Well, we are on to module 6 with the DDC, but first let’s reflect on Module 5. Module 5 was more of a success than I thought. I had only minor errors in my graded homework. I find myself doing things correctly then making a small mistake when I do them again on another entry. It takes a lot of practice to remember to do everything. For instance, I forgot to put “summary” in front of one of my summaries. What a crazy thing to do!! I am nervous about taking the quiz over these topics. It’s just a lot of information to remember and keep straight.
Module 6, upon first viewing actually seems fun. My son came through and asked me how my homework was going. I replied that I was at a stopping point for the night. I told him I was learning to use the DDC. I told him I could tell him where any book on any topic went on the shelf, if the shelf was arranged with the DDC. He said, “Well, Mom what about a book on quantum physics.” I used the relative index and found physics. We went to that number in the classification tables. I asked him a couple more questions about what exactly quantum physics was and found that yes the book belonged in 530. Oh yeah! (At our house we have a saying, “Mom, you just beasted that question!) Language is manipulated in a house with teenagers! What fun we have!!!
Well, ungraded practice on Module 6 seems to have been successful. No major mistakes noted. I am finished and ready to turn in the graded work. One of the most challenging elements of the graded assignment was prevention of unemployment. I looked at if from the aspect of job creation. We’ll see!
