2nd Podcast
Due: Tuesday November 20th by 11:59PM
For the second podcast, students will engage (in earnest) at least two course readings to develop a topic addressing a substantive and critical contemporary issue for and in feminist movement. Pro-tip: I strongly urge you to use the second podcast to begin working on the argument in/of your final essay.
Basics
- Length: 8-10 minutes (no less than 1250 words transcribed)
- Content: analysis of current feminist concern using at least two theories from course readings
- Embellishment: no more than 3.5 minutes total of non-narration; (combine time for effects, music, and if you interview someone or play clips of an interview)
- How to submit: Email professor tweeted link, signed Release Of Course Materials For Public Availability, and transcription in one email (name your file: e.g. “last name_second podcast”).
- When to submit: Tuesday November 20th by 11:59PM
Details (the bits and pieces of the assignment)
- Research podcasts
- Research podcasts (ongoing, same as before)
- Don’t forget that you will cite the podcasts you used as research sources/inspiration at the end of the podcast transcription. Try new ones!
- Research podcasts (ongoing, same as before)
- Draft script
- Don’t forget to include an intro that tells who is speaking, the date the podcast was produced, and where the speaker is located.
- Check in with professor byFriday November 9th.
- Review the trainings! Here is the information from the trainings: Podcasts: Finding Sounds, Images, and Sources
- Practice narration: record script raw for timing and flow
- Practice narration: record script with audio/effects for timing and flow
- Produce podcast; edit with music and effects
- Make your podcast accessible
- Transcribe audio podcasts for hearing-impaired audiences
- Be sure to describe in transcription any sound effects or music
- Write description of podcast for twitter sharing; don’t forget to account for the course hashtag #femthry18
- Publish your podcast on Soundcloud
- Share your podcast with the class by tweeting a link to your podcast (with the description) by Sunday November 18th
Don’t forget to cite sound clips, podcast inspirations, and theorists used.
| CATEGORY | Exemplary | Satisfactory | POINTS | POINTS |
| Introduction | 1 point | .5 point | Possible | Earned |
| Catchy and clever introduction. Provides relevant information and establishes a clear purpose engaging the listener immediately. | Describes the topic and engages the audience as the introduction proceeds. | Somewhat engaging (covers well-known topic), and provides a vague purpose. | 0.75 | |
| Tells who is speaking, date the podcast was produced, and where the speaker is located. | Tells most of the following: who is speaking, date of the podcast, and location of speaker. | Alludes to who is speaking, date of the podcast, and location of speaker. | 0.25 | |
| Content | 9 points | 6 points | ||
| Creativity and original content enhance the purpose of the podcast in an innovative way. Accurate information and succinct concepts are presented. | Accurate information is provided succinctly. | Some information is inaccurate or long-winded. | 3 | |
| Concepts from class two readings and discussions integrated into language. | Concepts introduced are appropriate. | Concepts introduced are adequate. | 3 | |
| Podcasts cited and used as inspiration noted somehow-content, aesthetics, etc. | Mentions podcasts used as inspiration; influence is made clear. (You can do this at the end. End your podcast wait a beat and then cite sources and shout outs.) | Podcasts vaguely referenced. | 2 | |
| Keeps focus on the topic/prompt. | Stays on the topic. | Occasionally strays from the topic. | 0.5 | |
| Conclusion clearly summarizes key information and offers a forward thinking reflection on the question at hand. | Conclusion summarizes information. | Conclusion vaguely summarizes key information | 0.5 | |
| Delivery (Script) | 3 points | 1.5 points | ||
| Transcription and Citations | Accurate transcription; citations included/works cited | Transcription does not match narration; missing citations | 1 | |
| Well rehearsed, smooth delivery in a conversational style. | Rehearsed, smooth delivery. | Appears unrehearsed with uneven delivery. | 1 | |
| Highly effective enunciation, expression, and rhythm keep the audience listening. | Enunciation, expression, pacing are effective. | Enunciation, expression, rhythm are sometimes distracting. | 1 | |
| Technical Production | 2 points | 1 point | ||
| Transitions are smooth and spaced correctly without noisy, dead space. | Transitions are smooth with a minimal amount of ambient noise. | Transitions are uneven with inconsistent spacing; ambient noise is present. | 0.75 | |
| Volume of voice, music, and effects enhance the presentation. | Volume is acceptable. | Volume is occasionally inconsistent. | 0.5 | |
| Podcast meets length requirements. 8-10 minutes | 0.25 | |||
| Emailed/Met Professor about Idea | 0.25 | |||
| Release Form Signed. | 0.25 | |||
| TOTAL POINTS | 15 | 0 | ||
| Notes: | ||||