The Documentary

I don't know what truth is. Truth is something unattainable. We can't think we're creating truth with a camera. But what we can do, is reveal something to viewers that allows them to discover their own truth.

—Michel Brault

Every cut is a lie. It's never that way. Those two shots were never next to each other in time that way. But you're telling a lie in order to tell the truth.

—Wolf Koenig

We are really only successful in finding out anything when we are filming somebody who is more concerned with what he is doing that with the fact that we care filming him.

—Richard Leacock

Of course there's conscious manipulation! Everything about a movie is manipulation ... If you like it, it's an interpretation. If you don't like it, it's a lie — but everything about these movies is a distortion."

—Frederick Wiseman 

 

 

For projects two and three, we will embark on the study of the documentary form as argument. In project two, we will study the form and its context. By observing some landmark documentaries, we will create criteria together for what we think makes a "good" documentary. Then you'll choose a documentary and evaluate that film by the criteria we have created. In project three, you'll be conceiving, directing, filming, and editing your own documentary which we'll screen in an in-class film fesitval. You'll be keeping a detailed production log and providing director commentary to help us understand the intention of your work. 

 

Let's begin by reading a short introduction to the documentary. Head over to the ASU library website  and perform a search for an eBook called The Documentary Film: A Very Short Introduction by Patricia Aufderheide. Read Chapter One: Naming & Form, pages 1-25. Then choose a short documentary to watch from this website.  In a comment to this blog post of at least 400 words, draw connections between the reading and the short film--for example, what features mentioned in the text do you see playing out in the film? I would also welcome a very short summary and your reaction to the film.

For Thursday's class, be prepared to discuss film techniques discussed in this helpful primer on filming a documentary.

Natalie's Draft

"Throughout the course of history, execution has been a means for punishment of criminal behavior in societies all over the world; But as we fast-forward hundreds and hundreds of years, society presents itself as being in a day and age where humans are seeking peaceful ways to handle punishments for criminal behaviors. As a result, these once popular execution methods have been established as well-known debated topics; the controversy rests specifically in the morality and constitutionality of lethal injections for prisoners on death row. The purpose of this paper is to dig deeper in determining the various positions humans have on capital punishment and why people support the positions presented. In order to successfully complete this task, a stakeholder’s map has been created to argue each position that has been presented. 

(Paragraph on the background information of lethal injections). Lethal injections cannot simply be understood from a for or against perspective, in order to develop a better insight on the issue all sides within the for or against standpoint must be observed.  

Stakeholder’s that view lethal injections as being moral and constitutional argue that execution is the consequence of the poor decisions the inmates on death row have made and that it is the most humane way to go about ending a person’s life. (Present arguments/evidence on why people see it as being humane)

On the opposing side, disputants argue that no form of capital punishment is ethical. (Present arguments/evidence over how it is not quick and painless and the cost of lethal injections)

lethal injection

I still have a lot to add, but heres a rough rough rough draft: 

Throughout the course of history, execution has been a means for punishment of criminal behavior in societies all over the world; But as we fast-forward hundreds and hundreds of years, society presents itself as being in a day and age where humans are seeking peaceful ways to handle punishments for criminal behaviors. As a result, these once popular execution methods have been established as well-known debated topics; the controversy rests specifically in the morality and constitutionality of lethal injections for prisoners on death row. The purpose of this paper is to dig deeper in determining the various positions humans have on capital punishment and why people support the positions presented. In order to successfully complete this task, a stakeholder’s map has been created to argue each position that has been presented. 

(Paragraph on the background information of lethal injections). Lethal injections cannot simply be understood from a for or against perspective, in order to develop a better insight on the issue all sides within the for or against standpoint must be observed.  

Stakeholder’s that view lethal injections as being moral and constitutional argue that execution is the consequence of the poor decisions the inmates on death row have made and that it is the most humane way to go about ending a person’s life. (Present arguments/evidence on why people see it as being humane)

On the opposing side, disputants argue that no form of capital punishment is ethical. (Present arguments/evidence over how it is not quick and painless and the cost of lethal injections)

In conclusion…

Reality vs Scripted tv

It has been argued that reality television has a bigger benefit on society than scripted television does. Which genre of television is more beneficial can be debated due to a number of factors. The emotional aspect of reality shows is what makes it unique and what makes it stand out from ordinary scripted television, where the actors have to fake being sad in order for their emotions to correspond with the script and storyline. The article "Reality Television Benefits Society More than Scripted Television Does" along with people who agree with the idea that reality television is most beneficial to society tend to claim that the situations the people in show are going through are more authentic than scripted television which causes it to be more beneficial. The main problem is that the viewers do not know how much of it is pure reality and how much of it is scripted or over exaggerated in order to make the show more interesting. Reality television lacks relevance to problems in current society and common issues average people go through. Since producers tend to choose out of the ordinary people to be stars of reality shows in order to entertain the audience, with more unique and outrageous plot lines, the less the show is relatable to the viewer. The more the viewers are able to relate to what they are watching on television and apply what they have learned from show, the more beneficial it would be. Although scripted television does not contain actual problems the actors go through and the genuine reactions and emotions, it is scripted in order to appeal to the general public and the viewers are able to take something out of the show even though it is not necessarily real.

Reality television can range from game shows and talent shows to footage that takes viewers into the daily lives of various celebrities. The amount of fabrication that is involved can vary depending on what kind of reality show it is. Documentaries, for example, are the most factual out of the different types of reality shows considering that the whole point is to educate and share interesting and valuable information with the public. Reality shows involving celebrities are probably the most unrealistic considering celebrities want to keep some aspects of their life private in order to protect their public image.

 Works Cited: Hirschorn, Michael. "Reality Television Benefits Society More than Scripted Television Does." Reality TV. Detroit: Greenhaven Press, 2013. At Issue. Rpt. from "The Case for Reality TV: What the Snobs Don't Understand." Atlantic 299.4 (May 2007). Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 25 Jan. 2014.

The Truth About Reality Television

In recent years, reality television has solidified itself into the entertainment industry, and into American pop culture. In 2013, the viewership (12.4 million) for “Duck Dynasty” on A&E exceeded that of all scripted comedies (except the top 3), and trailed only The Voice and American Idol. Out of “America's Most Watched: Top 25”, 12 regularly scheduled programs were unscripted, or reality shows. (Schneider). Despite it's recent success, reality television is often the subject of widespread criticism. For example, some critics of reality television claim a negative effect on the minds of younger viewers. This is specifically an issue for younger girls, who become victims of an altered perception of reality and self image. Others might argue that reality television is overdramatic and fake, and that unscripted television such as documentaries prove to be more entertaining. However, it can be inferred from a brief look at the 25 most watched program of 2013, that the majority of Americans actually enjoy watching reality television and is beneficial to the entertainment industry. In fact, reality television is merely a product of a free market economy.

Reality television was born as a business venture that would allow producers to “get more” while spending less money. The shift from regular, scripted television to reality alleviated traditional production costs due to increased salaries for the cast, crew, writers, etc. “The talent, while they are paid, are not well known acting superstars. Lead writers are replaced with 'story editors' who do less and are paid less. Directors are generally removed from the show entirely” (Fenoglio). The main attraction of this entertainment revolution is it's propensity for large profit and high ratings. The difference in cost to produce an episode of “Here Comes Honey Boo” and an episode of “The Big Bang Theory” is substantial. According to Scott Manville of TV Writer's Vault, “an episode for a scripted series can be anywhere between a half-million and millions of dollars depending on the network and content involved, and the budget for reality shows range from $100,000 to $500,000 per episode (Jerpi).

Works Cited

Fenoglio, Thomas. "The Economics of Reality TV: Why Is the Genre So Darn Cheap?" A Critical Guide To: Reality Television. Texas Christian University, n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2014.

Jerpi, Laura. "Reality TV - Low Cost Programming That Produces High Ratings." South Source. South University, Jan. 2013. Web. 16 Feb. 2014.

Schneider, Michael. "Today's News: Our Take." TV Guide. TV Guide, 10 June 2013. Web. 16 Feb. 2014.

Lethal Injections - Stakeholders

 Lethal injection is a controversial topic in America today with stakeholders on both side of the issue. Lethal injection is an method of euthanasia as a means of capital punishment. Hanging, electrocution, firing squad, and lethal injection are the main methods that capital punishment is currently enforced. There are two types of lethal injection, a single drug dose and the three drug process. What happens during the procedures is that drugs are injected into the convict, and it creates a “high” feeling and they slowly go numb and die. As it stands, lethal injection is the most humane way to go about ending a person's life, because little to no pain is caused by the procedure. However, there have been many cases that disprove this argument. While inmates and their families are against the use of lethal injection, law enforcers, law-abiding citizens, and employees of the criminal justice system are all for the use of lethal injection.

An example of a lethal injection going sour is the case of Dennis McGuire. Dennis Mcguire was sentenced to lethal injection after the murder of a 22-year old pregnant women. His case was extreme, because normally the victim would die in a matter of minutes, but McGuire suffered for nearly 10 minutes. Struggling and gasping could be heard from the victim, and there is a debate on whether he actually suffered or not. Was this an ethical procedure? Anesthesiologists say that there is a chance that the victim may feel pain, but it is rare. One could argue that the use of lethal injections violates the eighth amendment on “cruel and unusual punishment,” but that person already committed a cruel and unusual punishment in order to be on trial.

How do the stakeholders take place in the use of lethal injection? Inmates seek to not be executed; they would rather serve years in prison than be executed. The families of the convict want the inmate to be exonerated; they do not want to have to seek closure to their loved ones. The families of the victim want the convict to be punished. They may not think life in prison is enough, and they want the convict to suffer. The state of California has spent more than $4 billion on the use of capital punishment since 1978. If capital punishment ceased to exist, than states would have more money to spend on education and funding, but one could argue that more crimes would be committed due to no death penalty. The average cost per inmate on death row is approximately $90,000, and it takes years to process someone for the death penalty. This method is costly, and it is not efficient as it could be.

Works Cited

Lyman, Rick. "Ohio Execution Using Untested Drug Cocktail Renews the Debate Over Lethal Injections." The New York Times. The New York Times, 16 Jan. 2014. Web. 18 Feb. 2014

Lethal Injection: Costing Morality

On December 14, 1976, a man named Charles Brooks was condemned to the first trial of lethal injection. Brooks was arrested after the murder of a mechanic who was assisting Brooks in his car test drive. The mechanic was found bound by coat hangers, gagged with adhesive tape, and shot in the head in a near by motel. Since Brooks' execution on December 2, 1982, 35 of the 36 states that exercise the death penalty have adopted this same method of execution (Offender Information). Lethal injection is simply an administered injection for the purposes of euthanasia. However, prosecutors that choose to simply avoid the death penalty are able to sentence prisoners cost efficiently, without compromising morality.

Even in states where the death penalty is infrequently used, the cost of obtaining convicts and executions ranges from two million to five million dollars per case. Yet, for each of those convicted to a lifetime in prison without parole, less than one million dollars is spent (Fagan). In these instances, the money spent for the capital punishment must originate from the tax payers. For example, New York tax payers spent nearly two hundred million dollars between 1995 and 2004; in which this time held zero executions (Fagan). Many states have begun to implement reforms to eliminate the error of capital punishment; however, practices, such as, lethal injection, may begin to subject its state's death penalty as ineffective, as it is costly.

On January 13, 1979, Ginggaew Lorsoungnern was sentenced to death by shooting. In this particular capital punishment method, the condemned was bound to a wooden cross, facing away from a screen with a target drawn, indicating where the heart was. On the day of her death, ten bullets were consecutively fired into the screen. When no vital signs were found, Lorsoungnern's body was moved to the morgue, while they prepared for a second execution. However, Lorsoungner began to utter sounds and attempt to sit up. Escorts made efforts to help bleed her out more quickly, and even to strangle her, but she laid there gasping for breath as the following execution took place. It wasn't until after he was pronounced dead, that she was rebound to the cross.

Works Cited

Fagan, Jeffrey A. "Capital Punishment: Deterrent Effects & Capital Costs." Columbia Law School. Columbia University, n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2014.

"Offender Information." Death Row Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2014.

I obviously still have much to include: I still plan on providing a second example of an execution that skewed from the original plan in my third paragraph, a counterargument from the point of view of the victim's family, and a summary of all my fun facts I have already written.

Lethal Injection Might Not Be Sufficient Enough

Lethal Injection is one of the most controversial topics in America today.  Over the last century, Americans have witnessed a dramatic change in the way the death penalty is applied to criminals, some of these ways include: Death by firing squad, hanging, and electrocution.  In the 19^th and early 20^th centuries hanging was the most popular way to kill a criminal, nowadays we hear the term, “Lethal Injection” and know that means “Death Penalty.”  I have devised a map of who is for lethal injection, who is against, and also the effects and the affected.  This is a tricky subject considering not only controversial, but also ironic.  The murderer is put to death by lethal injection, and the mothers of the original victims sometimes do not want the criminal to be put to death but rather locked up in a cage.  Being in the Marine Corps, thus having a different culture than most, I see no problem with the death penalty, but I do understand the controversial use of lethal injection.  How do we know it is painless?  What exactly makes it more humane than other forms of sentencing?  What qualifies use of the lethal injection.  In the military we have only one cause for the death penalty, which is only by lethal injection now, and that is desertion during a time of war.  That is THE ONLY time anyone can be put to death amongst America’s “tough guys.” 

There are two types of lethal injection, the three drug process and the single drug, both of which have the same outcome J.  The three drug uses a narcotic (anesthetic) followed by two more drugs that stop the heart from pumping.  The single dose is actually just a large dose of anesthetics.  In all reality while making this map I am leaning toward more of a “For” lethal injection rather than opposed.  The criminal gets high and dies stupid, like many Americans today will do on their own anyway.   If it was just the separate injections that follow the narcotics then maybe I would be opposed but the criminal is going to die feeling better than ever.  I do think that this punishment is sort of humiliating because the victim’s family are some of the few allowed to view.  Do the courts automatically assume that vengeance is found by watching someone die?  

Source: http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/lethal-injection-moratorium-executions-ends-after-supreme-court-decision

Death-row Organ Donating

I am deciding to create a stakeholders map for the article on whether or not prisoners should be able to donate their organs or not before going through with the death penalty. I chose this topic for the fact that there are so many people that are impacted no matter the result. I personally believe that prisoners should be able to donate whichever organ they please and potentially help save a life rather than not being allowed to and those organs wasted. If we one day decide that this is a legal thing to do, many different outcomes could be the result. The simple answer is that the prisoners can now help save lives that would not have been saved before. However, the outcome could be much more complicated than that. Allowing prisoners to donate kidneys could lead to the ability to sell organs which would lead to a bidding war and an unfair advantage for some and disadvantage for others. Overall, I definitely believe that the good that comes from letting prisoners donate organs outweighs the bad. One of the difficult aspects to making this happen is to find doctors who are willing to operate on a living body. All in all, I strongly believe that allowing prisoners to donate organs before being put on death row is a good idea that will take some time to develop, but will ultimately help several who truly need it.


http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/death-row-organ-donations-pose-practical-ethical-hurdles-v21452075

Posting for Christopher Rhoades 

Lethal Injection is one of the most controversial topics in America today.  Over the last century, Americans have witnessed a dramatic change in the way the death penalty is applied to criminals, some of these ways include: Death by firing squad, hanging, and electrocution.  In the 19^th and early 20^th centuries hanging was the most popular way to kill a criminal, nowadays we hear the term, “Lethal Injection” and know that means “Death Penalty.”  I have devised a map of who is for lethal injection, who is against, and also the effects and the affected.  This is a tricky subject considering not only controversial, but also ironic.  The murderer is put to death by lethal injection, and the mothers of the original victims sometimes do not want the criminal to be put to death but rather locked up in a cage.  Being in the Marine Corps, thus having a different culture than most, I see no problem with the death penalty, but I do understand the controversial use of lethal injection.  How do we know it is painless?  What exactly makes it more humane than other forms of sentencing?  What qualifies use of the lethal injection.  In the military we have only one cause for the death penalty, which is only by lethal injection now, and that is desertion during a time of war.  That is THE ONLY time anyone can be put to death amongst America’s “tough guys.” 

There are two types of lethal injection, the three drug process and the single drug, both of which have the same outcome J.  The three drug uses a narcotic (anesthetic) followed by two more drugs that stop the heart from pumping.  The single dose is actually just a large dose of anesthetics.  In all reality while making this map I am leaning toward more of a “For” lethal injection rather than opposed.  The criminal gets high and dies stupid, like many Americans today will do on their own anyway.   If it was just the separate injections that follow the narcotics then maybe I would be opposed but the criminal is going to die feeling better than ever.  I do think that this punishment is sort of humiliating because the victim’s family are some of the few allowed to view.  Do the courts automatically assume that vengeance is found by watching someone die?  

Source: http://www.deathpenaltyinfo.org/lethal-injection-moratorium-executions-ends-after-supreme-court-decision

Should Denying Children Medical Treatment Be A Crime?

The issue as to whether denying children medical treatment by a parent can be a very heated debate. There are reasons for both sides of the argument although claiming this is not a crime is a vastly weaker argument compared to its counterparts. The moral implications of denying a child the right to live simply outweigh anything else. It doesn't matter what religion a person has, no child should be denied medical care. In fact, medical care should almost be forced upon if the parent resists letting a child have treatment. The idea of letting a child die is cult like and just like cults are not allowed in the U.S., neither should crazy religious beliefs such as this. I chose this topic because I think its absurd that religion still goes this far even in the U.S. I personally don't believe in a religion and it angers me when such illogical events happen as a result of irrational thinking. I plan to find more articles discussing the idea of medical care vs no medical care to get more ways of looking at the topic and more arguments and counterarguments. This map itself wasn't really challenging to make but I suppose it will become more complex as I find more arguments. Until then, I'll continue looking for more articles where I can find more information on the topic. 

Storage Wars Scandal Stakeholder Map

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwlP4Vs_D3JNSHl1S2NEWGJBSjA/edit?usp=sharing

I began by analyzing what different peoples’ perspectives would be about what type of speech Storage Wars was partaking in.  One side of the argument states that since the television show is an expressive work of art, it is covered under the First Amendment.  The other side of the argument says that due to the large monetary gains made by A&E, the show is considered commercial speech and therefore much adhere to the same rules that businesses are held to.  If one believes that the show is considered expressive free speech, the path is very simple for them.  Their only option from there is that the show is not guilty of fraud.  However, if one believes that this is commercial speech than there are many more options.  If one does believe this is commercial speech, then I believe there is no other option than to believe that “salting” these lockers with items to artificially inflate the bidding prices of these storage units is fraud and false advertising due to the fact that they market these bins as being completely random.  From there, it basically comes down to if you support David Hester.  Some believe that he did a good deed by revealing this fraud and that he deserves to receive the money he is suing for.  Others support him because they feel he did something good and are rather indifferent about the money situation.  Others are happy that the fraud has been revealed but do not believe Hester deserves anything because he was a part of the fraud for a while.  It wasn’t until his termination from A&E that he decided to reveal the scandal.

                In making this map, I tried to think about this situation from all different perspectives.  Although I have already formulated my own opinion, I did not let that jade my possible outcomes for the map.  I believe this is an accurate portrayal of the thought process that would be taken to decide one’s position of the Storage Wars Scandal.

Lethal Injection - Stakeholders Map

The issue of whether capital punishment should be used in the U.S has stirred up countless hours of chatter in courts, classrooms, and churches. No alliteration intended in the previous sentence but there is a pattern I’d like to point out that is present throughout this blog discussion: most of the arguing about lethal injection and capital punishment isn’t over the morality of it – it’s about the cost of the death penalty.

Most people on death row want to avoid their death bed, literally. Who can blame them, there are countless stories of injections gone wrong where the convict suffers for up to 15 minutes or instances where it takes hours for the injection to actually kill the individual. Most cases do go without flaw, nonetheless, the process may result to be traumatic to all parties involved – the executed, the staff administrating the injection, and also the execution witnesses. Execution witnesses can be journalist, volunteers, or family of the victims. The previously mentioned group, family members of victims, have a variety of opinions on the subject of lethal injection. Some of these stakeholders may protest for the convict to be killed while others would rather the individual just spend time in prison. Another stakeholder that I think is undermined is the staff who administers the injection. The American Medical Association (AMA) argues that requiring physicians to participate in executions violates their oath to protect lives and erodes public confidence in the medical profession. Doctors are supposed to save lives not take them.

Finally, the biggest stakeholder of all, us – citizens of the states. In California, home to the nation's biggest death row population at 667, it costs an extra $90,000 per inmate to imprison someone sentenced to death — an additional expense that totals more than $63.3 million annually. Do tax payers really like the fact that $63.3 million are going to criminals instead of the school system which is taking heavy cuts due to the recent economic hardships. Many states are working on legislature to just eradicate capital punishment with the sole argument that it costs too much. But if convicted killers get life imprisonment instead of death, is that letting them off easy? Not necessarily – 52 year old Gordon "Randy" Steidl lived on death row and then in the general prison population, after his sentence was commuted to life. He says that he prefers his former accommodations to living in gen-pop. 

Source:

http://utdeathpenalty.wordpress.com/

 - David Palma

Reality Television and Well-Being of Participants Stakeholder Map

The blog I chose to do my essay/map on was “Should Reality TV Producers be Responsible for Participant Well-Being?” This specifically caught my attention due to the fact that I am currently an aspiring doctor. Health is a serious and important issue to me, and I thought it would be interesting to explore this side of reality television. Some serious things have happened to some participants and it’s important that this matter is addressed. I started off by opening the original article and reading it, and then following that by reading the blog posted written by the student. As I was doing this, I had a pencil and notebook by my side so I could record any stakeholders that came to mind as I was analyzing the two pieces of writing. Next, I made two lists of stakeholders for or against the subject and placed each under the appropriate column, leaving viewers in the middle of the two. I then constructed a venn-diagram correlating to my lists. In parentheses next to each item, I also put a very brief description of my reasoning. I left lawyers blank because it could go either way. There could be lawyers hired for the participant’s side or the company’s side. One of the most difficult parts in going about this assignment was trying to think of the last couple stakeholders and deciding which side of the venn-diagram I would place them on. In addition, deciding what type of map format I wanted to use was also an area that took some thought. Stakeholders such as doctors and viewers came to mind almost instantly, whereas others such as lawyers and media took a little bit of thinking. Depending on which viewpoint of the stakeholder you are looking at, they all for the most part could have gone on either side (for/against). Because of this, I placed them in the most common and logical side. I’m excited to further explore this topic because it sparks a big ethical debate. Many people are involved and every person is affected in some way. It is going to be interesting to see how each side weighs over the other.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/08/31/140082930/ethical-reality-a-proposed-code-for-producers-to-live-by

Writing Project One: Mapping Stakeholders

Materials:

+An original article selected from those on the Class Blog
+ The class blog post and comments about selected article
+ Textbook Excerpts: Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings 9th Edition by Ramage, Bean, and Johnson--Chapters 4, 6, & 7
+Additional Research to Explore Additional Perspectives

Project Scope:
There are two parts to the project. First) Create a physical “map” of the individual stakeholders in a particular argument. Second) Using the Toulmin strategy, identify the underlying assumptions (the warrants) which drive each stakeholder’s position. In essay format, create argument strategies for each stakeholder you can identify.

ASU English 102 Writing Programs Outcomes we are working toward in this project:

·  express a working knowledge of key rhetorical features, such as audience, situation, and the use of appropriate argument strategies

·  develop and support an argument that is convincing to a particular audience

·  identify and evaluate key rhetorical strategies, with an emphasis on ethos, logos, pathos, and kairos

·  engage in a variety of research methods to study and explore the topics. Research methods could include both secondary research (such as library and internet research) and primary research (such as fieldwork and observation)

·  explore the complexity of an issue by seeking multiple perspectives

For Tuesday 2/10

In creating this map, you’ll first want to explore the genre of stakeholder mapping. This is an oft-used technique in the world of business when solving problems involving multiple parties and complex interests. A quick google image search yields this:

As you can see, there are many ways to visually present relationships between stakeholders and their values.

Begin sifting through the comments in the blog as well as those posted in the comments section (where applicable) of the original article. Look for additional texts about the issue. List all of the possible groups and then begin to place them on “teams”: likely, a binary system like “for” and “against.” 

Once crudely divided, begin breaking down the reasons a particular stakeholder is either for or against something. Identify their underlying assumption about the issue. For example, you might have two stakeholders against the death penalty identified. One opposes it because of a religious values system and one opposes it because of a political ideal. These two positions, while aligned, will respond to arguments from the other side quite differently depending on the grounds presented.

Once you have identified your stakeholders and their underlying assumptions which lead them to hold their particular position, create a draft of your map. There are many resources for creating maps. My favorite one right now is MindMup but feel free to use whatever work for you: ms paint, photoshop for the fancy, you can even freehand it if you can digitize it and present it here.  

Group Four: Post a draft of your physical map and a process log for your Blog Posts. By process log I mean a reflection of the work you are doing in creating the project. What are the steps you are taking to complete the work? What are the most difficult parts of the work? What is surprising or exciting or causing you to suddenly feel inspired to do the dishes instead of doing this any longer?

Groups one, two, and three: respond with your own comments about the maps presented as well as the process log. Help your classmates identify any stakeholders they might have missed; commiserate with them in their struggles, offer advice, and comment on their progress. Post your own maps as suggestions via link. (Explore ways to store your drafts online so as to share them—google docs, drop box, other cloud solutions.)

Happy mapping! Next Thursday, we'll draft the essay portion and then schedule conferences.