Presentations will begin on 12/13


Group Evaluation Forms are due on 12/18


https://docs.google.com/document/d/133Gt2_5oMdCVUMYXtw3Y7ud_8oJOh1o2XmnaOUyLNpQ/edit

Presentation Schedule 2012

Presentations are FORMAL and REQUIRE FORMAL ATTIRE - You will receive a grade for presenting. Every member of the group must equally participate in the presentation. Please see rubrics or me if you have any questions.  Please be reminded that class is extended an additional 15 minutes on 12/11, 12/13 & 12/18 in order to make up the days we lost  this semester due to Hurricane Sandy.

YOUR PAPER IS DUE THE DAY OF YOUR PRESENTATION. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOUR FINAL GRADE AND YOU PRESENT ON THE 18TH, PLEASE HAND IN YOUR PAPER ON THE 13TH.

December 13th 

Group #1

Alex Bruschi
Brian Itwaru
Christopher Prosa
Ioannis Milonakis


Group #2

Tyler Branch
Vereisha Corbett
George Kellarakos
Walker Bradshaw
Lauren Kelskey


Group #3


Navita Behal
Brian Lejuez
Bryan Winters
Billy Valente
Theresa Williams



December 18th 

Group #1

Nicole Holobinka
Antwan Jobity
Chris McGivney
Zulal Ozletik
Aman Patel



Group #2

Nathaniel Blau
Katelyn Hayes
Anthony DiGregorio
Rommel Enriquez
Bryan Urrutia

Group #3

Stefania Strada
Nicole Privitera
Chris Phelan
Dave Zilnicki

In order to make up for lost time and allow for all groups to present, class will be held an extra 15 minutes on the 13th and the 18th!

We will have class until 2pm both days.

Have a great weekend!

Please see notes regarding LAB on Tuesday - WE MEET IN WHITMAN SEE BELOW

GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!! WE HAVE A LAB ON TUESDAYS

WE HAVE A LAB EVERY TUESDAY UNTIL THE END OF THE SEMESTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TUESDAYS WE ARE IN  Whitman 242 at 12:30 on Tuesday 11/27, 12/4 and 12/11.

WE WILL BE IN 217 ON THURSDAYS AS YOU ALREADY KNOW!

HAVE A WONDERFUL THANKSGIVING!!!  

Dear Students,

I  hate to think that this semester is soon coming to a close. I truly enjoy this class and feel especially excited to read your proposals and discuss the feasibility report (final project) this week. We did miss a significant amount of time with all of the events that occurred over the past few weeks.

Often times, we must come to terms with circumstances that our beyond our control. Nature does have a way of running its course. As my grandmother would  say "Che Sera, Sera",  "What ever will be, will be."

I really like to provide you with a reasonable timeline so that we can plan accordingly! I found that it not only helps you as a scholar, it helps me as an educator take my students and their schedules into consideration!

Note- In-Class Project Workshop = Group Work

******Groups should get together after class and utilize google docs and wikis to communicate outside of LAB.  Your final project is worth a large percentage of your overall grade. See Syllabus

Timeline:


Tues 11/20- Final Draft : Proposals Due Today- Introduction to The Feasibility Report / Group Selection

Thurs 11/22- Thanksgiving!!! Happy Gobble Gobble!!!!  Enjoy your time off! 

Tues 1127 - Charts & Graphs Lecture / Groups begin working on Abstract and References
(In-Class Project Workshop) 


Thurs 11/29- LAB/ Distribution of Group Evaluation Forms

Tues 12/4- Abstracts and References Due Today - Lecture on "How to present your project"/ In-Class Project Workshop


Thurs 12/6-    LAB/  Abstract and References Feedback

Tues 12/11- Presentation Schedule Distribution/ Group Workshop (will try to get a lab- If not, we walk over to Whitman and break -up into groups)

Thurs 12/13-  FINAL PROJECT DUE TODAY!!!!  GROUP EVALUATION FORMS DUE TODAY 

Presentations Begin Today!!!!!!! STUDENTS WILL DRESS TO IMPRESS ON THEIR SCHEDULED PRESENTATION DAY! 

Tues 12/17- Presentations
Thurs 12/19 - Presentations

Finals Week is December 17-19th - We will have PRESENTATIONS THAT WEEK! 

Interested in volunteering next weekend????

Here is all the info for Lindenhurst......

DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN LINDENHURST: 11/12/12 and will be there indefinitely!

The parking lot of Wellwood Grill, 722 S. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst 11757 is being used indefinitely as a distribution center. They are serving hot food of all kinds (great food). They have warm clothing, blankets, supplies and lots of LOVE.

Please use this location as a drop off so they can continue their efforts there indefinitely. They need toiletries, clean-up supplies, coats, shoes and hot food in trays.

They need volunteers as well to help sort clothing and deliver to residents that have no way of knowing this is there for them. To all those asking where they can go and how they can help, this location is a great place to start!

The Millenials: 60 Minutes

You may find this interesting:

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4126233n&tag=mncol;lst;1

I hope all of you had a safe weekend. 

I will not post an additional assignment. Rather, I would work on writing your proposal. Proposals are due on 11/15 at the end of lab. 

Please note that after Tuesday's lecture titled Social Networking, we will begin to work on The Final Project.

Time is certainly moving fast! 

See you on Tuesday! 

ATTENTION: CLASS IS CANCELLED TOMORROW 11/8

ATTENTION: CLASS IS CANCELLED TOMORROW: THURSDAY, 11/8

DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER CLASS WILL BE CANCELLED TOMORROW.



PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE BEHIND AND MUST MAKE UP THE TIME AND SO BEGIN WRITING YOUR PROPOSAL AT HOME. I WILL POST THE ASSIGNMENT AS A PAGE ON THIS BLOG.


IN ADDITION, I WILL POST AN ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT FOR TUESDAY BY THE END OF THIS WEEK. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THE BLOG.


PLEASE STAY SAFE AND WARM WHERE EVER YOU MAY BE. TRY NOT TO DRIVE IT IS DANGEROUS OUT THERE!


SINCERELY,

PROFESSOR BRADY

I WAS ABLE TO OBTAIN A LITTLE BIT OF GAS AND WILL TEACH MY CLASSES ON TUESDAY 11/6

I UNDERSTAND IF SOME OF YOU CANNOT MAKE IT TO CLASS DUE TO THE CIRCUMSTANCES. I WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I WILL BE THERE IF YOU CAN MAKE IT! 

ALL THE BEST,

PLEASE STAY SAFE AND WARM !

PROFESSOR MIGNANO-BRADY

Dear Students,

I have been thinking about all of you and hope that you and your families have not been greatly impacted by the hurricane. I know how difficult it has been for so many including those who have lost their homes or loved ones. Let's keep them in our prayers.

Currently, I am trying to obtain gas and hope to make it to teach my classes on Tuesday 11/6. The assignment due on the 10/30 will be due on 11/6. If some of you were unable to complete the assignment it is understandable and I will do my very best to help everyone catch up on Tuesday (given I have gas to get to work). I have every intention of posting updates on our class blog if I am able to gain internet access. Presently, I do not have power at home.


Continue to check the blog for updates.

As of now (8:30pm Sunday) I will see you Tuesday.

All the Best,

Stay Safe and Warm

Professor Brady

Due on 10/30

Please write down two ideas for a proposal on an Index Card with your name on it!

I will provide Samples for the class on Tuesday.

Reminder: Print out the Proposal Project (on the blog)

Note: There is a Sample Proposal on the Blog

Due on 10/23

Continue to Work on your Cover Letter!

Cover Letter Due Date: 10/25

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Due on Tuesday 10/16

1.       Describe your dream job. Why is this particular job your dream job?

Discuss the attributes a “dream job” should have? Do you believe most people work in their ideal situation? Why or Why Not?

Print and Read:

http://www.careerbuilder.com/Article/CB-2522-Job-Info-Trends-10-dream-jobs-that-arent-as-glamorous-as-they-look/?siteid=20100309_CRM_OFF-MARKET

2.       Write a 1-2 paragraph response to the article.  Please bring the article and your response with  you to class.

Print and Read:

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/10/11/business/imf-lagarde-uncertainty/index.html

2 paragraphs in your notebook:

3.       Write a one paragraph summary and one paragraph analysis for a total of two paragraphs.

Print and Read:

http://edition.cnn.com/2012/09/05/business/greece-working-hours/index.html?iid=article_sidebar

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

LAB on 10/11 AND BEYOND

„Continue to work on your resume – Once you have completed your first draft of the resume begin to work on your cover letter.

Your Resume must have an OBJECTIVE! 

„You will send this resume and cover to me and to a company.

„Resume project should be complete by Oct. 18th. A first draft of the cover letter will be due on Oct 18th.

„

Projects to look forward to:

„Thank you letter – you will thank them for the interview

„Writing a proposal!! How exciting, you get to propose an idea!

„-Final Project – The Feasibility Report: A 7-10 page paper with research, data , charts, abstract, analysis,  handouts and a presentation component!

Due on 10/9

Read  " Resume Project". I posted it as a page above.

Tuesday's Lecture: The Cover Letter

Thursday - You will work on the Resume Project and hand in a first draft at the end of Lab. 

1. Some students may want to work on the Cover Letter Project on Thursday. 
2. Due Dates for Cover Letter and Resume will be announced in class.

EST Due Dates

Final Resume:  October 18th

Final Cover Letter: October 18th

What to Look Forward to? 

Writing Proposals

Creating Brochures (if we have time)

The FINAL PROJECT - A Business Plan

Due Thursday 10/4

1. Sample Resumes (2)
2. 1-2 Job Listings with Requirements. Please search for the job you ultimately WANT!!!! Your Ideal JOB! 
3. Print the list of Action Verbs - ON this Blog
4. See Sample Resumes

 

We will continue the Introduction to "Writing an Effective Resume" on Tuesday!

 

 

Have a Wonderful Weekend!!!

NOTE TO CLASS for 9/25

Bring a copy of your published responses to the articles on Thursday. I will ask you to share it in class!

So far the responses look good. However, I do see some grammar mistakes. 

Please be careful with grammar and sentences structure. 

PROOF READ your work before you PUBLISH IT! 

Lauren,

You posted your response under Welcome and Sign in?

Please re-publish under due 9/25

The Ten Worst Things to Put on Your Resume- ASSIGNMENT DUE ON 9/25

Read the following articles and respond to each article in ONE-TWO PARAGRAPHS for a total of 2-4 Paragraphs.

***What is your reaction to this article? In what ways do you agree or disagree? Based on your analysis, can you provide any insight into a specific point made by the author?

The Ten Worst Things to Put on Your Resume
http://www.fins.com/Finance/Articles/SB130021278360394737/The-Ten-Worst-Things-to-Put-on-Your-Resume

 Are Social MEdia making the resume obsolete CNN

http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/11/tech/social-media/facebook-jobs-resume/index.html

Post your reaction as a comment below! Be sure to PROOF READ for Grammar and Spelling!

This is due on 9/25 and will count as a participation grade!



We are off again on TUESDAY 9/25 for the holiday. I will introduce the Resume on 9/27.

We will continue to work on the formal business letter on Thursday 9/20 in lab. 

Your letter will be due at the end of lab. Some of you may have completed your business letter. Once you have edited and revised for grammar and spelling, you will begin to work on constructing a Memo! 

I will explain this to you during Lab on Thursday 9/20.

Have a Wonderful Weekend! 

What to look forward to:

The Resume!!!!!!!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

If you did not hand in Project #1 today, you must hand it in first thing Tuesday afternoon.

We will begin The Formal Letter on Tuesday. 

Read Chapter 4 pp. 75-92 in Technical Communication Fundamentals

ADDED to DUE ON 9/4

Print and READ USA Today Article

In your notebook: 

- 3 Main points in the article
- 2 Questions you have based on reading this article
- Write a One paragraph Reaction (your ideas, opinion, etc) * Think about how this effects you and/ or the people you love. 

http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/credit/story/2012-05-21/more-jobs-for-college-grads/55107174/1



Bring this with you to class in addition to your notes on The Business E-Mail and a print out of the project. 

Project #1

1. Create a signature with your new G-Mail Account. 


2. Watch the video by Tim Buress, E-mail Etiquette and Organization specialist. 


http://www.videojug.com/interview/addressing-the-business-e-mail-2




In your notebook - Jot down at least 3-4 main points Buress makes about E-mail etiquette
Why are these points so important? How will this help you going forward in your (present, future) work? 


To Be Discussed in Class! 


3.Print out the Assignment Sheet for Project #1 and Bring it with you to class on Tuesday. REVIEW THE PROJECT. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WORK ON THE PROJECT. We will discuss it in class on Tuesday and it will be due at the end of lab on Thursday 9/6.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qpgY6_JFb7GkwXc647FoIDRH8UHFscnDKTQhfjFxDag/edit



Have a Great Weekend! 

Welcome FALL 2012 Students

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If you have any questions, my e-mail is posted as a link on the upper right hand corner of this page. In addition, there is a copy of the Writing Calendar and Syllabus. 

Please purchase the book as soon as you can! See You on Thursday!