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6374 Tool Review Instructions Spring 2014

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EMAC 6374 Tool Review Instructions

Spring 2014

 


 

Purpose:

  • To compile a repository of tools to use in the exploration of new models of textual production
  • To analyze the functionality of the tools in light of class readings and discussion.

 

Overview:

  • Each presenter will review two tools for the class. There are two options for completing the two reviews:
    • 1. Both are previously un-reviewed tools from one of the resources lists, or something new that the presenter contributes.
    • 2. One is a previously un-reviewed tool from one of the resources lists, or something new that the presenter contributes. For the second, the student edits and improves a tool review that was added in a previous semester.
  • A tool is a website/application/piece of software that can be used to produce new media objects for the final portfolio.
    • Tools should be selected with the goal of introducing your peers to new ideas, modes, possibilities, etc.  (i.e. nothing "obvious")
  • Each review will consist of a written review in the course wiki as well as a demonstration/presentation in class. 
    • The in-class presentation should last 15-20 minutes. 

 

Grading:

Reviews are part of your participation grade. The following is copied from the Participation Assignment Sheet:

 

 

Tool Reviews

(see the Participation assignment sheet)

The student's reviews indicate extensive familiarity with the tools and the writeups are insightful introductions, including relevant media. The pages are well-formatted and placed in the correct folders, and links are included on the index and student's pages. The presentation of both tools is a useful introduction that falls within the 15-20 minute time frame.
The student's reviews indicate familiarity with the tools and the writeups are clear and helpful, including relevant media. The pages are well-formatted and placed in the correct folder and links are included on the index and student's pages. The presentation of both tools is clear and engaging and falls within the 15-20 minute time frame. 
The student has clearly used the new tools and the written pages are clear and thorough. The pages use the template and are placed in the correct folder and links are included on the index and student's pages. The presentation of both tools is clear and falls within the 15-20 minute time frame.
The student does not complete all necessary reviews or the reviews may be unclear or lack sufficient detail. The tool review pages may not use the template, may be incorrectly placed, or the student may not have added the required links. The presentation may be unclear, superficial, or have time management issues.
The student may fail to complete the new tool review or to select a previously-reviewed tool. The written or presented work may be so clear as to be unintelligible.

 

 

Instructions

 

No later than 2 weeks before your presentation

Follow these steps to ensure that you do not review something that is already claimed by someone else.

  1. Go to the Resources Index page for the medium in which you are working
    1. Text Production Resources Index
    2. Visualization Resources Index
    3. Still Image Resources Index
    4. Sound Resources Index
    5. Video and Animation Resources Index
  2. Check the alphabetical list of tools to see if your tools are listed.
    1. If a tool is listed, but not reviewed:
      1. edit the page to add your name in parentheses next to the name of the tool.
    2. If it is listed, but already reviewed:
      1. and you are doing two new tools: choose something else.
      2. and you are doing one new and one edited tool: place your name in parentheses next to the name of the tool 
    3. If it is listed, but already has someone else's name next to it:
      1. choose something else.
    4. If it is not listed:
      1. edit the page to add the tool in the proper alphabetical order. Be sure to add all of the following:
        1. Name of the tool
        2. Your name in parentheses next to the tool
        3. very brief synopsis of what the tool does
        4. A link to the website for the tool

 

Before Your Presentation Date

Follow these steps for each of your two reviewed tools:

 

1. Create a page and name it with the name of the tool under review.

  • Use the "Tool Review" template.
  • Place the page in the appropriate folder. 

2. Write or edit your review, filling in all areas of the template. 

3. For new tools: add a link to the review on the appropriate resource index page. Copy and paste the "reviewed" check mark image next to the name of the tool.

4. Add a link to each review on your course participant page.

 

 

Technical Requirements

  • If your tool has to be installed on any UTD computers, please let me know at least two weeks in advance.
  • If working with your tool requires that students bring any source material (a selection of text, images, etc.) please let me know at least two weeks in advance.

 

Timeline and Due Dates:

  • Rolling due dates with written reviews posted to the course wiki before the class meets each Thursday. 

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