WEEK

DATE

TOPIC

DUE

1

Jan 6

Introductions

Jan 8

Defining Science / Issues chosen

List of 5 issues DUE

2

Jan 13

Computer tutorial- advanced library research

Meet in Computer classroom for class

HOLMES HALL ROOM 402

Jan 15

Discuss individual projects in groups.

Essay #1 DUE - bring 2 copies of your essay one for peer review to exchange with a classmate

3

Jan 20

Computers and topic selection training II

Meet in regular room for class - turn in peer review

meet in AB3 112

Jan 22

Independent topics chosen

Research plan worksheet DUE discuss peer review of essay 1

4

Jan 27

Discuss outline expectations

Topic titles- take your stance be very specific

DUE

Jan 29

Discussion Chapters 1 & 2

Outline

5

Feb 3

Discussion Chapter 3, 4 & 5

Mining resources DUE

Sign up for Presentations

Feb 5

Discussion Chapter 6 & 7

Pro/Con Websites Evaluation DUE

6

Feb 10

Discussion of timeline

Annotated bibliography DUE  

Feb 12

Discussion Chapter 8 & 9

7

Feb 17

Presentations discussed groups present timeline information

Timeline DUE

Feb 19

Discussion Chapter 10 & 11

Presentation style/timing/ etc

My Instructor assignment due

8

Feb 24

Discuss text and assignments

FIRST VERSION of individual projects (bring 2 copies)

Feb 26

Computer Training session 3

Meet in for library training and assistance if needed?

9

Mar 3

SPRING BREAK

Mar 5

SPRING BREAK

10

Mar 10

Independent presentations and discussion*

Mar 12

Independent presentations

11

Mar 17

Independent presentations

Mar 19

Independent presentations

12

Mar 24

Independent presentations

  Written report- DUE for students presenting after March 19th

Mar 26

Independent presentations

13

Mar 31

Independent presentations

Apr 2

Independent presentations

  Written report- DUE for students presenting before March 19th

14

Apr 7

Independent presentations and

discussion*                         

Apr 9

Independent presentations and

discussion*                         

15

Apr 14

Class summary

  Summaries of Presentations

Apr 16

Class summary

A pr 21

FINAL SESSION Portfolio

  Portfolio