Announcement: By popular demand, this blog is now for the Monday section only! Please note the different html address.
Reminder: Our 9/26 meeting will be in the Fenwick Library, room A214.
Reading: Booth chapter 5, and anything from the previous weeks you're still catching up on. I told you it would slow down!
Writing:
-Share (or email) first draft of Project Description by Sunday the 25th at 8:00 p.m. There are some guidelines in the handout I gave you a couple of weeks ago with the title "Drafting a Research Proposal." Also, be sure to get this to your faculty mentor somehow, and then get me the comments when he/she finishes them. Again this would all be easier in Google Docs, but email is fine if needed.
-Sample project descriptions here.
-Whether or not you are successful with Google Docs yet, it is important that you be able to call up your project description from one of the library computers during our session there.
-Create a concept map of your topic, also for use in the library session. So make sure to bring a physical copy of that. As I explained this afternoon, a concept map could be many different things, so don't take "map" too literally. Just any way you can organize the various concepts or questions of your paper without writing in sequential complete sentences. Here is a copy of the related handout.
-As a separate exercise, or perhaps as sort of the "legend" scribbled in the corner of your concept map, I highly recommend that you try your best to complete the following template: I am investigating ___________ because ___________ , in order to ___________. ___________has/have generally approached the topic by ___________, while ___________ believe/s that ___________; I will be arguing instead that ___________.
-Research Log #3 will be a follow up to the library session, and should be posted within 24 hours afterwards. (That makes Tuesday the 27th at 7:30 p.m.)
Andy Ackley
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Research Log #2
U.S. Immigrant Women Workers in a Global Economy
1. What experiences are unique to women immigrants?
2. Does U.S. policy affect immigrant women workers differently than men?
3. Who is protected by U.S. policy on immigrant employment?
4. Where do most immigrant women come from today?
5. Why do they come to the U.S.?
6. Why do wealthy Americans hire illegal immigrants for domestic work/childcare?
7. Do immigrant workers help/hinder the American economy?
8. Do immigrant workers take jobs away from “native” Americans?
9. Are immigrant women workers abused/exploited more than “native” Americans?
10. What, if any, protections exit for these women?
11. Does U.S. policy today encourage women workers to emigrate?
12. How does current U.S. policy compare to economic boom periods?
13. What educational resources are available to immigrants?
14. Would expanding educational resources to immigrants benefit the general economy?
15. Would providing educational resources to immigrants be too expensive?
16. Are limits on providing resources to immigrants designed to be punitive?
17. Are limits on providing resources for immigrants designed to discourage future immigration?
18. Do punitive and restrictive policies work to reduce/stop immigration?
19. How has the Global economy of the U.S. influenced women to emigrate?
20. How does the Global economy of the U.S. benefit from immigrant women’s labor?
21. How do politicians treat the subject of immigration?
22. How do elected officials meet the needs of their immigrant constituents?
23. Is there a general national attitude toward women immigrants?
24. What is that attitude(s)?
25. How would the economy be affected, if all undocumented women workers were deported?
Research Log #3
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These are the concentrations (T) Telecommunications, (N) Networking, (S) Security questions. The letter in front of the questions means the question is about the concentration.
1. (T) What was the duration of a telegraph from the moment it was sent from the source to the moment it was received at the destination end?
2. (T) Did the Morse code telegraph signal had a distance limitation?
3. (T) If the telegraph had a limitation of distance, did they have a device amplify the signal (message) such as a repeater without having to send it again to the distant end?
4. (T) What type of impediment did Samuel Morse experience while inventing the telegraph?
5. (T) Who invented the smoke signal before the telegraph signaling was invented?
6. (T) What was the significant of the smoke signal, or what signaling means what, was it alphabetically a letter per each signal?
7. (T) What was the name of the first telephone company? When was it founded?
8. (T) Who invented copper wire for transmission of messages for telecommunications?
9. (T) What existed before copper wire for message transmission in telecommunications?
10. (T) Who was the inventor of fiber optic glass for high speed transmission?
11. (T) What is the difference between analog and digital signal communications?
12. (T) What does bandwidth means? What is it used for?
13. (T) What are the advantages and disadvantages of analog signal communication?
14. (T) What are advantages and disadvantages of digital signal communication?
15. (T) When was digital signal invented? What initiated its creation?
16. (N) What is ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network)? Why was it developed?
17. (N) Was the first computer network a Local Area Network (LAN)?
18. (N) What is the difference between a Metropolitan Area Network (MAN) and a Wide Area Network (WAN)?
19. (N) Who invented the first mainframe for distributed networking?
20. (N) Who invented punch card as the first method the input data into a mainframe for distributed networking?
21. (N) When was wireless LAN (local area network) invented? Who invented wireless LAN?
22. (S) What motivated Julius Caesar to create substitution of letter to send unreadable messages for confidentiality?
23. (S) Who invented the first cryptographic device for confidentiality of messages?
24. (S) Was there a major incident that initiated sender and receiver to start using encryption devices?
25. (S)What are the pros and cons of using long passwords for authentication?
26. (S) What is the difference between symmetric-key and asymmetric-key cryptography in network security?
27. (S) What is the most efficient method of cryptography communication?
28. (S) When was hash algorithm in network security developed? What provoked its invention?
29. (S) When was the intrusion detection system (IDS) developed? What provoked its invention?
30. (S) When was the intrusion prevention system (IPS) developed? What provoked its invention?
David's 25:
ReplyDelete1) Is the topic of history taught in the optimal manner?
2) Have different pedagogical methods been used to deliver knowledge about historical events?
3) How is Blooms Taxonomy used to create lessons pertaining to grade level?
4) What are the different pedagogical methods that can influence and enhance the learner’s capabilities?
5) Why is it that most history classes are delivered in a one dimensional model (lecture)?
6) In regards to Bloom’s taxonomy, are the stages of analysis and synthesis used to enhance learning?
7) Does Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs play into the receptiveness of students?
8) Is lecture the only method of delivery for history lessons?
9) Do we consider the knowledge dimension (factual, conceptual, procedural, and metacognitive) of students for developing instructional methods?
10) What current educational technologies can be used to enhance learning?
11) What futuristic technologies can be considered for teaching history?
12) Are critical thinking skills necessary for improved learning?
13) How do we teach history and critical thinking skills to students?
14) Is history a static discipline or a living, breathing discipline?
15) How are history subjects developed and scrutinized?
16) So historical data points change over time?
17) If so, what techniques can we use to dig up the truth?
18) What type of influence does the State, Board of Education members have on language, topics and historical events as we currently know them?
19) Why is it that some history lessons taught in elementary do not represent the bare facts (George Washington and the cherry tree)?
20) Do history teachers accept history as has passed down through generations or is there a in-depth review of facts to determine truth?
21) Why is the Battle of the Alamo still romanticized 175 years later when its size and outcome pale in comparison to other battles fought in our country?
22) Does our culture promote Heroic or multi-cultural views of an event?
23) What is the danger to the learners in distorting facts to please the political climate?
24) How can we explore the multitude of decisions Harry Truman had before him in making the decision to drop the Atomic bomb?
25) Has history been fair to Harry Truman?
26) Does the traditional education system teach history teachers to explore options about a given historical event?
27) Is there a particular attitude that exists within the history teaching culture?
Naomi's 25:
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1. What is Asperger’s syndrome?
2. How does the syndrome manifest?
3. What triggers or stressors cause anxiety for Aspergians?
4. What are the current Asperger’s (autistic) population statistics?
5. What can employers do to improve communication with Aspergians?
6. Is Asperger’s (autism spectrum disorders) on the rise?
7. Why should employers hire Aspergians?
8. What are employers ‘most common objections to hiring Aspergians?
9. Are the social deficits of Aspergians a liability to employers?
10. In general, what unique or savant-like skills do many Aspergian’s possess?
11. How can the unique skills of Aspergians be used in the workplace to the advantage of the employer?
12. What companies exist that have created cutting-edge programs for Aspergians and are the programs working? http://www.specialisterne.com and www.Aspiritech.com
13. What can employers do to create a friendly environment for Aspergians to work in?
14. Who are some successful people that have Asperger’s syndrome?
15. How can new business models/trends be applied to Aspergians or vice versa?
16. What are the statistics for disability law suits involving Asperger’s?
17. How can an employer use a vocational coach?
18. What role does bullying in the workplace play in causing a working arrangement to fail?
19. How can diversity training be used to address bullying?
20. What environments are best suited to Aspergians?
21. What government incentives are available for hiring people with disabilities? http://www.washington.edu/doit/Careers/articles?261
22. What employment initiatives, if any, have been developed for persons diagnosed with Aspergers?
23. What can be done to make HR departments and employers more knowledgeable about
Aspergers?
24. Is psychometric testing reliable? Ethical?
25. Is it unfair to assess Aspergian’s using psychometric testing?
26. Why is online training the best way to train employers about Aspegians?
27. What are benefits to society of vocational rehabilitation?
28. What is e-learning?
29. What pitfalls must you avoid in order to implement a successful e-learning program?
30. How does e-learning benefit an organization?
31. What systems are used in e-learning?
32. What are the key challenges that prevent e-learning success?
33. What is involved in implementing an e-learning system?
34. What is “customized employment” which is promoted by the Office of Disabilities Employment Policy? (http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/CustomizedEmployment.htm advocated by the U.S.)
Debbie's 25:
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A) Application of positive psychology into physical therapy education and practice.
2) Who is my audience?
A) Audience will be PT educational directors and deans, possibly American Physical Therapist Association (APTA, Alexandria, VA)
3) Should I incorporate creative aspect by way of video presentation or workshop?
4) Will psychology department work with me?
5) Should I arrange interviews with educational directors?
6) Which resources will have most information about my topic?
7) What populations in particular should I focus on?
A) Geriatrics typically weakness, balance, pain. Athletes - injuries, surgery, repetitive use strain.
8) Where will I draw supportive evidence?
9) Where will I draw opposition?
10) Why has this aspect of education been overlooked?
11) Do practicing therapists agree with Dr. Farouk’s observation that recovery is 50/50. 50% (--or more) attitude/mental approach and 50% physical.
12) How will this tie into a critical analysis paper?
13) What would be the details of a critical analysis?
14) What are the specific interdisciplinary aspects of my project?
15) Should my focus be positive psychology even though there is limited research to support positive psychology?
16) Regarding positive psychology interventions, I have a strong preference for meditation, should my paper reflect that?
17) How can I be most objective regarding the interventions even though some are more obvious to me?
18) If I do a video, how much red tape will there be?
19) If I do a workshop, could I obtain support from psychology and NCLC departments?
20) Who would be my target population for a workshop?
21) What are advantages of the elderly population?
22) What are advantages of elementary, middle or high school-aged children?
23) How can I trace results of such a workshop - immediate, short-term and long-term?
24) How can I do this project as close to independently as possible without pestering faculty?
25) Would results (positive or negative) of this research project make physical therapy a better profession?
Alice's 25:
ReplyDeleteI want to know and understand what makes for successful Interdisciplinary Collaborations (IC):
1. How does one define IC?
2. What are its components?
(Creativity? Knowledge/expertise in two or more disciplines? )
3. What are the advantages of (IC)?
4. What are the disadvantages of IC?
5. What can universities/institutions do to stabilize, promote and nurture IC?
6. What environmental conditions successfully spark and encourage IC
among professionals? Among students?
7. What knowledge base and skill sets are important to a successful IC
(among interdisciplinary collaborators i.e. artists and scientists?)
8. What factors can damage IC?
9. What training is important to facilitate future attempts to coordinate and
collaborate?
10. When should this training begin?
11. What personality traits are important in a collaborator?
12. How should people with specific talents be introduced/circulated the project?
13. When should people with highly specific knowledge/skills be brought
into the project?
14. How does a project originate? Organize itself and perpetuate its work?
15. How is information and disciplinary know-how assimilated and
prioritized?
16. How are decisions made and implemented?
17. Does decision-making circulate to those with expertise or are decisions
made democratically?
18. Where do collaborations between art and science find funding?
grants or sponsorship?
19. How is credit acknowledged and accredited?
20. How is monetary compensation distributed?
21. What are contemporary art-science collaborations creating?
22. What are they making? How did they decide on their project?
23. In a collaborative effort what does ART/Artists bring to the project?
(Answer from the standpoint of the participants, from the perspective of the audience)
24. In a collaboration what does Science/scientists bring to the project?
25. How is the artist inspired by the project, how is the scientist inspired?
Is common interest a point from which the project can progress?
Raffaela Kinsley
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Prof. Aaron Winter
25 Questions
1- Is it true there is a “cut off” age to learn a language?
2- Do children really learn a foreign language faster than adults?
3- How influential is the individual’s first language when it comes to learning a foreign language?
4- Is it true the more languages you learn the easier it gets?
5- When in a person’s 3rd, 4th foreign language (and so on) how much influence does the first language have in aiding that learning.
6- Is it better to refer to the first language when teaching a new one?
7- Should a person learn the grammar first and then worry about speaking it?
8- Should a person learn to speak first?
9- Is there an ideal sequence in learning a foreign language? (First grammar, then listening…)
10- Is it simpler to learn a language from the same family group as a person’s first language?
11- Do adults have advantage over children when it comes to learning a foreign language?
12- How much influence does the environment have on language acquisition?
13- Is learning a foreign language like playing an instrument?
14- Could learning a foreign language be considered a talent like playing an instrument? Ones better and easier than others, others have a much harder time doing it.
15- Would a method of using song lyrics to learn a foreign language be an efficient one?
16- Is there such a thing as a fast and efficient way to learn a foreign language?
17- What can one do in order to speed up the learning of a language?
18- What can an adult do to “lose” his or her accent in a particular foreign language?
19- Can an adult actually learn a foreign language and speak it like a native?
20- Why can some adults learn a foreign language and speak it like a native and others cannot?
21- Can a person’s first language actually be a “good” enabler for the individual to learn other languages?
22- Can a person’s first language actually be a “bad” influence for the individual when he or she learns other languages in terms of accent?
23- Should an adult be taught in the beginning as if he or she were a child learning his or her first language?
24- Should an adult foreign language learner be taught with the same method a child learner is taught?
25- A tailored method therefore private classes are best when it comes to foreign language learning?
Faisal
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1.What is heart failure?
2.What are the signs and symptoms of heart failure?
3.Who is at risk of developing it?
4.What kind of treatment options available out there?
5.What are the comorbidity related to the illness?
6.How will the health care reform affect the patients with heart failure?
7.How important is the holistic approach for the cure?
8.How can the family members contribute to the improvement of the patient’s quality of life?
9.What kind of preventative measurements can be implemented?
10. Financial impact of the disease?
11.Are patients well informed about the disease process?
12.What are some of the best model of online or medical literature available?
13.How can the information be readily available?
14.What resources are available for patients?
15.How can these resources be optimized?
16.Who is the target population?
17.What kinds of research sources are available to me?
18.How will my research benefit the patients?
19.Why would someone access this information?
20.What kind of creative project can I make to present this information?
21.Who would oppose the way this information is presented?
22.How would I relate this information to my interdisciplinary studies?
23.Are there going to be limitations to me being able to create a website to provide this information?
24. Will I manage to complete this project on time?
25.How independent can I be in doing this research?
Stephanie Bigelow
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25 Questions pertaining to Research Project Substance Dependent Women and Women with history of Trauma
What treatment approach works best for this population?
1. What treatment setting works effectively, outpatient or inpatient?
2. What length of treatment is needed?
3. How does participation in 12 step programs work?
4. Does the impact of the 12 step programs work?
5. What does support mean?
6. Do family interventions work?
7. What does success in treatment look like?
8. What does stability mean in a treatment setting?
Relationship between history of childhood abuse and issues in adulthood
9. Are there differences in drug of choice between family members?
10. Does sexual abuse cause dependence on drugs?
11. How does physical abuse cause dependence on drugs/
12. Do you see better success rates with adults that received services as a child?
13. What impact does receiving services as a child have on adult women whom are dependent of drugs?
14. What is addiction severity correlation with childhood abuse?
15. Is there direct correlation to the seriousness of the disease of addiction?
16. Trauma adverse episodes related to the event, do the diehards have serious issues?
Identify maladaptive coping mechanisms for this population
17. Is the behavior a result of the addiction?
18. Is the addiction a result of the behavior?
19. Why do people keep using unhealthy behaviors?
20. What obstacles stand in the way of women using unhealthy behaviors?
21. How do they develop healthy boundaries?
22. How do they handle change in relationship for example from a male who is the baby’s father and the relationship changes to being a friend?
23. When in pain, how do they deal with medication?
24. Do you tell medical professional that you are an alcoholic or an addict?
25. What will people think of me if I tell them I have a problem with drugs and alcohol?
Class yesterday at the library was good for me. I was able to locate alot of credible articles from the online academic journals. I'm pretty familiar with how to use the library search engines, thanks to BIS300. So last night was a refresher on the basics for me.
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