Week #11: Revolution 2.0/Chapters 3-5

This assignment is due by Monday, April 2 at NOON. No exceptions for late assignments, except by permission of Dr. Williams.

Please read and blog THREE specific observations from the Prologue, Chapters 3-5. What do you learn about Egypt, social media, and grassroots activism?

Project #3: Final GRASSROOTS TOOLBOX Paper

This final paper is due in class on Monday, April 23 - no exceptions. Be prepared to present a portion of it in class. Please post your final paper here at our course blog, and include your full name in the subject line.

What are the promises and perils of grassroots activism in the new/digital 21st century media age?

Answer this question in an EIGHT paragraph multimedia essay that draws on all three of our books - COGNITIVE SURPLUS, THE SHALLOWS, and REVOLUTION 2.0 - plus our power tools, in-class discussions, films, and guest lectures.

To pass this paper, you must be sure that your paper contains:

1. 5-7 sentences of thoughtful analysis (per paragraph), combining your own words with our various texts.
2. Direct quotations and/or references to our two texts with parenthetical citations (Shirky, 46).
3. At least ONE embedded photo or video per paragraph that illuminates your analysis.
4. At least ONE hyperlink per paragraph that enhances your analysis.
5.No grammar, spelling, or mechanical errors.

Week #10: Revolution 2.0/Prologue - Chapter 2

This assignment is due by Monday, March 26 at NOON. No exceptions for late assignments, except by permission of Dr. Williams.

Please read and blog THREE specific observations from the Prologue, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. What do you learn about Egypt, social media, and grassroots activism?

Grassroots Toolbox: KONY 2012 -->Social Media HOME RUN.

And read Mitch's analysis of the campaign here.

Week #9-->Blogging THE SHALLOWS, Chapters 9 to FINISH

This assignment is due by Monday, March 19 at NOON. No credit will be given for late posts.


Read Nicholas Carr's book THE SHALLOWS, Chapters 9 through FINISH.

Then, at our COURSE blog, reflect on the following:

1. Discuss THREE specific observations Carr makes in EACH chapter. Use 2-3 sentences for each observation, and combine his quoted observations with an IYOW analysis.

2. Ask ONE specific question of Carr, after reading all the chapters.