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Rheacock at 14:30, 5 April 2012

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	'''Submit your outline and description here: [[Assignment 3 Submissions]]'''		'''Submit your outline and description here: [[Assignment 3 Submissions]]'''

	===Assignment 4: Rough Draft ~~and Bonus AV Credit~~===		===Assignment 4: Rough Draft===
	'''Due April 17'''		'''Due April 17'''

	'''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 9 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.		'''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 9 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.		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. More information about the assignment is available here: [[Assignment 4 Details and Links]].

	It'~~s also an opportunity to get some extra credit. If you are interested, you may prepare an audiovisual work of your creation 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. More information about this extra credit assignment is available here: [[Assignment 4 ~~Details and Links~~]].		'''Submit your rough draft here: [[Assignment 4 Submissions]]'''

	'''~~Submit~~ your ~~rough draft~~ (and your extra credit~~, if applicable)~~ here: [[~~Assignment 4~~ Submissions]]'''		==Extra Credit==
			'''Due May 1'''

			If you are interested, you may prepare an audiovisual work of your creation discussing and presenting your research to date OR present your final research paper in class. 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 on May 8. More information about this extra credit assignment is available here: [[Extra Credit]].

			'''Submit your extra credit/sign up for an in-class presentation here: [[Extra Credit Submissions]]'''

	==Final Project==		==Final Project==

Rheacock at 19:48, 3 April 2012

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	===Assignment 4: Rough Draft and Bonus AV Credit===		===Assignment 4: Rough Draft and Bonus AV Credit===
	'''Due April 10'''		'''Due April 17'''

	'''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 9 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.		'''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 9 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.

Rheacock: /* Assignment 2: Prospectus */

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Assignment 2: Prospectus

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	'''Due February 21'''		'''Due February 21'''

	For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|~~You may~~ work in groups.]]'''		For this assignment, you will choose a topic that will be later developed into your '''[[Final Project]]'''. You may '''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|work in groups.]]'''
	* Read the description of the final project on the [[Final Project]] page.		* Read the description of the final project on the [[Final Project]] page.
	* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words) of a topic you would like work on for your final project. Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.		* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words) of a topic you would like work on for your final project. Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.

Rheacock: /* Assignment 2: Prospectus */

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Assignment 2: Prospectus

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	* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words) of a topic you would like work on for your final project. Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.		* Write a one page prospectus (no more than 400 words) of a topic you would like work on for your final project. Thinking of the big picture: write your research questions, prepare your potential arguments, and do a bit of research. Use links as appropriate.
	* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic? What case study/community will you use? For some research question examples, see the [[Research_questions]] page.		* The goal is to '''identify a focused research question (or set of research questions)''' and to explain how you will answer these questions. What methodologies will you use or observable behaviors will you examine to address your topic? What case study/community will you use? For some research question examples, see the [[Research_questions]] page.
			* If you are interested in pursuing a format other than a paper (see the [[Final Project]] page for more info), please mention this in your prospectus.

	The purpose of the prospectus is to help you start thinking about your final project. Your proposal doesn't need to be a final product, and your topic may change, but putting in the time to develop an idea up front will help you as you work on your project later in the semester.		The purpose of the prospectus is to help you start thinking about your final project. Your proposal doesn't need to be a final product, and your topic may change, but putting in the time to develop an idea up front will help you as you work on your project later in the semester.

Rheacock at 20:56, 20 January 2012

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	'''Due April 10'''		'''Due April 10'''

	'''[[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.		'''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 9 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.		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.

Rheacock at 20:52, 20 January 2012

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	The maximum group size is three. Those that wish to work in a group will be responsible for forming and organizing the group by March 9 at the latest. For those that choose to work in a group, it is essential to come to a clear understanding within the group how the work will be shared. There is an additional class requirement for those that work in a group: each group must submit a statement that describes the contribution of each member of the group.		The maximum group size is three. Those that wish to work in a group will be responsible for forming and organizing the group by March 9 at the latest. For those that choose to work in a group, it is essential to come to a clear understanding within the group how the work will be shared. There is an additional class requirement for those that work in a group: each group must submit a statement that describes the contribution of each member of the group.

	'''Prospective groups should submit a short paragraph by March 1 explaining why a group approach to their proposed topic for the final project makes sense.'''		'''Prospective groups should submit a short paragraph by March 9 explaining why a group approach to their proposed topic for the final project makes sense.'''

	Looking to form a group or join a group? Need a partner? Go to the [[Group Project Page]].		Looking to form a group or join a group? Need a partner? Go to the [[Group Project Page]].

Rheacock at 20:19, 20 January 2012

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 * [[Class Participation|General Class Participation]]: This obligation is ongoing.
-* [[Class Participation|Comment/Critique of Rough Drafts]]: You do this as a response to one of the rough drafts put together by your colleagues in [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/is2011/Assignments Assignment 2].
+* [[Class Participation|Comment/Critique of Rough Drafts]]: You do this as a response to one of the rough drafts put together by your colleagues in [[Assignments#Assignment_2:_Prospectus| Assignment 2]].
 ==Group Work==

RobF: /* Group Work */

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Group Work

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	'''Students have the option of working in groups for Assignments 2-4 and the Final Project.''' Working in a group can be fun and productive and should enable the participants to take their topic farther than an individual. Students should also consider the time required to coordinate their activities and potential complications of group work. A majority of students in previous classes have had a good experience working in groups.		'''Students have the option of working in groups for Assignments 2-4 and the Final Project.''' Working in a group can be fun and productive and should enable the participants to take their topic farther than an individual. Students should also consider the time required to coordinate their activities and potential complications of group work. A majority of students in previous classes have had a good experience working in groups.

	The maximum group size is three. Those that wish to work in a group will be responsible for forming and organizing the group by March 1 at the latest. For those that choose to work in a group, it is essential to come to a clear understanding within the group how the work will be shared. There is an additional class requirement for those that work in a group: each group must submit a statement that describes the contribution of each member of the group.		The maximum group size is three. Those that wish to work in a group will be responsible for forming and organizing the group by March 9 at the latest. For those that choose to work in a group, it is essential to come to a clear understanding within the group how the work will be shared. There is an additional class requirement for those that work in a group: each group must submit a statement that describes the contribution of each member of the group.

	'''Prospective groups should submit a short paragraph by March 1 explaining why a group approach to their proposed topic for the final project makes sense.'''		'''Prospective groups should submit a short paragraph by March 1 explaining why a group approach to their proposed topic for the final project makes sense.'''

RobF: /* Assignment 3: Project Outline */

2012-01-12T20:57:42Z

Assignment 3: Project Outline

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	Submit an outline (2-4 pages, including a list of related materials and sources) of your project along with a description of the methodological approach you will take for the project. If you are taking an empirical approach, describe how you will structure your observations and data gathering.		Submit an outline (2-4 pages, including a list of related materials and sources) of your project along with a description of the methodological approach you will take for the project. If you are taking an empirical approach, describe how you will structure your observations and data gathering.

	'''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 15 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.		'''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 9 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.

	'''Submit your outline and description here: [[Assignment 3 Submissions]]'''		'''Submit your outline and description here: [[Assignment 3 Submissions]]'''

RobF at 20:56, 12 January 2012

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	The maximum group size is three. Those that wish to work in a group will be responsible for forming and organizing the group by March 1 at the latest. For those that choose to work in a group, it is essential to come to a clear understanding within the group how the work will be shared. There is an additional class requirement for those that work in a group: each group must submit a statement that describes the contribution of each member of the group.		The maximum group size is three. Those that wish to work in a group will be responsible for forming and organizing the group by March 1 at the latest. For those that choose to work in a group, it is essential to come to a clear understanding within the group how the work will be shared. There is an additional class requirement for those that work in a group: each group must submit a statement that describes the contribution of each member of the group.

	'''Prospective groups should submit a short paragraph ~~to []~~ by March 1 explaining why a group approach to their proposed topic for the final project makes sense.'''		'''Prospective groups should submit a short paragraph by March 1 explaining why a group approach to their proposed topic for the final project makes sense.'''

	Looking to form a group or join a group? Need a partner? Go to the [[Group Project Page]].		Looking to form a group or join a group? Need a partner? Go to the [[Group Project Page]].