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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is sociology?
A: This link is perhaps my favorite overview in 2 pages or less of the discipline. (This is a 5 page word document.)
What is Sociology? from Sociology.org
Q: What is a wiki?
A: Wiki is a term that really refers to software that allows for the collaborative creation and sharing of web-based information with ease. However, A WIKI is often a term used to refer to a website or webpage created using such software by a community or collective. For more information:
Wikipedia is likely the expert on defining a wiki
Q: How does a wiki work?
A: This video is perhaps the simplest and best explanation.
Q: What are the rules or guidelines for posting in a thread or on a wiki?
A: The most basic rule of all is respect. For yourself, for your classmates, and for the greater social environment. It is always best to follow a simple rule when making an argument: Ask yourself the following quesitons:
A convenient and practical guide to rhetoric - the ability to make sound arguments.
Q: How do I monitor my grades?
A: For this class, I will be handing back your assignments fairly promptly (see syllabus). However, I will also be posting your marks via the Blackboard system on campus. You can access this through the Blackboard tab under MyCod. It will then be listed in your gradebook. The link to MyCod is:
MyCod
Q: Does CoD's Sociology department have a website?
A: Several, but the Wiki is perhaps the most frequently updated. It's located HERE!
Q: Is there a professional association for sociologists?
A: Yes, there are several. The American Sociological Association is perhaps one of the larger.
Find them here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is sociology?
A: This link is perhaps my favorite overview in 2 pages or less of the discipline. (This is a 5 page word document.)
What is Sociology? from Sociology.org
Q: What is a wiki?
A: Wiki is a term that really refers to software that allows for the collaborative creation and sharing of web-based information with ease. However, A WIKI is often a term used to refer to a website or webpage created using such software by a community or collective. For more information:
Wikipedia is likely the expert on defining a wiki
Q: How does a wiki work?
A: This video is perhaps the simplest and best explanation.
Q: What are the rules or guidelines for posting in a thread or on a wiki?
A: The most basic rule of all is respect. For yourself, for your classmates, and for the greater social environment. It is always best to follow a simple rule when making an argument: Ask yourself the following quesitons:
- Did I use an evidenciary example to establish my point?
- Did I incorporate key terms from the text?
- Did I explain the thought process that led to clearly?
- Did I state my conclusion in an understandable manner?
A convenient and practical guide to rhetoric - the ability to make sound arguments.
Q: How do I monitor my grades?
A: For this class, I will be handing back your assignments fairly promptly (see syllabus). However, I will also be posting your marks via the Blackboard system on campus. You can access this through the Blackboard tab under MyCod. It will then be listed in your gradebook. The link to MyCod is:
MyCod
Q: Does CoD's Sociology department have a website?
A: Several, but the Wiki is perhaps the most frequently updated. It's located HERE!
Q: Is there a professional association for sociologists?
A: Yes, there are several. The American Sociological Association is perhaps one of the larger.
Find them here.
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