More e-mail catching up...
On Sun, Nov 29, 2009 at 18:51, Matthew K <matt_hew@rocketmail
> --- In LINUX_Newbies@ yahoogroups. com, J <dreadpiratejeff@ ...> wrote:
>
>> I have also found out that I will be required to hand in 3 writing
>> assignment samples from each student, so I've got to come up with
>> writing assignments. Anyone have some GOOD suggestions for
>> small writing projects for my class?
>
> Well since this is an intro class, how about things like?
>
> 1) How does Open Source differ from Free software?
>
> 2) What is the difference between GNU and Linux?
>
> 3) List five common commands and explain what each one does.
>
> 4) What is a kernal? What does it do?
>
> 5) What is the difference between a monolithic kernel and a microkernel?
>
> 6) What are the major benefits and drawbacks of GPL?
Those are all good ideas, but only one or two really lends itself to a
one page essay, the rest really wouldn't extend beyond simple answer
or short answer questions. At least, at this level of learning...
For an advanced class, I could easily see turning something like 4 or
5 into a research paper or at least a lengthy essay.
Also, I wanted to thank everyone who has replied with ideas... there
are some pretty good ones there.
Cheers,
Jeff
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