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Cult of Information Assignment
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What is it?
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In this course, we are reading the book The Cult of Information.
In this assignment, you will discuss the book.
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What goes in it?
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This assignment contains 5 things
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An overview of the book
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A discussion of all of the main ideas of the book
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Your opinions of the book - pro and con - citing specific examples from
the book
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A discussion of how the book relates (or doesn't relate) to the field of
instructional design and development and what instructional designers or
developers should get out of the book
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A discussion of how the book effected your personal perspectives of technology,
design, instruction, life, or anything else
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When is it due?
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July 24, 2002 5:30 pm
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How much is it worth?
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120 points out of 1000 for the course
12% of the final grade
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How will it be graded?
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Was the assignment turned in on time?
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Was the assignment completed in a highly professional manner?
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Did the assignment address each of the 5 sections discussed above in detail?
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Comments
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You have virtually total latitude to create this assignment any way you
want - it can be a traditional book report, a website, a CBT module, a
"detailed" PowerPoint, a speech, an interpretive dance, a poem - whatever.
(Your format must be approved by the instructor beforehand)
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This is an individual assignment
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Your assignment must conform to the standards of proper academic conduct
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Creativity and personalization are richly rewarded in this assignment
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Assignments turned in after 5:30 pm on July 24th will not be accepted.
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