This week, our group was assigned the task of researching our topics and documenting this process in the form of an annotated bibliography. The concept of an annotated bibliography was an entirely novel concept to me, however I located 5 different sources (primarily academic documents) to analyse all broadly relating back to our topic of digital media and the creation of narratives.
What has been done ?
So far our group has narrowed our topic of focus down on mediums to exploring the concept of digital portable media and the construction of narratives. We have also conducted research onto our topic, summarising and analysing in our initial annotated bibliographies. We have also created brainstorm maps to compliment our discussion and findings so far.
What needs to be done ?
Short Term Tasks:
By next week we need to find a few examples of successful digital narratives that we might be able to analyse further. We also need to develop a running order of our presentation (likely to be filmed). Need also to read one another’s respective annotated bibliographies. So we can have an understanding of areas each other has focused on.
Long Term Tasks:
I imagine we will need to organise times to arrange hire and pick of equipment. Gathering what we have researched into a script format and arraigning who will read what.
Roles assigned:
Not too many so far. We have both conducted individual research and are completing similar tasks. Will delegate further by end of week.
What’s worked well ?
Level of research. Listening to one another’s ideas and appreciating each other’s work. So far it’s been a positive experience working with my partner.
What could be improved ?
Some feed back we received from our tutor is that our ideas so far is that our topic might still be broad a focus.