Peer assessment (doc)...form for completing peer assessment.
Group website (pdf)...instructions on how to format group website
ftp & soundslide instructions (pdf)...how to upload multimedia projects to your site
Links to previous student web projects
Zest... is a one-stop-site for young adults. We keep you up-to-date in news, leisure, lifestyle and current affairs.
That Site...news for Illawarra's youth
.new... is a science and technology website that doesn’t require a degree in physics to be understood. It’s about real-world science, from the environment to health and everything in between.
Vibe...Your guide to good health - we're passionate about healthy living and providing you with the information you need to have a balanced life. We believe that a healthy mind and body are vital to leading a long and happy existence.
The Financial Gurus... is a website aimed at informing everyone about the latest news on the economy. Whether you are unemployed or a CEO, it is our aim to inform you of the latest news and events, act as a social commentary/watchdog, and to give you handy tips for saving money and how to deal with the delicate issue of job loss.
Wollongong Youth Scoop...written by youth for youth
Assessment Task No 3: Group website and portfolio
Marked out of 100
Weighting: 50% of final mark
Description: Production of group website
Format:Students will work in allocated groups to produce an online publication. Each student must:
- Produce at least three substantial pieces of journalism (at least one of which must include audio-visual elements)
- Produce at least three original photographs
- Contribute to the editing and development of the site
- Complete a peer assessment report on other members of their group
Assessment Criteria: The final website will demonstrate:
- an ability to follow appropriate conventions of
journalistic storytelling
- an ability to conceptualise and develop an editorial project
- an ability to produce targeted journalism appropriate to
a defined audience
The peer assessment reports will demonstrate:
An ability to work as part of a team
Due date: Final features due by Week 14 but students must have substantial drafts ready for class workshopping in weeks 12 and 13
Must attempt: Yes