Important: All reports turned in on paper are to be printed on a word processor or typed (no handwritten assignments will be accepted). All writing should be the work of the student -- any text taken from other sources needs to be quoted and referenced. It is expected that students will correct grammar and spelling -- these are grounds to deduct from your grade. (i.e. Use a spelling checker and reread what you write before turning it in.)
1. Create a personal web page for this class. It will be where you
place links to other writings/work you do during the semester. On
this page you need to include your name, a photo of yourself, and a
brief statement on why you are in this class.
Also identify (link to) one data visualization that you find particularly
helpful/insightful and explain why you think this is so.
Finally, identify (link to) one data visualization that you find is
particularly bad/unhelpful in some way. Explain why it is lacking
-- maybe it encourages a misunderstanding of the data, is hard to
understand, or has serious graphical design flaws.
What to turn in: submit the URL to your class web page. I do not want a link to your
main web page as you will be adding links and/or content to this
page for upcoming assignments.
Remember to make sure your website is publicly accessible (e.g. in particular, be sure access does not require logging in for Google Sites.)
Assignment 1:
Due by end of day on Aug. 31