Final research papers

The final research papers have been marked and can be picked up. Email margaret.petty@vuw.ac.nz to make arrangements to collect your paper.

FINAL RESEARCH PAPER DUE 18 JUNE

Assignment 2 [final research paper] must be handed in by noon on Friday 18 June. Please hand in a printed hard copy to student reception [admin desk, atrium]. Be sure to include on the cover page, your name, student number, and your tutor's name. No R-drive submissions.

Outlines: Friday [4 June] in tutorial

Don't forget to mock-up an outline for your final research paper to bring to tutorial on Friday [June 4]. This is your opportunity for feedback from your tutor and to confirm that you are on the right track with Assignment 2. Follow the structure below, and remember, it is just an outline, so broad strokes and bullet points are fine. The word count is only to help you guide your content for the final paper.

** Also, test 2 will be handed back in tutorial on Friday. Come for the marks, stay for the writing workshop...

Futurologist: this week's theme

There is no assigned reading this week. It is higly suggested that you use your time wisely to read (or find) appropriate sources for your final research paper.
Tomorrow's lecture will explore the role of the "future" in design discourse and practice -- all you need to bring is a curious mind.

Following the discussion of "futurology" we will review key strategies and structures for composing a successful final research paper.

The future according to Ray Kurzweil

An Interview with Ray Kurzweil, Inventor, Bestselling Author, WorldFuture 2010 Speaker.