Commas: Use of commas to construct a run-on sentence.
The people in the group are Chris, Anna, and John, and they are ATEC majors at UTD, which is a school in Texas, that is in the United States of America.
Hyphenating words: Inappropriate use of hyphens.
It was a terrible mis-understanding.
Semi-colons: Use of them when colons or commas would be more acceptable.
There was a fire in the building; the man went inside anyway.
Colons: Using them like semi-colons.
There wasn't a more reasonable explanation for what had happened: they decided to believe him.
Quotation marks: Using double-quotes where single-quotes are needed.
The reporter told me, "When I interviewed the quarterback, he said they simply "played a better game.""
That/which: Using one where the other should be used.
There was a bunny in the petshop, which was very fluffy.
Run-on sentences: Sentences that go on too long.
The people in the group are Chris, Anna, and John, and they are ATEC majors at UTD, which is a school in Texas, that is in the United States of America.
Tense issues: Mixing past and present tense.
There was a fancy car that is red.
1st/2nd/3rd person shifts: No consistent perspective.
The ocean contains rich minerals that washed down from rivers and streams.
A/An: Using "an" instead of "a."
Receiving the medal was a honor.
-Chris Bell, John Morehead, Anna Owens.
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Finding online literature
Example 1: The Dionaea House
A collection of emails from a man investigating the mysteries of an enigmatic old house.
http://www.dionaea-house.com/default.htm
Example 2: Ted's Caving Page
The story of a spelunker and the odd things he discovers in a remote cave.
http://www.holyshiite.com/caver/
Example 3: Dreaming Methods
A collection of interactive short stories covering various subjects.
http://www.dreamingmethods.com/
A collection of emails from a man investigating the mysteries of an enigmatic old house.
http://www.dionaea-house.com/default.htm
Example 2: Ted's Caving Page
The story of a spelunker and the odd things he discovers in a remote cave.
http://www.holyshiite.com/caver/
Example 3: Dreaming Methods
A collection of interactive short stories covering various subjects.
http://www.dreamingmethods.com/
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Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl in thirty seconds.
Elizabeth falls into water, medallion sends out signal to pirates.
Black Pearl arrives and attacks Port Royale, kidnaps Elizabeth, curse revealed.
Jack and Will go to save Elizabeth, "We must save her!", "It's my ship!".
Naval battle between Black Pearl and commandeered ship.
Barbosa discovers Will is the one he needs to break the curse.
Land and sea battle between protagonists, British navy, cursed sailors.
Will breaks the curse with his blood, Jack tricks Barbosa and defeats him.
-Chris Bell, Daniel Lipschitz, Anna Owens, John Morhead
Black Pearl arrives and attacks Port Royale, kidnaps Elizabeth, curse revealed.
Jack and Will go to save Elizabeth, "We must save her!", "It's my ship!".
Naval battle between Black Pearl and commandeered ship.
Barbosa discovers Will is the one he needs to break the curse.
Land and sea battle between protagonists, British navy, cursed sailors.
Will breaks the curse with his blood, Jack tricks Barbosa and defeats him.
-Chris Bell, Daniel Lipschitz, Anna Owens, John Morhead
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Group 4 - FAQ assignment
The Arts and Technology program at UTD is mostly in its infancy, less than a decade old, but brings to bear industry-recognized equipment and training with which students may acquire jobs in the emerging fields of 2D and 3D art. From the ATEC official website, "it will prepare students for a wide range of careers that involve digital content design and development." The motion capture (MoCap) laboratory, with which students can capture the real, physical motion of the body for 3D animations, on campus is the third most sophisticated motion capture facility in the United States.
Students and parents often have many questions in regards to the ATEC program, below are the most frequently asked.
For incoming freshman:
What does ATEC mean to me? - ATEC is the abbreviation for Arts and Technology. Within the Arts and Technology curriculum, students will find engaging classes covering a variety of subjects and material relevant to the field.
What financial aid options are available? - Students can apply for standard student loans in addition to grants and other such programs to assist them with paying for their tuition. There are also scholarship options for students who qualify.
What will I be working with and doing in ATEC? - ATEC majors will work with a variety of programs, including Dreamweaver for web-design and Maya for 3D design and animation. Students will create projects based on real-world criteria to prepare them for their future jobs.
What student groups are based within the ATEC program? - The ATEC program has a number of interesting groups students may become a part of. The ATEC labs, loaded with the latest hardware and software for the field, play host to many of the student groups for development and homework groups.
What jobs have ATEC majors gone on to hold? - Graduates of the ATEC program have gone on to enjoy lucrative careers in animation, game design, advertising design, and many others.
For the general public:
What is ATEC? - The ATEC program is a recent addition to the schools at the University of Texas at Dallas. It encompasses the emerging and expanding fields brought to light by the progression of technology.
What classes and activities will a student engage in within ATEC? - Students will be engaged in design classes across the board, ranging from 2D advertising design and typography to 3D applications and animation. Outside of typical curriculum, students can join student organizations and participate in the academic community.
What housing options are provided to ATEC students? - The Waterview Apartments are available to students for on-campus housing, should the student require it. This provides an advantage to students in that they have no need for personal transportation. The apartments come with a pool and a clubhouse.
How qualified are the professors and how accessible are they to students? - The professors are drawn directly from the field, as experts in their professions. Ranging from advertising designers to industry-employed 3D artists, you can trust our instructors know what they're doing.
What additional materials will an ATEC student need? - Students will require little more than the standard books associated with their classes, however it is highly beneficial for the student to own copies of the different software titles as well as a laptop computer. The students, and the parents of the students, will enjoy a student discount for these materials and are encouraged to take advantage of it.
Students and parents often have many questions in regards to the ATEC program, below are the most frequently asked.
For incoming freshman:
What does ATEC mean to me? - ATEC is the abbreviation for Arts and Technology. Within the Arts and Technology curriculum, students will find engaging classes covering a variety of subjects and material relevant to the field.
What financial aid options are available? - Students can apply for standard student loans in addition to grants and other such programs to assist them with paying for their tuition. There are also scholarship options for students who qualify.
What will I be working with and doing in ATEC? - ATEC majors will work with a variety of programs, including Dreamweaver for web-design and Maya for 3D design and animation. Students will create projects based on real-world criteria to prepare them for their future jobs.
What student groups are based within the ATEC program? - The ATEC program has a number of interesting groups students may become a part of. The ATEC labs, loaded with the latest hardware and software for the field, play host to many of the student groups for development and homework groups.
What jobs have ATEC majors gone on to hold? - Graduates of the ATEC program have gone on to enjoy lucrative careers in animation, game design, advertising design, and many others.
For the general public:
What is ATEC? - The ATEC program is a recent addition to the schools at the University of Texas at Dallas. It encompasses the emerging and expanding fields brought to light by the progression of technology.
What classes and activities will a student engage in within ATEC? - Students will be engaged in design classes across the board, ranging from 2D advertising design and typography to 3D applications and animation. Outside of typical curriculum, students can join student organizations and participate in the academic community.
What housing options are provided to ATEC students? - The Waterview Apartments are available to students for on-campus housing, should the student require it. This provides an advantage to students in that they have no need for personal transportation. The apartments come with a pool and a clubhouse.
How qualified are the professors and how accessible are they to students? - The professors are drawn directly from the field, as experts in their professions. Ranging from advertising designers to industry-employed 3D artists, you can trust our instructors know what they're doing.
What additional materials will an ATEC student need? - Students will require little more than the standard books associated with their classes, however it is highly beneficial for the student to own copies of the different software titles as well as a laptop computer. The students, and the parents of the students, will enjoy a student discount for these materials and are encouraged to take advantage of it.
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Group 4 - Instructional assignment
Text messaging for a Cingular LG cellular phone:
In order to send a text message via a cellular phone, you must first own a cellular phone, and be able to locate it. Once you have located it, open the phone. This is typically achieved by gripping the top and bottom portions separately and pulling the device apart. Gently though, as too much force will break your cell phone and you will need to purchase a new one before being able to send a text message.
Next, it is essential to ensure your phone is capable of operation. This entails checking the battery life on your phone, as well as ensuring you have adequate coverage to send text messages, and the required reception to connect to the phone network. See also the above step in insuring that you do not accidentally break your phone.
Once you have ensured your phone can actually send text messages, push the menu button located at the top left corner of the cell phone pad. this will open up the Menu. In the menu will be many different options, Scroll to the Messages button and hit OK, which is the upper left corner button.
In the Messages Menu scroll down to the Text Messages button and hit OK. Select the first tab entitled "New Message" and hit ok again.
Compose your message by using the letters written on the numerical pad. Each number had 2 to 3 letters on the pad accompanying it. To select the letter push the button how ever many times until you select the right one. For example, to get the letter O, hit the number 6 three times until the letter o is displayed on the screen. By hitting the # key (located at the bottom of the number pad) it will change the letter to the opposite form it was in - for instance a lower case letter will be changed to upper case. Spaces can be made by hitting the number 0 in the middle bottom of the phone.
When you are finished composing your messages hit the option button, which is the top right button. Choose the Send to Number option by hitting OK. You are given the choice of typing in the number you want to send the message to, or you can select from your contacts list. To select from your contacts list, hit OK and scroll down until you find who you want to send the message to. Hit OK and it will return you to the previous menu. Then after the number is selected hit the Send button.
Pending a message telling you the text has been sent, you have successfully sent your text message. Once the message is sent you are given the option to "Save to Sent" which will save your sent message into your sent folder. Choose yes or no by scrolling with the arrows then hit ok. You are returned to the text message menu and you may close the phone or send another message.
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Bonus!
Phones these days are becoming absolutely saturated with frivolous gadgets and gizmos, and if you bought your phone within the last few years it's very likely that you have a camera attached to it. This section will cover the usage of your camera functions for your phone.
To begin, naturally, ensure that your phone actually has a camera on it. The camera is most often located on the rear of the device, and should have lettering of some sort designating it's function. Proceed no further if you find no such protrusion.
Now that you're sure your camera has a phone, select the camera symbol via the menu keys on your phone. These are centered around the navigation button, which is the middle, circular button near the top of the phone surrounded by a ring of littler buttons.
You should now be in camera mode! Click the menu button to snap a picture, and from the popup menu that appears select "Send". At this point, you have the option to write a message if you wish; please see the previous section for instructions on doing so if you need a review.
If you wish, you can send the image you've taken to contacts already stored within your phone. This function is the default once you select "Send". Simply scroll down to the addresses to which you wish to send your picture.
If the address you wish to send the picture to is not present, you can type in the address. Once you select this option, you will need to press the menu button to change the numbers to letters, then type in the email address using the techniques you learned in the previous article. Once your address is input correctly, scroll down to "Send" and press it.
Congratulations! You've sent a picture. Don't you feel special?
In order to send a text message via a cellular phone, you must first own a cellular phone, and be able to locate it. Once you have located it, open the phone. This is typically achieved by gripping the top and bottom portions separately and pulling the device apart. Gently though, as too much force will break your cell phone and you will need to purchase a new one before being able to send a text message.
Next, it is essential to ensure your phone is capable of operation. This entails checking the battery life on your phone, as well as ensuring you have adequate coverage to send text messages, and the required reception to connect to the phone network. See also the above step in insuring that you do not accidentally break your phone.
Once you have ensured your phone can actually send text messages, push the menu button located at the top left corner of the cell phone pad. this will open up the Menu. In the menu will be many different options, Scroll to the Messages button and hit OK, which is the upper left corner button.
In the Messages Menu scroll down to the Text Messages button and hit OK. Select the first tab entitled "New Message" and hit ok again.
Compose your message by using the letters written on the numerical pad. Each number had 2 to 3 letters on the pad accompanying it. To select the letter push the button how ever many times until you select the right one. For example, to get the letter O, hit the number 6 three times until the letter o is displayed on the screen. By hitting the # key (located at the bottom of the number pad) it will change the letter to the opposite form it was in - for instance a lower case letter will be changed to upper case. Spaces can be made by hitting the number 0 in the middle bottom of the phone.
When you are finished composing your messages hit the option button, which is the top right button. Choose the Send to Number option by hitting OK. You are given the choice of typing in the number you want to send the message to, or you can select from your contacts list. To select from your contacts list, hit OK and scroll down until you find who you want to send the message to. Hit OK and it will return you to the previous menu. Then after the number is selected hit the Send button.
Pending a message telling you the text has been sent, you have successfully sent your text message. Once the message is sent you are given the option to "Save to Sent" which will save your sent message into your sent folder. Choose yes or no by scrolling with the arrows then hit ok. You are returned to the text message menu and you may close the phone or send another message.
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Bonus!
Phones these days are becoming absolutely saturated with frivolous gadgets and gizmos, and if you bought your phone within the last few years it's very likely that you have a camera attached to it. This section will cover the usage of your camera functions for your phone.
To begin, naturally, ensure that your phone actually has a camera on it. The camera is most often located on the rear of the device, and should have lettering of some sort designating it's function. Proceed no further if you find no such protrusion.
Now that you're sure your camera has a phone, select the camera symbol via the menu keys on your phone. These are centered around the navigation button, which is the middle, circular button near the top of the phone surrounded by a ring of littler buttons.
You should now be in camera mode! Click the menu button to snap a picture, and from the popup menu that appears select "Send". At this point, you have the option to write a message if you wish; please see the previous section for instructions on doing so if you need a review.
If you wish, you can send the image you've taken to contacts already stored within your phone. This function is the default once you select "Send". Simply scroll down to the addresses to which you wish to send your picture.
If the address you wish to send the picture to is not present, you can type in the address. Once you select this option, you will need to press the menu button to change the numbers to letters, then type in the email address using the techniques you learned in the previous article. Once your address is input correctly, scroll down to "Send" and press it.
Congratulations! You've sent a picture. Don't you feel special?
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Exercise 6.4 - Chris and Daniel
Value - www.apple.com/iphone
Reciprocation - www.producttestpanel.com
Commitment/Consistancy - www.delgadoguitars.com
Social proof - www.jennycraig.com
Liking - direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/red
Authority - www.apple.com/iphone
Scarcity - http://www.1on1computerhelp.com/retailoffer.htm
Value: The Apple iPhone claims to be a device fit to replace your phone, mp3 player, portable video player, and internet device. Since the product has yet to be released, this can be mostlyconsidered as hype. We don't recommend the product as it is yet another overpriced chunk of plastic saturating the electronicsmarket.
Reciprocation: For a little bit of time and cooperation, the siteclaims the user can recieve all manner of extravegant electronics;from televisions to ipods and cameras. The site expects the user to"evaluate" the products they recieve in return for being able to keep what they "evaluate".
Commitment/Consistancy: The Delgado brand reinforces itself as awholesome, reliable source of acoustic guitars by stating that it'sbeen a family business since 1928, also using the phrase "Handmade with integrity." This also lends to their consistancy. Their qualityassurance lends confidence to the buyer and browser, that this is theguitar they want to buy and play.
Social proof: Kirstie Alley is enlisted as a success story andcelebrity endorser to help the customer feel confident that theirservice will be effective. Additionally, there are stories from customers of the service who have lost a large amount of weight to help drive the point home.
Liking: The site makes the visitor feel as if they're being helpfuland philanthropic, helping to eliminate aids in Africa by buying thisparticular phone. With bold red text, the company declares simply "HELP ELIMINATE AIDS IN AFRICA" to help the person understand the promotion.
Authority: The iPhone helps convey authority in its brand by tellingthe customer exactly how revolutionary the new forthcoming device willbe. The contrived CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, is also on hand to strengthenthe message of his revolutionary device. Groups of people have alreadyenthralled themselves in the device, so the marketing and authorityput forth have an obvious effect.
Scarcity: The site illustrates scarcity by simply telling the viewerthat their offer is only available for a limited time. The scarcity comesfrom the conglomeration of services offered for an uncommonly low price.The way they employ scarcity isn't incredibly impressive and isn't likelyto work on all customers, but the principles are there.
Reciprocation - www.producttestpanel.com
Commitment/Consistancy - www.delgadoguitars.com
Social proof - www.jennycraig.com
Liking - direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/red
Authority - www.apple.com/iphone
Scarcity - http://www.1on1computerhelp.com/retailoffer.htm
Value: The Apple iPhone claims to be a device fit to replace your phone, mp3 player, portable video player, and internet device. Since the product has yet to be released, this can be mostlyconsidered as hype. We don't recommend the product as it is yet another overpriced chunk of plastic saturating the electronicsmarket.
Reciprocation: For a little bit of time and cooperation, the siteclaims the user can recieve all manner of extravegant electronics;from televisions to ipods and cameras. The site expects the user to"evaluate" the products they recieve in return for being able to keep what they "evaluate".
Commitment/Consistancy: The Delgado brand reinforces itself as awholesome, reliable source of acoustic guitars by stating that it'sbeen a family business since 1928, also using the phrase "Handmade with integrity." This also lends to their consistancy. Their qualityassurance lends confidence to the buyer and browser, that this is theguitar they want to buy and play.
Social proof: Kirstie Alley is enlisted as a success story andcelebrity endorser to help the customer feel confident that theirservice will be effective. Additionally, there are stories from customers of the service who have lost a large amount of weight to help drive the point home.
Liking: The site makes the visitor feel as if they're being helpfuland philanthropic, helping to eliminate aids in Africa by buying thisparticular phone. With bold red text, the company declares simply "HELP ELIMINATE AIDS IN AFRICA" to help the person understand the promotion.
Authority: The iPhone helps convey authority in its brand by tellingthe customer exactly how revolutionary the new forthcoming device willbe. The contrived CEO of Apple, Steve Jobs, is also on hand to strengthenthe message of his revolutionary device. Groups of people have alreadyenthralled themselves in the device, so the marketing and authorityput forth have an obvious effect.
Scarcity: The site illustrates scarcity by simply telling the viewerthat their offer is only available for a limited time. The scarcity comesfrom the conglomeration of services offered for an uncommonly low price.The way they employ scarcity isn't incredibly impressive and isn't likelyto work on all customers, but the principles are there.
Exercise 6.4: Scavenger Hunt
1. Value - www.overstock.com
What value is offered? Items that are no longer in department stores or are discontinued are sold at an extremely low price.
Is it "real" or is just hype? The prices are a lot better than what you would pay in department stores
Would you recommend it? Yes. You get good quality products at much lower prices then originally offered.
2. Reciprocation - www.google.com
What does the site claim to have given visitors? its the best available search engine
What does it expect in return? customer loyalty, people returning again and again to use their services
3. Commitment and Consistency - www.ford.com
How does the site illustrate or describe its commitment to customers? By concentrating on safety and other aspects that would keep the customer returning to Ford when its time to purchase a new car.
What has the brand or organization been consistent about? commitment to customers and constantly trying to improve the cars they produce.
How and why are customers supposed to be committed to their product? Ford has a loyal fanbase, especially with truck owners. They try to sell the concept that once you get a ford vehicle you never change brands.
4. Social Proof - www.apple.com
How does the site demonstrate that its product or service has won popularity among people we identify with or look up to? The iPod is an extremely successful product and is one of the defining products of our generation. The ads on the website for the ipod are very successful at targeting their audience for example, the silhouettes in the commercial can represent anyone.
5. Liking - www.folgers.com
How does the site's writing create a warm feeling in visitors? The home page displays multiple "warm" images like a cup of coffee with biscotti and a man drinking his first cup of coffee in the morning.
How do images and text make the company likable? the images make the user want to drink their coffee and that its something that can soothe them in the morning. The warm colors of the website also assist in making the user very comfortable when browsing the site.
6. Authority - www.nikebasketball.com
What authority figure or figures have been employed to instill confidence in customers/vistors? In their new advertisement, Nike has gathered current popular basketball players that are referred to as "the second coming" and is selling their shoes through them. Players like Tony Parker, Steve Nash, and LeBron James are all in the advertisement.
Are they genuine authorities or contrived? In the basketball community these are the best players, but they aren't authority figures to those who aren't interested in basketball.
7. Scarcity - http://disneyvideos.disney.go.com/
How does the site create a feeling of scarcity? it advertises that their DVDs of certain movies will only be available for a short time and will then be put "in the disney vault" and the consumer will be unable to buy it.
What is scarce? Their movie releases
What is it important to "act now"? because you will not be able to purchase the product for a while
Does the sites use of the scarcity principle work? yes, their sales usually go up when those ads are displayed, even though the product is still available on sites like ebay.
Mary Ann, Anna, & John
What value is offered? Items that are no longer in department stores or are discontinued are sold at an extremely low price.
Is it "real" or is just hype? The prices are a lot better than what you would pay in department stores
Would you recommend it? Yes. You get good quality products at much lower prices then originally offered.
2. Reciprocation - www.google.com
What does the site claim to have given visitors? its the best available search engine
What does it expect in return? customer loyalty, people returning again and again to use their services
3. Commitment and Consistency - www.ford.com
How does the site illustrate or describe its commitment to customers? By concentrating on safety and other aspects that would keep the customer returning to Ford when its time to purchase a new car.
What has the brand or organization been consistent about? commitment to customers and constantly trying to improve the cars they produce.
How and why are customers supposed to be committed to their product? Ford has a loyal fanbase, especially with truck owners. They try to sell the concept that once you get a ford vehicle you never change brands.
4. Social Proof - www.apple.com
How does the site demonstrate that its product or service has won popularity among people we identify with or look up to? The iPod is an extremely successful product and is one of the defining products of our generation. The ads on the website for the ipod are very successful at targeting their audience for example, the silhouettes in the commercial can represent anyone.
5. Liking - www.folgers.com
How does the site's writing create a warm feeling in visitors? The home page displays multiple "warm" images like a cup of coffee with biscotti and a man drinking his first cup of coffee in the morning.
How do images and text make the company likable? the images make the user want to drink their coffee and that its something that can soothe them in the morning. The warm colors of the website also assist in making the user very comfortable when browsing the site.
6. Authority - www.nikebasketball.com
What authority figure or figures have been employed to instill confidence in customers/vistors? In their new advertisement, Nike has gathered current popular basketball players that are referred to as "the second coming" and is selling their shoes through them. Players like Tony Parker, Steve Nash, and LeBron James are all in the advertisement.
Are they genuine authorities or contrived? In the basketball community these are the best players, but they aren't authority figures to those who aren't interested in basketball.
7. Scarcity - http://disneyvideos.disney.go.com/
How does the site create a feeling of scarcity? it advertises that their DVDs of certain movies will only be available for a short time and will then be put "in the disney vault" and the consumer will be unable to buy it.
What is scarce? Their movie releases
What is it important to "act now"? because you will not be able to purchase the product for a while
Does the sites use of the scarcity principle work? yes, their sales usually go up when those ads are displayed, even though the product is still available on sites like ebay.
Mary Ann, Anna, & John
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