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Course requirements and grading opportunities:
Course requirements and grading:
Quizzes and case studies (4):
20% Given throughout the semester
Format requirements exercise:
20% Due in
multiple copies on July 8
Research paper:
30%
Due July 24 (research
proposal due June 24)
Final examination (comprehensive)
25%
July 31
Participation 5%
Quizzes and case studies:
There are 4 quizzes or case studies that will measure students'
understanding and knowledge of technical terms, objective (fact-type)
information, case studies analysis, preservation principles, and course
readings. This constitutes twenty percent (20%) of the student's grade.
Library Materials "Format Preservation Requirements"
(20%):
The student will perform the necessary research into a format's life
expectancy, storage, and other long-term preservation and access
requirements. The student will prepare a succinct "fact sheet" on the
format, supplemented by an annotated bibliography on the topic; and will
summarize findings to the class in a 10- to 20-minute presentation.
Each student will supply class members and the instructor with a copy of
the fact sheet and the bibliography on July 8. Twenty percent (20%) of
the student’s course grade is based upon the completeness and quality of
the fact sheet and its presentation. The instructor will provide a
template example upon which to base the students' results.
Research paper / literature
review (30%):
The research paper will
be in the form of a bibliographic essay on a topic of the student's
choice. At least six (6) sources beyond required readings should be cited
in the review. Examples of topics include aspects of:
1)
the future
of preservation management in libraries and archives,
2)
scientific
and technical research findings,
3)
special
problems of non-paper library and archival formats,
4)
preservation standards,
5)
digital
conversion for preservation and access,
6)
long-term
access to born-digital source documents, or
7)
selection
of materials for preservation.
The
review must be submitted as a document from standard word-processing
software compatible with Word XP, submitted in paper or as an e-mail
attachment to the instructor. Approximate length shall be 12-15 pages of
text, double-spaced (maximum), plus citations and bibliography. Thirty
percent (30%) of the student's course grade is based upon this paper’s
quality. Grade will be reduced 5% for each session paper is late.
Submit a proposal for
research paper June 24. Paper is due July 24.
Final Examination:
A final examination will
measure students understanding of concepts taught in the course.
Twenty-five per cent (25%) of the student's grade is based upon the
student's performance on this examination.
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