Project 4 Presentation Reflection

Hello everyone,

As you know, for Project 4 each group will present their work to the class. For the presentation you are not responsible for I would like to you write a brief (what would be about one page, double spaced, in a Word doc)reflection on what you saw. So, if you're in the Blue Collar Office Supplies group, you would write a reflection on the Paper Cutter group's presentation.

I'd like you to discuss what you thought was good about the presentation, what could be improved, what you liked, and anything else you can think of.

This will be due by Friday 4/23.

Daniel

Where are we lacking? Part I

As we embark on the first week of Project 4-centered work, questions may arise. Use the comments section of this entry as a space to talk about things you'd like to or need to know more about in order to succeed in this project and beyond.

For example, you could say that you need to know more about the writing process, or revision.

Daniel

Creating Dunder Mifflin Policy

Hi everyone,

In class today (Friday 4/2) we discussed Dunder Mifflin's discrimination-related problems, and how they should be addressed. We noted WSU's website and how they put together a short document addressing potential problems in this arena.

Your task is to create a similar document, in memo format, for Dunder Mifflin to work off of.

Please email me these submissions instead of posting on the blog by Friday 4/9.

As always, feel free to get in touch with me if you have questions or concerns.

Daniel

Reflections on Sexism Discussion

Similar to the previous entry, please reflect on the past week or so of class and reflect on what we've discussed in reference to sexism. Note that this does not only focus on sexism in the traditional male against female sense, but can also touch on heteronormativity, prejudice against various sexualities, and anything else you think is significant.

Please write what would be between one and two pages, double spaced, in a Word document.

This will be due Monday April 5th by classtime.

As always, feel free to get in touch with me if you have problems or questions.

Daniel

Racism Discussion Reflection

Hello everyone,

In the comments section of this entry I'd like you to write a reflection on last week's class discussions, quiz, etc. What struck you? What did it all make you think about? What did you like/dislike, agree with, disagree with?

Write what would be between one and two pages, double spaced, in a Word Document.

Since I posted this so late in the weekend (sorry about that) this won't be due until Tuesday at noon.

daniel

Visual Design Principles

In her book The Non-Designer's Design Book, Robin Williams (not Mrs. Doubtfire, too bad, right?) coins the C.R.A.P. Design Principles, though some may call them C.A.R.P. to be more PC.

On Wednesday you'll be designing a visual document/text for Dunder Mifflin using these principles. Your job is to research what "CRAP" stands for. Here's a hit - the first one is "contrast."

In the comments section below post what you think "CRAP" stands for, and where you found your information. Also, provide a brief (one or two paragraph) commentary on why these principles are particularly useful. After all, Williams chose four terms as being the most important. Why these four, why not something else?

Please post by 8 AM on Wednesday Feb. 24.

Daniel

Visual Rhetoric at Dunder Mifflin

Hello everyone,

After discussing and reading about visual rhetoric and rhetorical analysis for a few days I would like you to think about the merits of such skills in the workplace. Respond to this blog entry with the equivalent to 1.5-2 pages (double spaced in a Word document) endorsing the merits of teaching visual rhetoric/rhetorical analysis skills to Dunder Mifflin employees.

Be sure to discuss why it's a good idea, why it's worth the extra time and money, How employees would be better prepared to do their jobs with such skills, and anything else you deem significant enough to discuss.

Please post your response by 8 AM on Monday Feb. 22.

Daniel