Personal Reflection and Evaluation of Self and Group Evaluation

Podcast Assignment 150 pts (15% of final grade)

Podcast Assignment

150 Points Possible (15% of Course Grade)

Pre-Podcast Check In

Statement of Purpose (1-2 pages: one per group):

Identify your topic. This can include but is not limited to books, movies, TV shows, comics, music, albums, theater, or other podcasts.

What is the goal your podcast is trying to accomplish? What pieces of pop culture are you including? What are you going to talk about? How will you frame the discussion for your audience? What is each person’s role within the group (recorder, editor, writer/researcher)?

Focus Options:

· Compare and Contrast two (Movies, Albums, TV shows, Books, Comics, etc.)

· Talk about an underlying theme or symbolism in the piece using your pop culture artifact as an example (each person should provide one unique insight but you can converse/comment on any or all)

· Discuss the evolution or change of an (actor, singer, producer/director, author) over time

· Other (must be pre-approved)

Podcast itself Conversationally/debate/discussion

Assignment Requirements:

5-10 Minutes in Length

Summary/Background information for uniformed audiences

Depth of discussion (go beyond I like it, it’s cool, it’s bad...or explain specifically why you like it, it’s cool, or it’s bad)

Use specific examples from the piece

Analysis of the topic material

Conversational style discussion between group members

Final evaluation or recommendation of your topic

Semi-professional editing quality (cut out dead air, unnecessary noises, and mistakes) We’re not looking for extremely polished and perfect editing, just a clean and smooth recording.

Post Writing Materials:

Personal Reflection and Evaluation of Self (1-2 pages: each group member turns one in)

What did I learn from this assignment (about myself, the way I work with others, and about technology)? How well did I complete my role? What was one strength and one weakness that I brought to this group work? What would I do differently next time?

Group Evaluation (1-2 paragraphs: each group member turns one in)

How well did each member complete their role? Do you feel each person contributed to the project equally? Why or why not? Add any additional information you think I may need to know.

Citation Page (as long as necessary, one per group)

Done in proper MLA or APA formatting referencing all used materials.

Category	Unsatisfactory	Developing	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations
Focus (25pts) · Clearly identified topic · Podcast remains connected to original topic
Organization (25pts) · Balance of speakers · Clear transition between topics · Has an introduction and conclusion
Development (50pts) · Development/explanation of your evaluation · Use specific examples · Analysis of topic material · Background information · Conversation is present throughout · Final recommendation
Production Quality (15pts) · Clean recording · No editing jumps/dead air · Uploaded correctly
Assignment Requirements (10pts) · 5-10 minutes · Works Cited Page · Addresses topic
Pre/Post Writing (25pts) · Statement of Purpose · Group Contract/Evaluation · Personal Reflection