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  • Prof McGuire 10:44 am on February 4, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

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    Our Second Service Opportunity

    I have just posted information about our second action/service learning opportunity that I have arranged for us this semester. I understand not everyone will be able to attend this event, but if you can, please do. It’s going to be a good one. If you can’t make this outing, I will be arranging a couple others, or you can find/create a service learning opportunity of your own. We all need to have completed at least one such outing by the end of week 8 this semester, as you will be writing about it.

    I need an RSVP on this by no later than noon this Wednesday, February 8.

    Follow this link for all the details → Service Opportunity #2.

    If you are interested, follow the instructions to register right away please, so I can provide the organization with an accurate head count. I just learned that they need to know how many are comping by no later than Wednesday, February 8. I know it’s short notice, but please check your schedules right away and let me know if you can attend. Thank you. Let me know if you have any questions.

     

    • Mayra Pulido 2:45 pm on February 4, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      I am also coming to this one! :) Cant wait

    • Kimberly Kolozy 11:18 am on February 4, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Prof, I did register for this service opportunity, but do you need anything else to confirm we will be coming or if you received our waiver you know we are coming? At any rate, I am coming! :)

      • Prof McGuire 3:50 pm on February 4, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        Kimberly, do you mean you are coming to the the “Feed My Starving Children” service-learning opportunity that we have scheduled for next week? I have you down for that. The one I posted above is our second opportunity–a trip to The Greater Chicago Food Depository. (You could go to both if you wanted, but I’m asking only that students attend at least one of these events before week 8. Let me know what you mean? The FMSC event, the GCFD event, or both?

        Sorry for any confusion. :-)

        Thanks,

  • Joan Garrity 2:21 pm on February 9, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Reading chapter 7 really helped me understand the whole Citation and giving credit procedure. I have never before this class had to do any of this. This is really new to me.I am still rusty and tring to understand it all. I didn’t even have to worry about if i copied someones words from a book, or text or site. Even in high school, i was never asked to be careful of plagiarizing, it was never even mentioned. How times have changed. But this is College, whole different ball game. In this chapter i learned a whole lot. I enjoyed the part about “take ownership of your ideas” I loved the analogy he used, about the quarter from the hand to the ear. That was a good one. I like how they talk about writing is not tidy, its a mess and its all mashed up. He says, your ideas come from reading and thinking about ideas given to you by other people. But, then why is it stealing if you use their words. that made me think. but still, we have to give credit where credit is due.

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  • Maureen Rich 8:52 am on February 9, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Before reading Chapter 7, I already knew how bad plagiarism was but this chapter brought up some new perspectives on the subject. I have learned when taking notes to not copy word for word in my notes so when I get ready to write my paper it’s pretty much already in my own words. I truly believe credit is due to the original author. This chapter made a good point about also noting where your information came from so that the reader may use it as a source as well. I was just recently doing a research paper and found some great details and interesting facts. The first thing I did was look at the source to find where that information came from. At that point, it led me to another resource and I was able to learn about that topic more. I do remember the incident with Obama’s speech a few years ago and just remember thinking how could he do that? Knowing a person in his permission should know better and he did receive permission from his friend, but I still think it should have credited where it was from. On page 173, it states “You don’t understand that your audience needs to trust the things you say.” The reader needs to have that trust in you so they can feel you care about your work, as well as the reader reading the work.

    Troy Swanson.” Mash It Up…Gracefully”. “Why White Rice? -Thinking Through Writing”. Kendall Hunt Pub. 2010. p.163-174. Print.
     

  • Sujoud Jumah 11:04 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Chapter 7 is the most useful I’ve read so far from Why White Rice? I always had a problem with understanding the citation in any paper, because technically nothing is new, we learn everything we know. Even me saying this I feel like I am plagiarizing because Swanson said something similar to that in chapter seven so that means I still have to give him credit for that? This chapter did clear a lot of things for me about the whole citation and stealing people’s ideas. It makes perfect sense you have to give credit for the person who came up with that idea and so on. However, I still find it a little confusing understanding the section about “Give credit but take ownership”. Does anyone ever come up with a new idea? Because it even states in the chapter “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again: there is nothing new under the sun.”(Essl 1:9-11, New International Version). Therefore, nothing is new someone probably came up with your idea before so it’s not original. Than chapter seven talks about how something can be new, if you hear for example something and later on makes your light bull goes on, it gave you a new idea finally that’s new! Right? I think so, but do you still have to give credit for that person who helped you come up with that idea…. The part about the reasons for citing sources helped a lot with the understanding why we must always cite, it’s true it just makes your paper sound better, trusty, and more understandable. You’re not just putting your ideas or what YOU think about something but your backing it up with better sources and information.

    Troy Swanson.” Mash It Up…Gracefully”. “Why White Rice? -Thinking Through Writing”. Kendall Hunt Pub. 2010. p.163-174. Print.
     

  • Sujoud Jumah 11:03 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment
    Tags: Troy Swanson.” Mash It Up…Gracefully”. “Why White Rice? -Thinking Through Writing”. Kendall Hunt Pub. 2010. p.163-174. Print   

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  • Jessica Konstant 10:57 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    After reading chapter seven, I had a better understanding of why it is important to cite and give credit for the sources that you use. It always important to give someone credit for their work and thoughts. In writing there is a very specific way to do so, and I refreshed my memory in this chapter. I also liked that in the beginning the author questions if anyone can really own an idea. I have questioned that also because technically it’s not something you can hold like a physical item and say you own it. But after reading I realized it made sense that you can own an idea. It had a good example about someone writing a song and then someone else played it and said they wrote it. If I was that person I would be pretty mad too. A part of the chapter that I wasn’t to clear on was about giving credit but taking ownership. I’m not to sure what that really means. What I took from it was after you read or hear something it sparks another idea which you never would have gotten if you never heard or read what you did. So because it wasn’t all from your own ideas you need to give credit to the ideas that you used. I’m not sure if thats right but that is what I took from it. I really like this book so far, and the different views that it has made me look at as far as writing and thinking goes.

    Troy Swanson.” Mash It Up…Gracefully”. “Why White Rice? -Thinking Through Writing”. Kendall Hunt Pub. 2010. p.163-174. Print.
     

  • Sarah Binger 10:56 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Reading chapter 7 of Why White Rice? I thought “Oh man, another thing on citing sources.” And while it was that, I thought it was put in an interesting and thoughtful manner. When writing a paper one does not usually think about why they should not plagiarize someone else’s work, just that it is necessary to not get in trouble. When the thought of integrity and trust comes in it’s a completely different story. When someone puts an idea out in the open for anyone to see or use they are taking a certain level of risk. After they’ve put it out there anyone could cite it as their own and take massive amounts of credit for it. This is what makes copyright laws so necessary, sure they may seem a bit harsh at times but if you come at it from another point of view they are understandable. The artist, writer, songwriter, etc. puts enough trust in the public that they hope their idea won’t be taken for granted. At the point that this contract of trust is broken the offender has a price to pay. This is relevant to our college careers because not only have our source’s placed trust in us not to plagiarize, but so have our instructors and the college where we attend.

    Swanson, Troy “Mash It Up…Gracefully Using Sources” Why White Rice? Thinking Through Writing, Kendall Hunt 2010
     

  • Courtney Watkins 9:54 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    After reading chapter 7 I had a way better understanding of how to actually do a research paper. The chapter started off making me think about do people really own ideas. Before even reading the entire passage I did have my opinion on that I do believe peoplecome up with their own ideas but I think it goes to ar to say one own’s the idea. As I continued to read the chapter I learned a lot about the logic behind writing a research paper. Honestly, in my previous research papers I would just do the research on the topic, state facts and then elaborate on what other writers statements. This chapter let me know that it’s more thhan that. I learned that instead of just writing about the opinions or statements of other writers you should converse with the writers statements as well.I see now that a research paper shouldn’t be strictly about research. It’s about taking the research ad applying it in term of your own opinion. Giving feedback on what another writer has proposed can give a paper more body and intrigue other readers. Also, throughout highschool up until how plagiarism has been highly stressed on how students must avoid this action and I never really understood the full concept of why. After reading the examples mentioned in the book about if someone writes a song and then their friend turns around and steals it. I know I would be upset if someone stole an idea from me and made it out to be their own. This made me understand that even though I never think to steals anything from people whether it’s an idea or even materialistic things, there are many people in this world that does this. Therefore, I understand why plagiarism is take so seriously. With this being said I payed close attention to the ways to prevent plagiarism. Chapter 7 gave me a lot of useful information that I believe will help me be a better writer and also, this information wiill help me on our next project/assignment.

    Swanson, Troy.“Mash It Up … Gracefully Using Sources.” Why White Rice?: Thinking Through Writing. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2010. 163-173. Print
     

  • Kimberly Kolozy 9:50 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment
    Tags: 2012: 1-10. Print, Hessler, Peter. “Village Voice: The Peace Corps’s Brightest Hope.” The New Yorker Dec. 20   

    After reading, the “Village Voice” article I am truly moved. When Rajeev joined the Peace Corps and went to Namje, Nepal, he began not only learning more about their culture, but also how this culture directly impacted him and his family’s lives. I believe this may have given him a purpose to do all that he could help the people living in this village. Although he was assigned the role of teaching English at one of the schools in Namje, he quickly realized one of the biggest issues in the village – getting water up the mountain. Due to distance and location, water amounts were scarce. Through his prior studies and research he identified a method that would allow for easy transfer of water from the bottom of the mountain into the village of Namje. Although the assembly wasn’t easy, what Rajeev did for a small village of people is bigger than words can say. His actions didn’t just stop there. Rajeev looked for any opportunity he could to receive additional funds from the government. He spent hours waiting to get an opening to have one conversation with important leaders and to provide background information on the issues at hand. Rajeev raised substantial amounts of funds to assist the Peace Corps over time and although he was only person, he was viewed as leader that others followed because of what he suggested, promoted, and helped build.

     

  • Kelly Creed 9:23 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Chapter seven of Why white Rice? Covered the important issue of plagiarism and kept reiterating the words and concept of “don’t steal other people’s idea.” In society today, it is so easy to get caught up in conversations and using other people’s ideas without giving the proper citation when deserved. We have heard and seen so many things in our lives that it is hard to truly know what is original and what has been said/done before, where we therefore plagiarize if we use it again. I understand that when formally writing or speaking about matter we need to cite our sources to give credit from the original source that we speak from, but then taking it to social networking that we are all so caught up in, we often lose the concept of ownership and citation. I know my recent obsession is pinterest. Some “pins” are originally cited from the direct source, but when pinning becomes obsessive the original post is lost and a viewer may think it is one person’s original work, but when in reality it is not. Citation is lost and credit is not given to the proper source. How do we know what are original thoughts/ideas and what has been taken from someone else? Also, another topic that caught my interest was the information about President Obama’s speech. For someone like me who does not follow politics the slightest and is not knowledgeable of other people’s political work, because Obama did not cite governor Deval Partick, I would have never known that a leader we all (or are supposed to) look up to took the words of another person and made the general public believe that was his own work. It is important to always give credit when due so we don’t get lost in a world of plagiarism where everything becomes mashed up and we don’t know who found what or who said what.

    Swanson, Troy. “Mash It Up … Gracefully Using Sources.” Why White Rice?: Thinking Through Writing. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2010. 163-173. Print
     

  • Kimberly Kolozy 9:09 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    The biggest take away for me from our latest reading, was really just as I described in the RJE I posted earlier this week. Writing is considered an ongoing conversation that all will have their own options about – from the writer to the reader/audience. You pick your sources to help show and support your personal view of the topic to the reader(s). Using sources also allows the reader to confirm your credibility. Since all information is reused and new ideas are generated and thought of from something or someone else, it is necessary to give credit where credit is due and document where you obtained information from.

     

  • Shawnette Sierra 9:09 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Hello Class, I just finished reading Chapter 7 in our book, and I must say so far the reading has been interesting. Looking back on research papers and essays I have done in many classes over the years, one of the most difficult tasks, for me at least, is using sources. It can be difficult not to copy something down word for word, especially when the author puts the information out there in the same way you would have if it was your own original thought. Re-wording and explaining a topic in my own words has been tricky for me, but now I understand why it is so important to do so. The chapter talks about how important it is to cite a source, or rather give the original author credit for their thoughts and ideas. I agree that we should “give credit when credit is due”, I would be upset if someone “stole’ an idea from me and did not acknowledge that I brought that idea to their attention in the first place. Why not expand on their idea or thought, and bring a new light to the topic at hand? Or perhaps a different viewpoint? Lastly, I thought the section about Obama stealing parts of the speech was rather shocking. It really is hard to respect someone who tricks you into thinking they are speaking from the heart, when really they took their words from another person. It is also difficult to trust someone in such a high position if they fail to be honest with you.

    Swanson, Troy. “Mash It Up … Gracefully Using Sources.” Why White Rice?: Thinking Through Writing. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2010. 163-173. Print.
     

    • Kelly Creed 9:26 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      I agree with you. Some of the information that I find is described the way that I would have as if it was my own original thoughts. This can be a difficult task but we need to think of the different ways to use citation and that we can give credit but also take ownership and add more of our ideas and opinions to papers.

  • Natalie Nalepa 7:00 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    This is what kind of bothers me about writing in general…there are hundreds and thousands of books, magazine and newspaper articles, encyclopedias, etc., written all over the world. It is definitely impossible to have read all of them. So how do you know that someone hasn’t already thought of an idea that you think is your own, and already written it down, if you do not know anything about the existence of that writing? The author states on pages 172-173 of the text that President Obama gave a speech almost identical to a speech given by Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick. Can we be sure, (because it has not been proven in the textbook) that Obama even heard the governor’s speech? The words and ideas they both stated were similar, but not exactly identical. However, they aren’t even coming up with their own complex ideas; they are quoting what others have said throughout history, “I have a Dream.” “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.” If you reword something that is an obvious scientific fact, is it plagiarism? Do you have to cite the book, even if you rewrote what you wrote into your own words? There is nothing scarier than getting an F on a paper, being accused of plagiarism, especially if you did not intentionally do it. I can read the same fact in twenty different encyclopedias, but no one really owns the idea, since each encyclopedia says the same thing, just with different wording.

    Troy Swanson.” Mash It Up…Gracefully”. “Why White Rice? -Thinking Through Writing”. Kendall Hunt Pub. 2010. p.163-174
     

    • Sujoud Jumah 8:37 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Natalie, I totally agree with you. Techinically no one had a new idea, we all learn everything from watching tv, reading books, magazines and so on….. so every time we write anything in our papers we have to cite that? I never seem to understand it. I understand if you use word for word you have to give that person credit, however what if you are re-wording it?

  • Magdalena Nowakowski 6:34 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Research and Journal Entry In our information filled, globalized modern world we find the issue of intellectual property to be really important. Many of us probably have witnessed – numerous times even – the power of the written word and the consequences of abusing it. Contemporary media provides us with many examples of misinformation and the harm that taking words out of context may cause. This is why the right to intellectual property deserves the special privilege to be protected. I think that in reading and interpreting WWR chapter 7, the following quote stuck out to me: ”One of the resons that we reasearch is not only to learn new things, but also to make sure that we know what we think we know. You also want to show your reader that you can back up yor knowledge with citations. The goal is, of course, that your knowledge represents reality as best as possible. In other words, to the best of your ability, your knowledge represents what is actually occurring out in the real world.” (WWR, 168.) The above statement explains why such protections have to be applied to research as well. As a student I will confess to sometimes being annoyed by all the citations we have to do. But when I think about it, original research and ideas are like inventions or new music, because their creators deserve recognition for their efforts. It also helps us organize our thoughts and – as the book says – make sure that what we are saying is really true.

    Swanson, Troy. Why White Rice? Thinking Through Writing. Kendall Hunt Pub, 2010.
     

    • Magdalena Nowakowski 6:35 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Oops – formatting seems to be an issue here. Is there a way to change the formatting so that this is just not one continuous paragraph? That’s not how I wrote it.

      • Kelly Creed 9:28 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        I do not think it can be reformatted any other way. I’ve had the same issues with underlining. If you find out how to change the format i’d love to know.

        • Kimberly Kolozy 9:54 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

          I used to reformat and separate each paragraph as I typed, but I started having issues posting. I reached out to the Prof and he said sometimes when you try to post more than one paragraph, the site doesn’t react so well. Since then, I have just been posting one full paragraph to ensure nothing goes wrong! :)

  • Kelly Creed 5:57 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Hi everyone. I am not sure how many of you were able to make the “Feed My Starving Children” service opportunity, but I wanted to take a minute to thank Professor McGuire to opening our eyes to such a great leaning experience. Withought a service opportunity being mandatory to our class, I have to admit that I would not have done anything like this due to my crazy schedule. It was amazing that with the little time we put in, we were able to feed 19 children for a year. Our assembly group talked during the time we had together about how we take what we have for granted. I left feeling guilty for the accesive amount of food I consume on a daily basis when the children of Haiti and other areas are surviving and very grateful for the cup of food they recieve a day. Thank you for opening my eyes and making me grateful for everything I have.

     

    • Magdalena Nowakowski 6:36 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Sounds great Kelly – I’m not local but hope to do something very similar here soon. Your post made me excited to give this volunteering thing a try.

      • Kimberly Kolozy 9:55 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        I know. This was definitely a life-changing experience to say the least. I can’t wait to write on it! It was great to meet you too Kelly!

        • Maureen Rich 9:03 am on February 9, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

          Kelly, I agree, it was a great learning experience. I attended the “Feed My Starving Children” service also along with my kids. It was such a wonderful experience for myself and them. The first thing they said when it was over was “I want to come back.” That touched me. I knew they would walk away feeling good about helping, but to hear them say that as soon as we were told to stop, really touched me. The entire ride home it made them really think about how much food they throw away and even said they were willing to eat just a cup of food a day to see how those kids felt. Although, that didn’t last long, I know the learning experience will! We will for sure be making many more trips back there.

  • Kenyatta Greer 11:32 am on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    In chapter 7 of the text, the author brought up many excellent points. It was recognizable that one of themes of the chapter was to not steal ideas from others. The author did a great job providing specific examples. One example that stood out was President Obama’s use of words from another politician in his speech . That part resonated with me, because I remember watching coverage of the story on different networks. In the past, I have been fairly cautious when it comes to using sources. So cautious, that I would not use them unless I absolutely had to. This chapter helped me pinpoint some of the reasons why. The first reason is because I did not want to cite sources incorrectly. At times it can be difficult to properly cite a source. If you site it appropriately you’re an academic, if you don’t you lose credibility. Second, I was mistakenly under the impression that if you do not use many sources, you are an expert. Using sources does not take away from your expertise, it adds to it. People actually view you as more trustworthy when they can reference your work. I have always thought of using sources as lacking creativity. That’s why the section about there being nothing new under the sun was refreshing. Finally, I learned that there is nothing wrong with gaining “inspiration” from a variety of sources, as long as you credit them. This actually makes a great deal of sense because you are honoring the person who created the work by acknowledging their efforts.

    Troy Swanson.” Mash It Up…Gracefully”. “Why White Rice? -Thinking Through Writing”. Kendal Hunt Pub. 2010. p.163-174
     

    • Kimberly Kolozy 1:30 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Interesting point of view; “using more sources does not make you an expert, but adds to your expertise”. That is a great way of defining the importance of citing your sources!

  • Eric Wisch 12:25 am on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Chapter 7 was something that hit home for me. Everything is a mash up, or mix up. I don’t remember exactly the words Mike used, but it was something along those lines. I have been saying for years that our own thoughts are not our own thoughts. We see, hear, touch so many things that we are bound to infringe on other people’s “ideas” or “thoughts”. I find it interesting that they say there is nothing original anymore. Take music for example. There is a trending music genre called “dubstep” going on right now. Some artists you may recognize are Skrillex, Nero, or maybe someone named Calvin Harris who is mainly dance music, but has recently did a mash up with Skrillex (which is dubstep). In my opinion this new genre is nothing I have ever heard before. Anyone can say well they just distorted other music, or took other music and made it sound different. I guess there is a fine line between good, original, and having ownership of something..I also thing that there is so much talent, and so much density in the music industry that plagiarism is going to be everywhere. Do I think it is on purpose? Not always. I do believe you can only strum a guitar so many ways before someone does it the same way. Just like in music you have similarities, and maybe even exact sounds, it isn’t necessarily plagiarism. There has to be some forgiveness in the world. Not everyone is out to take advantage of everyone else s work.

    Devillez, Eric R. Thomas P. Dow, Michael S. McGuire, Troy A. Swanson. — Why White Rice
     

    • Kimberly Kolozy 11:24 am on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      I find it interesting how you link music to plagiarism. I know there were a few examples mentioned in this chapter, but I do agree that when a mashed up version of one artists words/music from another’s, should be viewed as a new version completely, as we all receive inspiration and ideas from others. I know there is a fine line with this one, but I think some leanence should also be given to those that try to make something their own.

      • Kelly Creed 9:33 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        I also like how you link plagiarism to music. There are so many times that the beginning beats of a song begins and I think it’s going to be one song but ends up being another. Is this a form of plagiarism? Or is it similar?

  • Mayra Pulido 12:13 am on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    As I said about most of these chapters, Chapter 7 was interesting and caught my attention the whole time. What stuck to me from the first paragraph was how Mike commented “we live in a world full of remixes and mashups.” and I strongly a agree with comment along with “from laptop, to phone to desktop, info moves fast and quick. Nothing seems original. Everything seems mixed up” ( page 163 ). I found it fascinating how he explained that our ideas are always there in our minds and new ideas became new because maybe of something we heard, another idea of a person, ( but not all of it “a net” page 164). He used as an example to magic trick of a quarter behind your ear. (very good example). I thought that citation’s purpose was not to plagiarize, but in chapter 7, it shows the reader different ways of how to use citation in your writing. So not just because you don’t want to be accused of plagiarism. But also to support your idea. Back up what you are writing about. If you are commenting on something you read you use citation to show the readers of what and who your responding too. I also learned that citation needs to be specifically on what the author said and not just a sentence that can be read in different ways and mean different things just to prove your point, a point or anything else. I was surprised about Obama borrowing someone’s speech. I didn’t really pay attention to the news about the elections or anything back then. I agree with the author that he should have at least given credit to his friend for letting him use his speech. Like Mr. Swanson said, everybody would love some credit on their “answer” to a teachers question, or for the “joke” we told our friend who ended up telling it to someone else, etc. (page 164)

    Why White Rice?: Thinking Through Writing. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2010.Swanson, Troy. “Mash It Up … Gracefully Using Sources.”
     

    • Mayra Pulido 3:19 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Yes, your right Kimberly. Im focusing more on citations lol… Its hard for me to speak of everything I think of, but Im working on it, hopefully I do open up more soon to be better on my writing. :/

      • Kimberly Kolozy 5:47 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        Me too! Citations scare me to be honest. Well, not the citation itself, just not doing it correctly! hopefully that cheat sheet that we bought (the card that breaks down the proper ways to cite sources) will help! :)

    • Kimberly Kolozy 11:28 am on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      You bring up a lot of good thoughts that I read, but didn’t even link! Although we must use citations to share with others where we obtained our information from, it also shows the reader that it backs our overall idea and others do too!

  • Patrycja Gola 5:25 pm on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Chapter 7 made some interesting points about plagiarism that I have not thought about. I did not know that Obama took a part of someone else’s speech and used it as his own but I hated the thought of it. I agreed with how angered the author got about the speech and how he mentioned that Obama could have said something before using the part from his friend’s speech such as, “My friend Deval Patrick reminded us that words do matter.” I think it was wrong of Obama to simply put someone else’s words into his own speech even if it was his friend and he gave Obama permission, that’s not okay to do. (p172) I always knew plagiarism was bad but this chapter made me realize just how bad it really is. I always thought all the possible ideas that can be put into a paper are already out there, and although I always cited my papers it felt strange sometimes since there were about twenty other sites with the same information but I would only give credit to the site that I used the information from. When someone that is in college plagiarizes I feel like that person learns absolutely nothing. They didn’t really search, read, and find other information that could potentially be more useful or different than from what they copy and pasted from a site. What is the point of college when they will never learn how to think for themselves, the computer will think for them.

    Devillez, Eric R., Thomas P. Dow, Michael S. McGuire, Troy A. Swanson. Why White Rice. Iowa: Kendall Hunt, 2010. Print.
     

    • Eric Wisch 12:15 am on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      If his friend gave him direct permission, and didn’t ask for any high regards during the speech I don’t see an issue. I do things for people all the time, and don’t ask for any thanks. Some people don’t need the affirmation..

      • Mayra Pulido 3:24 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        But sometimes people would like to know where exactly did it come from? Who came up with that, did you or did a friend help you, or did a friend say it?

        • Kimberly Kolozy 5:50 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

          Yes and without noting that permission was given whether it be verbal or written it can damage one’s credibility when the truth comes out on where it really came from.

      • Patrycja Gola 12:39 pm on February 9, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        Eric, I do things for people as well and do not ask for thanks in return, but this was in regards to a speech to the entire United States not just giving your friend a ride to work.

    • Iwona Ligeska 5:51 pm on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Plagiarism and copying are obviously a big thing and we can see that in the example that you mentioned during the Presidential election by Obama. We go to school to learn who we are, what do we represent and want to be credible. We can not make a success by plagiarism or copying somebody’s words. It will not take us far. Thanks to this ” loyal speech ” by Obama we know how big deal it is not to copy somebody’s work.

  • Iwona Ligeska 5:21 pm on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Chapter 7
    I never paid attention why it is so important to use citation until I had to research and document the sources for my Alzheimer’s disease paper. I had to browse through tons of information on the web and make a well documented research paper. Some students asked what web sites I visited and I was able to locate it with my citations. I thought that citation is only useful when you need to support the material. After reading chapter 7, I understood other reasons for using citations. Like Mr. Troy said it gets a little bit complicated. Some people use ideas and claim their ownership and get credit for it. That happened with music industry, many artists had to fight to protect their work. It’s about being fair and responsible. Citations is useful when we need to document the source of our knowledge and to be able to respond with credible source if needed. If one disagrees with someone we can prove our point of view with our resources and create new ideas. I liked the example with Quentin Tarantino who had a new idea of using somebody’s work and combining with his film. He did so perfectly that was not accused of plagiarism but as “one of the premier filmmakers of our time”. I believe students can do this as well. We have so many resources to choose from, therefore we have to handle it responsibly, without plagiarism, copying and claiming as our own product. The example of famous speech by Obama who used his friend speech tells all. We should not settle ourselves for less, we are creative and we can do it even better with so many resources.
    Troy Swanson.” Mash It Up…Gracefully”. “Why White Rice? -Thinking Through Writing”. Kendal Hunt Pub. 2010. p.163-174

     

    • Kimberly Kolozy 1:38 pm on February 8, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Absolutely. Can you imagine what things would be like if no one cited their sources? It would be constant bickering and incorrect information spread everywhere. Makes you really appreciate the necessity of giving credit where credit is due. :-)

  • Joan Garrity 9:19 am on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    “Live Die Kill”

    I will be explaining in detail to you what gives me meaning and my life meaning.

    What i would die for, or who. Also what i would kill for Or whom i would kill for.

    What gives my life meaning? well, First and Foremost, my Kids.  I am a mother of 2 wonderful,  handsome boys. They complete me and my life, every stitch of it.  Every single day that goes by, all that they say and do, all those cute little blurbs and bloopers.  I live for the moments when my boys say ” i love you mom” or “your the best mom” . I live for every moment i spend time with them. The time i have with them is priceless, i will never ever get these years  back.  I know life is short, i lost both my parents within 4 months of each other, calling that devistation wouldnt even scratch the surface.  I am glad for every day the Good Lord allows me to wake up and lay eyes on my kids, touch their hands, hug them tight and sing them to sleep.  They are mostly the reason i push myself through all the many struggles in life.  I look at them and everything isn’t so hard anymore.  Because i am doing it for them. They motivate me . They are my strength when i feel i cannot go on anymore. Who else would care for them if  i just gave up on it all and gave in. But what else gives my life meaning? Going to school, working hard at every class to obtain the degree i want so badly, so i can get the job / career i desire. So that i can give them everything they need and want in life, also so i may help them become better people, and also push them through school as i am doing right now.  Every class i go to , every online class i sit through, and very much struggle through, i know i am getting closer to my dreams. All the struggle, all the up all nights  and the stress i know it is all going to pay off in the long run. They do not give me much peace or quiet for that matter to sit and concentrate on any thing really, but i have to cherish these little moments, while i have them. I hope to be a police officer that is my goal in life, to take after my father, and many aunts uncles cousins and Granfather who were all law enforcement. Also hope to move up and make my way up the latter to a greater position. I would be proud one day to be a Seargant, or a commander. My lifes dreams are not far in sight, i can see them all coming true if i just push myself along.  I would like my kids to see me succeed  and go far. Not only for myself but to better their lives. And to show them that all things are possible if you work hard and study hard. I would love nothing more than for my children to be so proud of me. and look up to me in every way . That is what i live for. For their smiles, laughs, giggles, their questions, even if they are 40 at a time, non stop. I enjoy being a mother, I wouldn’t turn back time or change a thing! My family is what gets me out of the bed in the morning, and lets me sleep peacefully at night. They are all i have. I would certainly die or kill for them, such as i Live for them.

    What would i Die for? Once again, first, my Children. Of course also myself. But mainly my children. They are my responsibility, i brought them into this world, and therefore i will do whatever it takes to protect them. I am like a Lioness when it comes to my kids. I will never understand how some mothers just toss their children aside. But who am i to say.I honestly have to say that my children and my self would be the only people i would “die for”. Or give my life for. I don’t think of myself as brave, or strong. But i know that if it came down to it, i would fight to the death for them or die trying. That is a fact. I would hope that i wouldn’t die, because then who would take care of my kids? I think alot of people throw out there, “oh i would die for you or you or you” but in reality they don’t grasp the severity of it. In my case i mean it literally. If i were called in to defend my country, i would do so graciously and with my whole heart . I can honestly say that i never give that a thought, because i would be hesitant, and there are millions who actually do give their lives for me and everyone else, on a daily basis. I on the other hand am not ashamed to admit that i wouldn’t volunteer for that. I just would be too scared, not only that, but i have kids to take care of and think about. I really admire those who do enlist to risk their lives to serve us and our country, however i do not have the nerve. I think if i was drafted, i would be scared out of my mind, but i would do it with pride.

    What would i Kill for ? my Children, it is no different an answer than from the past two answers to the last two questions. I live for them, i would die for them and i would most certainly kill for them. If it meant protecting their well being, in self  defense of course. I wouldn’t blink an eye or think twice about it. If i were faced with a situation in which myself and my kids were put in danger, i would certainly plead, take me , leave them alone. But if the persons intentions were to in fact hurt or kill my children, i would definitely do whatever i had to in order to secure their safety. I cant imagine doing anything else. They are a part of me. I believe i would also kill for my family, meaning, Mother, father, sister or niece. If in fact the situation was a kill or be killed kind of situation. I would defend my family to the fullest extent.  I also think it pertains to the circumstances at hand, with other family members you have to realize not everybody will be quick to take up for you, nevertheless, give their life for you. I am assuming it depends on what is being done. .or in that spare of the moment if you feel you have to defend the other, and stick you neck out. There would be no question at all, if it were my kids, my fiance, or my sister or even my little niece. That i can tell you for sure.

    Basically the point i am trying to make here is that i would live, die and kill for my Family. That is a given, i feelliek that may be the only people that i would ever give my life for. I don’t know many others that would do the same or more. My family means the world to me, they are the beat of my heart.

     

    In conclusion, i have thoroughly explained to you what i live for, what or who i would die for and what or who i would kill for.

     

    • Iwona Ligeska 2:14 pm on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Joan,
      Now that you posted your paper in a conversation paper I can also suggest some changes.
      I can see you are motivated by your kids and your family. I am glad you have a goal and go for it. I like your determination and persistence. You are strong for your kids and thanks to them you are strong for yourself. Life without them would be nothing. You have a very strong personality and that will help you success in life. Like you said life is not easy and you have to struggle but who sais life will be easy. I think you do your best to overcome the obstacles that you face everyday. I can imagine you sitting tired and doing your homework late at night but You did it. That’s what it matters. From the grammar stand point you should revise your paper, capitalize I and work on the sentences. Some sentences are incomplete and need some corrections. Add few more sentences to your conclusion and you are ready to go.

      • Joan Garrity 9:10 pm on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        thank you, i think i got confused, was i not suppose to post it here? i am still (yes after the 3rd week) still trying to navigate this site.. and to your response, yes i sit late at night, exhausted to do my work . giving it my best effort though. thanks!

      • Joan Garrity 9:24 pm on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        I now see where i was suppose to post it. To my site. i just did that. i hope that is correct.

  • Thomas Nemec 12:27 am on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment
    Tags: and 4, Chapter's 3   

    Just finished reading Chapters 3, and 4…

    Chapter 3 really got me thinking right in the beginning. 3.1 there’s a short conversation between a husband and his wife, referring to the lottery. The husband proclaims if he had won the lottery he get a Ph.D. and teach college. At this moment we can see what the husband really would like or would of liked to do with his life. Finding your focus really deals with figuring out what your focus is or should be at this moment in time. Many of us know we should focus on school, and work, however we tend to give into our wants, and we more so focus on friends, maybe where the next parties at, which leads us off track. In the beginning of 3.2 there’s a short note that says “To find your focus, you need to ask yourself what you care about.” This is true, and perhaps im misenterpreting the question, but I thought the question should of been “What do you need?” Instead of “What do you care about?” The reason being is for some reason when I ask myself what do I need I can instantly respond a better job. As bad as it may sound to some, the truth is, money makes the world go around, and can help solve many problems, not all, but many. School=Degree=Better Job. Overall, chapter 3 really made me think about goals, focusing, and taking my time to improve my skills, and even go back and review over some old ones.

    Chapter 4
    Ideas, ideas, and ideas! This chapter made me smile. The very second page, there was a sentence that read “One of the biggest goals of studying at the college level is for you to develop your ideas about ideas.” Ideas, about ideas. I paused here and had to elaborate to myself on this thought. An idea is a thought or suggestion, so what the book is saying is that our thoughts or suggestion’s can branch off into even more ideas. Which, in a way, could end up in an infinite loop about a simple idea. I don’t know why, but for some reason, this blew my mind. Of course I have always known about the thought process, but never to actually put it into words, or think about how much we can elaborate on just one idea. The more I read about critical thinking the more it all connected, the human brain thought process, the ideas about ideas all aimed at the topic of thesis’s. As we all know a thesis is basically a theory or statement, thus an idea. I really liked seeing everything come together, this chapter has made me think a lot about wording my ideas, being able to describe my thoughts,and be able to put them into a thesis. The revision process is just as important as critical thinking. Making sure what your writing makes sense, and is exact.

     

    • Kimberly Kolozy 11:31 am on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      I was also intrigued by Chapter 4. Although putting our ideas down on paper can seem like an unorganized process, refining our word choices allows us the key to making our writing make sense. The idea, suggestion, and thought process are all connected, to our thesis, and how this was portrayed in this chapter was spot on!

  • Kimberly Kolozy 10:29 pm on February 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Effective collaboration, in my opinion, is an important part of everyday life, but rests heavily on all participants from a group. I don’t think these participants need to have anything in common personally because everyone thinks about things differently giving you a larger variety of opinions. For example, in my position at work, we build a lot of new processes to make our company more efficient. The participants involved in this group do not share common interests, but because we share the same goal, everyone brings something valuable to the table – knowledge. We help each other identify the areas needed for improvement and work towards refining them. It is similar to what we are doing for our peer reviews – using the knowledge and ideas posed by others to refine our drafts. It can really be construed in many ways, but someone will always think of something someone else didn’t and without contributing that knowledge or idea to the topic, you impact all.

     

    • Linda Seguin 12:12 pm on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      I would also add that life lesons learned through mistakes is invaluable to developing successful solutions.

  • Kimberly Kolozy 9:46 pm on February 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    My thoughts on the peer review feedback are good ones. Although it was mentioned in one of the chapters we read in WWR to have others (family, friends, etc.) read our papers, opening the door to allow for “Peer Review” has been helpful. When I write, I explain things the way I see, hear, and feel them. Getting a few perspectives from others (outside my personal relationships) and how they interrupt my thoughts through my writing is interesting. I also learned about my peer’s when I completed my review on their drafts. Their likes, dislikes, and beliefs were demonstrated well through their writing. Overall, the peer review has been beneficial for me.

     

    • Linda Seguin 12:15 pm on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      I also love to read ny writtings to my spouse, who always points out intresting insights and new perspectives on my topic.

  • Kimberly Kolozy 8:20 pm on February 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    After reading Chapter 7 in WWR, it got me thinking. Although we were always taught in the past that citing our sources is a necessity to give credit where credit is due, each topic researched, discussed, and documented is that of an ongoing conversation. We cannot really say that every idea is original, but that we all contribute our interpretation of an idea through research done from creditable sources. Supporting measurements (won’t say factors) get us thinking, but they also help us create new ideas which we can contribute to the conversation. Our interpretations are written by supporting evidence which allows our readers to see things from our perspective, but to also make our opinion meaningful. As Troy mentioned, properly citing your sources in addition to writing your ideas based on these sources, is a “mashed up” way of getting your point across in an organized way. It also proves that you have invested time in the author’s idea or purpose and how it relates to the topic you write about. Citing sources is also not just something you will need to use for a series of classes to earn your credit hours. The examples used by Troy: song-writing, Obama’s speech, etc. were spot on and really helped me focus on the bigger issue – work being stolen from one author and made to look like the original idea(s) came from the author (person) making the statement. This is because credit wasn’t given to original author and the person who therefore made the statement is not trustworthy. It also damages this person’s credibility on future pieces they may write.

    Swanson, Troy. “Mash It Up … Gracefully Using Sources.” Why White Rice?: Thinking Through Writing. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt, 2010. 163-173. Print.
     

    • Patrycja Gola 5:34 pm on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Obama using someone else’s statement as his own definetly made him seem untrustorthy, it made me angry and now I see him in a different way since I did not know about this speech incident before. Is Obama really not able to write his own stuff I thought he was well educated, this situation made him seem ignorant.

  • Joan Garrity 8:00 pm on February 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    “Live Die Kill”

    I will be explaining in detail to you what gives me meaning and my life meaning.

    What i would die for, or who. Also what i would kill for Or whom i would kill for.

    What gives my life meaning? well, First and Foremost, my Kids.  I am a mother of 2 wonderful,  handsome boys. They complete me and my life, every stitch of it.  Every single day that goes by, all that they say and do, all those cute little blurbs and bloopers.  I live for the moments when my boys say ” i love you mom” or “your the best mom” . I live for every moment i spend time with them. The time i have with them is priceless, i will never ever get these years  back.  I know life is short, i lost both my parents within 4 months of each other, calling that devistation wouldnt even scratch the surface.  I am glad for every day the Good Lord allows me to wake up and lay eyes on my kids, touch their hands, hug them tight and sing them to sleep.  They are mostly the reason i push myself through all the many struggles in life.  I look at them and everything isn’t so hard anymore.  Because i am doing it for them. They motivate me . They are my strength when i feel i cannot go on anymore. Who else would care for them if  i just gave up on it all and gave in. But what else gives my life meaning? Going to school, working hard at every class to obtain the degree i want so badly, so i can get the job / career i desire. So that i can give them everything they need and want in life, also so i may help them become better people, and also push them through school as i am doing right now.  Every class i go to , every online class i sit through, and very much struggle through, i know i am getting closer to my dreams. All the struggle, all the up all nights  and the stress i know it is all going to pay off in the long run. They do not give me much peace or quiet for that matter to sit and concentrate on any thing really, but i have to cherish these little moments, while i have them. I hope to be a police officer that is my goal in life, to take after my father, and many aunts uncles cousins and Granfather who were all law enforcement. Also hope to move up and make my way up the latter to a greater position. I would be proud one day to be a Seargant, or a commander. My lifes dreams are not far in sight, i can see them all coming true if i just push myself along.  I would like my kids to see me succeed  and go far. Not only for myself but to better their lives. And to show them that all things are possible if you work hard and study hard. I would love nothing more than for my children to be so proud of me. and look up to me in every way . That is what i live for. For their smiles, laughs, giggles, their questions, even if they are 40 at a time, non stop. I enjoy being a mother, I wouldn’t turn back time or change a thing! My family is what gets me out of the bed in the morning, and lets me sleep peacefully at night. They are all i have. I would certainly die or kill for them, such as i Live for them.

    What would i Die for? Once again, first, my Children. Of course also myself. But mainly my children. They are my responsibility, i brought them into this world, and therefore i will do whatever it takes to protect them. I am like a Lioness when it comes to my kids. I will never understand how some mothers just toss their children aside. But who am i to say.I honestly have to say that my children and my self would be the only people i would “die for”. Or give my life for. I don’t think of myself as brave, or strong. But i know that if it came down to it, i would fight to the death for them or die trying. That is a fact. I would hope that i wouldn’t die, because then who would take care of my kids? I think alot of people throw out there, “oh i would die for you or you or you” but in reality they don’t grasp the severity of it. In my case i mean it literally. If i were called in to defend my country, i would do so graciously and with my whole heart . I can honestly say that i never give that a thought, because i would be hesitant, and there are millions who actually do give their lives for me and everyone else, on a daily basis. I on the other hand am not ashamed to admit that i wouldn’t volunteer for that. I just would be too scared, not only that, but i have kids to take care of and think about. I really admire those who do enlist to risk their lives to serve us and our country, however i do not have the nerve. I think if i was drafted, i would be scared out of my mind, but i would do it with pride.

    What would i Kill for ? my Children, it is no different an answer than from the past two answers to the last two questions. I live for them, i would die for them and i would most certainly kill for them. If it meant protecting their well being, in self  defense of course. I wouldn’t blink an eye or think twice about it. If i were faced with a situation in which myself and my kids were put in danger, i would certainly plead, take me , leave them alone. But if the persons intentions were to in fact hurt or kill my children, i would definitely do whatever i had to in order to secure their safety. I cant imagine doing anything else. They are a part of me. I believe i would also kill for my family, meaning, Mother, father, sister or niece. If in fact the situation was a kill or be killed kind of situation. I would defend my family to the fullest extent.  I also think it pertains to the circumstances at hand, with other family members you have to realize not everybody will be quick to take up for you, nevertheless, give their life for you. I am assuming it depends on what is being done. .or in that spare of the moment if you feel you have to defend the other, and stick you neck out. There would be no question at all, if it were my kids, my fiance, or my sister or even my little niece. That i can tell you for sure.

    Basically the point i am trying to make here is that i would live, die and kill for my Family. That is a given, i feelliek that may be the only people that i would ever give my life for. I don’t know many others that would do the same or more. My family means the world to me, they are the beat of my heart.

     

    In conclusion, i have thoroughly explained to you what i live for, what or who i would die for and what or who i would kill for.

     

    • Joan Garrity 9:20 am on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      i’m sorry. thanks for the instructions. i have done what you said, but , i do not see the box you indicated for ” ready for review” . where is that?

    • Kimberly Kolozy 8:18 pm on February 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Hi Joan. This draft should be posted from your personal dashboard page. Go to “posts” -> add new -> enter your title -> paste your draft into into big text box -> select “ready for review” check box (on the right) -> click publish. Then you can look at the three other people in your “review/action team” (on the right hand side of your screen while in the conversation center) to complete your peer reviews on their drafts. :)

  • Joan Garrity 10:16 am on February 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    I have to admit, chapter 5 really started me thinking. I am also guilty of Googling. information, and i have taken it at face value more than once. I have seen though, through my researching google, that all the information is not correct, i then started to better research my information better. I am also a user of Wikipedia, but realized that it is not a good research tool either. As far as the Word of mouth information, i think we all have been succeptable to that at some time or another, listening to what our peers say is just something kids/ people do in general sometimes more often than not. We are then misled. After we have trusted a source of information given to us. The story about the frozen flag pole made me laugh and also took me back to my younger days, when i actually tried it! Also, not wearing a hat will get you sick.. i now realize theres not alot of truth to that either. This was really a good read. I have to admit, this book is somewhat confusing, its a bunch of different little stories in one. i have never had a text book quite like this one.

     

    • Kimberly Kolozy 10:32 pm on February 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      I think in a lot of ways, we all go by the sayings we are raised on. After reading this chapter, I had to think about what I “knew” was true versus what was regurgitated information passed around by others. It definitely makes you think!

  • Linda Seguin 10:02 am on February 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Much can be written about the concept of collaboration or working together. It is a life skill that is taught from the time we become social beings.We must learn how to relate to each other and learn as we continue to develop both physically and mentally through diffrent stages of development. Each stage builds on the last and if your successful in working and learning well with others, life offers you greater opportunities, in my opinion. Being a people person is huge in everyday life. You will find it very difficult to navigate through life without helping hands. As a nurse we must be very autonoumous but also very dependent on support staff at the same time. It is a balencing act and alot of give and take is necessary to juggle the intensity of every day. We do many peer reviews and self assessments which only strengthen and direct our vocation and add to much personal development.

     

    • Kimberly Kolozy 9:51 pm on February 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      I agree. It is helpful and interesting to receive feedback from others that do not know you personally. The peer review approach gives us a lot of different perspectives, but good ideas we may not have thought about to add to our drafts. I think in life we provide more feedback to others and receive feedback from others than we even realize. We take away something from each person which allows us to think differently and broaden our thinking at the same time.

      • Linda Seguin 12:05 pm on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        I value my co-workers feedback and it gets really eye opening when they are a different culture than my own. Their perspective and work arounds in solving problems collaboratively with our usual approach make for a fresh spin that every one can agree upon in the workplace

  • Linda Seguin 9:45 am on February 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    The main theme of chapter #7 in our text as written by Troy Swanson is ” Don’t steal other peoples ideas.” I believe it is imperative to give kudos to original thinkers and inventors. We each bring new ideas and work arounds to almost every situation in life. We are all creative to differing extents and each may be stronger in diffrent way of learning. So when a paper must be written we will each have our own individual footprint and interprettation. You must be proud of your work and DO take ownership but DON’T steal other peoples original thought. This chapter also spoke of the concept of order out of chaos. I can contribute much to this concept because in my hospital unit we must make sense of chaos everyday and we have pretty much got this down to a science. We must have o;rder to not be running with our heads chopped off and we depend on algorithms and standing orders to prevent a bad situation into becoming worse. Also chaos has been the mother of invention. I participated in a performance improvement initiative to better facilitate primary nursing care in my unit, we implemented many of the nursing tools already being utilized in my profession and added our own personal touch. I must say our nursing care and process is greatly improved with added accountability to assigned nurses. A much safer process. So although we did steal some useful tools of the trade, we creatively souped it up and turned chaos into order. Thank God this was not a written project that needed to be cited.

    Swanso, Troy. “Mash It Up…Gracefully Using Sources.” Why White rice? Thinking Through Writing.Ed.Jeffrey Forsythe. 1st ed. Dubuque,IA, 2010. 163-174. Print.
     

    • Kimberly Kolozy 8:25 pm on February 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Hi Linda. It’s great to hear that you took an original idea, applied your experience and the experience of others to come up with an improved process for your position at work. I can say I have done the same in past, but you surely appreciate things more when you contribute your time and suggestions toward working for efficiency. Our ideas always stem from somewhere, but the things we contribute help make it our own. :)

      • Linda Seguin 12:08 pm on February 7, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

        Thanks for your reply, it was very satisffying to put a work process into place that is still the standard of care for our unit. It was with much collaboration, communication and flexibility that allowed the new process to be a sucess. One must be open to new things and able to adjust to change in order to improve in almost everything in life.

  • Prof McGuire 8:41 am on February 6, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Lesson 4 materials now available…

    I’ve posted this week’s material over on the Lessons Blog. Be sure to take a look right away, so you know what’s in store for the week. Note too that I need an RSVP for our second service-learning opportunity by noon Wednesday of this week. Thanks.

     

  • Kimberly Kolozy 1:01 pm on February 5, 2012 Permalink | Log in to leave a Comment  

    Happy Superbowl Sunday! I have a question that maybe you can help me answer. I know we recently completed our peer review for the Live.Die,Kill paper and it does state in the grading contract that we must make a revision(s) to our original paper reflecting some of the feedback provided by our peers. That said, I assume we just go in an “update” our original post, but do we need to let the Prof know when we update this???

     

    • Prof McGuire 2:13 pm on February 5, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Hi, that’s an important point. Thanks for raising it. If you are going to make some revisions in light of feedback you receive, please create a new post with the revision. DO NOT simply edit/update the original. If you did this, the attached comments would no longer make sense and we would have no record of how your work changed over the course of the semester. So, if you want to show your revision along the way in light of feedback, create a new post for it. Thanks.

    • Maureen Rich 1:24 pm on February 5, 2012 Permalink | Log in to Reply

      Good question Kimberly! I am sorry I can’t answer you, but I would love to know as well. Happy Superbowl Sunday to you too!

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