Matt is going to do a research paper on the musical preferences of DU students. Specifically the genres they prefer, and the student’s opinion of the importance and role of music in society.
The main form of research he is going to conduct is interviews, with an emphasis on opinions as opposed to facts. He will then make use of these opinions to develop a paper around the current importance and role of music in society.
The reason for his choice of topic is because he wishes to discover the role music plays in the life of individuals.
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Monday, April 25, 2011
Reed Kinning Process Draft
Dear Reader,
This essay will cover diet in colleges and students perception of the school food they eat everyday. I want to raise awareness on how a persons diet can severely affect overall health and happiness while observing what students currently perceive they are eating.
I will do a tally and observe how many people use one dining hall on any specific night. As students leave, I will ask them brief questions on the quality of food they just ate and what could be done to improve. I will also ask students how important dorm food is to them.
Finally, I will provide solutions to a better diet and a more healthy, edible meal that we have already paid for.
Reed Kinning
Josh Goetz - Process Draft
Dear reader,
The intention for this paper is to find the connection between Facebook usage in class and students’ focus. I also hope to focus on the effect of social media on college students, the use of these sites and their effect on academics. I want to know if students notice a difference in their academics with how much time they spend on social media sites. These sources are often used in class and I wonder if students think that they are able to catch up on their social lives while staying involved and focused in class.
This is a topic that is relevant because nearly all students have a Facebook account and use social media every day. These sites are used to keep in touch with friends but can also be used as a distraction from class and homework. I hope to find the connection between these influences on students’ lives at DU. There has to be a connection between social media and academics and I aim to find this correlation.
The intention for this paper is to find the connection between Facebook usage in class and students’ focus. I also hope to focus on the effect of social media on college students, the use of these sites and their effect on academics. I want to know if students notice a difference in their academics with how much time they spend on social media sites. These sources are often used in class and I wonder if students think that they are able to catch up on their social lives while staying involved and focused in class.
This is a topic that is relevant because nearly all students have a Facebook account and use social media every day. These sites are used to keep in touch with friends but can also be used as a distraction from class and homework. I hope to find the connection between these influences on students’ lives at DU. There has to be a connection between social media and academics and I aim to find this correlation.
Joey Messina_Process Draft
Dear Reader,
The main purpose of writing my essay is to examine the extra difficulties put onto student athletes in college. I originally approached this essay realizing that student athletes really do have a lot more responsibilities to cope in college. But I wanted to dive deeper into the issue and really see the exact reasons for their added stresses. By asking many student athletes questions on how their daily life goes with attending classes, practices, getting homework done, as well as finding time for some rest and relaxation time.
The first part of my paper does contain an introduction that does explain my hypothesis as well as the main point for writing it. The next section contains my methods for writing the paper, which I used my interview questions that I constructed as well as other strategies I used as well as discussing the other research used in looking up information on the topic. Then finally I will discuss the results for the many interviews that I constructed as well as comparing those results to the main question I came up with.
Joey Messina
The main purpose of writing my essay is to examine the extra difficulties put onto student athletes in college. I originally approached this essay realizing that student athletes really do have a lot more responsibilities to cope in college. But I wanted to dive deeper into the issue and really see the exact reasons for their added stresses. By asking many student athletes questions on how their daily life goes with attending classes, practices, getting homework done, as well as finding time for some rest and relaxation time.
The first part of my paper does contain an introduction that does explain my hypothesis as well as the main point for writing it. The next section contains my methods for writing the paper, which I used my interview questions that I constructed as well as other strategies I used as well as discussing the other research used in looking up information on the topic. Then finally I will discuss the results for the many interviews that I constructed as well as comparing those results to the main question I came up with.
Joey Messina
Kelley Murray-Draft Process Note
Dear Reader,
The purpose of the paper is to question, investigate, and rationalize if DU’s Greek life serves a purpose, and/or if it is a positive aspect of the University of Denver’s campus. The research, which was conducted on undergraduate University of Denver students, helped determine if current students believe that fraternities and sororities are beneficial to the current student life and campus. The research was conducted via survey, in which I asked students various questions about Greek life, student activity, and Greek participation. I also used outside research throughout my essay which compares and contrasts statistics from campuses that do and do not have Greek life, to further support the paper and my thesis.
-Kelley Murray
Corey Walkovitz - Process Draft
Dear Reader,
This paper is about the correlation, if any, between student employment and grade point average. There are many students that are forced to have jobs for tuition, parental needs, or just to have money to live. In my paper I will look at how having a job affects the students grade point average and see if having a job causes a person to obtain lower, or higher, grades. By surveying and interviewing students, I will determine if having a job affects their schoolwork and how it affects them, whether is adds more stress or gives them time to break away from school.
I chose this topic because I know that having a job and trying to deal with school and life is all very stressful. Although some people can manage their school life and work life, being a science major, I choose to not work due to the many hours of classes and homework I have.
Sincerely,
Corey Walkovitz
This paper is about the correlation, if any, between student employment and grade point average. There are many students that are forced to have jobs for tuition, parental needs, or just to have money to live. In my paper I will look at how having a job affects the students grade point average and see if having a job causes a person to obtain lower, or higher, grades. By surveying and interviewing students, I will determine if having a job affects their schoolwork and how it affects them, whether is adds more stress or gives them time to break away from school.
I chose this topic because I know that having a job and trying to deal with school and life is all very stressful. Although some people can manage their school life and work life, being a science major, I choose to not work due to the many hours of classes and homework I have.
Sincerely,
Corey Walkovitz
James Howe- Process Draft
Dear Reader,
This essay is made to help point out the benefits of nuclear energy and to build awareness of the safety and efficiency of this energy source. The research is designed to show how uneducated students at DU are about nuclear power. The questions are designed to test the energy knowledge of its participants and get the general idea of students’ opinion on the energy. It will also gain input on the proposed nuclear power plant that was to be built in Pueblo, CO. I also plan for it to see if there is a trend between support for nuclear power before and after the accidents with the power plants in Japan after the tsunami.
My essay contains an introduction that explains my hypothesis and the general idea behind my paper. Next there is a methods section which describes the way my research was conducted and the strategies used, here I will bring up other research that is similar to my own. Finally, there is a results section that gives my findings through my research followed by a discussion of my hypothesis and my actual results along with any surprising findings. Finishing the essay I will have a conclusion summarizing my essay as a whole.
Sincerely,
James Howe
Lucas Kukulka-Draft Process Note
Lucas Kukulka
Process Note
Dear Reader,
This essay is research about my family history and about how the goals of your relatives are still present in today’s life. I intend to show a well, researched history of my relatives that immigrated to America. I want to show why they did and what their goals were when they left their home country. Hopefully my readers take in interest in their own history and try to find a connection between themselves and their history.
When I had to choose a topic for this assignment I had almost no idea what I wanted to do, but I liked the suggestion by my teacher to do a family history since I have a very large and diverse background. After I decided on my topic I created interview questions to give to my parents, aunts and uncles so I could gather as much information as possible. One challenge I faced was finding academic sources relating to family history. I decided to change my research topics from family history to research about where my family had come from to see what was going on when they fled their countries. This way I could see what my relatives were going through.
Process Note
Dear Reader,
This essay is research about my family history and about how the goals of your relatives are still present in today’s life. I intend to show a well, researched history of my relatives that immigrated to America. I want to show why they did and what their goals were when they left their home country. Hopefully my readers take in interest in their own history and try to find a connection between themselves and their history.
When I had to choose a topic for this assignment I had almost no idea what I wanted to do, but I liked the suggestion by my teacher to do a family history since I have a very large and diverse background. After I decided on my topic I created interview questions to give to my parents, aunts and uncles so I could gather as much information as possible. One challenge I faced was finding academic sources relating to family history. I decided to change my research topics from family history to research about where my family had come from to see what was going on when they fled their countries. This way I could see what my relatives were going through.
Andrew Thomas- Process draft
Dear Reader,
For this paper, I plan to explore the pros, cons, and logic behind general education requirements, and how these are perceived by students at DU. I have found that many students are often strongly opposed to general education requirements, despite their nearly universal presents in academics throughout the country. For this reason I wish to explore why, either why there is a possible discrepancy between these two forces.
To do this I wish to conduct several interviews with students, preferably of different backgrounds and opinions on the topic. I wish to ask what their opinions are of the current gen. ed. requirements, how they feel these requirements should be addressed, and whether they understand and agree with the logic behind them.
I wished to address this particular topic because, especially as a first year student, I felt it particularly concerned my peers and myself. I felt it was an issue that many had strong and very varied feelings about, both students as well as administrators.
-Andrew Thomas
For this paper, I plan to explore the pros, cons, and logic behind general education requirements, and how these are perceived by students at DU. I have found that many students are often strongly opposed to general education requirements, despite their nearly universal presents in academics throughout the country. For this reason I wish to explore why, either why there is a possible discrepancy between these two forces.
To do this I wish to conduct several interviews with students, preferably of different backgrounds and opinions on the topic. I wish to ask what their opinions are of the current gen. ed. requirements, how they feel these requirements should be addressed, and whether they understand and agree with the logic behind them.
I wished to address this particular topic because, especially as a first year student, I felt it particularly concerned my peers and myself. I felt it was an issue that many had strong and very varied feelings about, both students as well as administrators.
-Andrew Thomas
Process Draft- Alex Fredrickson
Dear Reader,
In this essay I intent to explore the topic of diversity here at the University of Denver. I want to discern the majority opinion on how DU is dealing with diversity in both the classroom and the overall environment of DU. I intend to have this paper read by both DU students and hopefully the University of Denver administration and CME (Center for Multicultural Excellence). I would like to show the administration that they are dealing with diversity at the University of Denver ineffectively in hopes that change will allow for a more cohesive learning environment here at DU. This topic is very important to me and to any students here at the University of Denver as diversity effects our education which is something that I am very serious about.
I plan to both inform you about diversity here at DU (a basic breakdown of the population here at DU along with the mission statement of the CME) and then ask questions along the lines of: How well do you think that DU as well as the CME has upheld this mission statement? What do you think is the best way for DU students to experience diversity? And: What do you find to be the advantages of experiencing a diverse campus (if any)?
In order to get a more qualitative response, I plan on asking participants follow up questions based on their answer to the main interview questions. I hope to figure out what they see as the pros and cons of diversity on our education here at DU.
-Alexander Fredrickson
In this essay I intent to explore the topic of diversity here at the University of Denver. I want to discern the majority opinion on how DU is dealing with diversity in both the classroom and the overall environment of DU. I intend to have this paper read by both DU students and hopefully the University of Denver administration and CME (Center for Multicultural Excellence). I would like to show the administration that they are dealing with diversity at the University of Denver ineffectively in hopes that change will allow for a more cohesive learning environment here at DU. This topic is very important to me and to any students here at the University of Denver as diversity effects our education which is something that I am very serious about.
I plan to both inform you about diversity here at DU (a basic breakdown of the population here at DU along with the mission statement of the CME) and then ask questions along the lines of: How well do you think that DU as well as the CME has upheld this mission statement? What do you think is the best way for DU students to experience diversity? And: What do you find to be the advantages of experiencing a diverse campus (if any)?
In order to get a more qualitative response, I plan on asking participants follow up questions based on their answer to the main interview questions. I hope to figure out what they see as the pros and cons of diversity on our education here at DU.
-Alexander Fredrickson
Mark Meziere -- Process Note
Dear Reader,
This essay is a qualitative study of views on no-tobacco policies at colleges and universities by University of Denver faculty, staff, and students. This study is intended to determine how effective the no-tobacco policy is at the University of Denver. It is also intended to describe student and faculty’s opinions on this policy. Who in this community is supportive of the no-tobacco policy? Who feels their rights are being violated?
If one walks around the DU campus for a day, they would still see several people smoking cigarettes on their way to class or just outside residence halls. What are the reasons for this no-smoking policy if it is not fully enforced? I picked the topic of no-tobacco policies at the University of Denver because it is interesting to know what effects this policy has on our community. It is also something students and faculty are very highly opinionated about.
This essay is a qualitative study of views on no-tobacco policies at colleges and universities by University of Denver faculty, staff, and students. This study is intended to determine how effective the no-tobacco policy is at the University of Denver. It is also intended to describe student and faculty’s opinions on this policy. Who in this community is supportive of the no-tobacco policy? Who feels their rights are being violated?
If one walks around the DU campus for a day, they would still see several people smoking cigarettes on their way to class or just outside residence halls. What are the reasons for this no-smoking policy if it is not fully enforced? I picked the topic of no-tobacco policies at the University of Denver because it is interesting to know what effects this policy has on our community. It is also something students and faculty are very highly opinionated about.
Process Draft-Oka
Dear Reader,
I intend for my research paper to explore the improper use of Adderall among college students, specifically in DU. The research is to discover the motivations behind such behavior, and also the safeguards that should be put into place by the authorities in order to limit the misuse of the drug.
The first portion of my piece consists of an introduction that introduces the purpose of my paper, as well as to set an appropriate context and reason for the research to be carried out. This is followed by the review of literature that summarizes and analyzes the sources that are intended to be used or have been used in the research. The research instrument being implemented is the interviewing of several individuals (probably 4) with an equal amount of ADD sufferers and non-ADD suffering individuals.
The purpose of me choosing this topic is because academic dishonesty seems to be a major issue especially at the college level. I feel that this concept is ambiguous and Adderall is one of the main forms of academic dishonesty taking place. Hence it is essential that this relevant issue is given our utmost attention, and exploration.
I intend for my research paper to explore the improper use of Adderall among college students, specifically in DU. The research is to discover the motivations behind such behavior, and also the safeguards that should be put into place by the authorities in order to limit the misuse of the drug.
The first portion of my piece consists of an introduction that introduces the purpose of my paper, as well as to set an appropriate context and reason for the research to be carried out. This is followed by the review of literature that summarizes and analyzes the sources that are intended to be used or have been used in the research. The research instrument being implemented is the interviewing of several individuals (probably 4) with an equal amount of ADD sufferers and non-ADD suffering individuals.
The purpose of me choosing this topic is because academic dishonesty seems to be a major issue especially at the college level. I feel that this concept is ambiguous and Adderall is one of the main forms of academic dishonesty taking place. Hence it is essential that this relevant issue is given our utmost attention, and exploration.
Grencik_Process Draft
Dear Reader,
This essay is about how people view different music fans and their stereotypes towards them. I open the essay with previous studies done by other researchers to give you an idea of what exactly I intend on researching. I also take ideas from these researchers to form questions of my own. This background research provides credibility to my research as my sources are scholarly. By establishing credibility you should remain interested (or at least believe me) throughout the entire paper.
The methods section describes step by step precisely how I will perform my research and will send you to the appendix for the exact questions. This will establish even more credibility as it's not some random research project thrown together, and it is in fact well done. I also include some similar methods done by the sources that I've researched to get the most out of my own research.
I chose this topic specifically because I love music. Without music then I feel like my life would be much more boring. There are stereotypes about race, gender, even different social classes, so I wanted to research whether or not there is a stereotype for different types of music fans. Specifically all of my research is related only to the University of Denver. Ultimately, my goal is to educate you on what (if any) stereotypes do exist among the students at the University of Denver.
This essay is about how people view different music fans and their stereotypes towards them. I open the essay with previous studies done by other researchers to give you an idea of what exactly I intend on researching. I also take ideas from these researchers to form questions of my own. This background research provides credibility to my research as my sources are scholarly. By establishing credibility you should remain interested (or at least believe me) throughout the entire paper.
The methods section describes step by step precisely how I will perform my research and will send you to the appendix for the exact questions. This will establish even more credibility as it's not some random research project thrown together, and it is in fact well done. I also include some similar methods done by the sources that I've researched to get the most out of my own research.
I chose this topic specifically because I love music. Without music then I feel like my life would be much more boring. There are stereotypes about race, gender, even different social classes, so I wanted to research whether or not there is a stereotype for different types of music fans. Specifically all of my research is related only to the University of Denver. Ultimately, my goal is to educate you on what (if any) stereotypes do exist among the students at the University of Denver.
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Process Note Critique
Peer Critique : Process Note
For this critique, I would like you to do something a bit different than we’ve done before: I want you to be a skeptic, question everything about your peer’s writing. Please do so kindly. Your questions should help prod the writer to think through her or his writing more carefully.
In addition to focusing on any concerns of the author and on any concerns that you notice while reading, please address the following items:
1. Describe what portions of the process note are currently the clearest and most effective. Please be as specific as possible. In other words, writing that, “Your introduction is clear and interesting” does not provide specificity or detail that lets the author know what is working and why. Instead you should try writing comments that give the author some clear direction, “The word choice in your discussion of audience was particularly useful in that you clearly described that you thought your audience did not know the reasons for the DU smoking ban because most people you know are against it. What is not clear, however, is how you have used this preliminary instinct to construct a research question or hypothesis.
2. Compare the process note with what the author has already drafted of the paper. Essentially, I am asking that you determine if the author’s qualitative paper lives up to the promise of the process note. Again, please be critical, but do so nicely, so the author will receive useful feedback from you. While you might find the writing to be “good,” most writing can usually be improved and clarified.
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