Conference presentation and paper on the dynamics of censorship in children's literature. Presented at the University of Los Angeles, California for the conference, "Information paradigms, practices, & policies in the 21st century."
Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and raises awareness about censorship efforts. It has been observed annually since 1982 during the last week of September. In recent years, the most common reasons cited for challenging books have been sexually explicit content, offensive language, and issues deemed inappropriate for certain age groups. Some of the most frequently challenged books and authors over time have included works by Judy Blume, Robert Cormier, J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, and Toni Morrison. The event reminds the public not to take democratic freedoms like access to information and diverse viewpoints for granted.
Banned Books and Censorship discusses who promotes and opposes censorship, what censorship and book banning are, and examples of books that have been challenged or banned. It explores why books are challenged or banned, including for religious, political, social, and sexual reasons. Four main reasons that books are challenged are given: social, religious, political, and sexual. The document examines factors for challenging the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series and provides an opinion that everyone should decide what to read themselves while parents are responsible for censoring their children's reading.
People challenge books for a variety of reasons, most commonly due to offensive language, sexual content, racism/sexism, religious viewpoints, violence, or content deemed inappropriate for the target age group. Around 60% of challenges are made by concerned parents, with schools and libraries also receiving challenges. For example, the book Fat Kid Rules the World was banned from all Pickens County, South Carolina schools for profanity, drug use, treatment of suicide, and sexual innuendo despite a review committee voting to retain it at the school where the initial complaint was made.
This document discusses books that have been challenged or banned from libraries and schools. It defines challenging as trying to restrict access to a book, while banning means completely removing it. Books are often challenged due to objections over inappropriate content for certain age groups, such as sexuality, violence, or offensive language. However, banning books raises issues of censorship and restricting free speech. The document lists several famous and controversial books that have been challenged at some point, such as Harry Potter, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Twilight, and encourages readers to think for themselves about these issues.
I apologize, upon reviewing the document I do not see any books named that I could answer your question about. The document appears to be discussing banned books in general terms without explicitly naming specific books. Could you please rephrase your question or provide more context about what books you are asking about?
The document discusses an author who was inspired by John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" to help prisoners reconnect with the land through agriculture after recovering from a rare disease. She began implementing farming programs in prisons in 1984, writing essays on giving prisoners hope and purpose through working the earth to prevent reoffending. The author believes giving poor people and prisoners opportunities to cultivate pride and passion in productive work could help lower recidivism and crime rates.
Here are the books that were challenged or banned based on the clues provided:
1. ttyl; ttfn; l8r, g8r (series), by Lauren Myracle - Reasons given were offensive language, religious viewpoint, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group.
2. The Color of Earth (series), by Kim Dong Hwa - Reasons given were nudity, sex education, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group.
3. The Hunger Games trilogy, by Suzanne Collins - Reasons given were anti-ethnic, anti-family, insensitivity, offensive language, occult/satanic, violence.
4. My Mom's Having A Baby! A
Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and raises awareness about censorship efforts. It has been observed annually since 1982 during the last week of September. In recent years, the most common reasons cited for challenging books have been sexually explicit content, offensive language, and issues deemed inappropriate for certain age groups. Some of the most frequently challenged books and authors over time have included works by Judy Blume, Robert Cormier, J.K. Rowling, Stephen King, and Toni Morrison. The event reminds the public not to take democratic freedoms like access to information and diverse viewpoints for granted.
Banned Books and Censorship discusses who promotes and opposes censorship, what censorship and book banning are, and examples of books that have been challenged or banned. It explores why books are challenged or banned, including for religious, political, social, and sexual reasons. Four main reasons that books are challenged are given: social, religious, political, and sexual. The document examines factors for challenging the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series and provides an opinion that everyone should decide what to read themselves while parents are responsible for censoring their children's reading.
People challenge books for a variety of reasons, most commonly due to offensive language, sexual content, racism/sexism, religious viewpoints, violence, or content deemed inappropriate for the target age group. Around 60% of challenges are made by concerned parents, with schools and libraries also receiving challenges. For example, the book Fat Kid Rules the World was banned from all Pickens County, South Carolina schools for profanity, drug use, treatment of suicide, and sexual innuendo despite a review committee voting to retain it at the school where the initial complaint was made.
This document discusses books that have been challenged or banned from libraries and schools. It defines challenging as trying to restrict access to a book, while banning means completely removing it. Books are often challenged due to objections over inappropriate content for certain age groups, such as sexuality, violence, or offensive language. However, banning books raises issues of censorship and restricting free speech. The document lists several famous and controversial books that have been challenged at some point, such as Harry Potter, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Twilight, and encourages readers to think for themselves about these issues.
I apologize, upon reviewing the document I do not see any books named that I could answer your question about. The document appears to be discussing banned books in general terms without explicitly naming specific books. Could you please rephrase your question or provide more context about what books you are asking about?
The document discusses an author who was inspired by John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" to help prisoners reconnect with the land through agriculture after recovering from a rare disease. She began implementing farming programs in prisons in 1984, writing essays on giving prisoners hope and purpose through working the earth to prevent reoffending. The author believes giving poor people and prisoners opportunities to cultivate pride and passion in productive work could help lower recidivism and crime rates.
Here are the books that were challenged or banned based on the clues provided:
1. ttyl; ttfn; l8r, g8r (series), by Lauren Myracle - Reasons given were offensive language, religious viewpoint, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group.
2. The Color of Earth (series), by Kim Dong Hwa - Reasons given were nudity, sex education, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group.
3. The Hunger Games trilogy, by Suzanne Collins - Reasons given were anti-ethnic, anti-family, insensitivity, offensive language, occult/satanic, violence.
4. My Mom's Having A Baby! A
The document summarizes information about a person's family, education history, character traits, hobbies, favorite foods and bands, future career plans as an electrician, people they would like to meet including Isaac Brock and Abraham Lincoln, favorite superhero group the Avengers, and concludes by thanking the reader.
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrated during the last week of September that highlights the freedom to read and the importance of preventing censorship. The document discusses the history and purpose of Banned Books Week, including defining intellectual freedom, censorship, and the First Amendment. It also lists some frequently challenged books over the years like Harry Potter and provides context for why books are often challenged by some groups.
This document discusses censorship and challenged books. It defines challenged books as those a person has attempted to remove from libraries/schools due to objections, while banned books have been successfully removed. Common reasons for challenges are language, sexual/racist content, violence, or religious/political differences. The American Library Association collects data on challenged books and observes Banned Books Week each year to promote freedom of expression and access to information.
Colin Powell was born in New York in 1953 to Jamaican immigrants. He attended public schools in New York and later City College of New York and George Washington University. He joined the ROTC and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army, becoming a commander and serving in South Vietnam under President Kennedy, where he was wounded and received awards including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Throughout his career he received 11 total awards.
This document provides topics for presentations on a novel. It lists 3 kinds of topics: thematic topics that focus on close readings of the text, research topics that examine historical context, and social justice topics that apply the novel's lessons to current issues. For each type of topic, it provides example options to choose from for a presentation. The document instructs readers to star the topics they are most interested in and choose one to present on.
The document discusses Banned Books Week, which is observed annually in late September to promote awareness of censorship and intellectual freedom. It provides background on why books are challenged or banned, including concerns about inappropriate content for children, and discusses prominent books that have been frequently challenged such as To Kill a Mockingbird, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and Harry Potter. The document emphasizes the importance of protecting free access to information and opposing censorship efforts through events like Banned Books Week.
The document discusses the causes and effects of racism. It identifies several factors that can lead to racism, including stereotypes from media exposure, unfamiliarity with other races, selfishness, and majority-minority population imbalances in a given environment. Racism is shown to occur in many contexts like education, sports, neighborhoods, and workplaces. The effects of racism include increased crime rates, poverty, lack of humanitarianism, isolation among races, and injustice. To prevent racism, the document recommends encouraging respect and understanding of other cultures, making friends across races, avoiding stereotypes, educating oneself, and promoting tolerance.
This document is a research proposal from Natalie Seman for her multi-genre research paper on the effects of sharia law on women's rights on a global scale. She became interested in the topic after discussions on women's rights issues. She knows women have faced persecution and inequality under sharia law but wants to learn more about how the law came to be, why societies accept it, and what countries are doing to address it. Her research plan is to study the history and development of sharia law and women's rights in Islam using academic databases and international news sources.
Will Rogers was an American humorist and blogger in the early 20th century. He wrote short, down-to-earth columns on current events and everyday life that were published in newspapers. These columns gave an average person's perspective on politics and other topics. Rogers also saw value in connecting with others through blogging and sharing one's experiences. He believed that after meeting someone, it was possible to see the good in them, regardless of preconceived opinions. His folksy writing style and ability to provide humorous commentary on important issues made him one of the first widely popular bloggers.
1) The document discusses the experiences of Lou Jing, a mixed-race Chinese-American woman who competed in a Chinese talent show, and Yumi Wilson, a mixed-race Japanese-American woman who feels more connected to her Asian heritage.
2) Both Lou Jing and Wilson formed strong bonds with their mothers who were their primary influence in developing their racial identities, despite facing questions about whether they are "truly" Chinese or Asian.
3) As societies become more globalized, the document argues that more mixed-race individuals will exist and hopes people can become more accepting of multiple racial identities.
This document contains inspirational quotes from notable African American figures on topics like success through hard work and learning from failures, the importance of unity, learning to live together in peace, teaching children pride, the power of love to transform enemies, God-given human rights, drawing strength from family love, the importance of history for a people's memory, and sharing fortune with family.
Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read and draws attention to the harms of censorship. It highlights instances of books being banned or challenged in the US due to topics like sexuality, profanity, and political or religious views. Some frequently challenged books discussed are The Catcher in the Rye, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Of Mice and Men. The document outlines reasons books are challenged and banned, as well as examples of specific book bans throughout history.
This document provides information on various nonfiction books for young adults, including their titles, authors, and brief descriptions. Some of the books highlighted are March: Book Three about the Civil Rights Movement, Blood Brother about Jonathan Daniels's sacrifice for civil rights, and Sachiko about a Nagasaki bomb survivor. The document also includes photos and links to more information about the books.
W.E.B. Du Bois was an American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, and editor who was one of the founders of the NAACP. He received his bachelor's degree from Fisk University and his master's degree and PhD from Harvard University, where he was the first African American to earn a PhD. Du Bois wrote the seminal work "The Souls of Black Folk" and coined the phrase "The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line," highlighting the issue of racism and racial segregation in America. Later in life, Du Bois joined the Communist Party, renounced his U.S. citizenship, and moved to
The Wilderness Discoverer is a small expedition ship designed for exploring remote areas with just 78 passengers. It has an ice-strengthened hull that allows it to navigate coastal waters and venture into areas inaccessible to larger cruise ships. The ship features amenities like a hot tub on the sun deck, sauna, and small gym while also prioritizing exploration through activities like kayaking, hiking, and nature viewing led by an onboard expedition team of naturalists.
This document discusses citizenship and defines good citizens as those who work to improve their community through cooperation, civic engagement, following laws, and protecting the environment. It then presents a game where players must identify famous figures in history and everyday heroes based on clues about their accomplishments and character.
The document describes a Human Library event hosted by the Augustana Campus Library. A Human Library allows "readers" to check out a "human book" for an hour-long conversation about topics related to the person's life experiences. Some sample topics include people with experiences related to miscarriage, being gay, having bipolar disorder, surviving sexual abuse, and more. The goal is to promote understanding and compassion among people of various backgrounds and experiences.
The document discusses the history of missions from several perspectives. It examines paradigm shifts in the understanding of mission history, from the apocalyptic paradigm of early Christianity to the emerging ecumenical paradigm. It also looks at mission history from the perspectives of prominent mission historians like Stephen Neil, Ralph Winter, David Barrett, and Hans Kung. Key periods and revolutions in mission history are identified, as well as issues like how mission history has often been told from the perspective of missionaries versus converts. The challenges of deconstructing mission history and accounting for diverse voices are also noted.
Dolores Umbridge bans the magazine The Quibbler at Hogwarts. However, Hermione is pleased because banning it will only increase students' interest in reading Harry's interview. As predicted, though no copies can be found, soon the whole school is quoting from the interview. The document discusses the banning of books and why it is sometimes done to protect people, especially children, but that it also restricts ideas and information. It notes examples of books that have been banned or challenged over issues like content, language, and values.
This document discusses postmodern shifts in realities and the history of mission. Some key points include:
1) There has been a paradigm shift with the death of institutionalized religions and rise of new religious cults. The self is now decentered and there are different ways of telling stories.
2) Ethics are now seen as narrative-bound rather than based on universal principles. Metanarratives are viewed with skepticism and local narratives are emphasized.
3) The history of mission from God's salvation history to the modern missionary movement is complex with multiple perspectives and interpretations. Deconstruction of texts is used to argue meanings are fluid and ambiguous.
The document summarizes information about a person's family, education history, character traits, hobbies, favorite foods and bands, future career plans as an electrician, people they would like to meet including Isaac Brock and Abraham Lincoln, favorite superhero group the Avengers, and concludes by thanking the reader.
Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrated during the last week of September that highlights the freedom to read and the importance of preventing censorship. The document discusses the history and purpose of Banned Books Week, including defining intellectual freedom, censorship, and the First Amendment. It also lists some frequently challenged books over the years like Harry Potter and provides context for why books are often challenged by some groups.
This document discusses censorship and challenged books. It defines challenged books as those a person has attempted to remove from libraries/schools due to objections, while banned books have been successfully removed. Common reasons for challenges are language, sexual/racist content, violence, or religious/political differences. The American Library Association collects data on challenged books and observes Banned Books Week each year to promote freedom of expression and access to information.
Colin Powell was born in New York in 1953 to Jamaican immigrants. He attended public schools in New York and later City College of New York and George Washington University. He joined the ROTC and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the US Army, becoming a commander and serving in South Vietnam under President Kennedy, where he was wounded and received awards including the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Throughout his career he received 11 total awards.
This document provides topics for presentations on a novel. It lists 3 kinds of topics: thematic topics that focus on close readings of the text, research topics that examine historical context, and social justice topics that apply the novel's lessons to current issues. For each type of topic, it provides example options to choose from for a presentation. The document instructs readers to star the topics they are most interested in and choose one to present on.
The document discusses Banned Books Week, which is observed annually in late September to promote awareness of censorship and intellectual freedom. It provides background on why books are challenged or banned, including concerns about inappropriate content for children, and discusses prominent books that have been frequently challenged such as To Kill a Mockingbird, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and Harry Potter. The document emphasizes the importance of protecting free access to information and opposing censorship efforts through events like Banned Books Week.
The document discusses the causes and effects of racism. It identifies several factors that can lead to racism, including stereotypes from media exposure, unfamiliarity with other races, selfishness, and majority-minority population imbalances in a given environment. Racism is shown to occur in many contexts like education, sports, neighborhoods, and workplaces. The effects of racism include increased crime rates, poverty, lack of humanitarianism, isolation among races, and injustice. To prevent racism, the document recommends encouraging respect and understanding of other cultures, making friends across races, avoiding stereotypes, educating oneself, and promoting tolerance.
This document is a research proposal from Natalie Seman for her multi-genre research paper on the effects of sharia law on women's rights on a global scale. She became interested in the topic after discussions on women's rights issues. She knows women have faced persecution and inequality under sharia law but wants to learn more about how the law came to be, why societies accept it, and what countries are doing to address it. Her research plan is to study the history and development of sharia law and women's rights in Islam using academic databases and international news sources.
Will Rogers was an American humorist and blogger in the early 20th century. He wrote short, down-to-earth columns on current events and everyday life that were published in newspapers. These columns gave an average person's perspective on politics and other topics. Rogers also saw value in connecting with others through blogging and sharing one's experiences. He believed that after meeting someone, it was possible to see the good in them, regardless of preconceived opinions. His folksy writing style and ability to provide humorous commentary on important issues made him one of the first widely popular bloggers.
1) The document discusses the experiences of Lou Jing, a mixed-race Chinese-American woman who competed in a Chinese talent show, and Yumi Wilson, a mixed-race Japanese-American woman who feels more connected to her Asian heritage.
2) Both Lou Jing and Wilson formed strong bonds with their mothers who were their primary influence in developing their racial identities, despite facing questions about whether they are "truly" Chinese or Asian.
3) As societies become more globalized, the document argues that more mixed-race individuals will exist and hopes people can become more accepting of multiple racial identities.
This document contains inspirational quotes from notable African American figures on topics like success through hard work and learning from failures, the importance of unity, learning to live together in peace, teaching children pride, the power of love to transform enemies, God-given human rights, drawing strength from family love, the importance of history for a people's memory, and sharing fortune with family.
Banned Books Week is an annual event that celebrates the freedom to read and draws attention to the harms of censorship. It highlights instances of books being banned or challenged in the US due to topics like sexuality, profanity, and political or religious views. Some frequently challenged books discussed are The Catcher in the Rye, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Of Mice and Men. The document outlines reasons books are challenged and banned, as well as examples of specific book bans throughout history.
This document provides information on various nonfiction books for young adults, including their titles, authors, and brief descriptions. Some of the books highlighted are March: Book Three about the Civil Rights Movement, Blood Brother about Jonathan Daniels's sacrifice for civil rights, and Sachiko about a Nagasaki bomb survivor. The document also includes photos and links to more information about the books.
W.E.B. Du Bois was an American sociologist, historian, civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist, author, and editor who was one of the founders of the NAACP. He received his bachelor's degree from Fisk University and his master's degree and PhD from Harvard University, where he was the first African American to earn a PhD. Du Bois wrote the seminal work "The Souls of Black Folk" and coined the phrase "The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line," highlighting the issue of racism and racial segregation in America. Later in life, Du Bois joined the Communist Party, renounced his U.S. citizenship, and moved to
The Wilderness Discoverer is a small expedition ship designed for exploring remote areas with just 78 passengers. It has an ice-strengthened hull that allows it to navigate coastal waters and venture into areas inaccessible to larger cruise ships. The ship features amenities like a hot tub on the sun deck, sauna, and small gym while also prioritizing exploration through activities like kayaking, hiking, and nature viewing led by an onboard expedition team of naturalists.
This document discusses citizenship and defines good citizens as those who work to improve their community through cooperation, civic engagement, following laws, and protecting the environment. It then presents a game where players must identify famous figures in history and everyday heroes based on clues about their accomplishments and character.
The document describes a Human Library event hosted by the Augustana Campus Library. A Human Library allows "readers" to check out a "human book" for an hour-long conversation about topics related to the person's life experiences. Some sample topics include people with experiences related to miscarriage, being gay, having bipolar disorder, surviving sexual abuse, and more. The goal is to promote understanding and compassion among people of various backgrounds and experiences.
The document discusses the history of missions from several perspectives. It examines paradigm shifts in the understanding of mission history, from the apocalyptic paradigm of early Christianity to the emerging ecumenical paradigm. It also looks at mission history from the perspectives of prominent mission historians like Stephen Neil, Ralph Winter, David Barrett, and Hans Kung. Key periods and revolutions in mission history are identified, as well as issues like how mission history has often been told from the perspective of missionaries versus converts. The challenges of deconstructing mission history and accounting for diverse voices are also noted.
Dolores Umbridge bans the magazine The Quibbler at Hogwarts. However, Hermione is pleased because banning it will only increase students' interest in reading Harry's interview. As predicted, though no copies can be found, soon the whole school is quoting from the interview. The document discusses the banning of books and why it is sometimes done to protect people, especially children, but that it also restricts ideas and information. It notes examples of books that have been banned or challenged over issues like content, language, and values.
This document discusses postmodern shifts in realities and the history of mission. Some key points include:
1) There has been a paradigm shift with the death of institutionalized religions and rise of new religious cults. The self is now decentered and there are different ways of telling stories.
2) Ethics are now seen as narrative-bound rather than based on universal principles. Metanarratives are viewed with skepticism and local narratives are emphasized.
3) The history of mission from God's salvation history to the modern missionary movement is complex with multiple perspectives and interpretations. Deconstruction of texts is used to argue meanings are fluid and ambiguous.
Postmodern Shifts in Realities Session 3 (2).pptjoshva raja john
The document discusses the history of missions from several perspectives. It examines paradigm shifts in the understanding of mission history, from the apocalyptic paradigm of early Christianity to the emerging ecumenical paradigm. It also looks at different periodizations of mission history proposed by scholars such as Stephen Neil, Ralph Winter, David Barrett, and Hans Kung. The document notes issues in analyzing mission history, such as the need to avoid ethno-centric perspectives and consider indigenous missions. It raises questions about how to understand conversions and contextualize the Christian message in different cultures.
Postmodern Shifts in Realities Session 3 (2).pptjoshva raja john
The document discusses the history of missions from several perspectives. It describes paradigm shifts in the understanding of mission history, from the apocalyptic paradigm of early Christianity to the emerging ecumenical paradigm. It also examines different periodizations of mission history proposed by scholars such as Stephen Neil, Ralph Winter, David Barrett, and Hans Kung. The document notes issues in analyzing mission history, such as whose perspectives are included and what theoretical views or lenses are used to understand historical events. It questions whether mission history has been told from the perspectives of missionaries, converts or non-converts.
Books are commonly censored or banned from libraries for various reasons such as containing inappropriate content, challenging beliefs, or being deemed unsuitable for certain age groups. According to the document, while the library industry promotes free access to information, books are still removed due to complaints or to conform to community standards. Some of the most challenged books in the US deal with topics such as sexuality, violence, and religious or political viewpoints. The document discusses how censorship can prevent access to important ideas and knowledge, and provides quotes from teens who believe banned books can offer valuable perspectives. It suggests ways to help prevent censorship such as organizing reading groups or petitions to keep challenged books available.
This document discusses different forms of discrimination, including racial discrimination and slavery in America. It notes that racism is discrimination based on race, though it is now more hidden than in the past. Other forms of discrimination mentioned include sexism, religious discrimination, discrimination based on disability, sexual orientation, age, and political views. The document also discusses affirmative action, different treatment of social groups, important civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks, and discrimination in places like India and Thailand. It poses questions about personal experiences with discrimination and whether discrimination can ever be fully eliminated.
I’m Coming Out: The Ins and Outs of Serving GLBTQ Teens - Nov 2009Monica Harris
This document provides an overview of serving GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and questioning) teens in libraries. It defines key terms, discusses why focusing on GLBTQ teens is important given the challenges they face, explores the role of libraries in supporting this group, and offers recommendations for building inclusive collections, creating safe spaces, and finding resources. The goal is to make libraries a welcoming environment for GLBTQ teens to access information as they navigate their identities.
This document discusses banned books week and the importance of intellectual freedom. It explains that banning books removes access to information and ideas for all readers. Throughout history, those with different ideas have been silenced by having their books burned or banned. Many classic books have been challenged for reasons such as promoting witchcraft, containing violent content, using bad grammar, or encouraging undesirable behavior in children. However, librarians have worked hard to maintain access to most challenged books by not banning them from their collections.
The document provides context and analysis of the novel "The Giver" by Lois Lowry. It summarizes that Lowry was inspired by her father's memory loss; the society in the novel appears utopian but has dystopian traits like suppressing individuality. Key events include Jonas becoming the Receiver of Memories and realizing his father's betrayal, challenging the balance between individuality and conformity. The document analyzes themes of memory, pain/pleasure, obedience, and symbols like the newchild and river.
The document summarizes the agenda of a presentation by the Montgomery County Minority GOP titled "Pass the Torch". It discusses the founding and history of the Republican party and its founding principles of faith in God, morality, civil authority, education, and liberty. It outlines the founding of America by the Pilgrims who came seeking religious freedom. It then summarizes sections of the Declaration of Independence emphasizing that all men are created equal and have unalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The overall message is to educate about and pass on the conservative Christian origins and values of the country and Republican party to future generations.
This document provides an agenda and discussion topics for an English class on September 28th and 30th. On the 28th, the class will discuss assigned readings, blog posts, and literature review samples. They will also work individually on literature reviews. On the 30th, the class will go over blog entries and a reading on the American Dream, discuss how literature reviews can help social action projects, and review more literature review samples. The document outlines various discussion topics around defining and dismantling racism, white supremacy, racial disparities, and moving beyond white guilt. It also provides tips and examples for writing a literature review.
This document provides biographical information about Carol Gilligan, an American feminist, ethicist, and psychologist. It discusses her educational background and family life. Gilligan is known for her theory of moral development called the "Ethics of Care", which values the voices of girls and women and suggests women make moral decisions based on care, inclusion, and personal connection rather than abstract notions of justice. The document outlines Gilligan's criticisms of Lawrence Kohlberg's stages of moral development for not addressing patterns of behavior in women.
This document discusses book banning and challenges. It provides definitions of banning versus challenging and statistics on the number of challenges in recent years. It outlines the typical process for challenging a book and discusses reasons books are often challenged, such as protecting children. However, it also notes banning books violates freedom of speech. Several authors weigh in supporting intellectual freedom and choice in reading materials. Examples are given of famous books that have been banned or challenged over the years.
The book "Spreading Poison, a book about racism and prejudice" by John Langone documents examples of racism and prejudice against African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanics, Irish, Italians, Jews, Native Americans, women, and homosexuals in America and elsewhere. It describes how these groups faced discrimination in jobs, rights, and treatment due to physical differences, religious beliefs, disease associations, and gender or sexuality. The book aims to educate readers about past impacts of racism and prejudice in order to reduce stereotypical thinking and promote a more just world.
Ethics issues for administrators power point session #7.bb.fa.2017bruce.miller
I understand how EVERYone’s perspective is important in our treatment of each other.
I have an understanding how I/we can reconcile this with my own/our school’s perspective.
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Webinar for the Mountain West Digital Library on how to turn your digital collections into datasets for digital humanities research. Includes a case study of the University of Utah Marriott Library and four digital collections we made available as datasets.
“Data? I don’t have data” is a common refrain for researchers working in the arts and humanities. Yet whether or not you consider yourself a “digital humanist,” the reality is that most of us are working digitally now, and there are different techniques for managing digital research assets than physical ones. This workshop explores how scholars of all stripes can add value to their research by making the products of their work more organized, transparent, usable, and ethical. In addition to instruction in best practices for managing research assets, participants of this workshop will create a short “data management plan,” excellent practice for fulfilling the NEA, NEH, and IMLS data management plan grant requirement!
The document provides an overview of Digital Matters Lab and discusses key concepts in digital humanities and best practices for writing online. Some of the main points covered include:
- Digital Matters Lab incorporates technology with humanities, arts, and design through research, instruction, and support.
- Digital humanities involves computational methods, cultural criticism of technology, digital pedagogy, and digital dissemination.
- When writing online, it is important to get to the main point quickly, use concise language, break up long content with headings and lists, and write in an active voice to engage readers.
- Copyright and fair use can be complex when using digital materials and attribution practices need to be followed
Finding, Evaluating, and Using Quality Information Rebekah Cummings
How to find, evaluate, and capture quality information. Lecture and workshop for undergraduate students. Cover fake news, media bias, strategies for evaluating websites, use of library resources, and capturing resources in Zotero.
Worth a Thousand Words: Finding, Evaluating, and Using Historical ImagesRebekah Cummings
45 minute lecture and interactive discussion on finding, evaluating, using, and citing images for historical research. Includes short discussions on copyright, fair use, Creative Commons licenses, and attribution. Presentation created for a first year information literacy college class.
45 minute lecture and interactive discussion about the purpose of newspapers, journalism ethics, fake news, bias, and the role of a reader in parsing real news from fake news. Created for a first year college information literacy class.
Level Up! Building data services at the Marriott LibraryRebekah Cummings
Research data services have become a common fixture in academic libraries, yet many libraries still struggle to develop an appropriate and in-demand mix of services to support their research community. While an elite few offer seemingly endless curatorial assistance, the majority of libraries are building basic to mid-level services such as DMP support, workshops, and consultations. This case study provides a detailed look at the University of Utah Marriott Library’s data services, the rationale behind our current service model, the results of our campus data needs assessment, and how we plan to grow our technical infrastructure into the future. In addition to an overview of our data service mix, we will look closely at one current initiative, the Entertainment, Arts, and Engineering (EAE) Thesis Preservation Project, which highlights curation challenges such as irregular and proprietary file formats, copyright restrictions, long-term preservation, and a lack of appropriate metadata standards. This presentation will highlight the Marriott Library’s data curation accomplishments to date alongside an honest assessment of ongoing challenges.
Your digital humanities are in my library! No, your library is in my digital ...Rebekah Cummings
A presentation on the intersection of libraries and digital humanities presented at the Utah Digital Humanities Symposium at Utah Valley University on February 26, 2016.
Data Management for Undergraduate Researchers (updated - 02/2016)Rebekah Cummings
This document summarizes a seminar on data management for undergraduate researchers. It discusses what data is, why it needs to be managed, and key aspects of effective data management including data organization, metadata, storage and archiving. Specific topics covered include creating data management plans, file naming conventions, structuring folders, describing data through codebooks and documentation, backup strategies, and long-term archival options. The goal is to help researchers organize and document their data so it can be understood and preserved over time.
Research Data Management and Sharing for the Social Sciences and HumanitiesRebekah Cummings
This document summarizes a presentation on research data management for social and behavioral sciences and humanities. The presentation covered topics such as what data management is, why it is important to manage and share data, how to create data management plans, organize data files through naming conventions and folder structures, describe data through metadata and codebooks, issues around data ownership, and data storage, archiving and sharing options. The presentation was aimed at providing guidance to researchers at the University of Utah on best practices for managing and sharing their research data.
Ownership, intellectual property, and governance considerations for academic ...Rebekah Cummings
This document discusses ownership, intellectual property, and governance considerations for academic research data. It frames some of the complications around data ownership and intellectual property by looking at the different stakeholders involved, including researchers, universities, funding agencies, and the public. It then shares the policies at the University of Utah, which state that the university retains ownership and stewardship of research data produced using university resources. However, intellectual property laws and policies are complex, and ownership depends on factors like copyright, patents, and contractual agreements. The document concludes by discussing strategies librarians can use to educate researchers and encourage open sharing of data.
This document summarizes a seminar on data management for undergraduate researchers. It discusses what data is, why it needs to be managed, and key aspects of the data management process such as data organization, metadata, storage, and archiving. Topics covered include file naming best practices, version control, documentation, metadata standards, storage options, and long-term archiving. The goal is to help researchers organize and document their data so it can be understood, preserved, and reused.
This document provides best practices for digital file management, including file naming, version control, file organization, and use of README files. It recommends using descriptive yet concise file names without special characters or spaces. For version control, it suggests numbering files with leading zeros and using date formats like YYYYMMDD. The document also advises having a clear and consistent folder structure with mutually exclusive top-level folders and explanatory README files. It announces additional training workshops on these topics.
Life After Google: How to conduct scholarly researchRebekah Cummings
This document provides an overview of how to conduct scholarly research after relying primarily on Google searches. It discusses evaluating sources of information using the CRAAP test to assess currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose. It recommends beginning research on general topics through Wikipedia references and searching specific websites for facts, statistics, or commercial products. The document outlines using Boolean operators and search techniques to improve Google searches and introduces alternative search tools like Google Scholar, data.gov, and library databases. It emphasizes that databases provide copyrighted, scholarly articles from credible sources with citations, while advising on documenting sources using citation management tools.
Providing the On-Ramp to the Digital Public Library of AmericaRebekah Cummings
This document discusses the Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) and its goals of being open, free, and easy to use by providing a centralized access point for digitized materials from libraries, archives, and museums across the United States. It describes the types of materials available through the DPLA and its major contributors. It also outlines the DPLA's Digital Hubs Pilot program which aims to create an "on-ramp" for institutions to contribute content by establishing several regional service hubs like the Mountain West Digital Library to help leverage existing infrastructure and empower local institutions.
A 40 minute presentation and demo on how to use bibliographic management systems. This presentation also included extensive demonstrations in Zotero and EndNote.
This is the PowerPoint for my "Data Management for Undergraduate Researchers" workshop for the Office of Undergraduate Research Seminar and Workshop Series. Major topics include motivations behind good data management, file naming, version control, metadata, storage, and archiving.
3. Hello class, today we will be discussing…
• American Exceptionalism
• The supremacy of capitalism
• The right to bear arms
• Limited government
• Christian values
• The Moral Majority
4. We will not be discussing….
•Separation of church and state
• The Civil Rights Movement
• LBGT issues
• Women
• Minority figures
• Evolution
• Global warming
5. Who would you ask about the Civil
War?
Your dentist or a history professor at Princeton?
6. Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it
-Edmund Burke
8. ALA’s Position on Censorship
While we firmly support the right of every reader to
choose or reject a book for themselves or their
families, those objecting to a particular book should
not be given the power to restrict other readers’ right
to access and read that book. As members of a
pluralistic and complex society, we must have free
access to a diverse range of viewpoints on the human
condition in order to foster critical thinking and
understanding. We must protect one of the most
precious of our fundamental rights – the freedom
to read.
-Barbara Jones, director of the Office
of Intellectual Freedom
9. This is my son Aidan.
We read…
• Where The Wild Things Are
• The Giving Tree
• SkippyJon Jones
• Where the Sidewalk Ends
• All the World
• Tuesday
• Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
• No David!
• Captain Underpants
• The Napping House
• King Bidgood’s In The Bathtub
• Flotsam
• Jumanji
• Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!