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== Overview ==
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<big>'''Assignments'''</big>


This assignment consists of an audiovisual work of your creation, and can be based on previous work (such as your Elevator Pitch). The work could be an audio file (such as a podcast or song), a video (such as a remix or animation), or a compelling image (such as a mindmap or photo montage). If an audio or video work, you should aim for a length of 3-5 minutes (there is 7 minute maximum). Content and presentation are much more important than length (a compelling 2-minute audio interview would be great). Whichever format you choose, your assignment should somehow fit in to one or more of the course's six broad thematic areas. Ideally, this assignment would feed into your group presentation and final project. Unlike the other individual assignments, this one may be done in pairs.
'''[[Assignment 1 Details and Reporting]]''' | [[Assignment 1 Submissions|Submissions]]<br />
''Due February 8''


Upon completion of the project, you must include a '''one paragraph''' write-up describing how your work relates to the course.  
'''[[Assignments#Assignment_2:_Prospectus| Assignment 2]]''' | [[Assignment 2 Submissions|Submissions]]<br />
''Due February 22''
 
'''[[Assignments#Assignment_3:_Project_Outline| Assignment 3]]''' | [[Assignment 3 Submissions|Submissions]]<br />
''Due March 22''
 
'''[[Assignment 4 Details and Links]]''' | [[Assignment 4 Submissions|Submissions]]<br />
''Due April 12''
 
'''[[Final Project]]''' | [[Final Projects|Submissions]]<br />
''Due May 10''
 
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'''Due April 12'''
 
'''[[Assignments#Group_Work|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 1 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.
 
This assignment will be to turn in a rough draft of your final, 8-10 page final project paper. It will be a chance for us to give you some comments, and suggest some places to push your research project forward in the next few weeks.
 
It's also an opportunity to get some extra credit. If you are interested, you may create an audiovisual work discussing and presenting your research to date. The work could be an audio file (such as a podcast), a video (such as a remix or animation), or an in-class presentation. You should aim for a length of 3-5 minutes (there is 7 minute maximum). Content and presentation are much more important than length (a compelling 2-minute audio interview would be great). These may be presented in class.
 
'''Submit your rough draft (and your extra credit, if applicable) here: [[Assignment 4 Submissions]]'''
 
==Format==
Your paper should be 8-10 pages long, double spaced, and use a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serif serif] font (Times New Roman, Cambria, etc.).  Please upload your paper as a .doc, a .odt, or a .pdf.
 
You may use any commonly accepted style to cite your sources (Chicago, MLA, etc.), but please be consistent.
 
==Assignment 4 Office Hours==
Rebekah and Alex will be available for 15-minute calls or text chats in preparation for Assignment #4 (paper drafts).
* Rebekah
** Thursday March 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT (also available in person at 23 Everett)
** Tuesday, April 5, 7:30-8:30pm EDT (immediately after class; available via phone/Skype/in person at 23 Everett)
* Alex
** Monday April 4, 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
** Thursday, April 7, 5-6pm EDT
Email internetsociety@gmail.com to schedule a meeting.
 
== Bonus Credit ==
 
This bonus credit consists of an audiovisual work of your creation, and should be based on your draft. The work could be an audio file (such as a podcast or song), a video (such as a remix or animation), or a compelling image (such as a mindmap or photo montage). If an audio or video work, you should aim for a length of 3-5 minutes (there is 7 minute maximum). Content and presentation are much more important than length (a compelling 2-minute audio interview would be great).  


Possible ideas include:
Possible ideas include:


*An audio podcast or video interview with someone doing influential work in a related field
*An audio podcast or video interview with someone doing influential work related to your project
*A video medley and/or remix related to any one or more of the themes
*A video medley and/or remix
*A podcast show where participants debate a topic related to the course
*A podcast show in which participants debate the topic
*A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_Map mindmap] image that charts out a policy debate or domain
*A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_Map mindmap] image that charts out a policy debate or domain
*A photo montage portraying a particular theme of the course
*A photo montage
*A short film related to one or more of the themes
*A short film
*A song or musical work drawing from various samples such as those on [http://freesound.iua.upf.edu Freesound]
*A song or musical work drawing from various samples such as those on [http://freesound.iua.upf.edu Freesound]
*A song with lyrics related to themes of the course
*A song with lyrics
*A visualization, perhaps using [http://services.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/home Many Eyes]
*A visualization, perhaps using [http://services.alphaworks.ibm.com/manyeyes/home Many Eyes]


== Submission ==
== Uploading Your Bonus Work==
If you have the ability to post your work online, you should '''link to it below''' along with your explantory paragraph.


 
Examples of online services you may use to post your bonus work include:
Examples of online services you may use to post your work include:


'''Video:'''
'''Video:'''
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* [http://thoughtcast.org/casts/beyond-broadcast-2007 Interviews from Beyond Broadcast] on Thoughtcast
* [http://thoughtcast.org/casts/beyond-broadcast-2007 Interviews from Beyond Broadcast] on Thoughtcast


== Finished Project Submissions ==
== Assignment Four Submissions ==
*''Please link to your submission here with your one-paragraph description''
 
Post your submissions here: [[Assignment 4 Submissions]]

Latest revision as of 16:57, 17 January 2013

Assignments

Assignment 1 Details and Reporting | Submissions
Due February 8

Assignment 2 | Submissions
Due February 22

Assignment 3 | Submissions
Due March 22

Assignment 4 Details and Links | Submissions
Due April 12

Final Project | Submissions
Due May 10

Due April 12

You may work in groups, provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 1 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.

This assignment will be to turn in a rough draft of your final, 8-10 page final project paper. It will be a chance for us to give you some comments, and suggest some places to push your research project forward in the next few weeks.

It's also an opportunity to get some extra credit. If you are interested, you may create an audiovisual work discussing and presenting your research to date. The work could be an audio file (such as a podcast), a video (such as a remix or animation), or an in-class presentation. You should aim for a length of 3-5 minutes (there is 7 minute maximum). Content and presentation are much more important than length (a compelling 2-minute audio interview would be great). These may be presented in class.

Submit your rough draft (and your extra credit, if applicable) here: Assignment 4 Submissions

Format

Your paper should be 8-10 pages long, double spaced, and use a serif font (Times New Roman, Cambria, etc.). Please upload your paper as a .doc, a .odt, or a .pdf.

You may use any commonly accepted style to cite your sources (Chicago, MLA, etc.), but please be consistent.

Assignment 4 Office Hours

Rebekah and Alex will be available for 15-minute calls or text chats in preparation for Assignment #4 (paper drafts).

  • Rebekah
    • Thursday March 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT (also available in person at 23 Everett)
    • Tuesday, April 5, 7:30-8:30pm EDT (immediately after class; available via phone/Skype/in person at 23 Everett)
  • Alex
    • Monday April 4, 5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
    • Thursday, April 7, 5-6pm EDT

Email internetsociety@gmail.com to schedule a meeting.

Bonus Credit

This bonus credit consists of an audiovisual work of your creation, and should be based on your draft. The work could be an audio file (such as a podcast or song), a video (such as a remix or animation), or a compelling image (such as a mindmap or photo montage). If an audio or video work, you should aim for a length of 3-5 minutes (there is 7 minute maximum). Content and presentation are much more important than length (a compelling 2-minute audio interview would be great).

Possible ideas include:

  • An audio podcast or video interview with someone doing influential work related to your project
  • A video medley and/or remix
  • A podcast show in which participants debate the topic
  • A mindmap image that charts out a policy debate or domain
  • A photo montage
  • A short film
  • A song or musical work drawing from various samples such as those on Freesound
  • A song with lyrics
  • A visualization, perhaps using Many Eyes

Uploading Your Bonus Work

Examples of online services you may use to post your bonus work include:

Video:

Audio:

Image:

Tools and Tutorials

Examples of Finished Products

(some of these are more highly produced or effort-intensive than your projects need be, but they should give you a sense for what finished pieces look like)

Assignment Four Submissions

Post your submissions here: Assignment 4 Submissions

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