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Slate Readers' Version of the Inaugural Speech

Submitted by Jim Brown on January 20, 2009 - 9:07am

Following up on Adria's post about MixedInk, here is a collaboratively written inaugural speech put together by Slate readers (and previous Presidents).

Opposing Views

Submitted by Jim Brown on July 25, 2008 - 5:27pm

Opposing Views is a new website that seems like it would a great tool for teachers of rhetoric, speech, and composition. From the FAQ:

CCCarnival at Earth Wide Moth

Submitted by Jim Brown on July 17, 2008 - 12:37pm

Since I'm in the midst of moving, I'm a little late on this. But Derek Mueller is hosting a "CCCarnival" for Karen Kopelson's article in the latest issue of CCC: "Sp(l)itting Images; or, Back to the Future of (Rhetoric and?) Composition."

I'm going to jump in to the discussion either today or tomorrow, but head over to earth wide moth for more details.

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Hawk's A Counter-History of Composition

Submitted by Jim Brown on April 12, 2008 - 1:58pm

Byron Hawk's book A Counter-History of Composition (published in November 2007) is required reading for anyone interested in composition theory, complexity theory, Deleuze, and/or the history of the discipline (among other things.) Byron was interviewed by Victor Vitanza at 4C's an interview that will be made available via podcast.

New Awlins

Submitted by Jim Brown on April 5, 2008 - 9:21pm

I'm back from 4C's and recovering from my first trip to New Orleans. I had a great time at Coop's (great food) and Mimi's (great music.) I also mixed in a few panels along the way.

A new way to do think aloud protocols

Submitted by Jim Brown on June 1, 2007 - 8:14am

The Chronicle of Higher Ed writes of a smart pen that could change the way certain composition scholars do think aloud protocols:

"The pen, which looks like an ordinary ballpoint, is embedded with a computer that photographs whatever is being written. The pen is also equipped with a microphone that records what is being spoken, so that people using the pen to take notes can later play back the recording and elaborate on their notes. In a docking station, the pen can transfer files to and from a PC. Jim Marggraff, inventor of the device, says he plans to market the pen for less than $200 to college students in the fall."

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