Riddle: The Missing Dollar Paradox
Research Position Paper Due MON DEC 04.
- Distinguish References from the Annotated Bibliography
- The References section at the bottom of every argument, long or short, offers bibliographic notes in AP format to help readers identify sources you have cited in the argument.
- Even for the 3000-word Research Argument, it is not a complete list of every source you consulted or read while preparing your semester’s work.
- Short version: If you quoted, paraphrased, or named the author or the article in your argument, it gets a Reference. If you didn’t, it doesn’t.
- The Annotated Bibliography is a separate post and a separate piece of work that goes in your Portfolio individually.
- The Annotated Bibliography evolves from your Proposal+5. Add any sources you’ve consulted since you posted your Proposal+5 along with their Background and “How I Used It” paragraphs.
- It provides bibliographic information in AP format for all the important sources you consulted in your research, whether or not you quoted or named them in your arguments.
- It also contains the two sections “Background” (a Purposeful Summary of the important arguments the material provides) and “How I Used It,” (an explanation of how the work supports your argument or provides counterarguments).
- The References section at the bottom of every argument, long or short, offers bibliographic notes in AP format to help readers identify sources you have cited in the argument.
- How to Build the Portfolio
- Consult the Portfolio Checklist for the 8 needed items.
- Open any item in Edit mode.
- From the sidebar, under Categories, check the special category that identifies your Portfolio post.
- The nomenclature is: PORTFOLIO/PortfolioUsername
- For username Blooming Mystery, the category is Portfolio Blooming Mystery
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- For username Blooming Mystery, the category is Portfolio Blooming Mystery
- Update your post.
- Find the results in the sidebar of the home page for our blog.
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. - When your listing shows 8 items, your Portfolio is complete.
- In the example, Blooming Mystery has added just one item to the Portfolio.
- OmgMafia‘s Portfolio needs one more item.
Scholarship Revisions
- Grade Levels II
- An “in reverse” unpacking of dense, content-rich statements into their component parts: backwards advice.
- A Good Model for Citation and References
- BeezKneez has updated the in-text citations and References section to meet our class standards (even gone beyond our class standards for linking text to the sources).
- Building Refutation Language into your Refutations
- This links to the same post by BeezKneez as the Citation model above. Read the feedback chain for examples of “refuting while reporting” on the claims made by your “opponent.”
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Counterintuitive Fall 2023 
-we discussed about “Nickname your argument.”
– reminder for the research paper (due December 4)
-instruction about how to build your portfolio.
– discussing the kick on the goalie in soccer (from Monday 27)
-Scholarship Revisions
Class Notes 11/29/23
– “Nickname your argument” Less words to describe your argument correctly.
– Riddle: there is no missing dollar
– Research paper information I learned: References in final paper aren’t the same as annotated Bibliography. For example all of your sources from the Bibliography may not be used in final paper. Annotated Bibliography also contains a how I used it portion not used in final paper. The Portfolio needs eight total items, Due the 11th.
– Scholarship Revisions and what i learned: Grade levels 2 is two sentences that contain a paragraph of information.
– We then looked at another classmates writing, from this part of the lecture what I took away from it was how to correctly begin with a hook and to not run on sentences.
Class Notes 11/29
– We revisited the soccer penalty kick concept again and we learned the best way to kick the ball is right down the middle because it is the place where the goalie is least likely to be.
– Our research position paper is due on Monday December 4th.
– We went over specific instructions on what we need to include in our annotated bibliography (due the 11th)
– Our portfolios are also due on December 11th. Professor Hodges provided us with instructions on how to place things in our portfolio and that there should be eight things in our portfolio altogether.
– We discussed what makes a paragraph grade worthy according to the standards of this class.
– We were instructed to no longer use parenthetical after-thought in text citations.
Class Notes –
– I mostly worked on making sure I am getting every piece of my papers and drafts organized, ready and revised to be added to my portfolio. (For some reason I can concentrate well on writing in the class instead of my bedroom)
Homeschooling is good for somebody but not for most.
Those who have disabilities. How do you identify the title of what this program would be without sounding offensive? The use of language and how to title them without having some sort of negative connotation makes it very hard to give this program a name. We don’t care if we call people artists or say they have artistic ability, but we do care when we call people “The Disabled” because of its negative connotations. “For those unable” was a name discussed as it is used to describe those unable to attend a traditional classroom. This exercise is a way to help us find ways around this unintentional and problematic way of naming things in a way we don’t want to come off as insensitive.
We then went back to the Kicker’s riddle and what the answer is. Professor Hodges felt that the answer was pretty clear with the best place to shoot for the goal being down the middle. The immense pressure to score a goal was discussed by classmates as the outrageous failure that could result from kicking the ball down the middle if the goalie figures out what you are doing. A potential way to deal with this is to switch the penalty kicker every so often.
Missing Dollar Paradox
The missing dollar between three old women was discussed before the class and where the missing dollar actually ended up was not disclosed and we are to put the answer in the Missing Dollar page.
The difference between the Annotated Bib and the References in our Research argument are discussed as quotes, paraphrases, and mentions put the source in References. The Annotated Bib, however, is all of those sources used in our essays in addition to sources we took a gander at but did not use in any of our essays.
The portfolio, which is due on the 11th, contains eight items, and you have to open each assignment and put each piece in your Portfolio which is titled Portfolio TheFrogSprog in my case. The eight pieces that belong in the portfolio were then discussed for those who were confused in the class.
Grade Levels II
The Grade worthy sentences were written by Professor Hodges and then the paragraphs they came from were then written as a way to expand upon the original sentence. The large unworthy paragraph given in the first example was very eye-opening, and this is because all of the information that was in the original sentence was stretched out to fit a paragraph with no additional information.
The second Worthy Example has more information packed into its confines, but it still contains an important amount of information in its premises which, generally is structurally sound. Like with Grade Level 1, we are invited to give potential revisions to Professor Hodges to see if we can compose a better paragraph than what is presented.
As Professor Hodges has discussed many times before we are to no longer include an after-citation parenthesis and we should follow the according to model. After the initial naming of an author, you then use their family name upon every subsequent use. EX. 1. Doctor Reverend Martin Luther King, JR. 2. King. The quality of an argument present in the Rebuttal given as an example was discussed among the class and the FDA was deemed to be less strict than the EPA as the FDA can shrug off any of the standards set by the EPA as the FDA covers bottled water and the EPA tap water. The essay feels that the standards of tap and bottled water should not be held to different standards. The weak explanation of the very strong evidence is then used for another in-class exercise where we can help visualize the proper way to defend and argue our side against the opponent.
We then looked at the Causal Argument written by classmate Keval in a live feedback model so that we the authors can receive feedback live and interact with Professor Hodges during his process as well as allow the bystanders in class to help visualize potential edits that we ourselves can make to our papers and arguments.
Today we talked over many portfolio items and how they should be organized or revised. Going over the previous students argument, we could see how a paragraph can have a great start then taper off due to introducing questions and hypotheticals after a great quote. Instead we should keep it brief and only stick to presenting facts and if we have a quote that strengthens our claim greatly, do our best to support the claim and not bring it down with needless words.
Class Notes:
The Missing Dollar Paradox – A riddle about three ladies going to a restaurant the bill is 30 but really 25 and the waiter has five left over but puts 2 in his pocket and gives the ladies a dollar each.
Nickname Your Argument –
Research Position Paper Due MON DEC 04. Annotated Bibliography has 8 requirements.
Grade Worthy – Goes over grade worthy writings that are acceptable.
Class notes- 11/29
We discuss nicknaming an argument, and how to make it appropriate towards the audience.
We talk about how to move things into the portfolio section, in order to build up your portfolio.
We look at the missing dollar paradox, doing math, the missing dollar had me really confused.
The components of the annotated bibliography, the references and citations. We discussed where to put them and how the annotated bibliography is different from the references in your portfolio.
Reviewed the portfolio checklist. What goes into the portfolio, and the checklist is in the daily agenda.
We review rewrites, and look at how wording and syntax can change the way a reader interprets things.
We did a revision of someones work in class.
. Good names for essays need to be snapping and eye-catching while also wrapping the whole argument in a neat bow.
. Soccer penalty kicks part 2: The most logical choice can seem like the hardest one to make. Pressure builds every second the clock counts down and passionate players feel that pressure every step of the way and making a rational choice in that situation can be impossible in moment-to-moment play.
11/29/2023
Nickname your Argument
Going back to the soccer question…
57% on your strong side, 41% on your weak side… 2% in the middle. Right in the middle.
Missing Dollar Paradox:
Research Paper Due MONDAY DECEMBER 4th (IN 6 DAYS)
Make sure you complete your Annotated Bib (You must include ones you may have only peaked at or ones you don’t even use anymore)
Check the portfolio link and syllabus+ so you know what’s left.
Grade Levels II
Good writing is getting a lot of words into a few meaningful words.
Shorten your useless paragraphs.
Rebuttal arguments are great for finding the wholes in your argument and prove the opposite.
First time we name someone: Doctor Reverend Martin Luther King Jr
Second time: King (if he’s the only King in the argument)
First time = full
Second Time = last-name only
In-class revision (Thanks LaFLame!)
In this world each paragraph needs to be worthy of another… if you can’t keep your reader it is not a good writing assignment.
You only have 3,000 words to convince people to believe your argument is valid. Make them useful and don’t waste words. Good Luck.
Class notes
Discussed daily riddle
Went over portfolio requirements and a portfolio checklist to ensure we understand what should be included
Went over “Scholarship Revisions” portion of lecture
In the “Grade Levels II” section we learned how to make sure our paragraphs are not bloated with unnecessary words and sentences
Went over a previous students example for citation
November 29 Class notes
– we went back to the soccer post from Monday where we realized the goalie does not have a high chance of being in the middle of the goal.
– There is no missing dollar in the riddle. There is a dollar that is being counted twice in the question. Mathematically speaking, when the waiter hands 3 dollars back, it would be dollars 30, 29,28. So that means the waiter has 27 dollars, which means they all paid 9 dollars.
– Putting together the portfolio.
– Went over how to shorten sentences/names of people in the text. The name Doctor Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. could be just written as King because there were no other “king” being talked about
Class Notes 11/29
– Watch a video of an African Woman playing Guitar with her fingers.
– Nickname your Argument
Riddle: The Missing Dollar Paradox:
– Three ladies go to a restaurant for a meal. They receive a bill for $30. They each put $10 on the table, which the waiter collects and takes to the till. The cashier informs the waiter that the bill should only have been for $25 and returns $5 to the waiter in single dollar bills. On the way back to the table the waiter realizes that he cannot divide the bills equally among the ladies. Since they don’t know the total of the revised bill, he decides to put $2 in his own pocket and give each of the ladies $1.
Now, each of the ladies paid $9. Three times 9 is $27. The waiter has $2 in his pocket. Two plus 27 is $29. The ladies originally handed over $30. Where is the missing dollar?
o The bill was $25 but they gave $30 so the waiter got back $5 he took two and gave back one so either the waiter took 3 and not 2 without knowing or the dollar fell.
Research Paper:
– Distinguish References from the Annotated Bibliography (3000 words)
o The References section at the bottom of every argument, long or short, offers bibliographic notes in AP format to help readers identify sources you have cited in the argument.
o Short version: If you quoted, paraphrased, or named the author or the article in your argument, it gets a Reference. If you didn’t, it doesn’t.
o Annotated Biblogra[hy is a separate post that evolves from your Proposal+5.
o It provides bibliographic information in AP format for all the important sources you consulted in your research, whether or not you quoted or named them in your arguments.
o It also contains two sections “Background” (a Purposeful Summary of the important arguments the material provides) and “How I Used It,” (an explanation of how the work supports your argument or provides counterarguments).
– How to Build the Portfolio
o Consult the Portfolio Checklist for the 8 items
o Put it under the Portfolio Username
Scholarship Review:
– Grade Levels 2
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Scholarship Revisions:
An “in reverse” unpacking of dense, content-rich statements into their component parts: backwards advice.
A Good Model for Citation and References
BeezKneez has updated the in-text citations and References section to meet our class standards (even gone beyond our class standards for linking text to the sources).
Building Refutation Language into your Refutations
This links to the same post by BeezKneez as the Citation model above. Read the feedback chain for examples of “refuting while reporting” on the claims made by your “opponent.”
Portfolio Checklist:
Research paper ( 3,000 words ) due 12/4
Biblio ( 10-15 sources) due 12/11
Visual Rewrite ( Describes the Visual Analyzes Video Ad)
Refective (Core Value Evidence that Students Offer) due 12/11
Short Arguments 1 and 2 (Define, Causal, Rebuttal Draft)
Argument Rewrites 1 and 2 (Define, Causal, Rebuttal Rewrite)
-Nicknaming your argument with only a few words that will catch a readers attention from the get go
-Spoke on the soccer post from the other day on how a goalie is only in the middle of the net 2% of the time
-The missing dollar paradox which confuses people to think a dollar is missing in the equation
-Spoke on the final portfolio and exactly what 8 items need to be placed in it
-Talked about how to make your paragraphs shorter and remove all the wasteful nonsense sentences that may bore the reader
class note- 11/29/2023
-argument nickname
-addressing the soccer question your dominant side boats a 57% success rate while your weaker side lags at 41% leaving a mere 2% in the middle a critical point
-mind the deadline: missing dollar research paper due in 6 Days (Monday, December 4th)
-annotated bib alert: include all sources even those merely glanced at or no longer in use refer to the portfolio link and syllabus for remaining tasks.
-grade level II wisdom effective writing condenses numerous words into an impactful one. trim superfluous paragraphs
-Rebuttal revelation: uncover weakness in your argument through rebuttal and disprove the opposite stance
-Name protocol: first mention use the full title for Dr.Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Subsequent mentions: king if he’s the sole king in the argument, first time= full, second time= last name only
revision reminder each paragraph must merit the next to keep readers engaged for a successful writing assignment.
word count warning: with only 3,000 words every word must contribute to convincing readers of your argument’s validity use them wisely.
– we watched a video of an African woman playing the guitar beautifully
– missing dollar riddle, I have no idea where the missing dollar is
– learned how to edit down your writing
– went over grade worthy examples
-Class Notes
-Feedback
-We realized that in taking a penalty only 2% of the time the goalie will stay in the middle.
-The waiter will only have 29 dollars
-Talked about the annotated bibliography
Class notes:
– It is important to be able to reduce your thesis down to a few words, rather than a long sentence as it proves your knowledge of the topic at hand.
– There must be 8 total pieces in the portfolio, students should be updating this frequently.
– It is very important to have concise, hard hitting words which allow for a more effective 1,000 words than a wordy paragraph that does not get to the point.
Class Notes Wednesday 11/29:
-You can get your thesis down to 2 or 3 words. It may not be as detailed as your current one, but it can be more effective in making people read what you wrote.
-The word innovation has a very positive connotation, but some innovations can be bad or even deadly.
-The best place to kick a penalty kick, logically, is right in the middle of the net. The reason why players don’t do this is because it would be embarrassing if the goalie doesn’t move.
-Ipe tree farming is a screwed up practice. Will never look at boardwalks the same.
-Its better to view electric cars as convenient options rather than green ones.
The professor went over housekeeping.
Went into detail about what is expected when it comes to completing the final portfolio.
From Monday’s class riddle turns out that the kicker should kick the ball into the middle where the goalie will not be.
Today’s class riddle was about a missing dollar.
Went over grade-worthy sentences.
11.29.23 notes
– You should be able to nickname your argument to 2-3 words if you have a good handle on the material
– Always provide specific details to what feedback you want (when entering in feedback please category) to get a prompt response
– If you need live feedback, text prof. username and the name of post you need feedback on
– Change your proposal +5 to your bibliography +10-15. You should change “how I intend to use it” to “how I used it” and if you didn’t use it put “why I didn’t use this.”
– Make sure to have appropriate 8 items for portfolio (2 short arguments, with drafts, annotated bibliography, research position argument, visual rhetoric, and reflective statement)
– You can make changes after the drop-dead deadline, but pick a later conference date so you have time to make changes before professor chooses final grade
– Grades posted Friday December 22
– Make sure all cited sources in short arguments are on your bibliography, drop off the ones you did not use if you need space (15 max)
– Go through your paragraphs and try to knock out waste words. If you go below 1000 words, add more of your research to make argument stronger.
– Fully name author for first piece of evidence. If you name them again, shorten to only their last name to save words.
First we went over the riddle which I found was very hard to figure out.