Academic Interactions

130AFall 2014

IECPNikki Mattson

AgendaO Review library session informationO Conversation StartersO Introduction to Leap chapter 7O End at 2:00 for pictures (2:20 – Old

Main)

Review: Library Session (Discussion)

O Whole group – general feedback:O What was useful to you?O What were the main points included in the

session?O Accessing scholarly articles (course guides – ESL

015 -- and Lion Search)O Evaluating sources (handout)O Citation tools (on the back of the handout)O Research assignment planning tool

O Suggestion: It would be nice to email Rachel to say thank you.

Library Session Group Discussion

O 1) Where/How can you access reliable, published information in your field?

O 2) How can you evaluate sources?O 3) What are some tools available for

creating Works Cited pages?

Conversation Starter 1O When I was a child, I was interested in solving puzzles

and logic problems, and to my surprise, my introductory electrical engineering course, digital logic, felt very similar in nature and in approach to solving those types of problems. Some people become interested their majors because of their interests (like me) and others are more interested in the potential jobs and salaries associated with particular majors. So what’s the reason that you are interested in your current major or job?  (Ryan,  Electrical Engineering)  

Conversation Starter 2O Have you ever heard about the website

Linkedin? It is a social networking site that is mainly used by professionals. It allows users to make an account in order to share their professional information and experiences, and to share their resumes. If you had a profile on this social networking site, which professional information would you like to share about yourself? (agriculture engineering / Brenda)

Conversation Starter 3O Gestures are motions of the hands, head,

or body to emphasize an idea or emotion, especially while speaking. And gesture is a very helpful non-verbal aspect of communication for precise delivery and personal expression. What are the most interesting gestures you have seen in the U.S. ? What are some interesting gestures in your native country?(Linguistics)(Sung Jun)

Leap Chapter 7 Goals –pg.123

O Learn vocabulary terms related to risk-taking, innovation, and overcoming failure

O Comprehend a lecture about riskO Comprehend a podcast about

innovationO Comprehend a conversation about

overcoming failureO Paraphrasing

Risk: Would You Do THIS?

O Video

Risk-Taking QuizO Instructions: Read the questions

in your group. Share your answers. Keep track of your own answers on your paper (for scoring).

O Note: Several vocabulary words from the chapter are underlined.

ScoringO For every answer A, award yourself 1 point

OFor every answer B, award yourself 2 points

OFor every answer C, award yourself 3 points

O 5-7 Very conservative. Check your pulse. Are you still alive? What are you doing with your life? It is surprising that you even risked taking this quiz.

O 8-10 - Nervous Nelly. Maybe it’s time for you step it up. Do you want to be more adventurous? and Experience more grandeur? If so, you will have to try a little harder.

O 11-13 Risk Master. Nice. You are the ideal risk taker. You know how to balance risk with reward. This is exactly where you want to be. You know how to have a good time and to be very successful.

O 13-15 You’re the Pusher. You like to push the envelope. That’s great, just be careful that you don’t fall for schemes that leave you with empty bank accounts. Scale it back from time to time. Risk is not its own reward.

HWO Interview Comments 11/6 (by

midnight)

O Group Presentation 11/11 (by midnight)