Assignments

Assignment weights

Class participation

Class participation requires you to attend class, but is not defined by attendance. You will not be credited for participation in weeks that you miss class. I expect your active participation both in class discussions and in the hands-on portions of class. To participate fully you will have to come to class having thoroughly prepared all preliminary assignments.

Weekly Blog Posts

Each week you will write a blog post about your work for that week. You should write a minimum of 400 words each week, and include whatever images, maps, visualizations, or the like you have created each week. Blog posts should be written to the same standards as academic papers with proper diction, correct grammar, accurate citations, cogency of argument, and thoughtful organization.

Blog posts must be posted by by 8:00 a.m. each Friday. No late posts will be accepted. I will frequently provide feedback on what you have written. At least four times during the semester I will assign you a formal grade.

Final Project

For the full description, see the final project page.