tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post8924002748997631446..comments2008-03-01T11:10:08.083-05:00Dr. Huginkisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18273740636415633205noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post-71023485965183569762008-03-01T11:10:00.000-05:002008-03-01T11:10:00.000-05:002008-03-01T11:10:00.000-05:00Hello all,<BR/><BR/>A computer-science friend of mine loved hearing about this, and wanted to submit his own:<BR/><BR/>Limerick 1:<BR/><BR/>Some cops on the beat can be slanted<BR/>Since they just want convictions granted<BR/>They know they are trusted<BR/>More than those they've busted<BR/>So crime evidence can often be planted.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Limerick 2:<BR/><BR/>In the problematics of crime study<BR/>You get to see scenes that are bloody<BR/>If that makes you queasy<BR/>Your job won't be easy<BR/>So it's better to send in your buddy.<BR/><BR/>I like them. They are fun. So, enjoy!Paphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02548724381693534694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post-82226147760499403372008-02-28T11:14:00.000-05:002008-02-28T11:14:00.000-05:002008-02-28T11:14:00.000-05:00I like B, much for the same reasons as Amandabear. I could teach the class all about Merton straight from that limerick. It's brilliant. And it's hip. Or rad. Or whatever. <BR/>On another note, Patch may be stingy with extra credit points, but always gives candy/chocolate to his class while teaching about positive reinforcement. He is the man.Paphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02548724381693534694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post-5697922677764219202008-02-28T10:41:00.000-05:002008-02-28T10:41:00.000-05:002008-02-28T10:41:00.000-05:00Thanks a lot - now I have a three way tie. Maybe I'll give Student A the extra credit simply because none of you liked her limerick. Blast. This is a conspiracy...Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17393250370819051216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post-87603698226930935912008-02-28T09:16:00.000-05:002008-02-28T09:16:00.000-05:002008-02-28T09:16:00.000-05:00NYKid,<BR/><BR/>I like "D" as well, but I think G&H would argue that their theory DOES explain white collar crime. After all, even those in the upper classes can have low self-control.ShockProfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07229905574263889666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post-25114707917012738252008-02-27T18:31:00.000-05:002008-02-27T18:31:00.000-05:002008-02-27T18:31:00.000-05:00Student D is a genius. That's some fine work.The NY Kidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07051102990736064962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post-18102154898358764132008-02-27T10:53:00.000-05:002008-02-27T10:53:00.000-05:002008-02-27T10:53:00.000-05:00Or you could just give them an assignment that would actually teach them something about crim theory and save the poetry for comp classes.<BR/><BR/>But that's just me...<BR/><BR/>I'd vote B for showing they understand Merton's theory and for busting out a good rhyme. C isn't bad, but they lose some style points for trying to try "city" and "shitty" with "community".Dr. Crankyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05757337546004421130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post-30556937987058755812008-02-27T09:59:00.000-05:002008-02-27T09:59:00.000-05:002008-02-27T09:59:00.000-05:00I was a bit worried because the first three comments all voted for a different one! So far it looks like Velma is the tiebreaker - anyone else? <BR/><BR/>Yeah - it is only one extra credit point. But its not like they did this outside of class time. I gave each of the students 1 point if they did the assignment; I gave them 1 extra credit point if I chose to post it to this blog, and I am giving another extra credit point to the winner. Perhaps I will think about doing something next year where they can spend some time outside of class working on this which would justify more extra credit value...Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17393250370819051216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post-73110675470015705942008-02-27T00:30:00.000-05:002008-02-27T00:30:00.000-05:002008-02-27T00:30:00.000-05:00Seriously JP - I will personally throw in a king size candy bar for these efforts. It is also a great testament to your teaching. Theory is so hard for students and clearly they are getting it. <BR/><BR/>I vote for C, but I like them all.Velmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11902587843038579972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post-82582903035819411292008-02-26T22:41:00.000-05:002008-02-26T22:41:00.000-05:002008-02-26T22:41:00.000-05:00They should all get extra credit for extending this much effort for one measly extra credit point. That said, my vote is for Student D.The Trailing Spousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04221268190580882163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post-41855322512124484192008-02-26T20:48:00.000-05:002008-02-26T20:48:00.000-05:002008-02-26T20:48:00.000-05:00Hmmm... Tough call. I think I'll have to go with Student "C" for daring to use the word "shitty" in an official class project, along with sticking to the correct limerick pattern.<BR/><BR/>Also, after just completing a paper focusing on the social ecology of crime, I'm biased in that direction. :)ShockProfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07229905574263889666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1415015639692216699.post-35085154964787802992008-02-26T19:34:00.000-05:002008-02-26T19:34:00.000-05:002008-02-26T19:34:00.000-05:00Criminology class meets American Idol, eh? I like it, dawg!<BR/><BR/>Student B gets my vote. This student's limerick wins for me because it: (a) name-checks the theorist, (b) explains the main concept of the theory, and (c) shows creativity in rhyming "Merton" with "hurtin'". <BR/><BR/>That said.....only ONE extra credit point for the winner? Geez, Patch!Dr. Huginkisshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18273740636415633205noreply@blogger.com