Your final project for this course will consist of:

• a sound research question that offers a significant and original perspective on the text corpus with which you have engaged throughout the semester
• demonstrated competence in at least two of the analytical platforms (screenshots here to demonstrate process, experimentation, mastery, complications, difficulties and challenges, how these were met – and hopefully overcome)
• explanation about why particular analytical methods or tools were chosen
• determination of method/tool’s effectiveness in addressing research question

You must meet with your instructor to discuss your ideas before you can proceed with the project

One final snap talk/presentation=10%

In the last week of  class you will present a snap talk presentation on your final project.

Short in-class presentation of final project  (10 minutes long) that is an articulation of research question, reason why certain analysis tools and methods were  chosen, whether or not they achieved the sought for answer to the original research question

Final project submission is on Final exam date HUMN 100-04 http://www.bucknell.edu/FinalExamSchedule Monday May 9, 10.30pm

Submission consists of:

1. reflection essay Blog Post  (1000 words) that includes a clear statement of your research question and methodology;
2. As we have done throughout the semester, you must document the process that leads to the completion of your project. Take screenshots of each significant phase of your project’s development (at least 5 screenshots from design to completion).
3. bibliography, works cited, webography
4.  Link to your corpus files on Google Drive

You will be graded according to the following guidelines:

Rhetorical Awareness: Argument considers audience, message, and medium (artifact and essay): i.e. Storytelling and accessibility for a public audience on campus and in the region ….25%

Stance and Support: Central claim is duly supported by evidence drawn from the core text, from readings, and from sample projects (essay); i.e.  Evidence of original research 20%

Organization: Clear structure demonstrates presentation of research question, critical analysis through method, and moves logically from introduction to conclusion (artifact and essay).  Clarity of final presentation to the class 15%

Conventions: Competent adherence to usage standards; skillful integration of core text and secondary sources – including citation (artifact and essay) 20%

Design for Medium: Well-chosen design features enhance audience motivation and participation (artifact) 20%