Welcome to the Fall 2021 Celebration of Student Writing and Research!

CSWR is a bi-annual event showcasing student writing and research sponsored by the Writing Program and the Writing Resource Center that provides a venue for students in SAGES classes to present their research and creative projects. This portal offers access to 101 recorded individual and group presentations to view and comment on. Just keep on scrolling! Presentations are in alphabetical order according to the last name of the SAGES instructor. Student presenters will be monitoring your comments and will get back to you if you have questions.

Thank you for your feedback, and ENJOY!


Graphic Memoir_Sneak Preview.pdf
Nandita S Patil - Query Letter.pdf
the things they carried .pdf
So basic and gay .pdf
red-haired beauty .pdf
GraphicMemoir_Sneak Preview.pdf

Course: FSCC 100 Graphic Memoir

Instructor: Mary Assad

Students: Dania Farhan, Aylina Kypchakbaeva, Nandita Patil, Evelin Urbancsok

Abstract: What are graphic memoirs, and what can we learn from reading them? What does it take to write one of your own? Our class spent the semester reading, analyzing, and producing graphic memoirs. With the added bonus of workshops led by a CIA alum, we learned comics vocabulary and visual communication strategies, and we applied that knowledge to our explorations of several published memoirs. We then turned to the production side and developed our own graphic memoirs based on personal experiences, using digital and hand-drawn techniques. Other activities included creating vlogs, writing short textual memoirs, and drawing comic strips.

In this virtual CSWR presentation, three students from our class share some of their projects that represent the range of work we've done this semester. Dania is sharing a sneak preview of her graphic memoir. Aylina is sharing two textual memoirs she wrote for our class along with a bonus poem she wrote outside of class. Nandita is sharing an analysis of Persepolis as well as the query letter for her soon-to-be-published graphic memoir. Evelin is sharing one of her vlogs and a sneak preview of her graphic memoir. We hope you enjoy and look forward to your feedback!






Aylina Kypchakbaeva Discussion Board
























Pelumi FSSY 185R.mp4
Sarina Death in Picture Books.mp4

Course: FSSY 185R-100 Children's Picture Books

Instructor: Cara Byrne

Student(s): Pelumi Obasa, Sarina Wills

Abstract: Picture books may teach young readers basics like how to read, what sounds animals make, and how to count to ten, but they also shape children’s understanding of the world around them, including an awareness of the rules and morals that define what it means to be a good person. In this seminar, we studied how children’s picture books communicate social norms and ethics. By examining the underlying messages in these deceptively simple books, we uncovered surprisingly complicated visions of the world.

As part of their final research project, these students chose a picture book, analyzed it, and made an original argument. Their classmates voted on their presentation as being the best in the class.

Peluma Obasa Discussion Board

Kaelie FSSY185R_-Sulwe.mov
Trisha FSSY 185R.mp4

Course: FSSY 185R-101 Children's Picture Books

Instructor: Cara Byrne

Student(s): Kaelie Shea, Trisha Vedula

Abstract: Picture books may teach young readers basics like how to read, what sounds animals make, and how to count to ten, but they also shape children’s understanding of the world around them, including an awareness of the rules and morals that define what it means to be a good person. In this seminar, we studied how children’s picture books communicate social norms and ethics. By examining the underlying messages in these deceptively simple books, we uncovered surprisingly complicated visions of the world.

As part of their final research project, these students chose a picture book, analyzed it, and made an original argument. Their classmates voted on their presentation as being the best in the class.

Course: FSSSO 119-100 Philanthropy in America

Instructor: Barbara Burgess-Van Aken

Student(s): Brie Bella, Allison Black, Jimmy Cranston, Jaidyn Emerson, Isabella Francesconi, Nathan Hall, Ethan Ho, Allen LaTournous, Chloe Jaciejewski, Amanda Myles, Jenna Purslow, Tasfiqur Rob, Maggie Sturm, Lillian Xiong, Max Zwieback

Abstract: Working in groups, students have prepared a 5-chapter digital book titled Controversies in Philanthropy which examines the challenges that donors and nonprofit organizations face in 5 philanthropic sectors: arts and culture, healthcare, social justice initiatives, and education. Students will be presenting their chapters in-person at KSL's Collaboration Commons on December 3 between noon and 3:00pm, but viewers can read and comment on the book virtually as well.

Course: FSSO 119-101 Philanthropy in America

Instructor: Barbara Burgess-Van Aken

Student(s): Hanan Abas, Ana Alcocer, Boris Brondz, Brooke Bryant, Chloe Chung, John Gale, Cole Judson, Ishika Kanakath, Rose Kelly, Beatrix Knight, Malachi Levy, Men Martin, Lauren Menke, Brad Peters, Ryan Rivera, Tanay Venkata, Izzy Wang, Christelle Yameogo, Sophie von Oldenburg

Abstract: Working in groups, students have prepared a 6-chapter digital book titled Controversies in Philanthropy which examines the challenges that donors and nonprofit organizations face in 6 philanthropic sectors: arts and culture, healthcare, faith communities, social justice initiatives, and education. Students will be presenting their chapters in-person at KSL's Collaboration Commons on December 3 between noon and 3:00pm, but viewers can read and comment on the book virtually as well.

Course: FSCC 100-103 Rethinking Well-Being

Instructor: Ana Codita

Student(s): Joseph Ahmed, Iriarte Bruckner, Amaris Charles, Weiyang Chen, Jackson Dong, Tom Hua, Vi Huynh, Shuheng Kong, Ricky Lin, Steven Liu, Harley Phyng, Tianren Tan, Ian Xu, Lihong Zheng

Abstract: In this course, we examine major contemporary wellness issues, unpacking theoretical and practical applications of physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual well-being. At the in-person Celebration of Student Writing and Research on Friday, December 3 from noon-3:00 in KSL's Collaboration Commons, each student will deliver a ​poster-based ​presentation on their Problem-Solution class project where they identify a problem related to one of the wellness dimensions and argue for a solution to address this problem.

Ian Chiu.mp4
Hanson Hao.mp4
Minh Le.mp4
Bob Li.mp4
Mia Li.mp4
Leonard Lu.mp4
Yang Ma.mp4
Tai Ren.mp4
Zhan Su.mp4
Jade Teng.mp4
Andrew Tran.mp4
Liz Wang.mp4
Anyongyong Zhao.mp4

Course: FSCC 100-101 How Language Works

Instructor: Gusztav Demeter

Student(s): Ian Chiu, Hanson Hao, Hien-Minh Le, Bob Li, Mia Li, Leonard Lu, Yang Ma, Tai Ren, Zhan Su, Jade Teng, Andrew Tran, Zili Wang, Alex Zhang, Jon Zhao

Abstract: The course investigates language from how it was born, to how it changes, shapes our identity and the way we think, can become global, to how it becomes endangered and can become extinct. One of the projects students have been working on this semester is to construct their own language, with its own orthography, lexicon, and grammar. At the CSWR, students will be showcasing recorded elevator pitch presentations of their constructed language.





































































Lam Duc Chau.mp4
Hieu Hoang.mp4
Jiarui Liu.mp4
Tina Ma.mp4
Liangyi Wen.mp4
Chiyu Zhou.mp4
Theodore Zhuge.mp4

Course: FSCC 100-103 How Language Works

Instructor: Gusztav Demeter

Student(s): Lam Chau, Hieu Hoang, Jiarui Liu, Tina Ma, Liangyi Wen, Chiyu Zhou, Theodore Zhuge

Abstract: The course investigates language from how it was born, to how it changes, shapes our identity and the way we think, can become global, to how it becomes endangered and can become extinct. One of the projects students have been working on this semester is to construct their own language, with its own orthography, lexicon, and grammar. At the CSWR, students will be showcasing recorded elevator pitch presentations of their constructed language.




















Liangyi Wen Discussion Board













BoehringerHannah_IsWhiteOnlyColorInBallet.mp4
ChenJarvis_CellsRegeneration.mp4
EgwuatuOneal_DeclineInHighSchool.mp4
KauBenjamin_InjuriesInSports.mp4
KimLauren_StrugglesWithigCollegeCommunity.mp4
LeAiden_TestingAndStudentsMentalHealth.mp4
LeeGloria_WhyCollegeStudentsHitSnooze.mp4
OpokuIsaac_VulnerabilityOfArts.mp4
ParkDeb_CreativeBlocksInArtsCommunities.mp4
RyuRebecca_ProblemsWithinNursingCommunity.mp4
SongWilliam_COVID19EffectAthleteMentalHealth.MOV
ZingaleAidyn_DestinyCommunityLostToToxicity.mp4

Course: FSCC 110 Writing and Rewriting Literacies and Communities

Instructor: Kimberly Emmons

Student(s): Hannah Boehringer, Lu Chen, Jarvis Chen, Oneal Egwuatu, Benjamin Kau, Lauren Kim, Aiden Le, Gloria Lee, Isaac Opoku, Deborah Park, Rebecca Ryu, William Song, Aidyn Zingale

Abstract: Writing is both a personal and a social project. This fall, we have explored our own literacy journeys, analyzed the ways that discourse communities use language to achieve their goals, and investigated the causes and potential solutions to community problems. Throughout our investigations, we have examined the ways writing is used to shape, maintain, and change communities that are important to each of us. In the presentations we are sharing at the Celebration of Student Writing and Research, each student prepared an “elevator pitch” presenting their final projects (each video is approximately 2-3 minutes long). We hope you enjoy our work!








































































LenaPlover_Adapting Technology for Healthy Aging (USSO291R-Aging Well).mp4
USSO291RAging Well.mp4
video1645026869 (online-video-cutter.com).mp4
video1925045411.mp4
SAGES USSO291R Aging Well CSWR Presentation.mp4
Sages presentation.mp4
Julia Brubach Aging Well Presentation.mp4
GMT20211129-034650_Recording_2560x1440.mp4
Usso291_AgingWell.mp4
Positive Aging.mp4
USSO291R-ArkemaG.mp4
Weinger, Mikalah USSO 291R w/ slides.mp4
GMT20211130-025017_Recording_2736x1824.mp4
Program Promoting Aging Well.mp4
USSO 291R, Jessica Wu.mp4
Moazzam USSO 291R PPT.mp4

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Course: USSO 291R Aging Well

Instructor: Evanne Juratovac

Student(s): Lena Plover, Alice Zhang, Vivian Luu, Billy Jiao, Nick Talerico, Yunchuan Zhang, Julia Bruback, Bradley Staron, Haihan Jiang, Zioon Jung, Gabrielle Arkena, Micalah Weiger, Paul Schauer, Millenia Zhou, Jessica Wu, Usman Moazzan, Antonio Orsini

Abstract: Students wrote about, created a poster, and will present, their idea for a program, service, or product that promotes aging well.


















































































NOTE: Viewer needs to log into their Case Zoom account access this recording.







FSSY 185v section 101.mp4

Course: FSSY 185V-101

Instructor: Rachel Kapelle

Student(s): Sriprada Chavali (NOTE: STARTS AT 4:18)

Abstract: Our course analyzes representations of conflict between the human and the nonhuman. In our last unit, we study the ongoing scholarly conversation about whether or not Artificial Intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity. For the third essay, each student has chosen a topic within this conversation to examine. They have located two main sources to analyze and use as the basis of a research report. For the Celebration of Student Writing and Research, they will share overviews of their essays.

FSSY 185v section 101.mp4

Course: FSSY 185V-101

Instructor: Rachel Kapelle

Student(s): Aja Leatherwood

Abstract: Our course analyzes representations of conflict between the human and the nonhuman. In our last unit, we study the ongoing scholarly conversation about whether or not Artificial Intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity. For the third essay, each student has chosen a topic within this conversation to examine. They have located two main sources to analyze and use as the basis of a research report. For the Celebration of Student Writing and Research, they will share overviews of their essays.

FSSY 185v section 100.mp4

Course: FSSY 185V-100 Supernatural Encounters in Fantasy: Medieval and Contemporary

Instructor: Rachel Kapelle

Student(s): Arthy Suresh

Abstract: Our course analyzes representations of conflict between the human and the nonhuman. In our last unit, we study the ongoing scholarly conversation about whether or not Artificial Intelligence poses an existential threat to humanity. For the third essay, each student has chosen a topic within this conversation to examine. They have located two main sources to analyze and use as the basis of a research report. For the Celebration of Student Writing and Research, they will share overviews of their essays.

Research Proposal Dasheng Lin FSCC100.mp4
Yilin Xie presentation.mp4

Course: FSAE 100-105 Academic English

Instructor: Shaofei Lu

Student(s): Daniel Lin, Yilin Xie

Abstract: In this presentation, each student will present what they learned about one aspect of American culture through their own research.





Max_Zhang This is America.mp4
Anh Tu Pham.mp4
Jerome.mp4

Course: FSAE 100-106 Academic English

Instructor: Shaofei Lu

Student(s): Tu Anh Pham, Jerome Wu, Max Zhang

Abstract: In this presentation, each student will present what they learned about one aspect of American culture through their own research.

Max Zhang Discussion Board













Yifei He.mp4
Chengkang Li.mp4
yang shang (yxs1157) prensentation.mp4
(SiHan Zhou).mp4
Basak_Yavuz.mp4
This is America--Tiancheng Pu.mp4

Course: FSAE 100-107 Academic English

Instructor: Shaofei Lu

Student(s): Yifei He, Chengkang Li, Tiancheng Pu, Yang Shang, Basak Yavuz, Sihan Zhou

Abstract: In this presentation, each student will present what they learned about one aspect of American culture through their own research.






































Course: USNA 289 Biology of Sleep and Dreams

Instructor: Heidi Moawad

Student(s): Anastasia da Silva

Abstract: The Biology of Sleep and Dreams class provides students with a sense of familiarity with approaches to understanding sleep, such as how to measure sleep and narrative descriptions of individuals' sleep. This presentation aims to assess the benefits and risks, and the occurrence of Co-sleeping as well as identify safe co-sleeping practices.

USNA 289F - Matthew Li.mp4

Course: USNA 289F Biology of Sleep and Dreams

Instructor: Heidi Moawad

Student(s): Matthew Li

Abstract:

Allison McKenzie .mp4

Course: USNA 289F Biology of Sleep and Dreams

Instructor: Heidi Moawad

Student(s): Allison McKenzie

Abstract: The Benefits of a Later Start Time for High School Students

Annee Ryan Laura digital media.mp4
JBurnett Literacy Narrative.mp4
Hayden Ryan Film Adaptation literacy.mov
bebhinn lit tech video.mov
Antoine Literary Narrative_Trim.mp4
FSNA 1.4 - Susie Kim.mp4
Najmi literacy experience.pptx
SubbiahLitTech_v1.mp4
M Thomas SAGES video literacy project.mov
fsna172_literacynarrative_sxw1023.mp4

Course: FSNA 172 Technology of Literacy

Instructor: Michelle Lyons-McFarland

Student(s): Laura Blanco, Jordan Burnett, Hayden Caldwell, Annee Close, Bebhinn Crowley, Antoine Grieb, Ryan Joy, Susie Kim, Ayesha Najmi, Ryan Rovner, Varun Subbiah, Micaela Thomas, Stephanie Wang

Abstract: Our course is on the technology of literacy (from oral literacy to digital and multimodal media) and my students will be making digital narratives of literacy -- 3 minute videos discussing their thoughts on/experience with an aspect of literacy technology.






























































Course: FSCC 110 Foundations of College Writing

Instructor: Martha Schaffer

Student(s): Emily Bropst, Nathan Cikalo, Casey Hishinuma, May Hopkins, Joseph Hwang, Helen Kwon, Jedelle Lafeunte, Ithabeleng Makhetha, Mariana Verdi Pita, Isabel Verheyen, Shukai Zhang, Jennifer Zheng, Timothy Lee, Abigail Alvarado, Juan Beaver, Kine Buie, Catherine Choi, Ethan Dahlem, Isabella Devai, David Gudiel, Hyunyi Kim, Anoushkha Koutharapu, Sterling Price, Evan Stuart, Luyi Wang, Marilyn Zhou

Abstract: Foundations of College Writing explores writing as both a personal and social project. In this course, students develop personal habits and routines to create a writing process for themselves. And, they explore persuasion and community conventions to participate in the world around them. In their final projects, writers analyze a social problem that is negatively affecting a community that they care about, and then weigh alternative causes and solutions to examine the problem from the community's perspective. The challenge of the project is to engage both critical thinking and ethical responsibility in their arguments. In panels addressing similar social issues, students will remix their written arguments in order to present them to a new audience that extends beyond their communities. Students will present their ideas at the in-person Celebration of Student Writing and Research on Friday, December 3 between noon and 3:00 at the KSL Collaboration Commons.