Observation and Value Analysis - Revision history

Samira1 at 00:30, 11 June 2026

2026-06-11T00:30:00Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:30, 10 June 2026
Line 1:		Line 1:
	This project asks students to analyze the language and posting conventions of a specific digital community. In small groups, they will examine an active space to explore how users shape communication practices.		This project asks students to analyze the language and posting conventions of a specific digital community. In small groups, they will examine an active space to explore how users shape communication practices.


	~~'''See details'''~~
	~~<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;"">~~
	~~<div class="mw-collapsible-content">~~
	Students will closely observe a chosen space’s language and genre conventions, then analyze its rhetorical and interactional patterns to make a focused, evidence-based claim about what counts as a “successful” post, grounded in specific observable trends.		Students will closely observe a chosen space’s language and genre conventions, then analyze its rhetorical and interactional patterns to make a focused, evidence-based claim about what counts as a “successful” post, grounded in specific observable trends.
	~~</div>~~
	~~</div>~~
	=== '''Observation and Value Analysis Learning Objectives''' ===		=== '''Observation and Value Analysis Learning Objectives''' ===
	* Focus on discourse communities, writing with a purpose, for an audience, and making claims		* Focus on discourse communities, writing with a purpose, for an audience, and making claims
Line 27:		Line 21:
	= '''Rubric''' =		= '''Rubric''' =
	*'''Observation and Value Analysis'''		*'''Observation and Value Analysis'''
	~~<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;">~~
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|-
	~~\|+ '''Grading Criteria: Observation and Value Analysis'''~~
	! Grading Criteria !! Exceptional !! Met !! Not Met		! Grading Criteria !! Exceptional !! Met !! Not Met
	\|-		\|-
Line 46:		Line 37:
	\|}		\|}
	: A copy of the Value Analysis rubric:[[File:Analysis Grading Criteria.pdf\|thumb]]		: A copy of the Value Analysis rubric:[[File:Analysis Grading Criteria.pdf\|thumb]]
	~~</div>~~
	~~</div>~~
	*'''Reflection Piece'''		*'''Reflection Piece'''
	~~<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;">~~
	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|-
	~~\|+ '''Grading Criteria: Observation and Value Analysis Reflection'''~~
	! Grading Criteria !! Exceptional !! Met !! Unmet		! Grading Criteria !! Exceptional !! Met !! Unmet
	\|-		\|-
Line 68:		Line 56:
	\|}		\|}
	:A copy of the Value Analysis Reflection rubric:[[File:Analysis Reflection Grading Criteria.pdf\|thumb]]		:A copy of the Value Analysis Reflection rubric:[[File:Analysis Reflection Grading Criteria.pdf\|thumb]]
	~~</div>~~
	~~</div>~~

	='''Assignment Focus'''=		='''Assignment Focus'''=
	This section outlines various tasks an instructor may assign, each designed to build specific skills and insights that contribute to the development of the overall Observation and Value Analysis Project.		This section outlines various tasks an instructor may assign, each designed to build specific skills and insights that contribute to the development of the overall Observation and Value Analysis Project.
	*'''Selecting a space'''		*'''Selecting a space''': Students choose an online community to study (e.g., subreddit, Facebook group, forum). It must be small and active enough to analyze meaningfully.
	~~<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;">~~
	:Students choose an online community to study (e.g., subreddit, Facebook group, forum). It must be small and active enough to analyze meaningfully.		* '''Observing the space''': Students spend at least 5 hours across days watching how users interact, focusing on patterns of genre, language, and response.
	~~</div>~~
	~~</div>~~		* '''Identifying values''': Based on their notes, they’ll formulate a claim about what users value in communication within that space.
	* '''Observing the space'''
	~~<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;">~~		* '''Curating evidence''': Students choose strong, relevant examples that support their claim and help explain how value is expressed (posts, images, titles, tone, etc.).
	:Students spend at least 5 hours across days watching how users interact, focusing on patterns of genre, language, and response.
	~~</div>~~
	~~</div>~~
	* '''Identifying values'''
	~~<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;">~~
	:Based on their notes, they’ll formulate a claim about what users value in communication within that space.
	~~</div>~~
	~~</div>~~
	* '''Curating evidence'''
	~~<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;">~~
	:Students choose strong, relevant examples that support their claim and help explain how value is expressed (posts, images, titles, tone, etc.).
	~~</div>~~
	~~</div>~~
	* '''Analyzing and drafting'''
	~~<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;">~~
	~~:Students write a short analysis supported by their curated evidence.~~
	~~</div>~~
	~~</div>~~

	* '''Reflection Piece'''
	~~<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;">~~
	~~:Students reflect on how they selected their space, made their claim, chose their evidence, and adapted their writing for their audience.~~
	~~</div>~~
	~~</div>~~

	*'''~~Students' Project Samples~~'''		* '''Analyzing and drafting''': Students write a short analysis supported by their curated evidence.
	~~<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow~~:~~auto;">~~
	~~:For sample projects, click to download~~.

			* '''Reflection Piece''': Students reflect on how they selected their space, made their claim, chose their evidence, and adapted their writing for their audience.

	*'''Students' Reflection Essay Samples'''
	~~:For sample reflections click to download:[[File:Observation and Value Analysis Reflection 3.pdf\|thumb]]~~
	~~</div>~~
	~~</div>~~
	=='''Weekly Structure'''==		=='''Weekly Structure'''==
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:100%">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width:100%">
Line 244:		Line 201:
	=== Week 5: Student Conferences ===		=== Week 5: Student Conferences ===
	Overview: Completing the final draft, attending conferences to discuss revisions, rhetorical choices, and reflection development before final submission.		Overview: Completing the final draft, attending conferences to discuss revisions, rhetorical choices, and reflection development before final submission.
	<div class="mw-collapsible-~~content~~">
			=='''Students' Project Samples & Reflection Essays'''==

			* '''Project Samples'''
			<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;">
	</div>		</div>

			*'''Reflection Essay Samples'''
			<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;">

			[[File:Observation and Value Analysis Reflection 3.pdf\|thumb]]
	</div>		</div>

	~~<div style="clear:both;"></div>~~

Samira1: /* Week 3: Argument/Evidence */

2026-02-23T06:19:46Z

Week 3: Argument/Evidence

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:19, 23 February 2026
Line 199:		Line 199:
	! Name !! Description		! Name !! Description
	\|-		\|-
	\| Watch: [[What is an argument?]] \|\| ~~Defines academic~~ argument as a ~~process of reasoning~~ supported by evidence ~~and critical thinking, offering practical tips~~ to ~~help students structure persuasive, analytical writing~~.		\| Watch: [[What is an argument?]] \|\| This vide oexplains that an argument is a clear position supported by reasons and evidence to persuade a reader.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Read: [[Argument]] \|\| This is a list of materials on academic argument.		\| Read: [[Argument]] \|\| This is a list of materials on academic argument.

Samira1: /* Week 1: Primary Research */

2026-02-23T06:16:23Z

Week 1: Primary Research

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:16, 23 February 2026
Line 140:		Line 140:
	\| Watch: [[What is Primary Research and How do I get Started?]] \|\| This video compares four primary research methods—focus groups, interviews, questionnaires, and online surveys—explaining their strengths and limitations to help students choose the most effective approach for their data collection.		\| Watch: [[What is Primary Research and How do I get Started?]] \|\| This video compares four primary research methods—focus groups, interviews, questionnaires, and online surveys—explaining their strengths and limitations to help students choose the most effective approach for their data collection.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Read: [[Primary Research: Definition, Types, & Examples]] \|\| This ~~reading~~ explains what primary research is, when it is used, and outlines common types and examples relevant to academic research.		\| Read: [[Primary Research: Definition, Types, & Examples]] \|\| This text explains what primary research is, when it is used, and outlines common types and examples relevant to academic research.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Watch: [[Primary vs. Secondary Sources: The Differences Explained]] \|\| This video introduces primary and secondary sources by explaining their roles in academic research, source evaluation, and argument development.		\| Watch: [[Primary vs. Secondary Sources: The Differences Explained]] \|\| This video introduces primary and secondary sources by explaining their roles in academic research, source evaluation, and argument development.

Samira1: /* Week 1: Primary Research */

2026-02-23T06:15:58Z

Week 1: Primary Research

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:15, 23 February 2026
Line 138:		Line 138:
	\| Watch: [[What are primary and secondary sources?]] \|\| This short video introduces primary and secondary sources by explaining their key differences and how they are identified, evaluated, and used in academic research and writing.		\| Watch: [[What are primary and secondary sources?]] \|\| This short video introduces primary and secondary sources by explaining their key differences and how they are identified, evaluated, and used in academic research and writing.
	\|-		\|-
	\| ~~Read~~: [[What is Primary Research and How do I get Started?]] \|\| This video compares four primary research methods—focus groups, interviews, questionnaires, and online surveys—explaining their strengths and limitations to help students choose the most effective approach for their data collection.		\| Watch: [[What is Primary Research and How do I get Started?]] \|\| This video compares four primary research methods—focus groups, interviews, questionnaires, and online surveys—explaining their strengths and limitations to help students choose the most effective approach for their data collection.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Read: [[Primary Research: Definition, Types, & Examples]] \|\| This reading explains what primary research is, when it is used, and outlines common types and examples relevant to academic research.		\| Read: [[Primary Research: Definition, Types, & Examples]] \|\| This reading explains what primary research is, when it is used, and outlines common types and examples relevant to academic research.

Samira1: /* Week 4: Audience */

2026-02-20T05:46:32Z

Week 4: Audience

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:46, 20 February 2026
Line 240:		Line 240:
	</div>		</div>

	<div ~~class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"~~ style="~~overflow~~:~~auto~~;">		<div style="clear:both;"></div>

	=== Week 5: Student Conferences ===		=== Week 5: Student Conferences ===

Samira1: /* Observation and Value Analysis Learning Objectives */

2026-02-17T00:51:52Z

Observation and Value Analysis Learning Objectives

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:51, 16 February 2026
Line 18:		Line 18:

	*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Writing Process Reflection\|Writing Process Reflection]]		*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Writing Process Reflection\|Writing Process Reflection]]
	*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Transfer and Contextual Connections\|~~Contextual~~ Transfer and Contextual Connections]]		*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Transfer and Contextual Connections\|Transfer and Contextual Connections]]
	*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Genre and Style Awareness\|Genre and Style Awareness]]		*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Genre and Style Awareness\|Genre and Style Awareness]]

Samira1: /* Observation and Value Analysis Learning Objectives */

2026-02-17T00:46:34Z

Observation and Value Analysis Learning Objectives

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:46, 16 February 2026
Line 17:		Line 17:
	This project is connected to the [[ Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)]] through:		This project is connected to the [[ Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)]] through:

	*[[Observation and Value Analysis - ~~Learning Outcomes 1~~\|Writing ~~Goals and Processes~~]]		*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Writing Process Reflection\|Writing Process Reflection]]
	*[[Observation and Value Analysis - ~~Learning Outcomes 2~~\|Contextual Connections ~~and Transfer~~]]		*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Transfer and Contextual Connections\|Contextual Transfer and Contextual Connections]]
	*[[Observation and Value Analysis - ~~Learning Outcomes 3~~\|Genre and Style Awareness]]		*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Genre and Style Awareness\|Genre and Style Awareness]]

	'''Genres & Formats'''		'''Genres & Formats'''

Samira1: /* Assignment Focus */

2026-02-15T16:11:07Z

Assignment Focus

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:11, 15 February 2026
Line 111:		Line 111:

	*'''Students' Reflection Essay Samples'''		*'''Students' Reflection Essay Samples'''
	:For sample reflections click to download:		:For sample reflections click to download:[[File:Observation and Value Analysis Reflection 3.pdf\|thumb]]
	[[File:Observation and Value Analysis Reflection 3.pdf\|thumb]]
	</div>		</div>
	</div>		</div>

Samira1: /* Assignment Focus */

2026-02-15T16:08:09Z

Assignment Focus

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:08, 15 February 2026
Line 108:		Line 108:
	<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;">		<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="overflow:auto;">
	:For sample projects, click to download.		:For sample projects, click to download.


			*'''Students' Reflection Essay Samples'''
			:For sample reflections click to download:
			[[File:Observation and Value Analysis Reflection 3.pdf\|thumb]]
	</div>		</div>
	</div>		</div>

Samira1: /* Observation and Value Analysis Learning Objectives */

2026-02-14T17:26:36Z

Observation and Value Analysis Learning Objectives

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:26, 14 February 2026
Line 17:		Line 17:
	This project is connected to the [[ Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)]] through:		This project is connected to the [[ Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)]] through:

	*[[~~COMP 1~~ - ~~SLO~~ 1\|Writing Goals and Processes]]		*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Learning Outcomes 1\|Writing Goals and Processes]]
	*[[~~COMP 1~~ - ~~SLO~~ 2\|Contextual Connections and Transfer]]		*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Learning Outcomes 2\|Contextual Connections and Transfer]]
	*[[~~COMP 1~~ - ~~SLO~~ 3\|Genre and Style Awareness]]		*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Learning Outcomes 3\|Genre and Style Awareness]]

	'''Genres & Formats'''		'''Genres & Formats'''

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:51, 16 February 2026
Line 18:		Line 18:

	*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Writing Process Reflection\|Writing Process Reflection]]		*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Writing Process Reflection\|Writing Process Reflection]]
	*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Transfer and Contextual Connections\|~~Contextual~~ Transfer and Contextual Connections]]		*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Transfer and Contextual Connections\|Transfer and Contextual Connections]]
	*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Genre and Style Awareness\|Genre and Style Awareness]]		*[[Observation and Value Analysis - Genre and Style Awareness\|Genre and Style Awareness]]