Readings & Concepts
What is an example of a professional document?
Many correct answers
How many total points are there in this class?
1000 points
On what day & date did you write your Background Paper in class?
Wednesday, Sep. 2nd
How many points is each class day generally worth?
10 points
What is a discourse community, according to what we have discussed in this class?
A group of people who have shared goals and communication practices.
What is the correct way to submit major assignments? (two parts)
PDF with Google Doc link embedded (access shared w/Prof. T)
On which day did we do the Audience Analysis activity (mini presentations)? (I will except 1 of 2 correct answers)
Sep. 9th & Sep. 11th
What do I call weeks where tracks only come on one day?
Split week
What is a genre convention according to what we have discussed in class?
An element of a particular genre that makes it a successful part of that genre
What should you do if you need a “no penalty” extension on an assignment? (two parts)
Submit a placeholder document detailing when you will submit the actual assignment + Actually submit the assignment by that deadline
Which week’s slides contain instructions for how to embed a Google Doc link?
Week 3 Slides
What is the name of the CITI training you had to complete?
Social, Behavioral, and Education Research
Name all 6 of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions.
Power Distance, Individualism vs Collectivism, Uncertainty Avoidance, Long-term vs Short-term Orientation, Indulgence vs Restraint, Motivation Towards Achievement and Success
When is the final research paper (research track) or edited solution proposal (leadership track) due?
Before Thanksgiving
Which # journal prompt did I ask you to make a list of discourse communities you are a part of?
Journal Prompt #7
What makes a freshman student roughly 4x more likely to drop out of college?
If they fail ENG 105
What was one example of an item listed as low threat potential according to Williams’s (1964) article?
Respondents over 40 years of age
Respondents bothered when something unexpected happens
Respondents reporting one or no jobs in the house
What are three examples of generative AI that you are not allowed to use in this class (that have been shared with you)?
ChatGPT, Claude, and translation tools
What was the formula for the research question “test”? Write it on the board.
[Topic] + [Specific issue/problem] + [Relationship, cause, effect, or perspective] + [Specific group/place/context]
What was the topic of my dissertation? (I will take mostly right answers)
Spit