week 2 :: evolution and trends in digital media technologies ::

week 2 : 11 october

Reading for This Evening

Lecture and reading review
- Lecture
- Small group discussion - handout (pdf)
Discussion of papers, proposals. Proposals should provide overview of the focus of each of the three papers (methodology).
- Guide to Writing in This Course (pdf)
- Examples (requires login)
- Paper template : research_paper.dot (right-click and save)
Assignments for Next Week:
- Reading Assignment. Reading summaries are due 8 am Monday before Tuesday's class unless otherwise noted.
  - Groups 1 and 3 have additional responsibilities
- Draft proposal due Friday 15 Oct @ 6 pm via PeerGroup Tool; peers should begin review, comment ASAP in order for students to incorporate feedback into final proposal.
Resources
- Theories and Methods in Mediated Communication (pdf)
- A Mathematical Theory of Communication by Claude E. Shannon (1948)
- A White Paper on Information (1998)
- Various Communication Theories - student matrix
- Uses and Gratifications - student paper
- Media Futures Archive
- Tips for Effective Communication in Groups