Week9:”Final Portofolio”

  This might be the last or the second to the last blog entry I have for this quarter. So, I would like to consider what I will be doing with my final portfolio. I will probably have the survey essay and my podcast piece go into my portfolio. I already added another part of the literature review into the survey paper. I roughly discussed about how different organizations estimate the amount of loss due to internet piracy. Also, in the discussion, I used more of experiment results to be my reasons. I think this created a better flow for in my discussion section. So, I guess all I need to do for my reseach paper is to have its grammar and format edited. I still have to find a good APA site to learn how to format an APA research paper. These are more of minor changes than the podcast piece editing.

I have more than just one thing to do for the podcast. First of all, I need to wait until I get the mock grade for it to come back. Then I will work on it depending on his comments for the podcast. Hopefully the editing is not too much work because I definitely have the least time to work on them during the dead and finals week. However, I really want to get an A. And, I do not think it is not to hard with my grade so far. I will just work hard a little bit more. J

Week8: "Sample Student Script/Reflective Piece/Podcast"

I am repeating myself but I need to say this: “I should definitely not put the entire song in the podcast." I kept forwarding to find the voice after hearing the Mozart Sonata for 5seconds. So, I will try to have maximum 10 seconds of a song. That will surely help the listener, for this podcast Chris.

The sample reflective piece is a relatively short and concise piece of writing. It describes his/her podcast writing/recording process and how it connects to the rest of Writing2. It does not need a whole lot of effort put into it. Thus, when I am writing my reflective piece, I can just put down what ever I thought while writing, recording my podcast. Then for the part why I chose this topic, I can probably talk about the fact I am interested in going to study abroad in China and spend sometime there. However, because there are so many other options, I can not choose only one yet. I am expecting this podcast assignment can help me organize my thoughts a little bit more. Also, I might be able to find some fresh ideas that I have not thought about. In fact, when we did the peer editing in class, I actually noticed a couple things that I want to include in my podcast. Those are some of pros and cons of EAP in China. Because of those extra ideas by my peer, I think my podcast now covers the topic more evenly than before.

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Professor Dean's podcast was something I really liked to have as an example when I write my podcast. I noticed a couple things. I really like the very last part where he phase out with a question and leave the music to answer it. However, three songs he has in his podcast are to long. I keep forwarding in the beginning to find when his word starts. His podcast followed his script very closely. I might do the something just because I do not want to blank out halfway recording.
When I record my own podcast, I probably use just a portion of songs. But I guess that is not easy because I will probably choose a song that I like and want to add the entire songs to my podcast. Then I can probably choose to use a short part for solo and the rest as background music.
I am thinking to do something like an advertisement of EAP in China. In the podcast, I am an adviser of the EAP office and trying to spread word about EAP in China. I will probably use some really "Chinese" songs. I do not know which ones, but I am thinking to go with at least one traditional Chinese song and one contemporary song. However, I do not want to just list all the advantage of going to EAP. I want it to be a bit more fun to listen to. Perhaps I can add something to spice up my podcast.

Week:7 "The History of Podcasting"

This article was really interesting because I learned something new about podcasting. The podcasting is something that emerged after a blog. Or, the fact that the "pod" in podcasting came from iPods. In my opinion podcasting is easier and more convenient than the blog. Firstly, writers do not need to spend time in front of a computer to type up their ideas. The writers probably spend less time recording their ideas than typing the same ideas. Secondly, readers do not need to spend time looking at computer screens or cell phone displays. They can simply stick earphones into their ears. This is more convenient because the listeners can download a few podcasts in their MP3 players, so they do not need to have access to any internet. Also, it is easier to listen than to read. For example, users can listen while driving but can not read. Thirdly, the preparation for podcasts is easier and more flexible. Hosts of the podcasts can talk freely and explore to a new direction as the conversation carries on. Lastly, also said in the article, podcasts' variety. Because even beginners can easily record and publish their podcasts online, they can record whatever topics they want. The topics do not have t be serious issues or mainstream interests. They can talk about anything they want. 
Thanks to the improved technology, the podcasting is spreading more and more. I like podcasting better because I do not have to read with my eyes (which makes me sleepy after 15seconds).