Spring 2010 Classes - CCP and Rowan
"Go to the edge of the cliff and jump off. Build your wings on the way down." ~ Ray Bradbury (American science-fiction author)
"You will have to write and put away or burn a lot of material before you are comfortable in this medium. You might as well start now and get the work done. For I believe that eventually quantity will make for quality." ~Ray Bradbury
Information for All Students
Important Information for All Classes (download document below)
General Policies and Procedures for All Classes
Required Formatting and Documentation Styles for All Students
2009 MLA, APA, and Chicago Formatting Procedures
The Ultimate Style Guide for MLA, APA, etc.
Need a Word Processor Similar to Microsoft Word 2003/2007?
English 098/099 Integrated College Composition 101
Course Policies and Procedures, Syllabus, and Calendars
General Policies and Procedures
Short Assignments and Essay Assignments
Preliminary Skills Evaluation (Class 1)
Preliminary Skills Evaluation #2 and Essay Assignment #1
Finding Freedom Assignment: Part I
Supplemental Class Handouts
Transitional Words and Phrases
Supplemental Course Readings
Article by Elijah Anderson that Served as Basis for Code of the Streets
"How to Say Nothing in 500 Words"
"Shitty First Drafts" by Anne Lamont
English 115: Public Speaking (Inside-Out Program)
Course Policies and Procedures and Syllabus/Calendar
General Policies and Procedures
Speech Assignments and Related Worksheets
Introductory Speech Assignment
Speech Assignment #2 - Informative
Speech Assignment #3 - Persuasive
Group Planning Meeting #1 - Persuasive
Group Planning Meeting #2 - Persuasive
Public Speaking Tips and Strategies Handouts
Changing Minds (extensive insights, tips, strategies)
Dale Carnegie's Principles for Building Relationships
Top 10 Public Speaking Mistakes
Do's and Don'ts of Public Speaking
Course Links for Reading and Research on Urban Issues
English 125: Community Involvement
Course Policies and Procedures and Syllabus
General Policies and Procedures
Required Online Reading
Experiential Education, Critical Pedagogy, and Service Learning
Experiential Education and Learning
Service Learning and Community Work Vocabulary
A Sociological Perspective on Community and Culture
History of Volunteerism
History of National Service in the US
History of Volunteerism in America
Perspectives on Voluntary Service in the US
Nonprofit Career Information
Using Research to Build an Organization
Leadership Styles and Strategies
Changing Minds (wide range of information)
Running Effective Workshops (related leadership skills)
Community Organizing
What is Community Organizing Grant Writing Grant Writing Terminology Grant Writing Tips (scroll to "Preparation") Example Grant Applications and Nonprofit Guide (excellent) Establishing and Managing Nonprofits Basic Overview of Nonprofit Organizations Required Short Assignments Assignment for Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers Plus Excerpt (rtf file) Examples of Critical Reflections for Class Discussion Required Worksheets for Service and Portfolios (Mid-term / Final) ommunity Organizing?
Community Organizing Online Game
A Guide to Community Organizing
Preferences (due Feb 1st)
Initial Contact Log (due Feb 8th)
Selected Organization/Agency Follow-Up (due Feb 15th)
Organization/Agency Profile (due March 1st)
Service Logs (complete a new one for each service experience)
Mid-Term (Spring Break) Reflective Assignment (due March 15th)
Readings Related to Worksheets for Service
What is "critical thinking"? (comprehensive website)
Critical Thinking Defined (clear-cut definition)
What is "critical reflection"?
Readings Related to Future Search and Peter Block's Work Future Search Sample Follow-up from a Conference Civic Engagement and the Restoration of Community (pdf download) Quotes from Peter Block (Community organization consultant) A Small Group (website related to Block's work) Dale Carnegie's Summary of How to Win Friends and Influence.... Malcolm Gladwell Article from NY Times: "The Uses of Adversity" (pdf file) Malcolm Gladwell Articles from the NY Times Related to Outliers
Philadelphia Resources for Volunteering
Conduct Your Own Search for an Organization/Agency in Need of Volunteers
Idealist (resource for volunteer opportunities and paid positions)
Philadelphia University Service Links
Philadelphia Craigslist Volunteer Opportunities
Philadelphia Government Website
Service Providers I am Directly Connected with that Want Volunteers
Turning the Tide (West Philly-based services for youth and adults)
Career Link Services (see me for info)
Diversified Community Services
Uhuru Furniture and Collectibles
National Volunteer Resources and Research
