Showing posts with label links. Show all posts
Showing posts with label links. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Portfolio: Second Semester

Student ID: 07104

Until December 22

Portfolio for Writing IV,
Section 1a



(See: Note 1, below)

0.0. Overview

Reviews, Posts, Words, and More

(See: Note 2, below.)



1.0. Essays

(See: Note 3, below.)

Please complete this table with data gathered from essays on your blog. See the Key (below) for definitions of the symbols in row one, and complete columns four through nine with numerical values (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

1.1. Showcase
Short titles with links
Dates
yy.mm.dd

W
C
L
P
M
Website review 08.09.29 (375+ words)

Website Review: Let's take in Fresh English!

08.09.27

6 380 6 1 0 0
Favorite place(-s) 08.10.20 (450+ words)

Essay: ~~ my second home ~~

08.10.11
4
493
0
0
0
0
Mrs. Doubtfire 08.11.04 (500+ words)

MR2-01: "Mrs. Doubt" ― Live with Love and Humor ☆

08.11.01
5
452
4
0
0
0
Community life 08.11.17 (default length*)

Essay2-02: ~Walk in line~ (Community life)

08.11.16
6
610
0
0
0
0
Kumamoto's best-kept secrets 08.12.01 (5+ ¶¶)

Essay2-03: ○●Secret of Kumamoto●○

08.11.30
4
434
0
0
0
0
Learning with computers 2008.12.15 (6+ ¶¶)

Essay: Learning with computers!

08.12.12
7
503
0
0
0
0


















Totals---
---
322872101 0 0

Key:
¶: number of paragraphs five (5) or more sentences in length
W: number of words
C: number of comments
L: number of links
P: number of photos or other graphics
M: number of other media included in post
*: "long enough to cover the ... [communities] you choose," Writing Studio Blog, Preparation for Next Essays, 2008.10.29)

1.2. Best Essay

Selection and Assessment: Which of those six assigned essays do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, focus on your writing, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.
  • I think the best essay in this semester is "Essay2-02: ~Walk in line~ (Community life)". It is because it shows the main points so clearly. Besides, it has a good conclusion paragraph. The readers can feel the march of time.

2.0. Comments

Showcase
Titles of posts with links
Dates of comments yy.mm.dd
Numbers of words in comments
Qualities of comments**
2.1. Your first comment on your instructor's blog*
0
-
-
-
2.2. Your best comment on a classmate's blog*Mrs.doubt fire essay
08.11.04
88

"You share a great analysis especially in the third paragraph!"

Specific praise

2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog*
MR2-01: "Mrs. Doubt" ― Live with Love and Humor ☆
08.11.0588

"Which is more important for you, humor or love?"

An interesting question.

2.4. Most comments on:
Titles of posts with link
Dates of posts yy.mm.dd Total number of words in comments
Qualities of comments**
2.4.1. Any one of your essays*

Website Review: Let's take in Fresh English!

08.09.27

131

"The BBC site you elected is good and it's one of way to build up our English skill.It's nice idea,jam!"

Friendly!

2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments?
---
08.10.01
---
---
2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments?
---
---

97


"Thank you for your all comments!"

and answered all questions.

Thankful and informative

2.4.2. Any of your other posts*
MR2-01: "Mrs. Doubt" ― Live with Love and Humor ☆ 08.11.01

154


"your essay is really easy to read because first paragraph tells me what you want to write below paragraphs."

So specific comment

2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments?
---
08.11.12
---
---
2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments?---
---

46


"I...think...love is more important. Everything does have no meaning without love!"

(answered a question and shared my opinion)

Informative and thankful






----------
* Current semester comments on essays and other posts
** Please list the most important qualities of comments on each type of blog post. That is, explain briefly what makes them good comments.

2.5. Recent comments display

Does your blog display recent comments from blog visitors in a prominent location, for example, in a sidebar, header, or footer widget? Where, or why not? Please explain.
  • My blog displays them at the top in a sidebar. It is because I want them to be encouragements for me that others look into my blog!

2.6. Additional reflections on comments

  • I appreciated the comments which shows specific advice.
  • The comments which refer to good points concretely became encouragements for me.

3.0. Book Reviews

3.1. ShowcaseShort titles
with links
Dates (yy.mm.dd)WordsComments
Example:
Vampire Killer
07.05.16
39
1
2-01

BR2-01: The Joke Machine

08.08.01 147 0
2-02

BR2-02: Roman Adventure

08.08.05 133 0
2-03
BR2-03: Submarine Adventure
08.08.052100
2-04
BR2-04: Chinese Adventure 08.08.081610
2-05
BR2-05: Flood! ) -:
08.09.281510
2-06
BR2-06: The Three Little Pigs (-:08.09.281080
2-07
BR2-07: The Fox and the Crow ( -- :08.09.281240
2-08
BR2-08: The Hare and the Tortoise ( - : 08.09.281080
2-09
BR2-09: The Blue Eye ( - :

08.10.07

1720
2-10
BR2-10: Superdog 08.10.191940
2-11
BR2-11: Sara Says No! 08.11.142450
2-12
BR2-12: The Umbrella 08.12.063060
2-13 BR2-13: The Barcelona Game 08.12.174440
2-14 BR2-14: Photo Finish 08.12.181400
2-15 BR2-15:Shooting Stars 08.12.181200
2-16 BR2-16: In the Frame 08.12.181290
2-17 BR2-17: The Big Bag Mistake 08.12.201560
2-18 BR2-18: THE LAST PHOTO 08.12.211940



































---
---
Totals:
3242
0


Note: Please calculate and list book review Totals for words and comments without including those from the example (above).

3.2. Best Book Review

Selection and Assessment: Which of those book reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, focus on your writing, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.
    

・I think my best book review is "BR2-18: THE LAST PHOTO ". It is because it includes my opinion and questions, instead of a long story plot. Besides, it is so easy to read.

4.0. Blog Layout, Labeling, Linking, & Media


Showcase
Yes
No
4.1. Does your blog display an archive?
4.1.1. Does the archive display the titles of posts?
4.1.2. Is the archive organized by month?
4.1.3. Is the archive at or near the top of the sidebar?


4.2. Does your blog have labels displayed in sidebar?
5.2.1. Do your labels include these required labels (typed accurately):---
---
  • "books" (plural) AND "reviews" (plural)

  • "essays" (plural) AND "portfolios" (plural, without "proto-")

  • "quickposts" (plural, with no space between quick and posts)

  • "links" (plural) AND "media" (plural)

  • "movies" (plural) AND "websites" (plural)

  • "brainstorms" (or "brainstorming"), "essay prep.," AND "free-writing" (or "free-writes")


4.2.2. Does your sidebar display other labels?
  • How many other labels have you attached to three (3) or more posts?
    • _24_ other labels attached to three or more posts
---
---

---
---
4.3. Links & media---
---
4.3.1. Does your blog include photos or other graphics?
  • Does your blog profile include a photo or graphic representation?

  • How many of your blog posts this semester include photos or other graphics?
    • _31_ posts including photos or other graphics
---
---
4.3.2. Does your blog include posts with multiple links?
  • How many of your posts this semester include three (3) or more links?
    • _1_ posts including three or more links (including this portfolio!)
---
---
4.3.3. Does your blog include other media?
  • How many of your blog posts this semester include other media?
    • _2_ posts including other media
---
---
  • What kind(-s) of media have you included in posts this semester? Please list the kinds here:
    1. YouTube

---

---
  • What media content that you originally produced, if any, do your blog posts for this semester contain? Please list and explain each item briefly, and add short links and dates (yy.mm.dd) for reference.

I'm sorry, but I produced none.


---

---

4.4. Overall presentation

What have you done to enhance the overall presentation of your blog? List and explain the three most important content, display, formatting, layout, or other presentation changes that you have made on your blog this semester.
  1. To emphasize particular words related to the main points in each post, I changed the size and colors of those words.
  2. I always tried to share my own opinions on book reviews' posts.
  3. I included more space in each post than before, in order to make them easy to see.

5.0. Additional reflections on your blog and your writing on it

Please feel free to include reflections on both spring and fall semester work, as well as on the content of this portfolio (proto-portfolios, showcases, and reflections).
  • Sudden homework(essays) was a little tough to complete by the due, after we were told about those essays just on Wednesday.
  • The set number of posts in a week seemed to be too many.
  • However, I was used to working on my blog in fall semester!

6.0. Advice and suggestions for yourself, your peers, and your successors

  • To reach the norm of 15,000 words, the key is your efforts during summer vacation!
  • You had better use easy phrases, so that others can understand what you write.
  • To make your blog interesting and informative, it is a good idea to write about your opinions or the unique traditions and culture of Japan.

____________________
Notes:
  1. This portfolio template derives from the templates for Writing IIIc and Writing IVc portfolios (2007-08), and Writing III, §§1a & 1c (Fall, 2008).
  2. Please use the same code in section 0.0 that you used to embed your proto-portfolios (PPFs) in the footer of your blog, which you should already have revised to display your 2nd (fall) semester PPF first.
  3. The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derives from Proto-Portfolio 2-02 (2008).
____________________
License:

This portfolio template is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Please attribute to "the Writing Studio Blog" (without quotation marks).

Creative Commons License

///// End of template (copy from here to "Beginning ..." [above]) /////

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Essay2-03: ○●Secret of Kumamoto●○

Hello, everyone. Winter is coming! What kind of clothes will you get this winter? We find various trends in clothes every year, sweaters, one-piece dresses, skirts, coats, jackets and so on. Every year, we have a little different from that of the year before. That is to say, we meet different trends in clothes. Do you have a desire keep up with the fashion every year? Or do you want to lead the fashion for some kinds of clothes? In other hands, many of us must have experienced that clothes we bought have gone out of fashion soon. Needless to say, the things in fashion are not always good, though.

We are to focus on one of well kept secret of Kumamoto. I found a gossip about fashion in Kumamoto, so I would like to handle it in this essay. Once, I have heard that the fashion trends are started in Kumamoto, and clothing companies try to put their new clothing on sale in Kumamoto. Have you heard that clothings which become popular in Kumamoto will also become good sellers in Japan? I wanted to find out whether it is true or not. I had an idea about the measure for it, and I tried to search on the Internet. It was because I wanted to see people’s opinion. However, in fact, I could not find so much information, because there are few reasonable opinions. Some people say bad things and put abusive comments there about Kumamoto’s fashion.

To tell the truth, I don’t really know whether the gossip is true or not. Some people say Fukuoka is still more fashionable than Kumamoto. I thought it was also natural opinion, because Fukuoka is the center of various things, markets, traffic, and economy. Besides, it is bigger than Kumamoto and has more people. In other hands, some people have the opinion that people in Kumamoto understand their own personality and choose clothes which really suit them. Other people say there is no time difference in fashion between Tokyo (the capital of Japan) and Kumamoto.

I think it is true that people in Kumamoto have an interest in fashion as well as those in other cities in Japan. Of course, that depends on each person eventually. However, many of my friends seem to have a great interest in fashion trends. It is widely said that the basic nature of people in Kumamoto is newfangled, that is, tend to prefer new things. (Please check out the link below.) As a conclusion, however, it depends on each person. So many men, so many minds(十人十色).

[434 words]
Total of November = 3191 words

Monday, November 24, 2008

Best essay in other class ☆☆☆

We took a look at essays in 1c writing class. I chose HANAKO's movie review. Her blog is named "RARA EXPRESS". That is interesting. Her title is "Divorce~Mrs, Doubtfire~". I think the title is unique, because an impression that many people may get from this movie is about humor, laugh, and love. Of course, the divorce is also one of its themes, but I do not think many people handle this theme, when they talk about this movie.

Anyway, I would like to explain why I chose her review as a best essay in the class. I found it interesting, in that she refers to each scene, and then, give her opinions. She is thoughtful. I felt that she can and should give her opinion more! The sentences are so easy to read that I can tell what the main points are. That is also one of the reason.

Her essay is here. The URL is below. Please check it out.
[163 words]

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Website Review (rewriting): Let's take in Fresh English!

We had the second writing class the day before yeasterday. We read other students' website review and put comments, opinions, questions and suggestions each other. I also received some questions from my classmates. I would like to rewrite the original review today to include the answers to those questions.

Hi, everyone in the Foreign Languages Department! Are you trying hard to learn English? I know, of course, you are trying. How do you study English, then? Recently, I had been thinking about how to learn English, though that is just my intimate affair. I was anxious about my learning English, because some of my friends are to go study abroad next year, but I’m not. Well, I found this site recently. I was thinking that I need listening materials, and I watched English news a little lately. It occured to access websites of ABC, BBC, PBS, that broadcast those English news. I thought BBC's was good. It was just last week, so I haven't make any progress in English yet. Yes, I think I should use this everyday... I'll try as often as I can! I found the good materials in the BBCs web site, so I would like to introduce it to you this time.

BBC stands for British Broadcasting Corporation. My favorite point about this web site is that it has English learning program. There are so many sites just with English games on the Internet. This site also has many games for kids, but not only that. At the bottom of the page, it has a corner that “Explore the BBC”. You can choose a link, “Learning English” in it. If you click on it, it shows lists with many items, like “NEWS ENGLISH”, “QUIZZES AND EXAMS”, “GRAMMER & VOCABULARY”, and “BUSINESS ENGLISH”.

I have liked to study English grammer since my high school days. Now, however, what I feel that I need are to build my vocabulary and polish my listening skill more. So this time, I will recommend you to use the part of “GRAMMER & VOCABULARY”. You will find an item, “Pronunciation>>”. It has video with a native English speaker. She explained what the good pronunciation is and why we need to learn such a kind of pronunciation. Her British English is so nice and clear, and her advice becomes a good encouragement for us. It must be inducements to you to learn English and make your pronunciation better and clearer.

It will help you to learn modern and practical English! Besides, you might want to get knowledge about world news. You can also listen to the English news stories with video and audio. It makes it possible for you to learn how to express new things in English, that is, new coinages which are used in the modern world.

I am thinking of making use of this site too. We need to take in fresh English in order to communicate in this modern and global society. You agree with it, don’t you? I want to keep trying to make a progress in English like everyone. I will show the address of this web site below, so please check it out! You won’t regret it.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Website Review: Let's take in Fresh English!

Hi, everyone in the Foreign Languages Department! Are you trying hard to learn English? I know, of course, you are trying. How do you study English, then? Recently, I had been thinking about how to learn English, though that is just my intimate affair. I was anxious about my learning English, because some of my friends are to go study abroad next year, but I’m not. I found the good materials in the BBC’s web site, so I would like to introduce it this time.

BBC stands for British Broadcasting Corporation. My favorite point about this web site is that it has English learning program. There are so many sites just with English games on the Internet. This site also has many games for kids, but not only that. At the bottom of the page, it has a corner that “Explore the BBC”. You can choose a link, “Learning English” in it. If you click on it, it shows lists with many items, like “NEWS ENGLISH”, “QUIZZES AND EXAMS”, “GRAMMER & VOCABULARY”, and “BUSINESS ENGLISH”.

This time, I will recommend you to use the part of “GRAMMER & VOCABULARY”. You will find an item, “Pronunciation>>”. It has video with a native English speaker. She explained what the good pronunciation is and why we need to learn such a kind of pronunciation. Her British English is so nice and clear, and her advice becomes a good encouragement for us. It must be inducements to you to learn English and make your pronunciation better and clearer.

It will help you to learn modern and practical English! Besides, you might want to get knowledge about world news. You can also listen to the English news stories with video and audio. It makes it possible for you to learn how to express new things in English, that is, new coinages which are used in the modern world.

I am thinking of making use of this site too. We need to take in fresh English in order to communicate in this modern and global society. You agree with it, don’t you? I want to keep trying to make a progress in English like everyone. I will show the address of this web site below, so please check it out! You won’t regret it.

[380 words]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/

Friday, June 27, 2008

Portfolio: THE CORPUS of SPRING SEMESTER!


Student ID: 07104
(last five digits of
your student no.)

Portfolio for Writing III,
Section 1a [or] 1c

(See: Note 1, below)
Until July 13th


0.0. Overview

Reviews, Posts, Words, and More


[embed your proto-portfolios here]

(See: Note 2, below.)

1.0. Essays

(See: Note 3, below[.])

1.1. Showcase
Short
titles
[+ links]
Dates
(yyyy.mm.dd)

W
C
L
P
M
Self-introduction
08.04.20
(250 words)

Writing 3 practice

2008.04.09
2
356
2
0
0
0
Movie review
08.05.04
(300 words)

MR1-1: How to built a good friendship

2008.05.03
4
718
0
0
3
0
University life
08.05.18
(350 words)

Essay: University Life

2008.05.17
6
546
10
0
0
0
Another review
08.06.01
(400 words)

Review 1-04 (Travel): Visit the land of Parisienne!

2008.06.01
5
450
5
0
4
0
Language learning history
08.06.15
(450 words)

Essay: To know others & To know myself !

2008.06.14
5
588
1
0
0
0
5th essay
(pending)
TBA


























Totals---
---
22265818070

Key:
¶: number of paragraphs five (5) or more sentences in length
W: number of words
C: number of comments
L: number of links
P: number of photos or other graphics
M: number of other media embedded

1.2. Best Essay

Selection and Assessment: Which of those essays do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.
  • I think my best essay is "Essay: University Life", because it includes my goals for my four years! No aims, no life. It is the same in university life, isn't it? I will not lose the reasons why I came here. Besides, this essay shows the points most definitely. It is also an encouragement for me!

2.0. Comments

Showcase
Titles of posts with links
Dates of comments (yyyy.mm.dd)
Numbers of words in comments
Qualities of comments**
2.1. Your first comment on your instructor's blog*

Best Reviews 1.1 (2008): Best [Post] Title (probably)

2008.06.04 26 words Easy to understand
2.2. Your best comment on a classmate's blog*
Currrrrrry and rice:9
2008.07.08
49 words
Cheerful and friendly
2.3. Best comment by a classmate on your blog*
SUMMER☆
2008.07.08
52 words
Friendly

2.4. Most comments on:

Essay: University Life 2008.05.21 294 words

Original and friendly

2.4.1. Any one of your essays*
Essay: University Life 2008.05.21294 wordsOriginal and friendly
2.4.1.1. When did you respond to those comments?
---
2008.05.21
---
---
2.4.1.2. How did you respond to those comments? --- --- 162 words

Quickly and in detail

2.4.2. Any of your other posts*

中文上課!

2008.05.28
37 words
Lively
2.4.2.1. When did you respond to those comments?
---
2008.05.30
---
---
2.4.2.2. How did you respond to those comments?---
---
15 words
Friendly





----------
* Current semester comments on essays and other posts
** Please list the most important qualities of comments on each type of blog post. That is, explain what makes them good comments.

2.5. Recent comments display

Does your blog display recent comments from blog visitors in a prominent location, for example in a sidebar, header, or footer widget? Where or why not?
  • My blog displays recent comments at the top of the sidebar. It is because that recent comments are renewed most frequently. If they are on the top, it is easier to look at them.

2.6. Additional reflections on comments

  • If my classmate put a comment on my blog, it becomes an encouragement for me. I think comments are good.


3.0. Book Reviews

3.1. ShowcaseShort titles
with links
Dates (yyyy.mm.dd)WordsComments
Example:
Vampire Killer
2007.05.16
39
1
1-01

BK1-01: Newspaper boy

2008.04.05
104
0
1-02

BK1-02: Pocket Money

2008.04.22
168
0
1-03

BK1-03: The Broken Roof

2008.04.23
163
0
1-04

BK1-04: Don't Be Silly

2008.04.28
122
0
1-05

BK1-05: Dog in School

2008.05.04
175
0
1-06

BR1-06: Victorian Adventure

2008.05.14
114
0
1-07

BR1-07: The Outing!

2008.05.17
108
0
1-08

BR1-08: The New Baby

2008.06.06
113
0
1-09

BR1-09: The New House

2008.06.06
126
0
1-10

BK1-10: The Storm

2008.06.06
140
0
1-11

BR1-11: From Curry to Rice

2008.06.15
174
0
1-12

BR1-12: The Lost Key

2008.06.20
172
0

BR1-13: Save Floppy!

2008.06.26
130
0



































---
---
TOTALS:
1809
0
Note: Please calculate book review words and comments totals without the example (above).

3.2. Best Book Review

Selection and Assessment: Which of those book reviews do you feel is the best that you've written this semester, and why? Please remember that a complete answer is better than a short answer, and give at least two reasons to support your assessment.
  • I think my best book review is BR1-09: The New House. It is because I wrote about my own experience and my hope, not about the book.

4.0. Blog Layout, Labeling, Linking, & Media


Showcase
Yes
No
4.1. Does your blog have an archive?

4.1.1. Does the archive display the titles of posts?
4.1.2. Is the archive organized by month?
4.1.3. Is the archive at or near the top of the sidebar?

4.2. Does your blog have labels displayed in sidebar?
5.2.1. Do your labels include these required labels (typed accurately):---
---
  • "books" (plural) AND "reviews" (plural)

  • "essays" (plural) AND "portfolios" (plural, without "proto-")

  • "quickposts" (plural, with no space between quick and posts)

  • "links" (plural) AND "media" (plural)
  • "movies" (plural) AND "photos" (plural)

4.2.2. Does your sidebar display other labels?
  • How many other labels have you attached to three (3) or more posts?
    • _25_ other labels attached to three or more posts
---
---

---
---
4.3. Links & media---
---
4.3.1. Does your blog include pictures or other graphics?
  • Does your blog profile include a picture or graphic representation?

  • How many of your blog posts this semester include pictures or other graphics?
    • _18_ posts including pictures or other graphics
---
---
4.3.2. Does your blog include posts with multiple links?

  • How many of your posts this semester include three (3) or more links?*
    • _0_ posts including three or more links (including this portfolio!)
---
---
4.3.3. Does your blog include other media?
  • How many of your blog posts this semester include other media?
    • _2_ posts including other media
---
---
  • What kind(-s) of media have you included in posts this semester? Please list them here:
    1. ... YouTube
    2. ... Slideshow
    3. ...

---

---

4.4. Overall presentation

What have you done to enhance the overall presentation of your blog? List and explain the three most important content, formatting, layout, or other presentation changes or enhancements that you have made on your blog this semester.
  1. ... Layout of the template: I changed it at the tuen of seasons and fitted it to each season.
  2. ... To be regular: I tried to post on my blog almost everyday.
  3. ... Informative content: I included my own opinions. For example, I wrote about my own experience and hopes in book reviews, not only the story plots.

5.0. Additional reflections on your blog writing

  • ... To write diaries every day was so hard for me. It is because I am busy and not used to writing every day. However, I think it was helpful for my English now. To think about the design of my blog is pleasant, but it is on the Internet. That point bothers us, because we need to protect the private information carefully.

6.0. Suggestions for your peers and successors

  • ... I think what is important is to try to post diaries and book reviews early in a semester. Short posts are also okay, if we keep trying to write on our blogs.

____________________
Notes:
  1. This portfolio template derives from the templates for Writing IIIc and Writing IVc portfolios (2007-08).
  2. Please use the same code in section 0.0 that you used to embed your proto-portfolios in the footer of your blog.
  3. The essays section (1.0. Essays, above) derives from Proto-Portfolio 2-02 (2008)