OUR VIDEO PROJECT!

We are done with our video project! :) Please take a look!




We already have 250 views! Haha lets keep 'em coming :)

10/21

COLLEGE TEST TAKING (Tips & Preparation)
- relax.
- have confidence that you will pass with flying colors.
- don't linger on hard questions- move on & go back later.
- don't get distracted.
- use mnemonics.
- use flashcards.
- manage time/ make sure you study.
- avoid cramming (studying a little bit MANY times is much more effective than studying a huge chunk ALL AT ONCE)
- use notes you took in class.
- get a good night's sleep & have breakfast.

DO'S & DON'T DO'S
- DO read questions carefully.
- DO answer all questions (unlessed penalized)
- DO make an educated guess.
- DO watch for trigger words.
- DON'T second guess yourself.
- DON'T answer a question without having read the whole thing.
- DON'T waste too much time on one question.

KEYS TO SUCCESS
- self esteem.
- goal setting. (challenging, realistic, long-term & short-term)
- knowing your strengths & weaknesses.
- academic integrity.
- know yourself.
- honor your values.
- develop good test-taking strategies.

10/14

Hmm... today we shared our video project ideas with the class. The other groups definitely had different ideas. Professor Dan seemed to like our idea and told us that if we used the keywords : asian girls, lesbians, trannys, etc we would get more hits. HAHAH funny, but true. We are suppose to film our video this friday, so it should be interesting! (and funny!)

We also talked about the scholarly paper and our take-home midterm. We will get the midterm next class on Wednesday.

10/12

So today there was no class because we had a schoolwide furlough day. The weather has been so off & on lately and it's driving me crazy! I wish it would be consistent for once! Haha its like POURING rain one day, and sunny the next?! Ughh!

But other than that, I guess I will take this blog entry as my chance to stop and think about what I've been up to lately. Soooooo i guess first and foremost.. I have been working a lot. I work at my church for a children's after-school program. I get the chance to tutor and interact with kids, which is a lot of fun. I work mon-thurs 2:30-6:00. My life pretty much consists of work. church. class. & friends. Exciting or what?! Haha :) Okay, that's all for now.

10/8

So today we talked about our video project idea. Our video sounds like it's going to be pretty hilarious (as long as we organize our ideas efficiently :X) My group members are: Lisa, Bryan, Michael, and myself. Without all the details, our story is basically about a boy and girl that have interest in each other after seeing each other in the library. The girl has to go to the bathroom and while the boy is waiting for her, he realizes he has to go to the bathroom as well. While he is going to the bathroom, to his surprise he finds her in there too! Wait a second...Why is she in the men's bathroom?! Haha... Bathroom surprise or what?

MUSE VIDEO

MUSE VIDEO



So today in class, Lisa and I had to make a video explaining about the class and what it's all about. We learned the techniques of using the moviemaker software, the effects we can use in a video, and etc. It was kind of embarrassing having to do it in front of the whole class, but all in all, it was fun.

Mon, October 5th.

Today we talked about the Ten Writing Guidelines. To basically sum everything up, this is what it consisted of:

1.) state interesting/surprising elements but don't give away EVERYTHING at the beginning.
2.) use active voice: subject, verb, and objcect.
3.) remember that nouns and verbs are stronger than adjectives.
4.) avoid jargon; use well-known terms
5.) include defining details
6.) write (tell!) the story as if you were trying to catch the interest of a friend.
7.) after you write something, set it aside for a while and go do something else. then go back and review the story with a fresh prospective.
8.) read the story aloud and make corrections
9.) don't rely on soundtrack.
10.) screen the complete audio and video story as a "doubting Thomas."

Self Portrait Poem

Jenny
Outgoing, Extroverted, Responsible, Artistic
Mom, Dad, and Older Brother
Loved Ones, Success, Education
Freedom, Happiness, Energetic
Respect, Love, Success
Friendship, Equality, Trust
Heights, Failure, Loneliness
Adulthood, Future, Success
Sunnyvale, Vienna Drive
Kim

Group Discussion- 9/23/09

Types of Speaking Opportunities:
- Delivering a researched position.
- Give an extemporaneous speech on a topic.
- Group speaking (Case presentations, panel discussions, and debates) This works best when group members can coordinate their individual pieces and practice together.

Writing a Good Speech:
- Define your purpose.
- Engage your audience.
- Building a message.

Choosing Topics and Keeping the Audience Interested:
- Do not overwhelm the audience with statistics and stories.
- Instead choose your evidence carefully to create both emotional and logical appeal.
- Reflect what you've learned from the course.

- Relate to the audience as much as possible. Know your audience.
- Do not choose a topic that does not interest you or your audience.
- Be strong on your stand point. Don't get distracted by the audience.