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Library Information Sources

Almanacs - Factual and statistical information - Almanac of American Politics


Atlases - Topographic and geographic information - Times Atlas of the World; Historical Atlas of the U.S. Navy


Bibliographies - List of sources on specific topic. May also appear at the end of books and as titles in the general collection - American Naval Bibliography


Biographical Sources - Information about the lives of individuals - Dictionary of American Biography


Chronologies - Dates and timelines for topics and events - Timetables of History


Compilations - Collections of documents or excerpts of texts - Contemporary Literary Criticism


Dictionaries - Definitions or meanings of words or terms; can be general or specific - Webster's Third New International Dictionary; American Dictionary of Campaigns and Elections


Directories - Address and phone number information - Congressional Staff Directory


Encyclopedias - Overview source. May be very general or on a specific subject and may be one volume or many volumes - Encyclopedia Britannica; Britannica Online; Encyclopedia of the American Presidency


Handbooks - Collections of useful information about a subject - Handbook of Campaign Spending


Indexes - Lists of citations to articles or newspapers; may be general or very specialized -Humanities and Social Sciences Index


Statistical Sources - Numbers and statistics - Statistical Abstracts of the U.S.


Ref. http://www.usna.edu/Library/Refbks.html

Parts of a Book



• Cover - something over or upon to protect or enclose the book


• Spine - the back part of the book and which faces outward when it is placed on shelf


• Title Page - the page at the beginning of the book, usually containing the title of the book and the names


of the author and publisher.


• Copyright Page - where the copyright date is found.


• Dedication Page - where the author dedicates the book to someone.


• Table of Contents - a list of the books contents, arranged by chapter, section, subsection, etc...


• Forward - an introduction by someone other than the author, and it is usually a famous person..


• Text (or Body) - the main part of the book


• Glossary - a list of hard words with their meanings often printed in the back of the book.


• Bibliography - a list of books, articles etc. used or referred by the author at the end of the book.


• Index - a list of names and subjects in alphabetical order at the end of the book, its the page


(Reference: http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0311790/parts_of_a_book.htm)

Direct and Indirect Discourse
When one paraphrases the words of others, writing them so as to avoid direct quotation, this is called "indirect discourse." Indirect discourse entails certain changes:

A. Quotation marks are not used:


direct discourse: He told me, "You're stupid"


indirect discourse: He told me that I was stupid.

B. The inclusion of "that" is optional:


She said that she would be late.


OR: She said she would be late.


They informed us that the plane was delayed.


OR: They informed us the plane was delayed.

C. Imperative forms, when recounted in indirect discourse, generally becomes infinitive constructions:


direct discourse: He told me, "Write to me."


indirect discourse: He told me to write him.


direct discourse: I told them, "Get out of here!"


indirect discourse: I told them to get out of here.

D. When a quotation is put in indirect discourse, care must be taken to verify that verb tenses reflect the change in temporal context:


direct discourse: She said, "I will be on time."


indirect discourse: She said she would be on time.


direct discourse: When he called he said, "I am at the airport"


indirect discourse: When he called he said he was at the airport.


Assessment: Change all the direct discourse sentences to indirect discourse, and indirect discourse sentences to direct discourse.


1) Sarah said, "I am ill." 


2) Paul told me to go to the cinema and buy two tickets.


3) Terry explained to us, "I went to Spain during my holidays".


4) John said that he would buy a new computer soon.


5) My father told me, "Do your homework!"

ENGLISH 1 Notes...

Elements of a Narrative

Characters - people in the story
Setting        - when and where the story happened or the emotional atmosphere of the story
Conflict       - the problem, struggle in the story
Theme        - generalization about life embedded in the story
Plot             -  the sequence of events in a story

Types of Narrative
Fable – a narrative intended to enforce a useful truth with animals as characters

Legend - a popular narrative about the origin of things, places, fictional character, etc.

Myth - a usually traditional narrative (presumably based on historical events) which serves to unfold part of the world view of a people or explain a practice, belief, or natural phenomenon

Tale – a story about magical world, adventures, and characters born out of imagination

Anecdote - a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident

Short story - an invented prose narrative (shorter than a novel) which usually deals with a few characters, aims at unity of effect, and often concentrates on the creation of mood rather than plot (N.B. short in short story - having only one plot)

Narrative Devices - This term describes the tools of the story teller (also used in nonfiction), such as ordering events so that they build to a climactic moment or withholding information until a crucial or appropriate moment when revealing it creates a desired effect. On the essay exam this term may also apply to biographical and autobiographical writing.

Examples:




Foreshadowing, hinting at events to occur later.
In Romeo & Juliet the two main characters both state early on that they would rather die than not be together.

Personification -the use of comparative metaphors and similes to give human-like characteristics to non-human objects.


Plot twist is a change ("twist") in the direction or expected outcome of the plot of a film or novel.


Suspense or tension is the feeling of uncertainty and interest about the outcome of certain actions -- most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work.


Dialogue is a conversation (which may be reciprocal) between two or more persons
"Alex," my mother asked, "what were your activities and pursuits at your middle school today?"
"I had a full day of activities, Mother. My teachers were stimulating, and my English class was especially delightful."


(Accessed from http://literaryterms.wikispaces.com/narrative+devices)

WEB DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL

FOR MY MC400 CLASS

Here's the format for your web development proposal:

When competing for web design and development or marketing contracts; a professionally presented development proposal more often than not decides whether you win or lose the business. A web design proposal also decreases the incidences of misunderstandings between you and your clients when the project is under way and acts as a basis for a formal contract.

When putting together a basic web site proposal, you should include the following elements:

Your Information:

Your background or company history, business qualifications, technical skills, past achievements and contact details.

Project Overview:

The business you are submitting the proposal for, your understanding of their products and services, the target market, the goals of the web site and a rough outline of how you will achieve them.

Project Theme:

A description of style of site you are proposing. Elements from the client's current branding you will utilize or new elements you will develop.

Web site flow chart (Outline of Content)

A diagram showing the different pages of the site and navigational structure.

A website proposal should clearly spell out what will be included on the site. This can be done in a standard outline format, or visually, to show what sections and features you intend to build for the client. An outline serves to both let the client know your ideas for the site (which should be based on meetings with them) and protect you from rounds of changes and additions not initially planned for. By including the outline in the proposal and eventually the contract, you are making it clear what is included for the price and therefore what additional services can be charged for.

Method of Building Site

It is important to decide at the start of a project what system or method will be used to build the website. Some sites are built in static HTML, meaning each page is created manually, and updates are done manually as well. Other sites are built in HTML but utilize a content management system (CMS) that stores the content in a database and allows for easier updating. Sites like WordPress and Blogger offer a simple CMS included for free with your site, while other CMS packages are installed on web servers and completely customized for the project, offering countless feature options. Another option for building the site is within Flash, allowing for a rich multimedia experience and a lot of development time. Regardless of the method chosen, it should be explained in the proposal so you and your client are in agreement as to the best way to build the website.

Hosting

A web proposal should also include the hosting plan for the site. The client should be assured that the hosting plan would properly support the traffic and content expected. For example, a site with a lot of video content will need sufficient storage and speed. Along with a detailed description of the hosting, expected costs over time and for setup should be included.

Maintenance

Once a website is designed, built and launched, it will need to be maintained. Site maintenance includes both technical up-keep such as server upgrades, and updates to content or design on the site itself. The plan, and costs, for maintenance should be detailed in the proposal. This may include specifying what the client will be able to update on their own (through the use of a CMS), what updates you as the designer/ developer will handle, hourly rates for ongoing work, and any other details concerning keeping the site running and up-to-date.

Time Frame

Most clients will want to work on a deadline. While web projects require many rounds of approvals and changes, include the expected amount of time to complete the project. Depending on the needs of the client, a strict deadline might have to be included.

Estimate

After explaining in writing how you plan to develop the site, what will be on it, how long it will take, and the hosting and maintenance, an estimate of your fees should be included. This is something that should be discussed with the client, ideally before creating a full proposal, so you know what type of budget you are working with. Once you have determined the cost for the project, it can be beneficial to again speak to the client (instead of just sending a number in writing) to get an idea of their reaction and potentially negotiate to land the job.

Sample Data Flow Plan for Midterms (MC400)

Please study the images I have attached here as a sample of the data flow plan for your website that you are to pass as part of your Midterm Project. You can email me your plans ahead of time if you wish to pass before the deadlines I have set for you. Thank you very much.