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	'''DUE MAY 14, 2013'''		'''DUE MAY 14, 2013'''

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Frequently Asked Questions

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	''As we have last questions and thoughts about the final, we'll gather those here.''		''As we have last questions and thoughts about the final, we'll gather those here.''

	Q: Do I have to include exhibits in my page limit?		Q1: Do I have to include exhibits in my page limit?

	A: No. In fact, we'd prefer it if you attached an appendix in the back with any reference material (screenshots, transcripts, etc.).		A1: No. In fact, we'd prefer it if you attached an appendix in the back with any reference material (screenshots, transcripts, etc.).

	~~Q: How much do I have to describe the scholarship I'm using in my analysis?~~

	A: If it is material from the class reading, you can assume that the reader has seen that material. If you are introducing new concepts, spend a few sentences explaining them, but keep the majority of the paper focused on your observations and analysis.		Q2: How much do I have to describe the scholarship I'm using in my analysis?

			A2: If it is material from the class reading, you can assume that the reader has seen that material. If you are introducing new concepts, spend a few sentences explaining them, but keep the majority of the paper focused on your observations and analysis.


			Q3: How strict is the 8-10 page limit?

			A3: We are holding that as very strict (with the exception of appendices, noted above). We will only be grading based on the first 10 pages of your analysis; anything after that will not be used in calculating your grad. If you're worried about things to cut, remember: we care much more about observation-informed analysis than exposition and background material.

Asellars at 16:26, 5 May 2013

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	# Gather evidence		# Gather evidence
	# Compile into report that summarizes your topic, methods, and conclusions		# Compile into report that summarizes your topic, methods, and conclusions

			=== Frequently Asked Questions ===

			''As we have last questions and thoughts about the final, we'll gather those here.''

			Q: Do I have to include exhibits in my page limit?

			A: No. In fact, we'd prefer it if you attached an appendix in the back with any reference material (screenshots, transcripts, etc.).

			Q: How much do I have to describe the scholarship I'm using in my analysis?

			A: If it is material from the class reading, you can assume that the reader has seen that material. If you are introducing new concepts, spend a few sentences explaining them, but keep the majority of the paper focused on your observations and analysis.

Asellars at 14:05, 6 February 2013

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	Finding appropriate research questions is often the most complex and time consuming process in research and will normally take many iterations; feel free to contact the class staff if you have questions or need help narrowing a topic.		Finding appropriate research questions is often the most complex and time consuming process in research and will normally take many iterations; feel free to contact the class staff if you have questions or need help narrowing a topic.

	~~===Examples of previous papers===~~

	* [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/is2013/Image:Batmanghelidj_Final_Paper.pdf Digital Intellectual Property of Synthetic Worlds] (PDF)
	* [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/is2013/Image:Yelp_Reviews_Freedom_of_Speech_v_Reputational_Injuries.pdf Yelp Reviews: Freedom of Speech v. Reputational Injuries] (PDF)
	* [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/is2013/Image:VimeoMCForelle_final.pdf Viva la Vimeo!: How Vimeo's Unique Architecture Fostered a Unique Videomaking Community] (PDF)

	=== Steps ===		=== Steps ===

Asellars at 19:48, 3 February 2013

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	'''DUE MAY 14, ~~2012~~'''		'''DUE MAY 14, 2013'''

	Class on May 14 will consist of [[Extra Credit]] presentations and a final wrap-up.		Class on May 14 will consist of [[Extra Credit]] presentations and a final wrap-up.

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Research questions

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	In broadest terms, the general theme of the class is control. We look at who controls access to the web, who controls what content goes on the web, what tools they use (e.g. laws, contracts or other written rules, norms, code, other incentives), what sorts of things they seek to regulate and why, and how their decisions have both their intended effect and unintended consequences.		In broadest terms, the general theme of the class is control. We look at who controls access to the web, who controls what content goes on the web, what tools they use (e.g. laws, contracts or other written rules, norms, code, other incentives), what sorts of things they seek to regulate and why, and how their decisions have both their intended effect and unintended consequences.

	The goal of the project is to take this general theme and apply it to a particular online circumstance. The project should consist principally of original documentation of Internet activity, analyzed through the paradigms discussed in the class and in light of the topical discussion had in the class. This begins by selecting a particular research question or small set of questions to explore. It is impossible to do ~~an effective~~ analysis of any question across the whole Internet in 8-10 pages ~~and have it be meaningful~~, so you should select a particular research frame for your question.		The goal of the project is to take this general theme and apply it to a particular online circumstance. The project should consist principally of original documentation of Internet activity, analyzed through the paradigms discussed in the class and in light of the topical discussion had in the class. This begins by selecting a particular research question or small set of questions to explore. It is impossible to do a meaningful analysis of any question across the whole Internet in 8-10 pages, so you should select a particular research frame for your question. This could be an online community or set of communities, a particular website, or participants in a particular online game. Your research may focus on a single Internet project or compare two communities, or sub-units within a given community.

	~~You should decide upon a set of research questions - a single question is fine.~~ The next step is to ~~define a~~ research ~~frame for your case study~~. This ~~could~~ be ~~an online~~ community ~~or set of communities, or participants in a web page or~~ online ~~game. Your research may focus on a single Internet project or compare two communities. You might choose to focus on a community that is a sub-unit, or a community that spans more than one URL~~. ~~For instance: ''a WoW~~ (~~[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_of_Warcraft World~~ of ~~Warcraft]) guild is a sub-unit of WoW~~, ~~but also exists~~ on ~~two or more platforms: voicechat in-game and a website forum out-of-game''~~. Another possible example is to examine how a policy or law we've discussed has played out in a specific set of contexts (for example, comparing how different countries approach online censorship or react to Wikileaks). The ~~goal in defining this frame is~~ to ~~focus your research~~.		The next step will be to gather evidence that will help to answer your research question. This should be primarily direct observation made by you exploring the community online. (Avoid direct engagement with members of the community, as your influence on their behavior will inherently change what you are trying to observe.) The observation should be methodical to avoid any arbitrariness or selection bias.

	~~The next step will be to gather evidence that will help to answer your research question.~~ Finally, you will compile this into a final report that summarizes your research topic, methods and conclusions. We hope that you will be able to weave in one or more of the theories and constructs that have been introduced in the class.		Finally, you will compile this into a final report that summarizes your research topic, methods and conclusions. We hope that you will be able to weave in one or more of the theories and constructs that have been introduced in the class.

	Finding appropriate research questions is often the most complex and time consuming process in research and will normally take many iterations.		Finding appropriate research questions is often the most complex and time consuming process in research and will normally take many iterations; feel free to contact the class staff if you have questions or need help narrowing a topic.

	~~Some of~~ the questions ~~you might ask as you search for~~ a ~~more narrow set of questions might include: Research questions~~

	===Examples of previous papers===		===Examples of previous papers===

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Research questions

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	=== Research questions ===		=== Research questions ===
	~~Your~~ project should consist of an original documentation and analysis of Internet ~~activity~~. You should decide upon a set of research questions - a single question is fine. The next step is to define a research frame for your case study. This could be an online community or set of communities, or participants in a web page or online game. Your research may focus on a single Internet project or compare two communities. You might choose to focus on a community that is a sub-unit, or a community that spans more than one URL. For instance: ''a WoW ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_of_Warcraft World of Warcraft]) guild is a sub-unit of WoW, but also exists on two or more platforms: voicechat in-game and a website forum out-of-game''. Another possible example is to examine how a policy or law we've discussed has played out in a specific set of contexts (for example, comparing how different countries approach online censorship or react to Wikileaks). The goal in defining this frame is to focus your research.		In broadest terms, the general theme of the class is control. We look at who controls access to the web, who controls what content goes on the web, what tools they use (e.g. laws, contracts or other written rules, norms, code, other incentives), what sorts of things they seek to regulate and why, and how their decisions have both their intended effect and unintended consequences.

			The goal of the project is to take this general theme and apply it to a particular online circumstance. The project should consist principally of original documentation of Internet activity, analyzed through the paradigms discussed in the class and in light of the topical discussion had in the class. This begins by selecting a particular research question or small set of questions to explore. It is impossible to do an effective analysis of any question across the whole Internet in 8-10 pages and have it be meaningful, so you should select a particular research frame for your question.

			You should decide upon a set of research questions - a single question is fine. The next step is to define a research frame for your case study. This could be an online community or set of communities, or participants in a web page or online game. Your research may focus on a single Internet project or compare two communities. You might choose to focus on a community that is a sub-unit, or a community that spans more than one URL. For instance: ''a WoW ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_of_Warcraft World of Warcraft]) guild is a sub-unit of WoW, but also exists on two or more platforms: voicechat in-game and a website forum out-of-game''. Another possible example is to examine how a policy or law we've discussed has played out in a specific set of contexts (for example, comparing how different countries approach online censorship or react to Wikileaks). The goal in defining this frame is to focus your research.

	The next step will be to gather evidence that will help to answer your research question. Finally, you will compile this into a final report that summarizes your research topic, methods and conclusions. We hope that you will be able to weave in one or more of the theories and constructs that have been introduced in the class.		The next step will be to gather evidence that will help to answer your research question. Finally, you will compile this into a final report that summarizes your research topic, methods and conclusions. We hope that you will be able to weave in one or more of the theories and constructs that have been introduced in the class.

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Examples of previous papers

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	* [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/is2013/Image:Yelp_Reviews_Freedom_of_Speech_v_Reputational_Injuries.pdf Yelp Reviews: Freedom of Speech v. Reputational Injuries] (PDF)		* [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/is2013/Image:Yelp_Reviews_Freedom_of_Speech_v_Reputational_Injuries.pdf Yelp Reviews: Freedom of Speech v. Reputational Injuries] (PDF)
	* [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/is2013/Image:VimeoMCForelle_final.pdf Viva la Vimeo!: How Vimeo's Unique Architecture Fostered a Unique Videomaking Community] (PDF)		* [http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/is2013/Image:VimeoMCForelle_final.pdf Viva la Vimeo!: How Vimeo's Unique Architecture Fostered a Unique Videomaking Community] (PDF)


	=== Steps ===		=== Steps ===

Asellars at 18:42, 24 January 2013

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	~~=== [[Project Ideas]] ===~~
	The possible final project topics and questions can be found here: [[Project Ideas]]. We are open to ideas and questions that lie outside of this set, though you should express this interest and a potential topic as early as possible.