Prof. Jennifer L. Simpson
First-Year Seminar Instructor
January
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First day introductions along with first homework assignment.
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Blackboard discussion
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Remind Registration / Hand in Profile Page / Getting into research groups
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Work on understanding the research project this semester;
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Going over lecture notes
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Group homework
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Mini group presentations on possible topics
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Quick discussion of lecture notes
February
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Midterm Reflection Discussion
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Research Proposal Discussion
Wednesday, February 7th
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Meeting in the CASA Writing Center today!
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9am/10am Seminar - Career Service Visit
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1pm Seminar - Meeting in Library Rm 216A
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9am/10am Seminar - Meeting at the Writing Center (APA Presentation)
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1pm Seminar - Career Service Visit
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Discussion of grades in POLS & UCCP
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Lecture Discussion
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1pm Seminar - Introduction of Project 1
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Time Management
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Note-Taking
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Lecture Review
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No 9am / 10am Seminar
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Homework at my office
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1pm Seminar meeting in Writing Center
March
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How to write a professional email
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Service Learning Homework
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Registration Homework
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Working in your research groups on homework handout
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Discussion of Grades
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Quick in class lecture review quiz
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FYRC Information
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Academic Probation/Suspension Information
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1pm - Working on Project 1
Wednesday, March 21
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No Seminar today since I am sick.
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Online assignment on Blackboard by 11:59pm tonight.
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1pm Seminar - work on Project I; due tonight
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Work on developing a counter argument. (worksheet)
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Academic Probation/Suspension Review Quiz
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How-To PowerPoint Presentation
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Exam Review
April
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How to give an oral presentation
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Work on group outline activity
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1pm Seminar - Introduction of P3
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9am/10am - Counseling Services Presentation
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1pm Seminar - IA Presentation Talk
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Money / Credit Discussion
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9am/10am - No Seminar; Presentations in ENGL
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1pm - Counseling Services Presentation
Wednesday, April 18th
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9am/10am - No Seminar; Presentations in ENGL
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1pm - Group conferences
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9am/10am - POLS grade calculations
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1pm - Group Presentations
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Final Reflection Questions
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Exam Review
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Jaxie's Goodbye