assignments+Oct.+26

**//Assignments for Oct. 26, Due before class begins//**

 * //**Wikispaces training camp**. Using the handout you received in class, do the Wikispaces training camp assignment.//
 * //in step 3, label your new page (your last name) training. For example, my page would be draper training.//
 * //in step 6, add the file circle-of-engagement.jpg//
 * //in step 7, locate the file use of wiki.docx//
 * //in step 8, watch the video after you have added it to your page//
 * **Journal entries:** In your individual journals, answer the following:
 * **Movie reflection:** Use your notes from the movie to answer the following question in your wiki journal. Your answer should be no longer than three paragraphs.
 * //What three most important lessons about conflict community organizing you learned from the film.//
 * //Read [[file:Consensus Organizing, by Michael Eichler.pdf]]//
 * //Journal reflection questions://
 * 1) //Which style of community organizing, consensus or conflict, do you think would be most useful in your career? Why? (2-3 paragraphs)//
 * 2) //What is the most important concept you learned in the first class and why? (2-3 paragraphs)//
 * 3) //What did you find the most confusing? (1 paragraph)//
 * //Read [[file:public_engagement_primer.pdf]]//
 * //What are the ten core principles of public involvement according to Public Citizen? (Use a numbered list to list the principles and include one sentence about why this is an important principle.)//
 * //What is the most compelling reason, from your perspective, that citizens should be involved in decision making? (1-2 paragraphs)//


 * //Read the [[file:troostwoodassessment.pdf]] and the [|Troostwood webpage.] //
 * //**Small group assignment**: Go to the Projects section of the Wiki and find the Troostwood guest speakers project for your team. Follow the instructions to brainstorm and prioritize your questions for the guest speakers.//
 * //**Better Together book synopsis (postponed until Nov. 2):** read the assigned chapter of the book. On the wiki page named "Better Together Synopsis," fill in your information on the chapter. Prepare to "teach" the chapter to the rest of the class next week, using your wiki notes if you want. You will not have to stand up to make your presentation, so you can have notes on your desktop. Answer the questions for your chapter on the wiki. In your class presentation, you can go into more detail and point out things that your found interesting, puzzling or would like to hear the group discuss in more detail. After your presentation, the rest of the class should understand the lesson in that chapter of the book.//
 * //Read and be prepared to discuss the case study you have been assigned to.//
 * //[[file:ACORN case study.doc]]: Morgan, Daniel, Chantell, Christina, Rebecca//
 * //[[file:Perry Hilltop case study.doc]]: Angeline, Brian, Margaret, Oralee, Jeffrey, Jennifer//