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Join the UOW Digital Media Society Discord Server!

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Check out the UOW Digital Media Society community on Discord - hang out with 1,347 other members and enjoy free voice and text chat.

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In this subject, students are expected to attend tutorials wherever possible.

Please be in touch via email if you are not able to attend.

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Try to be on time!

Our tutorials are a safe space for your to explore, and test ideas, however please:

Be respectful - of each other; of difference of opinion.

Be mindful - language use (see Outline p21 ‘Inclusive Language Guidelines)

Your online persona as a ‘media professional in training’ – let’s look at the BCM Social Media guidelines.

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UOW has many services to assist you to be successful in your studies.

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UOW has many services to assist you to be successful in your studies.

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Self help:

Learning Co-op

Peer Academic Coaches

Library Live Chat

Learning Development

Studiosity

Help for setting goals and time management: I can refer you into our Peer Success Coaching program

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Chat with me in tutorials

You can book in with Chris Comerford or Renée Middlemost

Their times and emails are on the Moodle site.

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Current students - University of Wollongong - UOW

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Resources and information portal for students studying at UOW.

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Who can use this service?

Any onshore student enrolled at any UOW campus in Australia.

Use this service if you need support ...

for yourself (e.g., stressed, distressed, feeling helpless, overwhelmed, fragile)

if you are supporting someone else who is emotionally distressed.

All calls made to the UOW 24 Hour Wellbeing support line are confidential.

The mental health professionals who respond to your call are engaged by UOW via a third party provider, Lifeline Direct. These professionals will log and record all enquiries for information and support purposes.

No information will be shared outside this service unless you have given your permission. However, in certain circumstances your information may be released to a third party if the mental health professional makes a judgment that you or another person is at risk of harm or where there is a legal obligation to produce or share your information.

All information will be handled in accordance with privacy laws. For further information, visit www.uow.edu.au/privacy/.

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UOW 24-hour Student Wellbeing Support Line - University of Wollongong - UOW

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Who can use this service? Any onshore student enrolled at any UOW campus in Australia. Use this service if you need support ... for yourself (e.g., stressed, distressed, feeling helpless, overwhelmed, fragile) if you are supporting someone else who is emotionally distressed. All calls made to the UOW 24 Hour Wellbeing support line are confidential.

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Watching the lecture, taking notes

LOOK at the readings and resources prior to tutorials - these are for your benefit!

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Library site - guides on how to use new search on Moodle

Academic Consideration: via SOLS

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Self Help Resources

Referencing guides

self-enrol Moodle sites, and more information)

FREE Academic Consultations on Assessment Writing and English Language

Request one via the Academic Consultations tab on the Learning Co-op website

Email: learning-development@uow.edu.au

https://www.uow.edu.au/student/support-services/learning-development/

The Learning Co-Op: https://www.uow.edu.au/student/learning-co-op/

Peer Academic Coaches

Recorded Seminars on Moodle: Learning Development Academic Skills (TCHR058_16)

Studiosity 24/7 support – through the link in Moodle

Short question chats

Written feedback on drafts

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The Learning Co-Op provides online resources and guides for your studies, workshops, access to Peer Academic Coaches and Academic Consultations to support you with your learning at UOW.

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The Learning Co-Op provides online resources and guides for your studies, workshops, access to Peer Academic Coaches and Academic Consultations to support you with your learning at UOW.

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Library: searching for scholarly articles

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Library: searching for scholarly articles

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The MyUOW mobile app is the easiest way for UOW students, staff, and guests to stay connected to what's happening at UOW.

MyUOW is free to download from your app store and is available on both iOS and Android devices.
Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Welcome to MyUOW

Take a sneak peak into MyUOW's new app features and functions.

Customise your location and persona

The latest version of MyUOW offers new location and persona filters, allowing you to personalise your app experience based on your campus and user type. Whether you're a UOW student, staff member or guest, MyUOW gives you easy access to relevant resources, information and functions while on the go.

Personalised message centre

Stay up to date with the latest news, events and opportunities at UOW. With the app's opt-in message centre, you can tailor your newsfeed by subscribing to message topics relevant to you.

It's a great idea to set your subscription preferences as soon as you download the app to make sure you don't miss out on any opportunities or important information. You can manage your subscriptions by simply clicking the 'Messages' module on your home screen.

Find your way

MyUOW makes finding your way around easy, with access to maps of all of our onshore campuses, as well as live parking availability and shuttle bus timetables for our Wollongong campus.

New personas and features

STUDENTS

STAFF

GUESTS

SOLS

UOWMail

Opt-in message centre

Events calendar

Library resources

campus maps

Parking availability*

Shuttle timetables*

Staff contact directory

Support services

UniLife and UniActive

Emergency and UOW Security contacts

Universe

Opt-in message centre

Staffmail

UOW jobs

Learning and development

Staff contact directory

Web Kiosk

Campus maps

Parking availability*

Shuttle timetables*

Staff library resources

The Stand

UOW news and events

Future students information

UOW jobs

UniBar

Aspire events

Kids' Uni

*Some functions are only available to specific campus locations.

App support

If you are experiencing any technical issues, please contact UOW IT Support

MyUOW is free to download from your app store and is available on both iOS and Android devices.

To update to the latest version of the MyUOW app, simply visit the Apple or Google Play store on your device, locate MyUOW in your list of downloaded apps and perform an app update.

If you don't have MyUOW downloaded on your device, simply search 'MyUOW' in your app store and download for free.

1. From within your app homescreen, select the 'Messages' module. This is also available from in the head and shoulders navigation.

2. Click the 'Opt-in' tab

3. Click 'Manage Opt-in channels'

4. Here you will see the list of all opt-in channels you are currently subscribed to and those that are available.

5. Click on a channel and then click 'opt in' to subscribe to that channel.

6. Once you have opted in to a channel, you will begin to it's receive news and events to your message centre inbox.

To access the SafeZone app from within the MyUOW app you must first download the SafeZone app onto your device and register with SafeZone.

Download SafeZone

Yes. From within your app's homescreen, select the IT Support module, then select 'User account & password'. You can also manage your password by visiting the UOW IT webpage.

1. Select the head and shoulders menu from the app's navigation

2. Select Settings

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The Assignment Calculator is a guide to help you plan and schedule your assignments. Start by entering the due date of your assignment. The calculator will then break down your assignment into manageable steps, which include tips and online resources to help you complete your assignment by the due date. Please keep in mind that the Assignment Calculator is a guide only and you may work at a different pace.

Based on the original Assignment Calculator from the University of Minnesota Libraries

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The Assignment Calculator is a guide to help you plan and schedule your assignments. Start by entering the due date of your assignment. The calculator will then break down your assignment into manageable steps, which include tips and online resources to help you complete your assignment by the due date.

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Connect with students from all campuses, countries, study areas and walks of life in these informal, fun and inclusive chats with your peers.

About Couch Conversations (CC)

CC sessions are informal, fun and inclusive chats with your peers.

Sessions are held in small groups, with the aim to make everyone feel comfortable and heard.

CC connects students from all campuses, countries, study areas and walks of life.

Whatever your motivation, whether it's to share experiences, develop cross-cultural relationships, practice your English or hear about tips and tricks for work, study and play - everyone is welcome!

A few student and staff facilitators will be there to simply guide the conversation if required and give it a bit of structure.They can sit back and let the conversation flow, or they can help if there's a topic you'd like to talk about or an activity to help get you started.

Each session will go for approximately an hour (60 minutes).

You can drop in and out as you need to.

Session details

CC sessions are held at various times throughout session, both online and in-person at Wollongong campus. You can join in one, or a lot - it's your choice.

Join the conversation

What to know what an online session is like? Check out this video!

Couch Conversations introduction (image)
"Laughter during the session"
Student: You go, all good.
Student: I was saying, all good, thank you Sarah. Yeah, just quiet a lot of things on the to-do list which I'm obviously ignoring.

Friends from all campuses & all countries (image)
Student: How about you guys? Um, I have like 50 million things to do on my to-do list, and I'm just kind of hiding it behind my laptop so I can't see it.

Pets, Netflix & taking a break (image)
Student: Yeah I kind of feel like I'm in the same boat as Ana, just so many things to do and no time to do it at all. But then I feel like I do sometimes have time and I just watch Grey's Anatomy, so I need to get my life together and sort that out.

You're on mute (image)
Facilitator: Do you have a dog in the background?... You're on mute.
Student: Yes, he's got the sock and I'm trying to [get it back]. This is Nelson, he's very playful.
Facilitator: Very cute.
Facilitator: Hi, Nelson!
Student: Any other Netflix suggestions? I am open to everything.

Tips & tricks (image)
Facilitator: Because everyone's got experience, what would be your top tip for someone starting this semester or beginning remote learning? Something for them to look out for or to start working on now so that they're not falling behind in a couple of weeks' time.
Student: So, what works for me is to have a big note / to-do list in front of my desk so whenever I sit here watching a Netflix series, I can look at it and go into the good trap that oh my god I still have to do that. So that it still kind of helps me to do stuff a little bit more than I used to, so I have a big paper there like 'assignment is due on this date, stop watching this show and start working', so that pretty much works for me. I think constant reminders are going to help because you have the choice to postpone things now, so yeah, that's pretty much it for me.
Student: I would say, don't forget to do breaks and not just breaks when you are again watching Netflix which is exciting and relaxing, but also breaks when you go outside and breathe fresh and air and maybe walk or do some exercises because it is very tempting to stay at home.

A little social interaction (image)
Facilitator: [I know] it's a bit weird to start with to connect through this way, but I think that it's nice to then see people's faces. Yeah, I don't know how everybody else is feeling.
Student: Yes, it's really nice to see you all because after a long time we are meeting like in such a platform, and yes it's really great in this new semester.

Couch Conversations introduction (image)
"Laughter during the session"
Student: You go, all good.
Student: I was saying, all good, thank you Sarah. Yeah, just quiet a lot of things on the to-do list which I'm obviously ignoring.

Friends from all campuses & all countries (image)
Student: How about you guys? Um, I have like 50 million things to do on my to-do list, and I'm just kind of hiding it behind my laptop so I can't see it.

Pets, Netflix & taking a break (image)
Student: Yeah I kind of feel like I'm in the same boat as Ana, just so many things to do and no time to do it at all. But then I feel like I do sometimes have time and I just watch Grey's Anatomy, so I need to get my life together and sort that out.

You're on mute (image)
Facilitator: Do you have a dog in the background?... You're on mute.
Student: Yes, he's got the sock and I'm trying to [get it back]. This is Nelson, he's very playful.
Facilitator: Very cute.
Facilitator: Hi, Nelson!
Student: Any other Netflix suggestions? I am open to everything.

Tips & tricks (image)
Facilitator: Because everyone's got experience, what would be your top tip for someone starting this semester or beginning remote learning? Something for them to look out for or to start working on now so that they're not falling behind in a couple of weeks' time.
Student: So, what works for me is to have a big note / to-do list in front of my desk so whenever I sit here watching a Netflix series, I can look at it and go into the good trap that oh my god I still have to do that. So that it still kind of helps me to do stuff a little bit more than I used to, so I have a big paper there like 'assignment is due on this date, stop watching this show and start working', so that pretty much works for me. I think constant reminders are going to help because you have the choice to postpone things now, so yeah, that's pretty much it for me.
Student: I would say, don't forget to do breaks and not just breaks when you are again watching Netflix which is exciting and relaxing, but also breaks when you go outside and breathe fresh and air and maybe walk or do some exercises because it is very tempting to stay at home.

A little social interaction (image)
Facilitator: [I know] it's a bit weird to start with to connect through this way, but I think that it's nice to then see people's faces. Yeah, I don't know how everybody else is feeling.
Student: Yes, it's really nice to see you all because after a long time we are meeting like in such a platform, and yes it's really great in this new semester.

Conversation starters

What reality TV is helping you unwind after study?

We all have our guilty pleasure when it comes to TV - Bachelor in Paradise, Farmer Wants A Wife, Ninja Warrior - what's yours? Maybe you've found a new series to binge on Netflix (Tiger King is proving hard to beat though!). Sometimes it's an essential part of a study routine - finding a good show to unwind to.

Where are you dreaming about travelling?

We may not be able to travel right now but we can certainly share where we have been and chat to each other about where we want to go! Maybe someone in the chat lives in a country you want to go and can give you some ideas for the future.

Anyone been missing the Aussie beaches in iso?

Have you been getting back to the beach and the outdoors lately now restrictions have started to ease? Where have you been getting your fresh air fix - bushwalking, swimming, surfing, running, something more adventurous?

Share something special about your culture

Tell us something we may not know about where you are from and the amazing culture that comes with it! The most exciting thing about us connecting is our access to such diverse and wonderful people - let's make the most of it by sharing those fun things that make our countries of origin unique.

Get in touch

If you want to know more about Couch Conversations, our team is here to help.

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Couch Conversations - University of Wollongong - UOW

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Connect with students from all campuses, countries, study areas and walks of life in these informal, fun and inclusive chats with your peers. CC sessions are informal, fun and inclusive chats with your peers. Sessions are held in small groups, with the aim to make everyone feel comfortable and heard.

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Digital Skills are the skills you use for living, learning and working in a digitally connected world.

Everyone has digital skills, and everyone can continue to learn and develop them. The digital world is constantly changing, so the skills you need keep changing with it. Check out the video to see what digital skills might look like in your life.

The Digital Skills Hub helps you become more aware of the digital capabilities you already have, explore new skills to help you study more effectively, and feel confident that you have the digital skills you need to thrive in your future career.

There are four ways you can interact with the Hub - choose your own adventure!

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Digital Skills are the skills you use for living, learning and working in a digitally connected world. Everyone has digital skills, and everyone can continue to learn and develop them. The digital world is constantly changing, so the skills you need keep changing with it.

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1 – Journal/Blog posts 30%

2 – Essay 35%

3 – Presentation 35%

Each is designed to draw on the skills you develop during seminars, through readings and your own research.

See the subject guide for specific learning outcomes and how the work you’ll do relates to what you’ll learn and the skills you’ll develop.

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This beautiful artwork of an Illawarra flame tree is by Dharawal/Wandandian woman Samantha Hill.

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We Acknowledge that Country for Aboriginal peoples is an interconnected set of ancient and sophisticated relationships. The University of Wollongong spreads across many interrelated Aboriginal Countries that are bound by this sacred landscape. From Sydney to the Southern Highlands, to the South Coast. From fresh water to bitter water to salt. From City to Urban to Rural.

The University of Wollongong Acknowledges the Custodianship of the Aboriginal peoples of this place and space that has kept alive the relationships between all living things. The University Acknowledges the real and devastating impact of colonisation on Aboriginal Countries and peoples and further commit ourselves to truth-telling, healing and education.

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Are you the first in your family to come to university?

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Are you the first in your family to come to university?

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Sign up for the First Gen newsletter that will let you know of events and resources designed especially for you.

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The UOW First Gen website is all about celebrating and empowering UOW students who are the first in their immediate family to attend university. This website includes First Gen tailored resources, information and tips along with information on targeted First Gen events.

First Gen - a trailblazer; a person who is among the first generation in their family to attend higher education.
There is something special about being the first. First on the moon, first female prime minister and being among the first in your family to attend university but it's not always easy. First Gen is all about celebrating and empowering UOW students who are the first in their immediate family to attend university. Be supported throughout your university journey by connecting with other First Gen students and staff, accessing tailored resources, and attending First Gen celebration events.

First Gen activities

Being First Gen is a massive achievement. We want to back all First Gen up throughout their university journey.

Check out what's on

I did feel like I was going in blind pretty much. I didn't have any prior knowledge or experiences that could be handed down to me. After attending orientation I settled in pretty quickly though. There was something special about meeting people in the same boat as I was. It was the exchanging of ideas about how they were coping that I found so helpful. Renee Arblaster Bachelor of Social Sciences (Human Geography)

My journey to uni was quite intimidating, as it is daunting being the first to navigate an unfamiliar path, but I was always encouraged to dedicate myself to my goals, and this was the path that my love for science and the human body was taking me. Ashleigh Doherty Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences

Top tips

It's all about planning! You've got to prepare to be prepared for both your uni life and personal life. Stay confident, resist self-doubt and ask for help when you need it.

Hear tips from others

Contact the First Gen team

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The UOW First Gen website is all about celebrating and empowering UOW students who are the first in their immediate family to attend university. This website includes First Gen tailored resources, information and tips along with information on targeted First Gen events.

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“Academic integrity... involves acting with the principles of honesty, fairness, trust and responsibility and requires respect for knowledge and its development.” UOW Academic Integrity Policy

Types of Academic Misconduct: Cheating; Collusion/facilitating academic dishonesty; Fraud; Misrepresentation/fabrication; Obstruction/interference; Plagiarism

Possible Consequences: Mark penalty; Zero for assignment; Zero for subject; Suspension; Expulsion

We will show you how to avoid these things – any questions please ask!

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Academic integrity is a core value at UOW. It involves acting with honesty, fairness, trust and responsibility and requires respect for knowledge and its development.

By becoming a student of UOW, you have agreed to become a member of the UOW academic community. This means that you are expected to conduct yourself according to the UOW values and principles.

The University is committed to providing support for you to do well in your studies, and to help you to understand the expectations for academic integrity. These expectations are particularly relevant to the way that you work on assessment tasks.

Understanding these expectations for academic integrity will help you to succeed in your studies at UOW. They are also principles that will assist you after graduation to work within the professional requirements and ethical expectations of your chosen future career.

If you have a question or wish to raise a concern about something you've witnessed or experienced that may be considered academic misconduct please contact: academic-integrity@uow.edu.au. The University will respond to suspected academic misconduct in a fair. consistent, transparent and timely manner.

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Please mute your mikes at the beginning of the tutorial. We can turn them back on for group activities.

Don’t feel obligated to switch on your camera – please use the chat function.

Please participate as much as you can – voice or chat responses are equally useful.

From Subject Outline, p 7: “Active and constructive presence in class makes an important contribution to your education, as well as that of your peers”.

Collaborative learning: an educational approach that involves students or groups working together to solve a problem, or in here, to create a body of knowledge.

Essentially we want you to learn from each other, as well as from us – the information does not just flow from me to you, but is an exchange.

This is why we ask you to participate in class, as you will get a lot more out of it. This is a safe space to test ideas.

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Explore and share the best Collaboration GIFs and most popular animated GIFs here on GIPHY. Find Funny GIFs, Cute GIFs, Reaction GIFs and more.

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Name: Wendy Firth
Twitter: @wendy_firth
Email: wfirth@uow.edu.au
Blog site: www.wentowrite.com

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Presentation: due Sunday 30 October 10pm (end of Week 13)

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Presentation: due Sunday 30 October 10pm (end of Week 13)

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Details:

5 minutes

Worth 35%

Submission by document with link to the video file with written transcript submitted through Moodle.

Individually, students will prepare and present upon the same weekly topic which they covered in their Research Report (Assessment 2).

The presentation should focus on a concept raised in the set readings and will extend the audience’s understanding through reference to further readings, lecture materials and other examples.

Remember to not summarise the research, but to critically analyse the material, and consider the questions the research raises for you.

Presentations should be 5 minutes long, and will be submitted as a video file or a link to a suitable platform (eg. YouTube, Vimeo) with the video set to “Unlisted” or “Public” - NOT PRIVATE

There will be multiple brainstorming sessions in class with peers to gain the benefits of groupwork in composing this presentation.

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Blog Posts: due Sunday 28 August (end of Week 5)

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Blog Posts: due Sunday 28 August (end of Week 5)

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Blog posts (500 words each) in weeks 2, 3, 4.

A weekly focus question will be provided in each lecture.

Each post should contain at least TWO academic sources (combination of provided readings, and your own research).

Due end of Week 5 – Sunday August 28.

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On your blogs, discuss the following:

What popular culture do you consume?

Explain its popularity using one of the key theories introduced this week.

Don’t forget to include at least TWO academic sources (referenced: either hyperlinks or Harvard referencing) to support your ideas. The sources can be a combination of provided readings and your own research.

Remember to post before next week’s class, and share it on Twitter through the #BCM111 hashtag.

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Tired but... Let’s go! - Happy Homer | Make a Meme

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Name: Heather Ridge
Twitter: @impossible_cut
Email: hr830@uowmail.edu.au
Blog site: https://heathridge22628608.wordpress.com

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Name: Dana Cetojevic
Twitter: cetojevic_dana
Email: dc884@uowmail.edu.au
WordPress: https://designweb.photo.blog/

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Name: Isabella Espin
Twitter: Isabellaespin_
Email: Ieev307@uowmail.edu.au
Wordpress: https://bellaespinblogs.wordpress.com/

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Name: Jasmine Gulaj
Twitter: @jasminegulaj
Email: jg831@uowmail.edu.au
Wordpress: https://blogbyjas531455081.wordpress.com

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Name: Jasmine Flanagan
Twitter: @Jazflanagan
Email: jjf348@uowmail.edu.au

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Name: Jack Salter
Twitter:@jacksalter32
Email: js325@uowmail.edu.au
Blog site:https://jackatbcm.wordpress.com/

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twitter: brianna_movrin
email: bm550@uowmail.edu.au
wix: https://briannamovrin.wixsite.com/website

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Twitter: @VivienToth19
Email: vat267@uowmail.edu.au
Blog site: https://vivientoth04.wixsite.com/my-site-1

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Name: Juundaal Strang-Yettica
Email: jjsy811@uowmail.edu.au
Insta: @juundaal
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Twitter: @tam_ara_s
Email: ts362@uowmail.edu.au
Blog site: https://tamarastewartoriginal.wordpress.com

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email: ms617@uowmail.edu.au
twitter: @maryam
blog: https://studying900095815.wordpress.com/

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Twitter：@AprilYueLing
email：ly005@uowmail.edu.au
Wordpress :https://loveapril469267171.wordpress.com/

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Consider what we’ve learned this week about global news reporting, and the dimension of social media in citizen journalism:

Do you believe citizen journalism through social media is good, bad, or a bit of both? Why? Use academic readings to justify your conclusions.

In doing so, choose a country/region of the world (that is not the US, UK, Canada, New Zealand or Australia) and discuss how it involves citizen journalism. Is it a practice that is beneficial for that region, exposing truths and stories the traditional media doesn’t cover? Does it obscure truth and spread misinformation, muddying the waters of good journalism in the region?

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"The vast majority of the global population acquires citizenship purely by accidental circumstances of birth. There is little doubt that securing membership status in a given state bequeaths to some a world filled with opportunity and condemns others to a life with little hope. Gaining privileges by such arbitrary criteria as one’s birthplace is discredited in virtually all fields of public life, yet birthright entitlements still dominate our laws when it comes to allotting membership in a state."
Ayelet Shacar, The Birthright Lottery, 2009

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The vast majority of the global population acquires citizenship purely by accidental circumstances of birth. In The Birthright Lottery, Ayelet Shachar argues that birthright citizenship in an affluent society can be thought of as a form of property inheritance: that is, a valuable entitlement transm…

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Youth climate activism

Synthesis

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Week 4 blogging activity (final blog post):

Discuss one social media platform and the way you use it to present a sense of self (whether that is a self that is curated and selective – a persona – or one that is more authentic).

What affordances of the platform allow you to express this self on social media? Are there things this platform can do in establishing your sense of self that other platforms can’t?

Is there an intended audience for this self? What audience(s) do you think would find your social media presence accessible? (think domestic and international)

Remember to refer to at least two academic sources.

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Research Report: due Sunday 25 September 10pm (end of Week 9)

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Research Report: due Sunday 25 September 10pm (end of Week 9)

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Details:

1,500 words (10% +/-)

Worth 35%

submission on either Word document or PDF via Moodle

Students will brainstorm topics in groups during tutorial times, before settling on an individual topic to research.
Students will write a research report for their presentation topic using the template provided on Moodle, and here.

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BCM111: Korean Cinema: Transnational Media Flows and Popular Culture in the Global North (Video)

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Polynesian Culture: Searching for Representation and Authenticity in Western Film

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Suggested word counts for each section:

Title - not included in word count

Introduction 150 words

Annotated Bibliography 4 x 150 = 600 words

Results/Discussion 550 words

Conclusion/Recommendation 200 words

Reference List - not included in word count

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How to form a research question.

What do you want to find out?

Often a good idea to start your question with: how, what, where, or why!

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What is a research question?
A research question is the question around which you center your research. It should be:

clear: it provides enough specifics that one's audience can easily understand its purpose without needing additional explanation.

focused: it is narrow enough that it can be answered thoroughly in the space the writing task allows.

concise: it is expressed in the fewest possible words.

complex: it is not answerable with a simple "yes" or "no," but rather requires synthesis and analysis of ideas and sources prior to composition of an answer.

arguable: its potential answers are open to debate rather than accepted facts.

You should ask a question about an issue that you are genuinely curious and/or passionate about.

The question you ask should be developed for the discipline you are studying. A question appropriate for Biology, for instance, is different from an appropriate one in Political Science or Sociology. If you are developing your question for a course other than first-year composition, you may want to discuss your ideas for a research question with your professor.

Why is a research question essential to the research process?
Research questions help writers focus their research by providing a path through the research and writing process. The specificity of a well-developed research question helps writers avoid the "all-about" paper and work toward supporting a specific, arguable thesis.
Steps to developing a research question:

1. Choose an interesting general topic. Most professional researchers focus on topics they are genuinely interested in studying. Writers should choose a broad topic about which they genuinely would like to know more. An example of a general topic might be "Slavery in the American South" or "Films of the 1930s."

2. Do some preliminary research on your general topic. Do a few quick searches in current periodicals and journals on your topic to see what's already been done and to help you narrow your focus. What issues are scholars and researchers discussing, when it comes to your topic? What questions occur to you as you read these articles?

3. Consider your audience. For most college papers, your audience will be academic, but always keep your audience in mind when narrowing your topic and developing your question. Would that particular audience be interested in the question you are developing?

4. Start asking questions. Taking into consideration all of the above, start asking yourself open-ended "how" and "why" questions about your general topic. For example, "Why were slave narratives effective tools in working toward the abolishment of slavery?" or "How did the films of the 1930s reflect or respond to the conditions of the Great Depression?"

5. Evaluate your question. After you've put a question or even a couple of questions down on paper, evaluate these questions to determine whether they would be effective research questions or whether they need more revising and refining.

Is your research question clear? With so much research available on any given topic, research questions must be as clear as possible in order to be effective in helping the writer direct his or her research.

Is your research question focused? Research questions must be specific enough to be well covered in the space available.

Is your research question complex? Research questions should not be answerable with a simple "yes" or "no" or by easily-found facts. They should, instead, require both research and analysis on the part of the writer. They often begin with "How" or "Why."

Begin your research. After you've come up with a question, think about the possible paths your research could take. What sources should you consult as you seek answers to your question? What research process will ensure that you find a variety of perspectives and responses to your question?

Sample Research Questions
Unclear: How should social networking sites address the harm they cause?
Clear: What action should social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook take to protect users' personal information and privacy?

The unclear version of this question doesn't specify which social networking sites or suggest what kind of harm the sites might be causing. It also assumes that this "harm" is proven and/or accepted. The clearer version specifies sites (MySpace and Facebook), the type of potential harm (privacy issues), and who may be experiencing that harm (users). A strong research question should never leave room for ambiguity or interpretation.
What is the effect on the environment from global warming?
Focused: What is the most significant effect of glacial melting on the lives of penguins in Antarctica?

The unfocused research question is so broad that it couldn't be adequately answered in a book-length piece, let alone a standard college-level paper. The focused version narrows down to a specific effect of global warming (glacial melting), a specific place (Antarctica), and a specific animal that is affected (penguins). It also requires the writer to take a stance on which effect has the greatest impact on the affected animal. When in doubt, make a research question as narrow and focused as possible.

Too simple: How are doctors addressing diabetes in the U.S.?
Appropriately Complex: What main environmental, behavioral, and genetic factors predict whether Americans will develop diabetes, and how can these commonalities be used to aid the medical community in prevention of the disease?

The simple version of this question can be looked up online and answered in a few factual sentences; it leaves no room for analysis. The more complex version is written in two parts; it is thought provoking and requires both significant investigation and evaluation from the writer. As a general rule of thumb, if a quick Google search can answer a research question, it's likely not very effective.
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What is a research question?A research question is the question around which you center your research. It should be: clear: it provides enough...

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Research Question: key features and suggestions

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Research Question: key features and suggestions

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Topic area

Suggestion: Umbrella topic from class (ie. Global TV, Global Film, Global News etc)

Key example/case study

An analytical angle/approach/framework: a way of looking at the question and the case study, rather than summarising it

Suggestion:

Textual analysis (discussing how a text is understood/received),

Discourse analysis (discussing how language is used and understood in a certain circumstance),

Communications analysis (discussing the way a communication practice is understood)

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Discussing national identity and global media proximity through Eurovision

Objectifying women through US and South African rap music

Discussing Asian minorities and representation of women through K-pop

Youth protests and intersectional environmentalism

The merits of citizen photojournalism in the Middle East

Tackling racism in the Hollywood film market through Bollywood adaptations

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Each student to prepare a 5 minute (recorded) presentation on your Research Report topic.

You can film yourself speaking, but no obligation to have your face on camera – you must at the very least be speaking over your video if it’s slides or other video

This is your opportunity to get creative!

Include images/short video; and any additional sources that might not have fit in the report.

Feel free to adopt a creative presentation style (eg. A skit, costumes, news report etc etc).

Due Sunday October 30 (Week 13), 10pm.

Suggestion: upload to Youtube as ‘Unlisted’ (Moodle has strict upload limits). DO NOT UPLOAD AS “PRIVATE” – list as Public or Unlisted.

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“Describing young people as merely apathetic or indifferent to climate change can reflect a failure to take their voices seriously and to comprehend the complex situation facing new generations” (O’Brien, Selboe and Hayward 2018, p. 42)

How do we view this statement in relation to Australia, and other countries?

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What are you doing to be environmentally conscious?
What are you doing in terms of protesting for major issues, like climate change?

If not, why not?

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Tell me (choose as many as you want):

One interesting thing you learned

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One thing that frustrated you, or you didn’t find appealing (besides COVID-19, flu rsv, floods or other acts of nature)

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One thing you would like to do/learn next