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BerkmanSysop: UTurn to 1394398800

2014-06-26T15:15:04Z

UTurn to 1394398800

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	If you are interested, you may create an audiovisual work discussing and presenting your research to date OR present your final research paper in class. Those that submit a satisfactory piece will receive one extra point on their final assignment grade, which is graded on a five point scale.		If you are interested, you may create an audiovisual work discussing and presenting your research to date OR present your final research paper in class. Those that submit a satisfactory piece will receive one extra point on their final assignment grade, which is graded on a five point scale.

	The work could be an audio file (such as a podcast), a video, 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 14th.		The work could be an audio file (such as a podcast), a video, 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. For example, a compelling, well-produced 2-minute audio interview with a relevant expert or academic fellow could be great (though, please chat with us first before you conduct any interviews). These may be presented in class on May 14th.

	Possible ideas for A/V works include:		Possible ideas for A/V works include:

BerkmanSysop: UTurn to 1399161600

2014-06-26T14:23:57Z

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	If you are interested, you may create an audiovisual work discussing and presenting your research to date OR present your final research paper in class. Those that submit a satisfactory piece will receive one extra point on their final assignment grade, which is graded on a five point scale.		If you are interested, you may create an audiovisual work discussing and presenting your research to date OR present your final research paper in class. Those that submit a satisfactory piece will receive one extra point on their final assignment grade, which is graded on a five point scale.

	The work could be an audio file (such as a podcast), a video, 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~~. For example,~~ a compelling~~, well-produced~~ 2-minute audio interview ~~with a relevant expert or academic fellow could~~ be great ~~(though, please chat with us first before you conduct any interviews~~). These may be presented in class on May 14th.		The work could be an audio file (such as a podcast), a video, 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 14th.

	Possible ideas for A/V works include:		Possible ideas for A/V works include:

David: /* Extra Credit */

2014-05-08T22:04:53Z

Extra Credit

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	If you are interested, you may create an audiovisual work discussing and presenting your research to date OR present your final research paper in class. Those that submit a satisfactory piece will receive one extra point on their final assignment grade, which is graded on a five point scale.		If you are interested, you may create an audiovisual work discussing and presenting your research to date OR present your final research paper in class. Those that submit a satisfactory piece will receive one extra point on their final assignment grade, which is graded on a five point scale.

	The work could be an audio file (such as a podcast), a video, 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 14th.		The work could be an audio file (such as a podcast), a video, 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. For example, a compelling, well-produced 2-minute audio interview with a relevant expert or academic fellow could be great (though, please chat with us first before you conduct any interviews). These may be presented in class on May 14th.

	Possible ideas for A/V works include:		Possible ideas for A/V works include:

Andy: /* Assignment 3: Project Outline */

2014-03-31T20:19:45Z

Assignment 3: Project Outline

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	'''''Please note that the deadline for this assignment has moved from March 25th to April 1st.'''''		'''''Please note that the deadline for this assignment has moved from March 25th to April 1st.'''''

	Submit an outline (2-4 pages or 500-700 words, double-spaced, 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 or 500-700 words, double-spaced, including a list of related materials and sources) of your project, including 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 12 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 12 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.

Andy: /* Assignment 4: Rough Draft */

2014-03-25T20:51:29Z

Assignment 4: Rough Draft

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	'''[[Assignments#Group_Work\|You may work in groups]]''', provided you have submitted a short paragraph to the instructors by March 11 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 11 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 (or presentation equivalent). 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 should be a complete or near-complete version of your final project, so your work between now and the final deadline will principally be refining, editing, and adding further research to make a good paper even better.		This assignment will be to turn in a rough draft of your final, 2000-3000 word final project paper (or presentation equivalent). 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 should be a complete or near-complete version of your final project, so your work between now and the final deadline will principally be refining, editing, and adding further research to make a good paper even better.

	'''Submit your rough draft here: [[Assignment 4 Submissions]]'''		'''Submit your rough draft here: [[Assignment 4 Submissions]]'''

Andy: /* Assignment 3: Project Outline */

2014-03-25T20:51:08Z

Assignment 3: Project Outline

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	'''''Please note that the deadline for this assignment has moved from March 25th to April 1st.'''''		'''''Please note that the deadline for this assignment has moved from March 25th to April 1st.'''''

	Submit an outline (2-4 pages, double-spaced, 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 or 500-700 words, double-spaced, 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 12 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 12 explaining why a group approach to your proposed topic for the final project makes sense.

Andy: /* Assignment 3: Project Outline */

2014-03-20T15:29:36Z

Assignment 3: Project Outline

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	===Assignment 3: Project Outline===		===Assignment 3: Project Outline===
	'''Due March 25'''		'''Due April 1'''

			'''''Please note that the deadline for this assignment has moved from March 25th to April 1st.'''''

	Submit an outline (2-4 pages, double-spaced, 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, double-spaced, 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.

Andy: /* Assignment 2: Prospectus */

2014-02-24T16:58:41Z

Assignment 2: Prospectus

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	===Assignment 2: Prospectus===		===Assignment 2: Prospectus===
	'''Prospectus Due February 25, Comments on Prospectus Due March 4.'''		'''Prospectus Due February 25, Comments on Prospectus Due March 4.'''

			'''Please note that we have updated the [[Final_Project#Frequently_Asked_Questions\|final project page's FAQ section]] based on some student questions that have come to us over the past week regarding this assignment.'''

	This assignment is in two parts, with the prospectus due before class on February 26th, and comments on the prospectuses of your peers due on March 4th.		This assignment is in two parts, with the prospectus due before class on February 26th, and comments on the prospectuses of your peers due on March 4th.

Andy: /* Extra Credit */

2013-11-18T17:25:57Z

Extra Credit

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	*A photo montage		*A photo montage
	*A short film		*A short film
	*A song or musical work drawing from various samples		*A song or musical work drawing from various samples (students have actually done this!)
	*A song with lyrics		*A song with lyrics
	*A data visualization		*A data visualization

Andy at 16:57, 18 November 2013

2013-11-18T16:57:17Z

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	==Extra Credit==		==Extra Credit==
	'''Due May 7'''		'''Due May 6'''

	'''Submit your extra credit/sign up for an in-class presentation here: [[Extra Credit Submissions]]'''		'''Submit your extra credit/sign up for an in-class presentation here: [[Extra Credit Submissions]]'''
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	==Final Project==		==Final Project==
	'''Due May 14'''		'''Due May 13'''

	*For details, see the [[Final Project]] page.		*For details, see the [[Final Project]] page.