Web Objectives

1103- Use master slides, templates, and/or themes.

1107- Incorporate elements from other sources into a multimedia project.

1110- Deliver a multimedia presentation.

1402- Demonstrate effective client presentation skills in an effort to gain business through the exploration and utilization of various business formats, technologies, and environments.

1516- Examine emerging trends in website design.

MLA Format Guide

Work Cited Guide

Influential People in Design and Development Research Paper and Presentation

Overview

Take any creative field and you’ll find well-known influencers who are responsible for leading the way, either with new interpretations, technical approaches or ideas. This is true whether you’re looking at David Bailey in the photography world, or Tracey Emin in fine art. It comes about because some practitioners define a movement or technique, either inventing it, championing it, or otherwise leading a charge towards it. Of course, the world of web design is no different.

Directions

You will research and type a paper on a well-known influential web designer, graphic designer, or programmer. You will then make a presentation on the person, explaining how they have influenced web design, graphic design, or programming.

Procedure:

1. Pick a designer/developer from the choices below:

Graphic Designers

Web Designers/Developers

Programmers

Milton Glaser
Stefan Sagmeister
David Carson
Neville Brody
Paula Scher
Herb Lubalin
Chip Kidd
Michael Beirut

Jeffery Zeldman
Jason Santa Maria
Vitaly Friedman
Brian Hoff
Ethan Marcotte
Chris Coyier
Dan Cederholm
Dave Shea

Tim Bernes-Lee
Brendan Eich

Donald Knuth
Mark Zuckerberg
David Heinemeier Hansson
Richard Stallman
Bram Cohen
James Gosling

2. Research the designer on the web and gather as much information you can about the designer.

3. Type a 2-3 page paper on the designer that includes:

The background information about the person
(where they are from, how they got into web design, who influences them, etc..)
What makes them a well known/influential person in their career?
(what have they done/created, what are they known for, who do they work for, their technique, did they champion a movement, what did they contribute to the field, etc..)
What is your opinion/reflection about the person in the field?
(what have you learned, what techniques do you use from that person, do you agree/disagree with their theories, what did you find interesting, etc..)

4. Create a 5-7 minute oral and visual presentation on the Web Designer that includes:

The background information of the person
What makes them well-know/influential to the world of Web Design
Show examples of their work (this could include their company’s website)
What did you get out of researching this person

Requirements:

Use MLA Style guidelines
Paper should be 2-3 pages in length
1” Margins all around
Double Spaced
12pt Times New Roman Font
Use proper spelling and grammar
Written in your own words.
At least 3 internal citations should be used throughout the paper (May all be online sources)
A Work Cited Page is attached with at least 3 sources (That does not count towards the 2-3 pages) (May all be online sources)

Research Guide

To help you organize your paper, I have included the topics you should research and write about. They should be discussed and expanded upon in this order:

The first 25% of the paper should be an introduction/background information
The body which is the second part of the paper should take up about 50% of the paper which is all about the web designer
The last part of the paper should take up 25%, which includes your reflection/opinion/closing.

Assessment

Students will be graded on their Rough Draft, Research Paper and Presentations using the rubrics below.

Rough Draft

Submitted on time (5pts)
Adequate amount of content (5pts)
Total 10 Pts

Research Paper Rubric

Criteria	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Points
Requirements 10 Points	All of the written requirements (# of pages, page layout, structure, etc.) were met. Paper was on time.	Almost all of the written requirements were met. Paper was 1 day late.	Most of the written requirements were met. Paper was 2 days late.	Many requirements were not met. Paper was 3 or more days late.
Opening 5 Points	The opening includes an effective topic sentence and thoroughly explains the person’s background.	The opening includes a topic sentence and explains the person’s background.	The opening includes a topic sentence and explains some of the person’s background.	The opening does not includes a topic sentence and does not explain the person’s background.
Body 15 Points	Each of the body paragraphs includes creative well-written sentences with supporting details, and smooth transitions. They include useful information regarding the person’s influence on design/ development.	Each of the body paragraphs includes well-written sentences with supporting details. They include some useful information regarding the person’s influence on design/ development.	Some of the body paragraphs include well-written sentences with supporting details. Some paragraphs include some useful information regarding the person’s influence on design/ development.	The body paragraphs do not include well-written sentences with supporting details. Paragraphs do not include useful information regarding the person’s influence on design/ development.
Closing 5 Points	The closing is strong and leaves the reader solidly understanding the writer’s position. The conclusion has an effective restatement of the topic sentence. The essay is completely summed up by your reflection.	The conclusion is recognizable and fairly smooth to read. The author’s position is restated. The essay is summed up by your reflection.	The conclusion is recognizable. The author’s position is restated within the closing paragraph.	The thesis is not restated. The essay is not summed up and does not include your reflection.
Organization 5 Points	Writer demonstrates logical and subtle sequencing of ideas through well-developed paragraphs; transitions are used to enhance organization.	Paragraph development present but not perfected.	Logical organization; organization of ideas not fully developed.	No evidence of structure or organization.
Conventions 5 Points	Author makes virtually no errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.	Author makes few errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.	Author makes some errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.	Author makes excessive errors in grammar, spelling or punctuation that distract the reader from the content.
Work Cited 5 Points	All the information in the research paper is properly cited on the Works Cited Page. The works cited page is formatted properly.	Most of the information in the research paper is properly cited on the Works Cited Page. The works cited page is formatted properly.	Some of the information in the research paper is properly cited on the Works Cited Page. The works cited page is not formatted properly.	None of the information in the research paper is properly cited on the Works Cited Page. The works cited page is not formatted properly or available
Citations 5 Points	All cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format with no errors.	Some cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format. Inconsistencies evident.	Few cited works, both text and visual, are done in the correct format.	No citations present
Time Management 5 Points	Student always uses classroom project time well. Conversations are focused on the project and things needed to get the work done and are held in a manner that does not disrupt others.	Student used most of the classroom project time well. Conversations are primarily focused on the project and things needed to get the work done and are held in a manner that typically does not disrupt others.	Student used some of the classroom project time well. Most of the conversations were not focused on the assignment at hand.	Student did not use classroom project time well. Conversations were not focused on the assignment at hand.
Total 60 Pts					____/60

Research Presentation Rubric

Criteria	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Points
Requirements/ Professionalism5 Points	The presentation met the time limit of 5-7 minutes. Presentation is given in a professional manner.	The presentation met the time limit of 5-7 minutes. Presentation showed some professionalism.	The presentation did not met the time limit of 5-7 minutes. Presentation showed some professionalism.	The presentation did not meet the time limit of 5-7 minutes. Did not present in a professional manner.
Visuals 10 Points	The presentation showed an array of work from the web designer in an interesting fashion.	The presentation had visuals that represented the web designer.	The presentation had some visuals that represented the web designer.	The presentation lacked visuals and were uninteresting.
Information 15 Points	Subject knowledge is evident throughout the presentation. All information is clear, appropriate and correct. It summarizes your research paper accordingly.	Subject knowledge is evident in much of the presentation. Most of the information is clear, appropriate and correct. It summarizes your research paper.	Subject knowledge is evident in some of the presentation. Some of the information is clear, appropriate and correct. It summarizes your research paper slightly.	Subject knowledge is not evident in the presentation. Much of the information is not clear, appropriate or correct. It does not summarize your research paper.
Organization 10 Points	The sequence of information is logical and intuitive. All information is clear and direct.	The sequence of information is logical. Most of the information is clear and direct.	The sequence of information is somewhat logical. The information is confusing and flawed.	The sequence of information is not logical. The information is confusing and wrong.
Total 40 Pts					____/40