EMC 598: ASSIGNMENTS

Assignments

Assignments will be posted on the web by the instructors and they should be uploaded to the homework folder. All assignments are due no later than Sunday night at which time that week's folder will be closed. Always plan ahead, allowing for the possibility of a network slowdown or failure. Sunday evenings can be high-traffic times for the Internet! Make sure that you clearly name and number your assignments. Most assignments are 1,500 word essays which are written in html format using the html template. You should include references and web links in your papers. You paste the completed assignment into a message in FirstClass and upload it to the "homework" folder. You should check your html formatting by opening your document in your web browser to see that your links all work before sending in your homework. Formatting errors or links that don't work will result in loss of points.

Assignment #1

Autobiography
(due on-line Jan. 30)
Download FirstClass from and perform the setup described in our install page. Send everyone a 250-word autobiography of yourself to help others get to know you.What are your interests, hobbies? Upload your autobiography to the FirstClass "bio" folder. Note: Individual student biographies are available only in FirstClass®. You must have FirstClass® access to read them.

Assignment #2

Case Study:
Banning/Challenge of the Adventures of Huckelberry Finn
(due on-line Feb. 13)

(For all of the following assignments, you will write an 1500 word essay, add html formatting, and send the assignments to the homework folder in FirstClass. In this assignment you will begin using the HTML template. The template should be used to make all assignments "web ready". You will write your paper using a word processor and then cut and paste it into the template. Then cut and paste the entire final assignment into a message for the homework folder on FirstClass. You will do this for each of the next assignments and the final paper. You can practice on this assignment.)

In a teams of three students each, investigate this CASE SYNOPSIS, and search the web for other information on the banning of this book. In a 1500-word critical analysis essay, which will include citations from your assigned readings, as well as independent and online resources (two external references per team-member), explore the issues faced by the courts in this case:

-How do your readings relate to the issue of banning this book?

-Explore the resolution of this specific case, does it adequately address the concerns?

-What are the ramifications of the review committee's resolution in terms of how it treats the legitimacy of the complaint, or resolving issues raised by the complaint?

-Based on your readings, and research what concerns can you identify that are left unstated or unaddressed in this case?

-Identify four clear issues in this debate.

-How can educational technology such as online courseware or interactive cd rom etc be used in your resolution to this issue?

Assignment #3
Mid-Term
(due on-line Mar. 5) There is one mid-term examination and no final examination. The mid-term is open book and you are encouraged to use any of the readings or class discussions to help formulate your answers.

Assignment #4

Listserve/Newsgroup Assessment
(due on-line Mar. 12)

In the past weeks you have explored the issues of ethnicity, power, representation and voice, in the educational arena, and monitored a topical listserve which extends your mastery of current issues. Join with two colleagues, and based on your readings, and listserve information, provide a 1500 word critical analysis of the issues covered by your listserve participation:

Where are overlaps in concerns? Where are sharp contrasts?
How are the issues related? What strategies are suggested?
Are the issues also covered by mainstream media? What is the difference in the reporting style and perspective?
What was the most provocative issue you learned from monitoring this listserve?
What was the most helpful thing you learned from this listserve?

Assignment #5
Gender and Identity
(due on-line Mar 26)

TBA

Assignment #6
Content Outline
(due on-line Apr 09.) This assignment does NOT have to be done in html. Upload an outline of your proposed research paper to the homework folder. Be sure to include the title of your paper, your name and a 3 level content outline. Make your 3 levels 1.1.1.

Assignment #7
Annotated Bibliography
(due on-line Apr. 23) This assignment does NOT have to be done in html. Write a one paragraph annotation for each of 8 resources that you will use in your research paper. Describe the importance of that particular resource to your paper. Be sure to use proper APA format. Cut and paste your assignment into the homework folder.

Assignment #8
Research Paper
(due on-line April 30) Let the course topics guide your choice towards a final project. Discuss your topic with the instructors and get approval before you begin. You are encouraged to use on-line and library resources. The paper should be an 8-10 page, single spaced, critical analysis of your topic. Describe the issue and discuss pros and cons. Summarize making suggestions from your readings. Include a bibliography of library and online resources. Please use APA style. References from 1993 and later are preferred. The research papers are to be uploaded to the Research Paper folder on FirstClass.Use the HTML template to format your paper for the Web. The papers will be evaluated on content, substance and technicals. Support your statements with in-text citation, such as (Brown, 1990) and in text hot links.

Assignment #9
Class Presentation of Research
(due in class Apr. 27, May. 4) Class presentations will begin on Apr. 30th and continue on May the 7th. Presentations should use visuals and may last 15-20 minutes. You may want to use a system like Powerpoint to present your information in a visual format. Include handouts for the class. Since this will be a professional presentation, you may want to consider submitting it to a local or national conference at the end of the semester.

The paper should be an 8-10 page, single spaced, critical analysis of your topic. Describe the issue and discuss pros and cons. Summarize making suggestions from your readings. Include a bibliography of library and online resources. Please use APA style. References from 1993 and later are preferred. The research papers are to be uploaded to the Research Paper folder on FirstClass.Use the HTML template to format your paper for the Web. The papers will be evaluated on content, substance and technicals. Support your statements with in-text citation, such as (Brown, 1990) and in text hot links. Assignment #9 Class presentations will begin on Apr. Class Presentation of Research 30th and continue on May the 7th. (due in class Apr. 30, May. 7) Presentations should use visuals and may last 15-20 minutes. You may want to use a system like Powerpoint to present your information in a visual format. Include handouts for the class. Since this will be a professional presentation, you may want to consider submitting it to a local or national conference at the end of the semester.

Assignment #1 Autobiography (due on-line Jan. 30)	Download FirstClass from and perform the setup described in our install page. Send everyone a 250-word autobiography of yourself to help others get to know you.What are your interests, hobbies? Upload your autobiography to the FirstClass "bio" folder. Note: Individual student biographies are available only in FirstClass®. You must have FirstClass® access to read them.
Assignment #2 Case Study: Banning/Challenge of the Adventures of Huckelberry Finn (due on-line Feb. 13)	(For all of the following assignments, you will write an 1500 word essay, add html formatting, and send the assignments to the homework folder in FirstClass. In this assignment you will begin using the HTML template. The template should be used to make all assignments "web ready". You will write your paper using a word processor and then cut and paste it into the template. Then cut and paste the entire final assignment into a message for the homework folder on FirstClass. You will do this for each of the next assignments and the final paper. You can practice on this assignment.) In a teams of three students each, investigate this CASE SYNOPSIS, and search the web for other information on the banning of this book. In a 1500-word critical analysis essay, which will include citations from your assigned readings, as well as independent and online resources (two external references per team-member), explore the issues faced by the courts in this case: -How do your readings relate to the issue of banning this book? -Explore the resolution of this specific case, does it adequately address the concerns? -What are the ramifications of the review committee's resolution in terms of how it treats the legitimacy of the complaint, or resolving issues raised by the complaint? -Based on your readings, and research what concerns can you identify that are left unstated or unaddressed in this case? -Identify four clear issues in this debate. -How can educational technology such as online courseware or interactive cd rom etc be used in your resolution to this issue?
Assignment #3 Mid-Term (due on-line Mar. 5)	There is one mid-term examination and no final examination. The mid-term is open book and you are encouraged to use any of the readings or class discussions to help formulate your answers.
Assignment #4 Listserve/Newsgroup Assessment (due on-line Mar. 12)	In the past weeks you have explored the issues of ethnicity, power, representation and voice, in the educational arena, and monitored a topical listserve which extends your mastery of current issues. Join with two colleagues, and based on your readings, and listserve information, provide a 1500 word critical analysis of the issues covered by your listserve participation: Where are overlaps in concerns? Where are sharp contrasts? How are the issues related? What strategies are suggested? Are the issues also covered by mainstream media? What is the difference in the reporting style and perspective? What was the most provocative issue you learned from monitoring this listserve? What was the most helpful thing you learned from this listserve?
Assignment #5 Gender and Identity (due on-line Mar 26)	TBA
Assignment #6 Content Outline (due on-line Apr 09.)	This assignment does NOT have to be done in html. Upload an outline of your proposed research paper to the homework folder. Be sure to include the title of your paper, your name and a 3 level content outline. Make your 3 levels 1.1.1.
Assignment #7 Annotated Bibliography (due on-line Apr. 23)	This assignment does NOT have to be done in html. Write a one paragraph annotation for each of 8 resources that you will use in your research paper. Describe the importance of that particular resource to your paper. Be sure to use proper APA format. Cut and paste your assignment into the homework folder.
Assignment #8 Research Paper (due on-line April 30)	Let the course topics guide your choice towards a final project. Discuss your topic with the instructors and get approval before you begin. You are encouraged to use on-line and library resources. The paper should be an 8-10 page, single spaced, critical analysis of your topic. Describe the issue and discuss pros and cons. Summarize making suggestions from your readings. Include a bibliography of library and online resources. Please use APA style. References from 1993 and later are preferred. The research papers are to be uploaded to the Research Paper folder on FirstClass.Use the HTML template to format your paper for the Web. The papers will be evaluated on content, substance and technicals. Support your statements with in-text citation, such as (Brown, 1990) and in text hot links.
Assignment #9 Class Presentation of Research (due in class Apr. 27, May. 4)	Class presentations will begin on Apr. 30th and continue on May the 7th. Presentations should use visuals and may last 15-20 minutes. You may want to use a system like Powerpoint to present your information in a visual format. Include handouts for the class. Since this will be a professional presentation, you may want to consider submitting it to a local or national conference at the end of the semester.