As we approach the midpoint of the course, it’s a good time to take stock of where you’re at–any missing assignments you need to catch up on, any discussion posts or replies you didn’t complete, how your research work is coming along. If you have any questions, please reach out to me by email–we can chat that way or set up a time to talk by phone/Zoom to make sure you’re clear on where you stand.
This week, you’ll be continuing your work toward the research portfolio; locating, reading, and taking notes on sources; and firming up your research plan. Read on for an overview of this week’s work.
Reading
- “Changing organizational culture: from embedded bias to equity and inclusion” by Cori Wong (on Blackboard)
- Chapters 8 and 9 of They Say/I Say (“As a result” and “You mean I can just say it that way?”)–note that chapter 9’s title was incorrect on the schedule of assignments. Sorry about that.
- possible sources for your research portfolio as you locate them
Writing/discussion
- Preliminary notes exercise (submit through Bb dropbox by Wednesday, 7/21)–the goal here is to catalog the sources you’re finding and begin sketching out the different perspectives they have to offer
- Research plan–review page 3 of the unit 2 assignment sheet (submit on blog by Sunday, 7/25). Categorize this as “Research Portfolio,” and tag it with “plan,” “weekof7/19,” and [your name].
- Discussion work on blog (here are the prompts)