1. Paraphrase the author’s thesis statement. How does this statement put the two articles in conversation with one another? What do the articles have in common (i.e. approach, evidence, critical framework, etc.)? What do the two authors have to say that is different from one another?
2. Describe the argumentative style of each of the two articles that are summarized (you may need to look back at the original sources to answer this question). Does their argument hinge on formal features of the artist’s work, biographical details, or wider historical / cultural issues? What kinds of evidence does each author use to prove his or her point? How the differences in the two authors’ approaches be productive highlighted in the draft?
3. How does the author relate this conversation to your blog’s audience? What assumptions does s/he make about your audience’s interests? Are these assumptions appropriate? Propose a different reason why your audience might be interested in the debate summarized in the draft.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Go to the Art Full Text database (http://eresources.lib.unc.edu/eid/subject.php?subjectName=Art+and+Architecture). Groups 1 and 2 find the article “Available in an Array of Colours” by Alistair O'Neill and groups 3 and 4 find “Upon the Scents of Paint” by Nicholas Chare. Next, start a wave for Feeder 3.1 and complete the following tasks:
1. Summarize the article’s thesis statement
2. Identify at least two pieces of indisputable “evidence” (the stuff in the left-hand column on the board) to which the author appeals.
3. Identify at least two claims that the author makes based on those pieces of evidence.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Exporting / Uploading Your Podcasts
Exporting Your Podcast as an MP3
Mac: GarageBand
At the top of your screen, click “Share” and then “Export song to disk.”
Make sure the box next to “Compress” is checked, and change “AAC Encoder” to “mp3 Encoder.” Change “High Quality” to “Good Quality.” Click Export and choose a location for your file.
Windows: Audacity
Click this link for an explanation of how to install the MP3 codec: http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Lame_Installation#Simple_Installation
This is a little more complicated! But if you run into problems you can rely on me and your group members.
Getting Your MP3 on Your Blog
1. Go to www.divshare.com and sign up for an account.
2. Once you’re in your dashboard click the big green button that says “upload a new file.”
3. Click the “Choose File” button, locate your mp3 on your computer, and upload it to divshare (note: you’ll have to click the green “upload” button once you’ve chosen your file).
4. Once your file is done uploading, click “Dashboard” at the top of the page, and your mp3 file should be listed near the bottom of the page. Click the link that says “embed” under your file name. Scroll down to the box labeled “embed code.” Copy this code and paste it into the “create post” window on your blog. Make sure you’ve clicked the tab that says “Edit HTML,” otherwise it won’t work.
Mac: GarageBand
At the top of your screen, click “Share” and then “Export song to disk.”
Make sure the box next to “Compress” is checked, and change “AAC Encoder” to “mp3 Encoder.” Change “High Quality” to “Good Quality.” Click Export and choose a location for your file.
Windows: Audacity
Click this link for an explanation of how to install the MP3 codec: http://wiki.audacityteam.org/wiki/Lame_Installation#Simple_Installation
This is a little more complicated! But if you run into problems you can rely on me and your group members.
Getting Your MP3 on Your Blog
1. Go to www.divshare.com and sign up for an account.
2. Once you’re in your dashboard click the big green button that says “upload a new file.”
3. Click the “Choose File” button, locate your mp3 on your computer, and upload it to divshare (note: you’ll have to click the green “upload” button once you’ve chosen your file).
4. Once your file is done uploading, click “Dashboard” at the top of the page, and your mp3 file should be listed near the bottom of the page. Click the link that says “embed” under your file name. Scroll down to the box labeled “embed code.” Copy this code and paste it into the “create post” window on your blog. Make sure you’ve clicked the tab that says “Edit HTML,” otherwise it won’t work.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Workshop: Unit 2 Project
1. How has the author summarized the data that she or he collected in the experiment? Does this summary feel like an onslaught of numbers? Is it disorienting, or do can you process them all as the author is explaining them? How might he or she deal with this material more clearly?
2. Does the author restate clearly the original hypothesis and how the data proved or disproved that hypothesis? How could this information be better highlighted so that the listener will be sure not to miss it?
3. How does the podcast end? Is the ending effective? Why or why not?
4. How might the author interject another voice in a way that would make the podcast both clearer and more interesting?
2. Does the author restate clearly the original hypothesis and how the data proved or disproved that hypothesis? How could this information be better highlighted so that the listener will be sure not to miss it?
3. How does the podcast end? Is the ending effective? Why or why not?
4. How might the author interject another voice in a way that would make the podcast both clearer and more interesting?
http://www.unc.edu/~scarly/FinalPodcast.mp3
1. Describe this author’s hook. Does it get your attention? Why or why not?
2. Is this author’s use of music more or less successful than the previous author’s? Why or why not? What other choices might she have made regarding music that would have made her podcast clearer?
3. How does the author reformulate her hypothesis? What evidence does she cite as he presents his reformulation? Is this evidence convincing? Why or why not?
4. Do you get bored at some point with this podcast and want to stop listening? If so, note the time and what the author has done to lose your attention.
1. Describe this author’s hook. Does it get your attention? Why or why not?
2. Is this author’s use of music more or less successful than the previous author’s? Why or why not? What other choices might she have made regarding music that would have made her podcast clearer?
3. How does the author reformulate her hypothesis? What evidence does she cite as he presents his reformulation? Is this evidence convincing? Why or why not?
4. Do you get bored at some point with this podcast and want to stop listening? If so, note the time and what the author has done to lose your attention.
Model Podcast #1
http://www.unc.edu/%7Ewrightjj/unit2project.mp3
1. Describe the author’s hook. Does it get your attention? Why or why not?
2. Note the author’s use of music. Does it add anything to the podcast? Detract from it?
3. How does the author reformulate his hypothesis? What evidence does he cite as he presents his reformulation? Is this evidence convincing? Why or why not?
4. Do you get bored at some point with this podcast and want to stop listening? If so, note the time and what the author has done to lose your attention.
1. Describe the author’s hook. Does it get your attention? Why or why not?
2. Note the author’s use of music. Does it add anything to the podcast? Detract from it?
3. How does the author reformulate his hypothesis? What evidence does he cite as he presents his reformulation? Is this evidence convincing? Why or why not?
4. Do you get bored at some point with this podcast and want to stop listening? If so, note the time and what the author has done to lose your attention.
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