March 23 Draft Workshop 1

1. Paraphrase the podcast’s hypothesis. Where in the podcast does the author state this hypothesis? Is it highlighted clearly? Could it be stated any earlier?

2. Does the author clearly explain how the experiment will prove or disprove the hypthesis? In other words, is the evidence clearly and convincingly tied to the hypothesis? Explain your answer in detail.

3. How does the author explain the data s/he will collect in the experiment? Do you have a clear visual sense of the chart s/he will fill out each day? Try to think of a different / more creative way that this information might be conveyed and suggest it to the author.

4. Describe the overall tone of the podcast and then describe the tone of the author’s voice in particular. Do they match? Is either harried or scattered? Does the author project confidence and authority? Suggest changes in tone and/or content that might enhance the author’s credibility.

5. Estimate the percentages of the podcast devoted to scripted vs. unscripted content. Does the mix seem appropriate? Is there any point at which you get bored with the scripted content or confused / disoriented by the unscripted content? If you notice any of these problems suggest how they might be remedied.