Overall Reflection Annotation
The starting point to choosing a topic was smooth sailing; I knew right away that I wanted to use the image of Cinderella. The next part for me was a little tricky. This topic, surprisingly, could go in many different directions. I had so many different ways that I wanted to take my research paper, and had a hard time really condensing it to one topic. Different handouts, such as the library sheet, helped me really narrow down my topic through answering many questions of how I was going to approach this paper. Getting handouts in class for the overall organization and structure of the paper really put me on the path to what I was going to focus on. This is one very useful tool that I know I will use for other research papers; because I know I will run into the same problem in the near future. I have saved these handouts to use for future classes.
Doing the actual research for the paper was actually very helpful for me, as much as I was dreading actually doing the research. I learned about many different sources that eckerd provides on their website and learned many useful techniques to find the information that I was looking for. An example of this is what key words to type on Proect Muse so I get exactly what I need.
Research Reflection Annotation
When I was researching for my paper, I not only got the information that I was looking for, but also started to really learn how I should go about researching. I learned about many links that are provided by the Eckerd Library such as Proect Muse. With this I also learned useful techniques on how to search on these websites; for example, what key words are appropriate to finding the information that will be most useful. What I have learned during the research portion of this project are tools that I will take with me in doing future research papers.
Essay Reflection Annotation
There were two main learning elements for me while writing this research paper. These include, learning to actually research for the paper and using the worksheet tools provided in class, and also actually learning about the story of Cinderella and the influence of women in both the 1700's and today. I used the knowledge of learning to research through tools given by the librarian and the instructor of the class. Learning these tools were so useful for me and I will use them in some way for every research paper that will come in my future.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Drafting Plan
This week I am going to really just start writing, putting all my thoughts out their through a draft. I will do this while also looking at various sources that I have found that will really help guide me through my draft. I will also guide myself through the ideas that I put together for my essay in my introduction. I will basically just type out a draft without over thinking, or analyzing, just to get everything that I have out there. I will then go back and really re-read, edit, record myself and edit. And really shape my draft into something I like. I will put time into this draft every day.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tuesday Class
There was a review on the two outlines, Bartholomae and Elbow ways of writing an essay. Start thinking about actual drafting the essay which should focus on organization. This is the time to think how we will organize our essay. One idea is to complete an outline. Outlines are methods or structures to organize thoughts and arguments. Different methods of oulining like Roman Numeral Method (topic, support, evidence, free write outline (list various areas and free write about them, about not being invested), think about the main idea, evidence, analysis, link to next sentence (intro: who, what, where, when why, and then using the meal idea-main idea, evaluate, analysis, link to next sentence), method of oulining based on telling and showing (tell-your observations, show-use evidence to support that evidence. each paragraph should have 3-4 of both).
3 sources with annotations
1.
Cinderella Cinde. Wikipedia, 30 Oct. 2009. Web. 3 Nov. 2009 .
There have been many versions of Cinderella made into books, movies, cartoons, musicals, ballets, operahs, etc., this tale has been a part of our culture since the earliest citing in the first century BC. With this the story has changed dramatically over time. I will be looking at the changes and will be pondering over why did this one tale change so much.
2.
Gruner, Elizabeth R. Saving "Cinderella": History and Story in Ashpet and Ever After Hollins University, 2003. Web. Projec t Muse. Eckerd College. 6 Nov. 2009 .
The original story of Cinderella did not look as preety as the story we know today by Walt Disney; the story has been warped over time. This source will enable me to look at the story from its earliest version and see how the story has changed so dramatically into the version created by Walt Disney.
3.
Gruner, Elizabeth R. Cinderella, Marie Antoinette, and Sara: Roles and Role Models in A Little Princess The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998. Web. Projec t Muse. Eckerd College. 6 Nov. 2009 .
The character of Cinderella has changed from being a strong woman in Victorian versions to someone that is viewed as weak. I will be looking at why her characterstics have changed in this view and does it have to do with the two different societies.
Cinderella Cinde. Wikipedia, 30 Oct. 2009. Web. 3 Nov. 2009 .
There have been many versions of Cinderella made into books, movies, cartoons, musicals, ballets, operahs, etc., this tale has been a part of our culture since the earliest citing in the first century BC. With this the story has changed dramatically over time. I will be looking at the changes and will be pondering over why did this one tale change so much.
2.
Gruner, Elizabeth R. Saving "Cinderella": History and Story in Ashpet and Ever After Hollins University, 2003. Web. Projec t Muse. Eckerd College. 6 Nov. 2009 .
The original story of Cinderella did not look as preety as the story we know today by Walt Disney; the story has been warped over time. This source will enable me to look at the story from its earliest version and see how the story has changed so dramatically into the version created by Walt Disney.
3.
Gruner, Elizabeth R. Cinderella, Marie Antoinette, and Sara: Roles and Role Models in A Little Princess The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998. Web. Projec t Muse. Eckerd College. 6 Nov. 2009 .
The character of Cinderella has changed from being a strong woman in Victorian versions to someone that is viewed as weak. I will be looking at why her characterstics have changed in this view and does it have to do with the two different societies.
Introduction to Paper
Cinderella, a Disney fairy tale that we have all grown to know and love. But, where did this story come from? Did Walt Disney create this story on his own? No, the majority of Disney stories were folk tale told many years ago; Cinderella happened to be one of the stories recorded by the Greek historian Strabo in the first century BC. There have been many twists and turns of this story through out the many years Cinderella has been told, and the story we know today has a completely new identity. But, the question is why did this story change so dramatically over time? One reason could be due to the change of views in woman; we have come along way in the respect that woman deserve, but we are not perfect and still have a ways to go.
Friday, November 6, 2009
3 new sources for my topic
1.
Wood, Naomi. Domesticating Dreams in Walt Disney's Cinderella The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996. Web. Projec t Muse. Eckerd College. 6 Nov. 2009.
2.
Gruner, Elizabeth R. Saving "Cinderella": History and Story in Ashpet and Ever After Hollins University, 2003. Web. Projec t Muse. Eckerd College. 6 Nov. 2009.
3.
Gruner, Elizabeth R. Cinderella, Marie Antoinette, and Sara: Roles and Role Models in A Little Princess The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998. Web. Projec t Muse. Eckerd College. 6 Nov. 2009.
Wood, Naomi. Domesticating Dreams in Walt Disney's Cinderella The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1996. Web. Projec t Muse. Eckerd College. 6 Nov. 2009
2.
Gruner, Elizabeth R. Saving "Cinderella": History and Story in Ashpet and Ever After Hollins University, 2003. Web. Projec t Muse. Eckerd College. 6 Nov. 2009
3.
Gruner, Elizabeth R. Cinderella, Marie Antoinette, and Sara: Roles and Role Models in A Little Princess The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1998. Web. Projec t Muse. Eckerd College. 6 Nov. 2009
abstract planning
Context
I will explore the story of Cinderella, how this story originated, and how it was changed to the story we all know and love today. I will see if the way woman were percieved back then and now had anything to do with the change of the story.
Problem
The problem is looking at Cinderella and the way she is seen through the eyes of little girls. All little girls want to be like her; she is a beautiful princess, who is thin, with blonde hair, blue eyes, and wins over the Prince. The problem is does this cause a negative effect on little girls today.
Launching Point
The story of Cinderella has changed dramatically. How could this one story change so much over the years? The impact of society today could be a possible reason for this and how woman are seen to be today.
I will explore the story of Cinderella, how this story originated, and how it was changed to the story we all know and love today. I will see if the way woman were percieved back then and now had anything to do with the change of the story.
Problem
The problem is looking at Cinderella and the way she is seen through the eyes of little girls. All little girls want to be like her; she is a beautiful princess, who is thin, with blonde hair, blue eyes, and wins over the Prince. The problem is does this cause a negative effect on little girls today.
Launching Point
The story of Cinderella has changed dramatically. How could this one story change so much over the years? The impact of society today could be a possible reason for this and how woman are seen to be today.
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