HACC December 2010

Welcome students!

Can you believe we are almost through the first semester of the 10-11 school year?

As part of your Techniques of Research coursework, you have the opportunity to visit HACC library and hear about college life and academic research expectations first hand.

In thinking back on your TR coursework and combining your understanding with the initial impressions of post high school expectations, please reflect on and respond to the following questions (Select "post a comment" to reply):

What do you think are the two most practical skill you will take with you? In what way(s) will you use these skills to be successful?

How do you plan to approach these new and exciting expectations either in your work life or academics? Where do you see your self in five years?

Best wishes for your successful future,
Mrs. Blessing, Mrs. Brosig, Mrs. Englert, and Mr. Vieland

Techniques of Research Spring 2010 Final Reflection

Dear students,
It has been quite a semester!

You are the first group from the Techniques of Research classes to have the opportunity to visit HACC library and hear about college life and academic research expectations first hand as part of this course.

In thinking back on your TR coursework and combining your understanding with the initial impressions of post high school expectations, what do you think is the most practical skill you will take with you? How do you plan to approach these new and exciting expectations either in your work life or academics? Please take a moment to think about the two questions and then share your thoughts and reflections.

Best wishes,
Mrs. Blessing, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Englert, and Mrs. Hertzog

HACC visit May 2010

Students in the Techniques of Research classes visited HACC library in May of 2010. Following is a wordle of their thoughts on something they learned about using a college library, resources and services and some things they would like to know more about...



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Works Consulted - Glog posts

Beck, Roger B. Modern World History;Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell, 2009. Print.
Davis, Lee. Environmental Disasters. New York, New York: Facts on File, 1998. Print.
Ford Moter Plant. N.d. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Gary, Gardner, Assadourian Erik, and Radhika Sarin. State of the World 2004. Washington DC: Worldwatch Institute, 2004. Print.
“Global Warming.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
Panda Cub. N.d. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Planet Earth West 2007. N.d. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Polar Bear. N.d. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Travel Trip Rainforest Ghana. N.d. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.

Beck, Roger B. Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, IL: McDougal Littell, 2009. Print.
“China: Google Attack Link to Schools Reported.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
CHINA INTERNET CONTROLS. N.d. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
“China: Internet Filter Requirement Delayed; Other Development.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
“China: News in Brief.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
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“Inside a global cybercrime ring.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
“Internet: Hackers Hit 2,400 Companies Worldwide.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
“Internet Scams - Fight Back .” eResource News. N.p., 18 Aug. 2008. Web. 31 Mar. 2010. .

Beck, Roger B. Modern Wrld History: Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, IL: Mcdougle, littill, 2009. Print.
Bily, Cynthia A. Global Warming. Farimington Hills: Bonnie Szumski, 2006. Print.
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Beck, Roger B. Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, Iowa: McDougal Littell, 2009. Print.
Ho Chi Minh. 1950. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomsas Hoobler. Vietnam Why We Fought: An Illistrated History. 1961. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990. Print.
“Vietnamese War: Reaction to Air War Escalation.” Facts on File World News Digest. Facts on File News Services, 25 Mar. 2010. Web. 25 Mar. 2010.
Vietnam War Hanoi Jane. 1972. AP Images. Web. 31 Mar. 2010.
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Beck, Roger B. Modern World History: Patterns of Interaction. Evanston, IL: Mcdougal Littell, 2009. Print.
Faas, Horst. VIETNAM WAR MEDIC. 1966. AP. JPEG file.
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Hoobler, Dorothy, and Thomas Hoobler. Vietnam Why We Fought. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990. Print.
VIETNAM WAR. 1965. AP. JPEG file.

Beck, Roger B. Modern World History; Patterns of Interactions. Evanston,IL: McDougal Littell, 2009. Print.
Kim, Kwang-Tae. “Korea Tense As Ship Lost.” Intelligencer Journal [Lancaster, PA] 27 Mar. 2010: A1+. Print.
“Korea:Soviets Rebuff U.S. on Truce Terms; Other Developments.” World News Digest. Facts on Files News Services, 2010. Web. 6 Apr. 2010.
South Korea Korean War. N.d. AP Images. Web. 1 Apr. 2010.

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