Important: All reports turned in on paper are to be printed on a word processor or typed (no handwritten assignments will be accepted). All writing should be the work of the student -- any text taken from other sources needs to be quoted and referenced. It is expected that students will correct grammar and spelling -- these are grounds to deduct from your grade. (i.e. Use a spelling checker and reread what you write before turning it in.)
1. Create a personal web page for this class. It will be where you
place links to other writings/work you do during the semester. On
this page you need to include your name, a photo of yourself, and a
brief statement on why you are in this class.
Also include a list of media you use every week -- you should
subdivide the higher-level media (e.g. television), into more specific
media (e.g. science fiction shows). Feel free to specify specific
instances (e.g. X Files) although you do not need to specify all. As
a starting point, remember that high-level media include telephones,
television, movies, radio, music, computer games, email, instant
messenger, etc.
1. Read through the web pages created by your fellow students -- a
link to the list of pages is now available from the course's homepage
and here. Read for common interests,
reasons for taking the course, etc.
Create a new web page -- linked from your existing web page --
describing these common themes with links to the common elements.
Email the new URL to me by the end of February 16.
656 Assignment 1:
Due by end of day on January 26 656 Assignment 2:
Due by end of day on February 16