Friday, January 17, 2014

Learning Outcome #4: Copyright Task List

Learning Outcome: Increase knowledge of copyright laws and how they apply in this specific setting.

Project/Task Description: Observe the process in action throughout the process of research to publication of materials.

Criteria for Evaluation: Be able to demonstrate comprehension through work interactions and further communication with outside institutions and within the publishing house.

Evidence: A task list of steps to be taken throughout the research project, directly relating to copyright in various situations.

Copyright Task List


Learning Outcome #3: Comparisons

Learning Outcome: Increase knowledge of pamphlet and book publications.

Project/Task Description: Assist with editorial research assignments/projects directly related to specific publications.

Criteria for Evaluation: Demonstrate ability to assess and apply project needs (in conjunction with observations and feedback) specific to the needs of Wave Books and their unique publications.

Evidence: Samples of side-by-side comparisons illustrating how my research contributed to the final product.

Unfortunately, the print dates got pushed back on all of my project, making it impossible for me to complete this Learning Outcome. However, once the first one is published (late April), I plan to post it to this blog.

Learning Outcome #2: Checklist

Learning Outcome: Demonstrate skills in evaluation of archival materials.

Project/Task Description: Process and analyze a variety of resources and materials.

Criteria for Evaluation: Successfully determine quality, value and state of any given material in its relation to each project in order to adequately contribute to the project production.

Evidence: Tailored checklist of elements that qualify each item from the bibliography as relevant material for each project. Included at the end with be several samples of findings that were determined to not be useful.

Checklist (sample taken from "Hypnotherapy & Poetry Articles Bibliography"):

Learning Outcome #1: Bibliography

Learning Outcome: Apply and develop research skills.

Project/Task Description: Research and present findings on specific topics for editor.

Criteria for Evaluation: Successfully locate a wide range of materials. Present relevant materials on specified topics to the editor in a timely manner.

Evidence: An annotated bibliography of materials found for each project.

Bibliographies by Project (a selections of samples):

"A" by Louis Zukofsky Covers Visual Guide

Eileen Myles' Interviews

Hypnotherapy & Poetry Articles Bibliography