Chrysalis London and 'Rise'

I went with my daughter to Rise yesterday
http://chrysalisdancelondon.com

Wonderful!

At the Bernie Grant Arts Centre - very welcoming place.
http://www.berniegrantcentre.co.uk/index.php/what-s-on

Hope today's show went as well.

I will come back to do a fuller review.

A few more writing links

Hi everyone - a few more sources - we also have link on your MyLearning site for writing help - ours is a reportage style writing in the first person...

writing is a creative process - use drafts version 1 , version 2, version 3 to edit and shape the writing - especially after feedback. Remember you are in the driving seat - the author - and communication can be in a written form but don't forget images, visual diagrams, and audio-visual. The use of the later can increase you file size - but submissions can be up to 500mb in the final portfolio. Beyond that consider WeTransfer for artefacts over 500mb

https://www2.mcdaniel.edu/english/writingcenter/essayformat.htm

https://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/studyadvice/StudyResources/Essays/sta-developessay.aspx

www.bbk.ac.uk/mybirkbeck/get.../Hedging-in-AcademicWriting.doc

Bryan's coding video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7X7VuQxPfpk

Harvard referencing + Cite Them Right

Please use Harvard citations and referencing throughout and include a Bibliography. 

There is information about the Harvard style of citation in the Programme Handbook that can be downloaded from the BAPP Arts Libguide  

REMEMBER
http://www.citethemrightonline.com

 sign in with your IT user name and password

e.g. Bell, J. (2010) Doing your research project. 5th edn. Maidenhead: Open University Press.

http://libweb.anglia.ac.uk/referencing/harvard.htm

Just be consistent within the same document

citing Readers link

http://paulanottingham.blogspot.co.uk/2015/12/citing-readers.html

Past advice effective writing M3 - link

http://paulanottingham.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/effective-writing-module-3.html

Writing reportage style and critical thinking

https://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0038/187499/How-To-Write-A-Report.pdf
a bit dry but also includes appendices!

we do a reportage style writing in the first person - but it is a creative style of writing
wordy - but the idea is that you are writing with a point of view - so there is a strong voice
http://www.impactfactory.com/library/creative-report-writing


It is also writing using reflection again if you have not looked MDX has lots of resources - worth a google

https://unihub.mdx.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/156052/Reflective-Writing-PPT.pdf

I also liked this link
https://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/studyadvice/StudyResources/Practicebasedlearning/sta-reflectivewriting.aspx


http://www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/services/disability/service/using-gibbs-reflective-cycle-in-coursework.pdf

Also remember critical thinking - this is about theorising your practice - so the ideas and literature need to be there
http://www2.hull.ac.uk/student/pdf/Critical%20thinking%20(S%20campbell%20new%20version)2.pdf
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices/documents/criticalthinkingskills.pdf

Adesola just mentioned this is the term to look up for Dance - brilliant!

Appendices BAPP Arts

Appendices are extra additions to the ‘reportage’ style – so journal extracts – things form work – and you can explain them with more words not in the word count

http://unilearning.uow.edu.au/report/1i.html

https://www.une.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/12772/WE_Appendices.pdf

you can use images and audio visual (you can upload these separately if needed)

here is an earlier blog repeated

Saturday, 28 April 2012

APPENDICES!

An appendix is just a section a that send of a report that gives the reader supporting information and evidence to explain something summarised in the text.

They do not go in the word count.

Here are some websites explaining them and other aspects of report structures.

As is said at Napier University http://www2.napier.ac.uk/gus/writing_presenting/reports.html#basic

Appendices

Appendices are materials you have referred to which are not essential for the reading of the report, and which could distract the reader from its logic. However, they need to accompany it so the reader can refer to them. Examples are tables, graphs, statistics, diagrams, which have been mentioned in the report. Appendices are numbered, for referencing in the text.

http://library.bcu.ac.uk/learner/writingguides/1.02%20Reports.htm



In the text of the things we do for BAPP(Arts) we can use hyperlinks within the digital text as well as saying (Appendix A) or (Appendix 1) for important materials we want to add. After the References, the Appendices are labeled at the topi of the page with Appendix A and then extracts are presented on this page... remember you can add visual illustrations and elements - cite any sources using the Harvard style. Usually, you do not add appendices or supporting evidence unless there is a purpose for doing so - and this purpose needs to be explained in the text. Use them sparingly because the reader can get exhausted if there are too many (this is where digital hyperlinks can have more because they do not interrupt the reader's flow.

Module 2 and 3 - using research evidence

http://www.alliance4usefulevidence.org/assets/Using-Research-Evidence-for-Success-A-Practice-Guide-v6-web.pdf

this is a paper showing how people have used research evidence - might be useful in thinking about inquiries

M3 portfolio - artefacts and oral presentation

Final professional artefacts & oral presentation m3 18.4.16 from Paula Nottingham

Thanks to all who took part Ruth, James, Danielle, Andrea, Katy, Francesca, Jess, Lisa, Ellie

live theatre and GCSE debate

http://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/apr/17/actors-david-harewood-zoe-wanamaker-criticise-gcse-drama-courses-that-cut-out-live-theatre

http://www.theguardian.com/culture-professionals-network/2014/nov/03/gcse-drama-curriculum

Reminder & sign-up for M3: 18th April 12 and 8pm

10^th WEEK of 18^th April

Module 3: ONLINE Monday 18^th April 12noon and 8pm Discussion of past artefacts and oral presentations http://breeze.mdx.ac.uk/bapparts/ join this url. There will be a post announcing this session on Paula’s blog. 

RSVP in the comments of the post on Paula’s blog.

please where headphones - we can switch to Skype if we need to!!!!

Module 1: Networking and Critical Review

Thanks to everyone who attended the 2 Module 1 session - the gremlins were out- even in Skype- but we got there in the end! Thanks for everyone's patience....
Try the following blogs for more details
Lizzie, Megan and Victoria, Laura, Lauren, Lois-May, Rebecca, Caoimhe - sorry Kristina and Chloe - call me to follow up.

13.4.16 module 1 session 3 from Paula Nottingham

Debate in the film industry

Entertainment & Arts

Cinema 'a boys' club' says film-maker Agnieszka Holland

By Neil SmithArts reporter

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-36036230

My daughter went to Agnieszka's talk at the British Film Institute in London and said it was very good - strong points but used experience to add voice to this debate in the industry.

This is related to a theme Ilona is doing for her inquiry:
http://ilonamolnar.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/stepping-into-circle-vs-walking-around.html

earlier Module 2 advice

Revisited module 2 wbs3630 2015 from Paula Nottingham

Dance Movement Therapy link

Saw this around your topic https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrbXrO8yG6hpvRWRnNTij7_CWTt2Th2J8 about dance movement therapy

Module 2 Outline for Proposal

this is on page 19 in your Module 2 Handbook

Outline of the Inquiry Plan

Use the following headings in bold for your inquiry plan and discuss:

• Title of the Professional Inquiry (a working title of your inquiry)

• Context of the Inquiry (what is your professional practice and why is this

inquiry meaningful to you within your professional practice)

• Rationale and Inquiry Question(s) (what are you trying to find out more

about and how will this improve your practice)

• Aims / Objectives (Aims: what outcomes do you plan to achieve; Objectives:

what are you are actually going to do in the inquiry)

• Literature, art work and Ideas (What are the existing ideas, discussions and

thoughts about the area or topic of your inquiry?)

• Inquiry tools & Ethical consent/permissions (What data collecting tools will

you use and why? use your experience piloting inquiry tool to explain why you

think these are appropriate. Explanations should relate to the Ethic Release

form and Employer/Professional Support forms you will submit about your

inquiry)

• Approach to analysis (how will you think through the information you will

collect in the inquiry. That is how will you find a relationship or draw

conclusions between the existing ideas, your experience and data you collect)

• Resources (What are the resources needed to carry out the inquiry)

• Schedule of activities

• Conclusion (overview of the whole inquiry – who, what, why and when)

You also need to submit:

• Your Critical Reflection (500 words)

• Ethics Release form

• Employer/Professional Support form

• Award Specialism Title form

Sign up for Module 1 session 13th of April 2016

9^th WEEK of 11^TH April

This is on the 13th of April - Wednesday 

Module 1: Part 3: The Networked Professional - Wednesday 12noon and 8pm ONLINE in the new space http://breeze.mdx.ac.uk/bapparts/ join this url. There will be a post announcing this session so RSVP in the comments of this blog.

this is a really good time to link all three sections of Module 1 together and talk about the critical reflection that you need to submit... 

Please attend one of the sessions if you can! 

Spring 2016 BAPP Arts schedule repeated

8^th WEEK of 4^TH April

First Tuesday ‘Coffee shop’ chat Skype 3^rd April 5^th (Tuesday) ONLINE 10 am and 8pm. There will be a post announcing this session on Adesola’s blog. RSVP in the comments of the post on Adesola’s blog.

9^th WEEK of 11^TH April

Module 1: Part 3: The Networked Professional - Wednesday 12noon and 8pm ONLINE in the new space http://breeze.mdx.ac.uk/bapparts/ join this url. There will be a post announcing this session so RSVP in the comments of that post on Paula’s blog.

Module 2: Part 6: The Tools of Professional Inquiry

ONLINE Session 3: Friday 15^th April 12 noon Skype There will be a post announcing this session on Adesola’s blog. RSVP in the comments of the post on Adesola’s blog.

ADESOLA Module 3: Part 7: The Professional Inquiry

ONLINE Session 3: Friday 15^th April  8pm Skype. There will be a post announcing this session on Adesola’s blog. RSVP in the comments of the post on Adesola’s blog.

10^th WEEK of 18^th April

Module 3: ONLINE Monday 18^th April 12noon and 8pm Discussion of past artefacts and oral presentations http://breeze.mdx.ac.uk/bapparts/ join this url. There will be a post announcing this session on Paula’s blog. 

RSVP in the comments of the post on Paula’s blog.

11^th WEEK of 25^th April

12^th WEEK of 2^nd May – end of study period on Friday 6^th May

First Tuesday ‘Coffee shop’ chat Skype 3^rd May Coffee shop (Tuesday) ONLINE 10 am and 8pm. There will be a post announcing this session on Adesola’s blog. RSVP in the comments of the post on Adesola’s blog.

BAPP Arts Submission 10^th May (Tuesday).

Submission by 11:55/12pm – more information will be up on My Learning about the final submission. 

Oral Presentations (Module 3 ONLY) please note changed date

13^th May (Friday) and 16^th May (Monday) 17^th (Tuesday) am and pm slots

Paula will contact Module 3 students about which day their presentation is scheduled. Everyone is welcome (all Modules) to come and support the Module 3 presenters. 

After Submission: 

Posted on MyUniHub:

Module Results Published (9 am) 20/6/15

Progression Results Published (5 pm) 30/6/15

Final Qualification results published (5pm) 1/7/15

We might be having some online writing workshops with our new liaison Alexandra Pitt from the Learning Enhancement Team: you can also contact her for individual writing sessions. Alexandra’s email is a.pitt@mdx.ac.uk.

*Note: We have a sharing list with emails and Skype addresses for all on BAPP Arts to connect during the study period. We would also like to get everyone’s permission to use filming during the session to post online for others. Paula will send out the list when we start for new people who want  to be on the list.

Paul Stapleton

wbl@mdx.ac.uk

Direct Line: 0208 411 6069

Thinking creatively - Module 3 analysis

I will try to add any points I have forgotten... but please refer to Reader 7 and Reader 6 for more on this - and the Reading Lists and e-books attached to each course

Don't forget to read http://paulanottingham.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/the-dinner-party-literature-for-your.html#comment-form

On BAPP Arts we have chosen a constructivist world view - so much of the research is qualitative although many do use mixed research methods 

1st - you are developing critical thinking here 

Stella Cottrell Critical thinking (she is in our library and a quick link below for a taster)

https://he.palgrave.com/resources/sample-chapters/9780230285293_sample.pdf

many use this to guide academic study 

https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studentservices/documents/criticalthinkingskills.pdf

2nd Research Analysis 

We do not always use all of the terms e.g. 'coding' for looking at the emerging findings and looking for common themes, themes that differ, and significant themes- or themes that stand out... BUT I find doing a matrix or using a grid to say - Participant A said this - Participant B said that... and then you can 'see' what people have said - you dod not need to transcribe all of your oral data - just the important points and the quotes you will use for evidence.

Some sample research literature sources to use for analysis - please refer to these to help you with your work!

Judith Bell is good online with university – go on library 

Doing Your Research Project

 Blaxter Hughes and Tight should be in our library and

http://www.mheducation.co.uk/openup/chapters/0335209033.pdf

I like Mason – in library in book form and – see link

http://www.sxf.uevora.pt/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Mason_2002.pdf

In library in book form and Denscombe 

https://www.academia.edu/2240154/The_Good_Research_Guide_5th_edition_

Cress well Mixed methods

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OaNiTlpyX8
http://isites.harvard.edu/fs/docs/icb.topic1334586.files/2003_Creswell_A%20Framework%20for%20Design.pdf

I have this slideshare from the past on my blog 

http://paulanottingham.blogspot.co.uk/2015/10/module-3-thinking-creatively-about-it.html
or directly from slideshare:

Updated session 2 m3 29.10.15 from Paula Nottingham