11.27.2011

Seminar Preparation #10

This week, I accomplished the following…
  • Add to "about the author" page
  • 5 hours of editing on "Ice Breakers" episode
  • Complete "Ice Breakers" episode
The sources I consulted this week are…
  • My existing research
By next week, I want to have accomplished…
  • Add to "about the author" page
  • Post "Ice Breakers" episode
  • Redo, complete, post annotated bibliography
  • Create "resources for youth" page
What obstacles stand in the way of progress?
  • My annotated bibliography was deleted at school
  • Starting tech rehearsals in 5 days
What steps can I take to move forward?
  • Collect bibliography information from blog
  • Set aside 1 hour each day for website work
In this week’s seminar, I want to discuss…
  • As long as I give credit where it is due, can I take direct links, images, formatting, etc. from sites I admire?

11.20.2011

Seminar Preparation #9

This week, I accomplished the following…
  • 1.5 hours of editing video
  • Create "Safer Sex" google site
  • Sidebar Items: the series, fast facts, bibliography, about the author
  • Started brief biography
  • Posted riveting images in "fast facts" 
The sources I consulted this week are…
  • My existing research
  • The New York Times
By next week, I want to have accomplished…
  • Add to "about the author" page
  • 4 hours of editing on "Ice Breakers" episode
  • Redo, complete, and post annotated biliography
  • Create "resources for youth" page
What obstacles stand in the way of progress?
  • My annotated bibliography was deleted at school
  • Spending time with family for Thanksgiving
What steps can I take to move forward?
  • Collect bibliography information from blog
  • Set aside 1 hour each day of break for editing
In this week’s seminar, I want to discuss…
  • As long as I give credit where it is due, can I take direct links, images, formatting, etc. from sites I admire?

11.14.2011

Seminar Preparation #8

This week, I accomplished the following…
  • Full script for "Ice Breakers" chapter
  • Record video for "Ice Breakers" chapter
The sources I consulted this week are…
  • My existing research
By next week, I want to have accomplished…
  • Full script for biography episode
  • 1 hour of editing on "Ice Breakers" episode
What obstacles stand in the way of progress?
  • Personal health
  • Finding ways to ensure viewers that I am a credible source
What steps can I take to move forward?
  • Take everything one step at a time
  • Talk with Barry
In this week’s seminar, I want to discuss…
  • Is my video format too boring?

11.01.2011

Seminar Preparation #7

This week, I accomplished the following…
  • Set attainable goals for myself
  • Outline a biography episode
  • Edit detailed outline of "Ice Breakers" chapter
The sources I consulted this week are…
  • My existing research
By next week, I want to have accomplished…
  • Full script for biography episode
  • Rough draft script of "Ice Breaker" chapter
What obstacles stand in the way of progress?
  • Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of my information
  • Finding ways to ensure viewers that I am a credible source
What steps can I take to move forward?
  • Take everything one step at a time
  • Research similar webisode set ups
In this week’s seminar, I want to discuss…
  • Ensuring viewers that I am a credible source

10.24.2011

Seminar Preparation #6

This week, I accomplished the following…
  • Organize existing research
  • Create topics for webisode chapters
  • Detailed outline of "Ice Breakers" chapter
The sources I consulted this week are…
  • My existing research
By next week, I want to have accomplished…
  • Detailed outlines of 3 more webisode chapters

What obstacles stand in the way of progress?
  • Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of my information
  • Finding a new living situation

What steps can I take to move forward?
  • Take everything one step at a time
  • Find an organizational system that works well for me

In this week’s seminar, I want to discuss…
  • Moving from research into the application of that research