Jan 22: Discussion: Designing Critical/Cultural Research Projects

Read: rose5.pdf

Jan 27: (Classes canceled)

Jan 29: Informal Proposal Presentations

Due (everyone): Initial Project Proposal [electronic submission, by noon]
Due (everyone): Use Bob's Google Scheduling doc to schedule a consultation about your Proposal, to be held between 2/2-2/5

Feb 3: Discussion: Researching/Writing in CommStudies with Dr. Renegar and Dr. Nautiyal

Read: renegar.pdf; nautiyal.pdf

Feb 5: Discussion: Researching/Writing in CommStudies with Dr. Bahrainwala and Dr. Bednar

Read: bahrainwala.pdf ; bednar.pdf

Feb 10: (Research Consultations)

Feb 12: Discussion: Working in WorkGroups to Stage Out Your Projects

Due (everyone): Context/Description Paper [electronic submission, due by noon]

Feb 17: (Research Consultations)

Feb 19: (Research Consultations)

Due, for WorkGroup 1 only: Each person in WorkGroup 1's Prospectus; Research Object sample(s); and scholarly article sample to distribute [electronic, by noon]. Also: Schedule Research Consultation for between 2/25-3/2

Feb 24: Peer Seminar Leadership by WorkGroup 1: Context/Description, Prospectus, Research Objects, and Sample Scholarship for WorkGroup 1 (everyone attends)

Read (everyone): Seminar Materials selected and distributed by WorkGroup 1
Due, for WorkGroup 2 only: Each person in WorkGroup 2's Prospectus; Research Object sample(s); and scholarly article sample to distribute [electronic, by noon]. Also: Schedule Research Consultation for between 2/27-3/5

Feb 26: Peer Seminar Leadership by WorkGroup 2: Context/Description, Prospectus, Research Objects, and Sample Scholarship for WorkGroup 2 (everyone attends)

Read (everyone): Seminar Materials selected and distributed by WorkGroup 2

Mar 3: (Research Consultations)

Mar 5: Discussion (everyone): Critiquing Analysis Papers

Read (everyone): Peer Critique Guidelines
Due (WorkGroup 1 only): Analysis Paper [electronic submission, by noon]. Also: Schedule required Research Consultation for between 3/11-3/12

Mar 10: Peer Critique Workshop for WorkGroup 1 only: Analysis Papers from WorkGroup 1

Special extended meeting time: 2:30-4:00pm
Due (WorkGroup 1 only): Prepare for Live Peer Critiques of Analysis Papers in WorkGroup 1
Due (WorkGroup 2 only): Analysis Paper [electronic submission, by noon]. Also: Schedule required Research Consultation for between 3/13-3/24

Mar 12: Peer Critique Workshop for WorkGroup 2 only: Analysis Papers from WorkGroup 2

Special extended meeting time: 2:30-4:00pm
Due (WorkGroup 2 only): Prepare for Live Peer Critiques of Analysis Papers in WorkGroup 2

Mar 17-19: (No Class-Spring Break)

Mar 24: (Research Consultations)

Mar 26: (Research Consultations)

Mar 31: (Research Consultations)

Apr 2: Discussion (everyone): Turning the corner towards final papers and presentations

Due (WorkGroup 1 only): First Full Draft [electronic submission, due by noon]

Special extended meeting time: 2:30-4:00pm
Due (WorkGroup 1 only): Prepare for Live Peer Critiques of Workshop Drafts in WorkGroup 1
Due (WorkGroup 2 only): First Full Draft [electronic submission, due by noon]

Apr 9: Peer Critique Workshop for WorkGroup 2 only: Workshop Drafts from WorkGroup 2

Special extended meeting time: 2:30-4:00pm
Due (WorkGroup 2 only): Prepare for Live Peer Critiques of Workshop Drafts in WorkGroup 2

Apr 14: (No Class--Research & Creative Works Symposium)

Apr 16: (Research Consultations)

Apr 21: Practice Presentations by WorkGroup 1 (everyone attends)

Special extended meeting time: 2:30-4:00pm
Due (WorkGroup 1 only): Presentations; Final Self-Reflection Essay; Draft of 200-word abstract, title, keywords

Apr 23: Practice Presentations by WorkGroup 2 (everyone attends)

Special extended meeting time: 2:30-4:00pm
Due (WorkGroup 2 only): Presentations; Final Self-Reflection Essay; Draft of 200-word abstract, title, keywords

Apr 28: Revised Presentation Run-Throughs (everyone attends)

Special extended meeting time: 2:30-4:30pm
Special meeting place: Olin 110
Due (everyone): Revised Final Presentations

Apr 30: Revised Presentation Run-Throughs (everyone attends)

Special extended meeting time: 2:30-4:30pm
Special meeting place: Olin 105
Due (everyone): Revised Final Presentations

May 5: Discussion (everyone): Final Logistics for Capstone Presentations; course evaluations

Methods Poster Session: 4:00-5:00pm, Olin Lobby
Public Capstone Presentations: 5:00-7:00pm, FWO 105
CommStudies Awards: 7-8pm, Olin Lobby

presentation abstracts

Due: Final Capstone Paper, electronic submission, by noon