Final Assignment 25% of final grade
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.
Final project submission is on Final exam date HUMN 100-04 http://www.bucknell.edu/FinalExamSchedule Monday May 9, 10.30pm
Submission consists of:
- reflection essay Blog Post (1000 words) that includes a clear statement of your research question and methodology;
- 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).
- bibliography, works cited, webography
- 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%