Format
for written assignments:
Each
paper will be typed,
single-spaced, with one-inch
margins. Use
Arial 12 point, Bookman Old Style12 point, or Century
Gothic 11 point fonts. The top
of the paper should be formatted as such:
[your
name]
RPW 260-01
Dr. Dallas
[date]
Then
skip a line and center the title of your paper or chapter
response. Skip another
line and begin your paper. Your
work should be ready to turn in upon arrival in class.
|
Assignment
details:
|
| Class
discussions & reading responses |
50
points |
| Projects: |
. |
Personal
data sheet
|
10
points |
Billboard
|
30 points |
Event
card
|
35 points |
Tri-fold
brochure
|
30
points |
DVD
cover
|
80 points |
Book
jacket
|
95 points |
PTW
Zine
|
150 points |
| Course
portfolio on CD |
10 points |
| Final
exam |
10 points |
| You
may turn in your assignment early if you know you are going
to miss a class. I do not accept assignments via e-mail. For
each day (or portion thereof) that your assignment is late,
two (2) points will be deducted. Lost
flash drives, M drive problems, incompatible software versions,
or 'homework on computer at home' are not legitimate excuses
for late work. |
Class
Discussions & reading responses --
50 points:
Class
discussions are to analyze, critique, and supplement reading
assignments. Each student is expected to come to class prepared
to discuss reading assignments, provide other perspectives
on the material, and offer constructive analysis on the material,
using their reading responses as guides. Students
are expected to engage this material focusing on audience
needs in a specific context.
Course
projects
Each project has an assignment data sheet that provides
details on the assignment. This detail sheet is linked on the
Homework schedule page and below. These assignments should be
turned in at VSpace, using the Assignments tool. Comments
on
drafts
will be provided at VSpace; should you wish more extensive feedback,
come by during office hours, or schedule an appointment.
Personal
data sheet --
10 points
This is a one-page document that serves as your introduction to someone
unfamiliar with you (strengths, goals, talents, expertise, interests).
This document should have 325 words and one image and use MS Word.
Billboard --
30 points
This is a miniature version of a billboard promoting a product. The
genesis for the idea comes from a magazine ad. Use Adobe Photoshop
CS4 for draft and final version.
Event card --
35 points
This is a card that is a "hand bill" that follows the billboard promotion.
Use Adobe Photoshop CS4 for one version and Adobe InDesign CS4 for
draft and final of second version.
Tri-fold
brochure -- 30 points
This brochure incorporates detailed information as well as images to
"introduce" a company or organization that could be interested in the
billboard product. Use Photoshop for imaging and InDesign for two drafts
and final version.
DVD
cover -- 80 points
This cover is to repackage your favorite movie, using text and colors
that you wish were there! Use
Photoshop for imaging and InDesign for two drafts and final version.
Book
jacket -- 95 points
Your favorite book cover brought into the 23rd century. Your focus
will be on rewriting the jacket copy. Use
Photoshop for imaging and InDesign for two drafts and final version.
PTW
Zine -- 150 points
This overall project will focus
on the issues confronting technical writers today. Course readings
will form the basis of information, but students are expected to do
some research on their own, pursuing an area that interests them (and
the prof!). Students will incorporate
miniature versions of the projects completed by showing connections
to tech writing issues, and provide a banner for the zine. Use
Photoshop for imaging and InDesign for three drafts and the final version.
Course
Portfolio -- 10 points:
Your course assignments will be saved as .PDF files and burned to CD. This
item is due at the final exam period. This CD should be burned before the final
examination period, and you should verfiy the readability of the contents by
checking on a computer other than the one used to burn your files--if you can't
read it, neither can I. You
may wish to make a copy for yourself as an electronic portfolio draft for the
internship, as this item will not be returned. The
assignments and corresponding file names should follow those of the semester
assignments.
Final
exam -- 10 points:
The final exam will be discussed later.