Literature Essays
Essays for a literature class require organization. When you first get your assignment, look at it and isolate the key words. Restate them in own words, preferably with synonyms. Brainstorm with the assignment. Write down all the ideas that you have. It is often best to write your introduction after you have written most of your literature assignment because you know your conclusion at that point.
Use the key words that you isolated at the beginning over and over in your paper. Make sure that every paragraph you write in a literature essay supports your thesis in some form.
When you read the material about which you are writing, pick out a couple of short passages for your focus, or use a quote and illustrate your points about it. Make sure that you define the words that need to be explained; you don’t want your reader trying to figure out what you are writing.
Organize your paragraphs into an effective argument that underscores your point. A single concept or idea may be referred to throughout the paper. Use examples that support your thesis. Make sure the examples are presented in a logical manner. It may be a good idea to use a central idea and refer to it throughout the entire paper.
When you have a short literature paper to write, go ahead and focus on the point raised by the assignment. Don’t spend a lot of time building up to your point. Go ahead and present your point early in the paper.
A Purpose for Social Studies
(or what is social studies for anyhow?)
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Although I am officially retired from teaching education courses at a fairly large public university, I have some ideas that might have resonance with people studying to be teachers. In my career, I taught
many graduate curriculum courses in regular college classroom settings and on the Internet. The other semesters, including summer terms. I taught an undergraduate course entitled Methods and Principles: Social Studies for Elementary and Middle Grades. I also taught the high school version of the same course. As part of these courses, I discussed with my mainly young students why social studies is important, and what it is for. To be quite frank, most of my students had no idea how to even begin to discuss this topic except to rely on old tried and true rhetoric such as, "it helps us be better citizens" or "by understanding the past, we can avoid making the same mistakes." By no stretch of the imagination does such rhetoric hold water, good intentions notwithstanding.Believe me when I say that I have read many, many of the statements by such organizations as the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) that describe why social studies is important. If those statements meant anything at all in the REAL world, our students, after more than four decades of NCSS guidance in social studies curriculum, would surely have a better grasp of the content and would also engage in concomitant civic behavior such as voting. But they don't. Go to the NCSS web site and see what you think. There is a vast gulf between professed goals and actual results.
I have come to some conclusions about this. As I have expressed elsewhere on the ADPRIMA site, social studies is about understanding things, and not very much about learning skills. I have come to believe that any idea or concept that takes more than three pages or so of explanation should be broken down into two or more co
ncepts or smaller ideas that reflect a meaningful perceived relationship. I think Albert Einstein put this idea best when he said that "scientific theories should be able to be described so simply that a child could understand them." In social studies, we have a long, long way to go.The countless textbooks that appeared in my mailbox, and that were described in an endless stream of brochures that touted yet other, new approaches for learning how to teach social studies marginalized themselves by their sheer numbers and bulk. In many ways, they remind me of the near weekly torrent of book
s on dieting. Harsh words indeed from a former college teacher.Let me put it directly to you then.
I believe social studies should be part of the curriculum for the purpose of helping students understand human interactions that occurred in the past, are occurring now, and that are likely to occur in the future. The reason for these understandings is they may help students develop and nurture values that will make it more likely that they will be able to determine for any situation what the right thing is and do it, especially when doing the right thing is hard to do. It is about decency, respect, courage and honor. This is not a difficult idea to understand, but it can take a lifetime to appreciate.
If learning that Seoul is the capital of South Korea, that the Congo River crosses the Equator twice, that the Battle of Antietam in 1862 was the bloodiest single day in American history, or being able to describe the culture of China during the reign of Qin Shi Huangdi contributes to this, great. Understandings are not, and cannot "practiced" in the same way as skills, but they can be developed, strengthened and made meaningful by students connecting new information to what they already know. I am also of the belief that such understandings need not be described in such obscure and complex ways as to diminish their value to the learner. The countless mind-numbing hierarchies of social studies standards, strands, goals and objectives that are promulgated by both public and private entities, while often developed with the best of intentions, really haven't contributed much to the civic and social literacy of our nation. In fact, some would argue that measures of this literacy show a marked decline over the past forty years or so. Perhaps many have forgotten that understanding social studies concepts and ideas is an intensely personal thing.
So I really didn't "teach" my students how to teach social studies. That is impossible. What I did was to motivate them to want to learn about social studies and different ways of teaching it. They come to believe that they don't understand anything unless they understand it in more than one way. I believe I was successful at doing this, and it is a good feeling.
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Analyze Writing Assignments
When you receive a writing assignment topic, it is a good idea to start brainstorming by listing main ideas or key concepts. Put the words or phrases down on paper and just jot notes by them. Many people put circles around each thought and join them by arrows. This process may lead to a longer article.
Decide on the type of paper you are writing. This may be assigned by your teacher, but you may have to give an opinion and justify the opinion. Keep in mind the correct subjects and verbs to use.
Start researching your topic. Make sure you know what your teacher will and will not let you use. Start with the most general source first, so you can learn about the topic then work your way out to the most specialized sources. Use print materials. Before you use internet materials, make certain you know what is allowed.
Establish parameters for your topic. You do not want to be too generalized or too specialized. Make sure you pick a topic where you can find enough information.
Make a précis of your information. It may help to take this to your teacher, so you will know if you are on the right track. If it is necessary to write out your opinion or your thoughts on a topic, make sure that you have the facts to back it. Always remember to be a critical thinker and keep an open mind. Don’t overlook important research material because it doesn’t match your thesis statement.
Full scholarships by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A 'STAR) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) for outstanding students from India to pursue studies in Singapore, leading to the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education (Advanced) Level or equivalent. Studies in Singapore at selected Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges will commence in 2010
Value of Award
* Exemption from school & examination fees (excluding miscellaneous fees)
* Hostel accommodation provided
* 1 return economy-class air passage at the start & end of scholarship term
* Annual allowance of S$2,200 (Secondary Level) & SS2.400 (Pre-University Level)
* Settling-in allowance (once only) of S$400 (Secondary Level) & S$500 (Pre-University Level)
* Subsidised medical benefits
* There is no bond attached to both scholarships
WHO CAN APPLY (for Indian nationals)
A*STAR India Youth Scholarship
(4-year studies from Secondary 3 to Pre-University 2)
Year of Birth : Between 1993 & 1995
Standard Completed in Year 2009: Standard 8
Outstanding Academic Track Record: At least an average of 80% with English as first language in Standard 7 & 8 examinations
SIA Youth Scholarship
(2-year studies in Pre-University 1 & 2)
Year of Birth : Between 1991 & 1993
Standard Completed in Year 2009: Standard 10
Outs tanding Academic Track Record: At least an average of 85% with English as first language in Standard 10 National / State board examinations
Selection Tests & Interviews (in India)
Short-listed candidates will be invited for selection tests in General Ability, English Language and Mathematics in end August / early September 2009. Candidates will be further short-listed for an interview in November 2009.
Application Period
1 June 2009 (10am Singapore Time / 7.30am India Time) to 15 July 2009 (10pm Singapore Time / 7 30pm India Time)
Mode of Application
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Detach and send the completed Application Slip with certified true copies of the following documents in the order listed below:
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b. Curriculum Vitae (1 page only) with your full name, mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address and a summary of your major achievements
c. SIA Youth candidates - Standard 9 final school examination results & Standard 10 National / State board examination results.
A*STAR India Youth candidates - Standard 7 & 8 final school examination results
d. Achievements / awards won and participation in co-curricuiar activities in Standard 7 & 8 (A*STAR) and Standard 9 & 10 (SIA)
Applications should reach us by 15 July 2009 at:
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Engg. College ranking at CEE-Kerala-gov-in
The last rank details of on going Admission to Professional Engineering Degree Courses in Kerala- 2008 is here. This help us to find .
* Demand for top courses/colleges for B.Tech in Kerala.
* Possibility of getting a seat for B.Tech in Kerala at the college/course for a rank.
* Ability of students in scoring marks/getting supllies..at a college.
* Pvt. Self financing colleges that may not be able to fill seats... etc.
* Trendwatching...
Engineering Allotment Kerala
Some of the trends are
> Electronics and Communication(EC) is preferred over Computer Science(CS) by majority.
CET Tvm,CS last rank is 321 for EC it is 105.(Govt. college)
MoDeL Engg. CS last rank is 943 for EC it is 632(Govt.Self Financing. college)
Federal Institute of Science & Tech CS Last rank is 6440 SCMS EC last rank 3994 (Private Self Financing college)
> Govt. Self financing colleges are preferred for Course/Location to a Govt. College.
>Private Colleges are still far away in attracting high ranks due to the heavy fees they are charinging this year...10 christian colleges are enrolling students separately.
If we eliminate the reservation quotas and only consider the State Merit, the top demanded colleges are as follows.
Electronics Communication last ranks in Government Colleges of Kerala
LastRank(StateMerit)
College of Engineering,Thiruvananthapuram TVE 105
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam 442
Government Engineering College,Thrissur TCR 696
MA College of Engineering, Kothamangalam MAC 753
Government Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Tech., Kottayam KTE 1123
Government Engineering College, Barton Hills, TVM TRV 1185
NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad NSS 1642
Engineering College, Idukki IDK 2472
Government Engineering College, Sreekrishnapuram, Palakkad PKD 2632
Government College of Engineering, Kannur KNR 2702
Government Engineering College, Mananthody, Wayanad WYD Nil
Electronics Communication last ranks in top 10 Government Self Financing Colleges of Kerala
LastRank(StateMerit)
MDL-632 Model Engineering College, Thrikkakkara, Ernakulam.
SCT-1573 SCT College of Engineering, Pappanamcode, TVM
CHN-1908 College of Engineering, Chengannur, Alappuzha
UCK-2886 University College of Engineering, Kariavattom, TVM
LBT-3030 LBS Institute of Tech. for Women, Poojapura, TVM
UCE-3117 University College of Engineering,Thodupuzha
ADR-3258 College of Engineering, Adoor
KGR-3430 College of Engineering, Kidangoor
CEA-4120 College of Engineering, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram.
MNR-4222 College of Engineering, Munnar, Idukki.
Electronics Communication last ranks in top 10 Private Self Financing Colleges of Kerala
LastRank(StateMerit)
SCM- 3994 SCMS School of Engg. Tech., Ernakulam
FIT- 4075 Federal Institute of Science & Tech., Mookkannoor, Angamaly, EKM
ASI- 5420 Adi Sankara Institute of Engg. & Tech., Kalady, Ernakulam.
MCT- 5533 Mohandas College of Engg. & Tech., Nedumangad, TVM
MGP- 5617 Saintgits College of Engineering, Pathamuttom, Kottayam
VAS- 6148 Vidya Academy of Science & Technology, Thrissur
MES- 6617 MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram.
TOC- 6955 Toc H Institute of Science & Tech., Mulamthurutthy, EKM
PAA- 8208 P A Aziz College of Engineering & Technology, Karakulam, Thiruvananthapuram
SBC- 8606 Sree Buddha College of Engineering, Nooranadu, Alappuzha.
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Computer Science last ranks in Government Colleges of Kerala
LastRank(StateMerit)
College of Engineering,Thiruvananthapuram TVE - 321
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam -873
MA College of Engineering, Kothamangalam -1537
Government Engineering College,Thrissur -1653
Government Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Tech., Kottayam -2368
NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad -2583
Government College of Engineering, Kannur -3201
Engineering College, Idukki -3368
Government Engineering College, Mananthody, Wayanad -3541
Government Engineering College, Sreekrishnapuram, Palakkad -4191
Computer Science last ranks among top 10 Government Self Financing Colleges of Kerala
LastRank(StateMerit)
Model Engineering College, Thrikkakkara, Ernakulam. MDL-943
SCT College of Engineering, Pappanamcode, TVM SCT-2217
College of Engineering, Chengannur, Alappuzha. CHN-3011
University College of Engineering, Kariavattom, TVM UCK-3864
LBS Institute of Tech. for Women, Poojapura, TVM LBT-4038
College of Engineering, Adoor ADR-4112
University College of Engineering,Thodupuzha UCE-4329
College of Engineering, Kidangoor KGR-5029
College of Engineering, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram CEA-5400
Computer Science last ranks among top 10 Private Self Financing College of Kerala
LastRank(StateMerit)
FIT - 6440 Federal Institute of Science & Tech., Mookkannoor, Angamaly, EKM
SCM - 6678 SCMS School of Engg. & Tech., Ernakulam
ASI - 7335 Adi Sankara Institute of Engg. & Tech., Kalady, Ernakulam.
MCT - 7345 Mohandas College of Engg. & Tech., Nedumangad, TVM
MGP - 8140 Saintgits College of Engineering, Pathamuttom, Kottayam
TOC - 8372 Toc H Institute of Science & Tech., Mulamthurutthy, EKM
MES - 8826 MES College of Engineering, Kuttippuram
VAS - 9168 Vidya Academy of Science & Technology, Thrissur
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Mechanical Engineering last ranks in Government Colleges of Kerala
LastRank(StateMerit)
College of Engineering,Thiruvananthapuram TVE 547
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam 1127
Government Engineering College,Thrissur TCR 1680
MA College of Engineering, Kothamangalam MAC 1884
Government College of Engineering, Kannur KNR 2688
Government Engineering College, Barton Hills, TVM TRV 2692
Government Engineering College, Kozhikkode 2699
NSS College of Engineering, Palakkad NSS 2735
Government Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Tech., Kottayam KTE 2737
This complete data for 2008 admissions to B.Tech courses in Kerala can be accessed at
http://www.cee.kerala.gov.in/(Centralized Seat Allotment Process. govt. website). This list is not final and some Christian Colleges are not participating in this process.
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is an all-India examination administered and conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science and seven Indian Institutes of Technology on behalf of the National Coordinating Board - GATE, Department of Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India.
The GATE committee, which comprises of representatives from the administering institutes, is the sole authority for regulating the examination and declaring the results.
GATE is conducted through the constitution of eight zones. The zones and the corresponding administrative institutes are:
Zone 1 - Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
Zone 2 - Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Zone 3 - Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Zone 4 - Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Zone 5 - Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Zone 6 - Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Zone 7 - Indian Institute of Technology Madras
http://www.iitr.ernet.in/gate
The overall coordination and responsibility of conducting GATE 2009 lies with Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, designated as the Organizing Institute for GATE 2009.
Admission to postgraduate programmes with MHRD and some other government scholarship/assistantship at engineering colleges/institutes in the country are open to those who qualify through GATE. GATE qualified candidates with Bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Architecture/ Pharmacy or Master's degree in any branch of Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Computer Applications are eligible for Master/Doctoral programmes in Engineering/Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy as well as for Doctoral programmes in relevant branches of Science. To avail the scholarship, the candidate must secure admission to such a postgraduate programme, as per the prevailing procedure of the admitting institution. GATE qualification, however, is not required for candidates with Master's degree in Engineering /Technology/Architecture/Pharmacy, who may be seeking scholarship/ assistantship for relevant doctoral programmes.
Some institutions specify GATE as the mandatory qualification even for admission of self-financing students to postgraduate programmes. GATE qualified candidates are also eligible for the award of Junior Research Fellowship in CSIR Laboratories and CSIR sponsored projects. Some government organizations prescribe GATE qualification as a requirement for applying to the post of a Scientist / Engineer.
For complete details refer the Information Brochure
June 27 : The Department of Computer Science under the University of Kerala has invited applications for admission to M.Tech Computer Science with specializations in Digital Image Computing, approved by AICTE for the year 2009-10. Duration two years (four semesters). Total seats 18, (Open- 10, Sponsored – 5, SC/ ST- 3).
Eligibility
BE / B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering / Electronics Engineering / Electrical Engineering with 55% marks or First class MSc in Computer Science or MCA. Preference will be given to GATE qualified applicants. Non GATE applicants will be selected on the basis of Departmental level entrance test and marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
Application form and prospectus can be downloaded from the website www.keralauniversity.edu by clicking what is new. Duly filled in application along with crossed DD of Rs. 310 drawn in favour of Finance Officer, University of Kerala, issued from SBT / SBI, payable at Thiruvananthapuram, true copies of relevant certificates and should send to the Professor & Head, Department of Computer Science, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Thiruvananthapuram- 695581 so as to reach on or before 20th July 2009.
For more details visit www.keralauniversity.edu