1. Begin by reading through the feedback that you received from your peer review partners on your project draft.
2. Review the rubric for the project in Canvas, and note places where you still need to work to meet your goals.
3. Think in particular about ways to improve your work. Even if your project seems done to you, you should think about what you can do to make it even better. Note that your effort throughout the project matters so find ways to use the remaining time on the project to improve your work.

Writing a Revision Plan

4. Based on your reflection, compose a revision plan for the project in your word processor, following the instructions on pp. 116-118 of Writer/Designer.
5. Include the link to the current draft of your project in your revision plan.
6. If desired, submit any additional materials that support your revision plan (e.g., a mock-up of a new section, a storyboard for a scene you will add, a chart showing a new design or structure).
7. Submit your word processor file and any other attachments in the Project 4 Revision Plan assignment in Canvas. You’ll find it on the Assignments page.

Expectations for Your Revision Plan

Average (C) Work: Your revision plan answers all of the questions included in the revision plan section of Writer/Designer. It provides simple, basic details on how you will revise the project. It sticks to more cursory changes to the project. For example, a cursory revision would focus on fixing typos and correcting some broken links. Your revision plan will show that you will put in an average amount of effort before you turn in the project.

Above-Average (B) Work: Your revision plan goes beyond simple changes and shows a concerted effort to rethink and improve the current draft of your remix. An above-average plan might talk about cutting or completely rewriting a section of the remix, redesigning the look and feel of a section, and/or changing the way images are incorporated. Your revision plan will show that you will put in a reasonable amount of effort before you turn in the project.

Excellent (A) Work: An excellent revision plan will talk not only about what changes you would make, but specifically how you would change things. Note that you may include whatever makes sense for your revision plan (e.g., a mock-up of a new section, a storyboard for a scene you will add, a chart showing a new design or structure). Your revision plan will show that you will put in a considerable amount of effort before you turn in the project.

Presentation Requirements

In your presentation, you will present your project, talking about what you did and why you did it. See "Reporting on Your Final Project" (pp. 132–133) of Writer/Designer for more information. It’s okay if your project isn’t quite finished on your presentation day. You will present whatever you have.

Your presentation should show off your project as you explain the following information:

• your rhetorical choices
• your design choices
• your modal choices
• how you took advantages of affordances
• how you worked around any constraints

Your presentation should be 5 to 6 minutes long. The time slots are 7 minutes, to allow for switching between presenters and presentation materials.

Preparing Your Presentation

You can show your presentation in whatever way makes sense for the genre you have chosen. Some people play their remix in completion. Others show only particular sections. You may choose particular sections and embed them in a presentation tool (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides, Prezi) if you like.

Turning In Your Presentation Link

The day before your in-class presentation, submit the link to your presentation in the "Remix Presentation" assignment in Canvas by 9 PM the night before your presentation. I will use that link to prepare the post for the class session. Late submission will lower your presentation grade.

During Presentations

Please be polite and pay attention to your classmates. During presentations, you should not be fiddling around on your phone or computer. If you are, you will lower your presentation grade.

Likewise, you should be in class and show support and respect for your classmates. If you are absent or not being respectful, you will lower your presentation grade.

ICYMI: Presentation Sign-Up Is Monday

Presentation sign-up will be on Monday. Be in class and ready to choose your time slot when the sign-up form opens. In your presentation, you will show off your project, talking about what you did and why you did it. It’s okay if your project isn’t quite finished. You will present whatever you have.

"The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" as a Comic

Here’s a marvelous remix of T. S. Eliot’s "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" as a comic by Julian Peters. On the site, you will find a few other literary comics.

Work Day

Spend your time in class today working on whatever part of your project you need to. I’ll help with any questions. Remember that effort is part of the calculation for your grade, so be sure that you are working!

In-Class Writing for Friday

If you have not done so already, go to the "Rough Cut Progress" quiz in Canvas and explain the decisions you have made for your project. See the information on pp. 107–109 of Writer/Designer for help.

Homework

For today, do the following:

• If you didn’t complete your "Rough Cut Progress" quiz in Canvas, please use the grace period to finish by 5:30 PM on Sunday, 11/15.

For Monday, do the following before class:

• Be on time for presentation sign-up.
• Be prepared to work in class.
• Read Chapter 8 of Writer/Designer. Pay particular attention to the information on presenting your "Reporting on Your Final Project" (pp. 132–133).

For Tuesday, 11/17, do the following:

• Post your Project 4 draft by 11:59 PM for peer review (no grace period). Peer review partners will be automatically assigned after midnight.

For Wednesday, 11/18, do the following:

• No classroom meeting. No office hours.
• Work online to respond to the two partners you have been assigned by 11:59 PM. Grace period ends 11:59 PM Thursday, 11/19.
• Allow 24 hours or so for me to respond to any email messages, since I will be busy with dental work and the aftermath.

For Friday, 11/20, do the following:

• No classroom meeting. No office hours.
• Write and submit your revision plan for Project 4 by 11:59 PM. Grace period ends 11:59 PM Sunday, 11/22.

For Thanksgiving Break: Nov 21 to Nov 29, have a restful, fantastic vacation.

Important Dates

• Mon, Nov 2: Project 3 grace period ends at 11:59 PM
• During Nov: In-class work on pitches, timelines, storyboards, mockups, and so forth
• Tue, Nov 17: Peer Review Draft due by 11:59 PM
• Wed, Nov 18: Peer Review Feedback due by 11:59 PM (no class meeting)
• Fri, Nov 20: Revision Plan due by 11:59 (no class meeting)
• Thanksgiving Break: Nov 21 to Nov 29
• Mon, Nov 30: Project due by 11:59 PM
• Wed, Dec 2 through Wed, Dec 9: In-class Presentations
• Wed, Dec 9: Project Grace Period ends at 11:59 PM
• Final Exam (officially):
  • 10:10 course: Due by 9:45 AM on Wed, Dec 16
  • 11:15 course: Due by 5:25 PM on Mon, Dec 14

PSAs

• Study Abroad Info Session for London Calling! 2016 Summer: Wed, Oct 28, 5pm, Shanks 370-80.
• Meet Up Read Out: Thu, Oct 29, 7pm, Newman’s Multipurpose Room.
• Career Connections 2015: Fri, Oct 30, registration ends (Registration Form, Read More)

All the Student Examples Possible!

As you look through the examples, keep this information in mind:

• Grades for these examples range. FERPA regulations prevent me from telling you specific grades.
• Taking risks works into the grade, so you cannot see everything that went into the grades.
• Be respectful as you discuss the work of other students.
• Please do not leave comments/questions on any of these student sites.
• The situation matters for how many projects were created, so ask me if you want more info.

Homework

For Friday, do the following before class:

• Finish reading Chapter 3 of Writer/Designer, from p. 45 to the end.
• Spend time exploring the pertinent examples from the list above so that you have narrowed down your choice of tools.

For Monday, do the following before class:

• Read Chapter 5 of Writer/Designer.
• Be prepared to write a pitch in a quiz, following the questions on p. 56 of Writer/Designer.