I would like to congratulate the students who have passed the Midterm Examination I gave a week ago. So you see, its easy. If you really use your brain, you can make a difference. I dont believe that you guys and gals are brainless. You just dont know how to use it to the fullest of your ability. I already told you, one cannot pass my class if you will not use your head.
Anyway, the idea here is not to ridicule the class but to present two important points that I think necessary for the class. First, from time to time, I'll be posting poll of questions located at the upper right of this site. Those questions are relevant to our class for two reasons: (1) this is a good venue for knowing your interest and my interest and (2) an evaluation on my part and your part. If you see a poll posted in the site, answer the question as honest as you can. There were 48 students enrolled in this class, and so I expect 48 votes to complete the poll. This will be formed part of your grade because I will be considering this as your Interactive Activities. Meaning, a total votes divided by 48 times 100% will automatically the class Interactive Activity Grade. I hope I made this instruction very clear.
Second point is, most of you had submitted and somewhat completed the first and second part of the Thesis proposal. Now, we only have 6 weeks to complete the course requirement and thus will determine your final grade. And so, I will not wait the other groups to complete their first and second part of the proposal. Those groups who have my approval to start the next round will have to proceed with the plan of work, expected results, and the formulation of their tools. This will be submitted on January 22, 2008. Research tools will have to be submitted in paper, not here. For those who were late, you better catch the deadline.
One more thing, all corrected output will be posted in this site three (3) working days from the time you submitted your work. And so you must regularly visit this blogsite to check whether your work has been returned or not. YOUR 3RD DRAFT, EXCEPT RESEARCH TOOLS, MUST BE POSTED AS COMMENT TO THIS BLOG.
Goodluck and more power.