COMP8035 Class 01.3

There was a problem with the computer so that delayed us.

I talked about paragraph structure and the importance of a good clear topic sentence in each paragraph.  We looked and some examples and I gave students an exercise.

I gave some tips on giving presentations.  I didn't get to finish on the so we will continue with that in the next class.

COMP8035 Spec update

I e-mailed v.2 of the spec. If you didn't get it, e-mail me so we can figure out why.

COMP8035 Classes 01.1 & 01.2

I talked about the assessment and how it would work.  We agreed to try for three presentations in each 2-hour slot so we can finish with those earlier.

I explained to students who to get IEEE and ACM papers using the library's online database and outlined the importance of using good sources.  Students did searches for papers relating to their topics.

COMP8035 Assignment Specification

Today I e-mailed all registered with details of the assignments for this module.

Students should choose a presentation topic right away and start work it, Especially those students presenting in Week 03. We will pin down actual dates when the timetable is finalised.

COMP8035 Classes 12.2 & 12.3

I met with the student and gave some feedback on his latest draft

COMP8035 Class 12.1

One student came to class. I gave him feedback on his latest draft.

COMP8035 Classes 11.2 & 11.3

I met with students and gave feedback on the latest drafts of the research paper.

COMP8035 Class 11.1

I gave students feedback on the latest iterations of their papers. 

I should have any outstanding ones by the next class. 

I gave out a rubric and submission details

Please send any updates as soon as is practical. I would like one or two more iterations before the final submissions. 

COMP8035 Class 10.1 & 10.2

Gave students feedback on drafts

COMP8035 Class 09.2 & 09.3

I gave one student feedback on his draft paper and answered some questions. Mostly students just worked away themselves.

COMP8035 Class 09.1

I gave feedback to students who gave me drafts.

I briefly met with each of the others.

COMP8035 Classes 08.2 & 08.3

Students worked in the research paper.

I met with each studebt briefly to discuss progress.

I'm expecting to see some drafts over the Easter break

COMP8035 Class 08.1

I met with each student to discuss progress of the research reports.

I am expecting a first draft to be completed over the Easter break.  Students are also welcome to send shorter extracts before then for feedback.

COMP8035 Class 07.1 & 07.2

I spoke about topic sentences and paragraph structure.  I gave out a photocopy of an article from a magazine and asked students to mark the topic sentence in each paragraph, and evaluate the extent to which the rest of the paragraph relates to the topic sentence.

I am expecting to drafts of the introduction of the research paper soon.

COMP8035 Classes 06.1 & 06.2

I met with students who have not yet committed to a research paper topic and discussed some ideas with them.

Then I met with the others.

COMP8035 Classes 05.2 & 05.3

I met with students to discuss their research reports. All the students I spoke to had committed to a topic or were close to doing so. There isn't really much time to delay.

COMP8035 Class 05.1

I met with some of the student to discuss their topics for the research paper but I didn't get to everyone. I outlined that students need to move beyond the "x is fab!" phase, and do some critical analysis.

I want student to decided on a research paper topic by the end of this we and get started on it.

I updated the schedule for the blog posts. The post expected in Week 08 is now due in Week 07

COMP8035 Classes 04.1 & 04.2

I met with each student and gave feedback on the blog posts. Different students make different kinds of errors. So hopefully they can be avoided. The first of those posts isn't due until tomorrow. So there is time for corrections.

I discussed paper topics with each student.

COMP8035 Classes 03.2 & 03.3

I brought peper copies of journals again. But they weren't as popular as the last day. I met with most students. From what I can see students are certainly looking in the right places for their research. Journals are very different from random webpages found online.

Most students seem to have a few ideas for the research paper now. That is how it should be.

So, so far, so good.

Writing Workshops

A series of English Academic Writing Workshops will begin today, delivered by Helen Breen. These workshops are free to all students.  The workshops will be held in B231, as follows:

http://alc.cit.ie/resources/reportwriting

 

·         Tuesday 17th Feb Using online referencing and e-books, room B231, 1-2pm

·         Thursday 19th Feb Online resources to help your writing, room B231, 1-2pm

·         Tuesday 24th Feb Most common writing errors, room B231, 1-2pm

·         Thursday 26th Feb Critical thinking skills, room B231, 1-2pm

 

·         Tuesday 3rd March Using online referencing and e-books, room B231, 1-2pm

·         Thursday 5th  March Online resources to help your writing, room B231,1-2pm

·         Tuesday 10th March Most common writing errors, room B231, 1-2pm

·         Thursday 12th March Critical thinking skills, room B231, 1-2pm

 

 

 

 all students are welcome to attend free of charge