Web 2.0 Article Prompt

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Task

  • Write an article, published on the class wiki, about an innovative way that an information agency or group of information professionals is using some aspect of "web 2.0" and/or participatory culture in practice. The written component of the report should be the equivalent of a single spaced 6-8 page paper (approximately 2000-2500 words), and should selectively include relevant hyperlinks and images (e.g. photos, charts, diagrams, maps, screen shots, etc.). Important Note: Those pursuing School Media specialization should select a topic in which they can examine and discuss an example of integrating "web 2.0" and/or youth media production into classroom instruction. In this way, they will be able to satisfy FEAP 8.3.
  • Create a digital media component (such as a video, audio recording, or photo set) that enhances and adds value to the written component of the article. This component must be created by the student, although it can incorporate media assets created by others in accordance with copyright law.
  • Provide substantive feedback to peers on Web 2.0 Article Rough Drafts and Final Drafts.
  • The project is worth 130 points.


Possible Topics

Topics for the articles will be discussed and determined in coordination with the class, the TA, and Dr. Tripp. Possible topics could include (for example):

  • How a public library incorporates digital stories into workshops or services.
  • How a museum uses podcasts to extend and enhance the museum experience for their visitors.
  • How a school media center uses book blogs in an effort to engage young readers.
  • How an academic library uses a wiki to develop research guides.
  • How an IT group uses podcasts or blogs to reach and serve an audience.
  • How a public library uses MySpace to better reach and serve young people.
  • How a school media center involves youth in producing media for the school's "TV show."

Students should select information agencies or groups to focus on that are aligned with their degree concentration and career goals (such as academic, school, or public libraries, IT providers, educational institutions, government agencies, etc.). Please note, however, that students must focus on an agency or group that is NOT their current place of employment. (Students can use their place of employment as an example in the report, but not as the principal focus of the report.)

For help with project ideas, consider reviewing chapters from our Library 2.0 book and class discussion blog archives. It is fine if multiple students choose the same general topic, but they should aim to select different examples to focus on in their reports. Group authored projects are also an option if approved ahead of time.

Students pursuing the School Media specialization should select a topic in which they can examine and discuss an example of integrating "web 2.0" and/or youth media production into classroom instruction.


Guidelines and Specifications: Written Article

Content: Your articles should be geared towards information professionals who might be interested in incorporating web 2.0 and participatory culture tools and activities into their services. Your discussion should include:

  • A basic description of the aspect of "web 2.0" and/or participatory culture that you've selected for the report, and a discussion of the potential value, benefit, or rationale for incorporating it into the type of information agency or group you've selected. This should be at least a few paragraphs long in one section of the report or integrated throughout the report, and include references to relevant academic literature about the rationale and/or potential benefits of the activity for learning, cultural participation, outreach, or information services.
  • A discussion of the actual example you've selected, including contextual information about the agency or group involved in the activity and details about how the activity functions in practice, such as (for example): who organizes and runs the activity; when and where it occurs; who participates in it and what kinds of things they do in (or because of) the activity; how the activity is supported in terms of human labor and technological infrastructure; and if the agency or individuals involved in the activity face any challenges or obstacles in offering it or participating in it. This discussion should also address why people engage in the activity and what value it offers them, as well as any significant constraints and limitations of the activity to support learning or to be accessible to diverse learners. Note: If you are unable to uncover enough of these kinds of details for an extended and rich discussion on the topic, you can discuss two different examples in your report (e.g. how two different libraries incorporate digital storytelling), and in this way you can provide less detail about each example and still have an interesting discussion.

Structure: You should include an introduction and a conclusion, but aside from that you should use sections and headers that are appropriate to your discussion. Whatever sections and headers you choose, use them in a consistent fashion. In addition, follow these guidelines for including sections on Notes, References, and Resources.


Guidelines and Specifications: Digital Media Component

Your digital media component should aim to add value to or enhance the written report. Please select from the following list:

  • A short (2-3 minute) audio or video clip that helps describe, explain, or otherwise enhance an aspect of the report (e.g. this could be a well-selected and/or edited excerpt from an interview, used with permission from the interviewee).
  • A short (1-3 minute) edited audio or video project created specifically to accompany, introduce, or enhance an aspect of the report.
  • A Flickr Set of at least 20 original photos that help describe, explain, or otherwise enhance an aspect of the report (each photo containing appropriate names, descriptions, and tags, and posted with permission of anyone appearing in the photo).
  • A media component that enhances the report that is not on this list, but that is discussed with and approved by the professor.


Required Research

Students are expected to conduct original research for their reports. This research must include (but is not limited to) the following:

  1. An original interview with someone who is involved in the activity and the information agency or group that is the focus of your report, and/or someone who is an authority on the aspect of "web 2.0" or participatory culture under investigation. The interview can be conducted in any number of ways, such as in person, on the phone, in chat, via email correspondence, etc. Students must reference and include insights from the interview in the written report.
  2. Four articles, chapters, or reports that are relevant to your general topic, at least two of which are scholarly, peer-reviewed articles. The assigned readings from this class should also be referenced in your report where appropriate, but do not count towards the minimum of four required sources.
  3. Relevant web-based materials that help illustrate the issues and examples addressed in the report, and/or that provide a useful resource for those interested in following up on the topic. These should be included and referenced in the body of the report where appropriate, and at the end of the report in a Resources section.


Submission Instructions

  • To begin creating your Web 2.0 Article on the wiki, please create a new page on the wiki and link to it from Student Wiki Pages Spring 08. Remember that whatever title you give the page will show up as the header to your new page, so choose wisely. (Note that you can always move the content of your page to a new page if needed, should you change the title of your project down the road.)
  • Web 2.0 Article Rough Draft. Due Tues., April 15. Go to Blackboard > Media Project 2 - Web 2.0 Article - Rough Draft. In the comments field, submit the link to your Web 2.0 Article wiki page.
  • Web 2.0 Article Peer Feedback on Rough Drafts. Due Fri., April 18. Please provide substantive feedback to THREE students on the rough draft versions of their Web 2.0 Articles. Add your feedback to the discussion page for the given articles. The students you should provide feedback to are those listed ABOVE your name on Student Wiki Pages (those of you who get to the top of the page can count up from the bottom of the page). If one of your assigned people hasn't provided a rough draft of his/her article on the wiki, you can choose someone else to give feedback to. You may also provide additional students with feedback if you wish. Once you have given your feedback, go to Blackboard > Media Project 2 - Web 2.0 Article - Peer Feedback on Rough Drafts. In the comments field, enter the names of the people to whom you offered feedback.
  • Web 2.0 Article and Media Component Final Draft. Due Wed., April 23. Go to Blackboard > Media Project 2 - Web 2.0 Article - Final Draft. In the comments field, submit the link to your Web 2.0 Article wiki page, and the link to your media component.
  • Web 2.0 Article Peer Feedback on Final Drafts. Due Fri., April 25. Please provide brief feedback to THREE students on the final drafts of their Web 2.0 Articles. Add your feedback to the discussion page for the given articles. The students you should provide feedback to are those listed ABOVE your name on Student Wiki Pages (those of you who get to the top of the page can count up from the bottom of the page). You can provide additional students with feedback if you wish. Once you have given the feedback, go to Blackboard > Media Project 2 - Web 2.0 Article - Peer Feedback on Final Drafts. In the comments field, enter the names of the people to whom you offered feedback.


Class Presentation Instructions

  • Week 13 & 14 are devoted to class presentations. You are expected to give a 5 minute presentation in class in which you briefly explain your topic and discuss 2-3 insights and/or highlights from your research. Since your projects won't be completed by this point, it is understood that you'll be presenting on wherever you are in the research and production process.
  • You should prepare 1-3 slides to accompany your presentation. These can be PowerPoint slides saved as a JPEG, GIF or PNG file, or they can be an image created in another image editing or presentation software, saved as a JPEG, GIF or PNG file. Image files should be labeled with your name and emailed directly to me before your presentation (ideally the night before your presentation). (No super large files please!)
  • If at all possible, please arrange to have and use a microphone so you can give your presentation by voice. If this isn't possible, please be sure to type your presentation ahead of time in easy-to-read segments.
  • See the list of who presents when at Class Presentations on Web 2.0 Articles


Grading Criteria

This assignment is worth a maximum of 130 points.

  • Web 2.0 Article Rough Draft. 10 points, graded pass/fail.
  • Web 2.0 Article Peer Feedback on Rough Drafts. 10 points, graded pass/fail.
  • Web 2.0 Article and Media Component Final Draft. 100 points, graded as follows:
  • Thoughtful, interesting, clear, and well-organized discussion of the topic and research: 50 points
  • Well-executed wiki formatting, including appropriate and effective use of sections, headers, notes, references, hyperlinks, and images: 20 points
  • Useful and engaging digital media component that adds value to or enhances the written report: 20 points
  • Attention to detail and craft in the making of the digital media component: 10 points
  • Web 2.0 Article Peer Feedback on Final Drafts. 10 points, graded pass/fail.


Production Resources


Important Dates

  • Wk. 9:
  • Preliminary Topic for Web 2.0 Article Due Tuesday, March 18
  • Wk. 10:
  • Begin identifying and scheduling possible interviewees
  • Topic for Web 2.0 Article Due Tuesday, March 25
  • Wk. 11:
  • Begin production of Web 2.0 Article and Media Component
  • Begin research and interview(s)
  • Wk. 12:
  • Continue production of Web 2.0 Article and Media Component
  • Continue research and interview(s)
  • Wk. 13:
  • Class Presentations (Wednesday, April 9)
  • Continue production of Web 2.0 Article and Media Component
  • Continue research and interview(s)
  • Web 2.0 Article Rough Draft Due Tuesday, April 15
  • Wk. 14:
  • Class Presentations (Wednesday, April 16)
  • Peer Feedback on Web 2.0 Article Rough Drafts Due Friday, April 18
  • Make final revisions to Web 2.0 Article and Media Component
  • Finals Week:
  • Web 2.0 Article and Media Component Final Drafts Due Wednesday, April 23
  • Peer Feedback on Web 2.0 Articles Due Friday, April 25
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