Homework for Monday, July 25

I'd like you to read Williams' article for Monday, focusing on what he has to say about many people's misconceptions about "error" and how that compares to your own experiences with this construct, both in and out of school.

Also over the weekend, I'd like you to start thinking about questions that you have related to writing, reading, research, or even learning. Go to the post "Research Questions: A Beginning List" and add all the questions you can think of. Don't worry about overlapping with anyone else's question or even having the same or similar question. And don't worry about whether the question is "right." There is no "right" question. They just need to be questions that you don't already know the answer to, or else there'd be no reason to ask them:). You might have a suspicion about some answers, but if you go into your research thinking you already know what you'll learn, you won't be open to discovery and learning. Once you've settled on the question you want to pursue, I'll be asking you to identify key constructs/conceptions about writing, reading, research or learning that are key to thinking about that question. Then, we'll be ready for Project 1 and your individualized research.

I've been called for potential jury duty on Monday, so I will be checking in as I can throughout the day. I might actually have more time than usual since I'll be confined to that small room for long periods waiting to see if they pick me:). But, if you try to contact me and don't hear back until later in the day, that's probably why. Please try to post your potential research questions as soon as you can, but for sure, by Monday at noon.