Category: Class Notes

February 8th Class Notes

Emir Talundzic on

February 8th Class Notes

***DISCLAIMER***

The notes I have taken are what I heard and how I interpreted it. These notes do not cover 100% of everything that was said in class and not word for word. Some things on here have the possibility to be wrong. I am only human.

NOTE: Clicking words that are highlighted like this (Google) will open a new tab and take you to a website with a description/helpful explanation or save you time from searching things like Zotero and etc.

Today in class we discussed:

  • Types of research
  • Built Environment Project
  • Zotero

Built Environment Project

Things you want to observe:

  • Style = What the space is like(specific details).

    Ex: Modern –> full of computers/apple logo/modular

    		 Aural = Sounds you hear.

    Ex: Kids playing in a park, sounds of the swings.

    		 Structure = How things are designed/built

    Ex: Buildings–> pillars etc
    Tone = The effect of the space on you. How it makes you feel. What the author uses.

    Ex: Space makes you feel cold or its inviting.

    		 Visual = The things you see.

    Ex: Traffic, buses etc.

    		 Organization = How things are laid out.

    Ex: Where sidewalks/trails go, how buildings are spread out, bus stops.
    Mood = What the audience feels/reacts/thinks. Oral = The way people speak.

    Ex: Accents during an interview.

    		 Graphics = Signs

    Ex: The style of the sign, color, definition/how detailed the sign is.
    Diction = Signs/punctuation.

    Ex:  Keep out sign vsWelcome sign

    		 Repetition = Styles or patterns that repeat.

    Ex: All the buildings in a shopping plaza are designed similar.

    		 Colors = The colors present.

    Ex: Red, Green, Black etc.

Types of research

Primary research: Examples: Built environment descriptions, interviews, using archives, transcripts.

Secondary research: Examples: Annotated bibliographies,

When conducting interviews:

Remember, they are people. Do not badger/force people to talk to you. Respect them. Ask for permission to interview/record/taking pictures and have them sign a release form.

Zotero

  1. Install Firefox.
  2. Install Zotero for Firefox.
  3. Whenever you open Firefox, the Zotero toolbar will be in the top right corner.  Click the “Z” to open Zotero in Firefox.Screenshot
  4. Go to Zotero website and create an account.
  5. Watch Zotero starting guide.

Zotero is optional. However, if you use zotero, you can get extra points.

 

Class notes February 3rd

Emir Talundzic on

February 3rd Class Notes

***DISCLAIMER***

The notes I have taken are what I heard and how I interpreted it. These notes do not cover 100% of everything that was said in class and not word for word. Some things on here have the possibility to be wrong. I am only human.

Today in class we discussed:

  • Researching for Annotated Bibliographies
  • Built Environment Description

Researching for Annotated Bibliographies 

Took 10 mins to write down ideas that could be used for search terms. Brainstorming places for the built environment description. Annotations do not have to summarize the whole article, they can focus on the built environment part of the article.

Research terms for the example used in class (Relocation of minorities): Minority displacement, demographic distribution, city policy, urban planning.

Wikipedia is a good source to use. However, you should always check for sources or use the sources used. Also when using Wikipedia, its good to add to what it has to say.

Do not use EasyBib.  The library bibliography can be copied to be used.

AB 1-3 Due: Friday February 5th.

Built Environment 

Questions that arose:

Q: For the built environment, should it be more pictures or words?

A: There should be pictures accompanied by descriptive text or sound. This is so that people can experience what its like to be in that space.

Start working on taking pictures and doing research so that you can submit posts before the description.

Due: Friday February 12th

Other

For the rest of class we did research.

Class notes February 1st

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February 1st Class Notes

***DISCLAIMER***

The notes I have taken are what I heard and how I interpreted it. These notes do not cover 100% of everything that was said in class and not word for word. Some things on here have the possibility to be wrong. I am only human.

Today in class we discussed:

  • Sos Page.
  • Annotated Bibliography Workshop
  • Discussed Built Environment

SOS PAGE

  • +5points for asking questions
  • +10 for answering questions with link and helpful support.

How to add the SOS category to our sites:

  • Go under Posts à Categories
  • Under name type: SOS (All caps)
  • Under slug type sos (undercase)
  • Leave parent blank.
  • Add description if you like and then press Add New Category.

Annotated Bibliography Workshop

Today we opened the rubric for the Annotated Bibliography.

Questions that arose:

Q: Does it have to be based on the readings?

A: No, it can be about the built environment in general, but it has to be related to the class.

Q: Does each set of annotated bib have to be about the same topic?

A: No, as long as its complete.

Q: Do annotated bibliographies have to be related to Atlanta?

A: No as long as its relevant to the built environment.

Q: How should we make a description about the annotated bibliography?

A: Go under link http://guides.library.cornell.edu/annotatedbibliography and use the one under MLA format to reference. You can quote, should be mostly in your own words. Paraphrase!

Q: Where does Zotero come into play?

A: Right now Zotero is extra credit for the time being. Will get into Zotero next week.

Q: How much to quote?

A: Quoting is fine as long as you provide support as to why the quote was chosen etc. Quoting should not take most of the Bibliography.

Notes while looking at an example of an annotated bibliography: http://sites.gsu.edu/dnorwood6/2016/02/01/bibliography-wilfried-wang/

  • This post was correctly categorized.
  • Complete and credible.
  • Will get at least 25 Points because it meets the minimum.
  • Few problems with format, but not enough to deter from being credible.
  • Quotes are too long. Needs to be more selective.
  • Writing is good (low spelling and punctuation issues).
  • Organization is good.
  • Score: around 35 points.

Discussed Built Environment

  • Discussed personal experiences with the locations we picked.
  • How is Atlanta different from New York?
  • New York became a big city before we had cars. So it made sense to have a public transportation system. Atlanta was in the age of cars when it boomed, so it didn’t make sense to have a public transportation system. Why spend money on public transportation when you have cars?

Additional notes