and talked about how it connected to the previous paragraphs. Submit assignments. Bring in more readings she would like to do together in order to expand vocab and be more comfortable with reading/writing.
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March 10, 2017: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Worked on journal assignment
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January 20, 2017: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
We went over the course policies and goals sheet and then filled out the calendar. We also briefly discussed an upcoming assignment and tried to get a base for him to start.
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February 3, 2017: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Went through reading for class.
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March 24, 2017: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Read for class. Discussed reading.
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April 18, 2017: 10:00am - 11:00am
Discussed goals sheet and calendar. Began brainstorming for upcoming draft due. Began writing for the draft.
Date:
February 8, 2017: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Went through final draft of essay. Discussed areas that may need improvement (primarily grammar-wise). Discussed assignment and how certain elements may not have been met, but professor approved paper so it worked. I suggested to clarify with professor to make sure, and offered a solution should they get back to him with a negative.
Date:
February 15, 2017: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Went through previous paper and then brainstormed ideas for upcoming paper.
Date:
February 22, 2017: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Conducted research for next paper. He went through and took notes on relevant info.
Date:
March 1, 2017: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Worked on discussion board post about Nat Turner. Helped him cite the source in MLA format.
Date:
March 22, 2017: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Went over upcoming group project.
Date:
March 29, 2017: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Responded to discussion board and worked on final project slideshow slides.
Date:
April 12, 2017: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Finding commonalities in a hip hop album in order to begin the composing process. Begin drafting the first draft and plan using your data from the hip hop album.
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Date:
February 6, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Read assignment for class.
Date:
March 27, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Worked on powerpoint slide for group presentation.
Date:
April 10, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
He had some discussion board posts to write but forgot his book, so he took his best guess at some answers and saved them as word documents to check against the book when he gets back to it. He also looked ahead to the next discussion post. We read some of the article for that, talked about the main point, and brainstormed some things he could write down later.
Date:
April 24, 2017: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
He started on his discussion board posts--he used reading strategies like making a prediction and checking headers to quickly skim the articles to find the information he needed to write the first post, and then did the same for the second post.