Resources for LBST 554 Assignments

  • Leading a Good Discussion
    All members of the class must lead a week's discussions. I take this requirement very seriously. Click here for details on what makes a good discussion leader.

  • Avoid Plagiarism!
    Plagiarism is a big deal, yet you can be doing it without even knowing it. Click here to learn more about what it is and to avoid it through proper citation practices.

  • Readings and Lecture Commentaries
    This is your chance to experiment with more informal writing to consider assigned readings in relation to outside articles and the Social Impact Media Lecture Series lectures.

  • Critically Assessing Information on the Web
    Remember that materials on the web MUST be evaluated as critically as any other texts we consider in this course. See this page at Northeastern University for brief guidelines on thinking critically about the web.

  • Citation Practices for Anthropology Papers
    Anthropologists use a different style of citation than many other disciplines. You will be expected to learn and use it in your assignments for this course. Click here for detailed information.

  • Library Resource Guide
    Great for prepping your final project. Resources on media history and commentary, media ethics, and media-making.