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Unit 3 Proposal

Unit 3 Project Proposal

This project proposal will briefly describe what your Unit 3 assignment hopes to accomplish, why doing it is important, and how you intend to achieve doing it. In general terms, this post can help shape the path you may take with this unit by clearly defining the aspects below.

How to Structure your Unit 3 Proposals

Title

This is a brief heading that accurately captures the nature of the proposed work. Example “Catwire: a video podcast about new tech for Cats”

Aim

This section will provide an all-encompassing foundation for Unit 3 that explains what you want to achieve and why it is significant.

Example: “My project is designed to reach out to a new audience of cat owners who are possibly Gen X or Millennials:

  • Introduce at least 1 piece of new tech that these cat owners can use
  • One product will be the Saolife Automatic Cat Laser Toy
  • Outline the advantages of using these products
  • Rate these items and/or show them being used”

Background

Here you will provide the background context to work into your Unit 3 project. This will include a brief summary of what is already known about the topic as well. You can also express problems within the research you did for Unit 2 that may have resulted in the need for your Unit 3 choices.

Example: “There were no podcasts/video podcasts about tech made just for cats for my intended audience. There were tons of short Youtube video reviews, but they were too short and didn’t feel as if they explored the products as deeply as a 30-60 min podcast could”.

Ultimately, by the end of this section, we should recognize the originality of your proposed work and understand the need for it to be created.

Scope

This highlights how you will keep your project focused and achievable.

For example, you might explain that you are limiting your work to a location such as “in the United States”, to a group such as “Millennials and Gen X” or to a time period such as “from 2020-2023”.

You should also explain what is out of scope, for example “ Baby Boomers”.

Outcomes

This section should include the expected effects and benefits of your Unit 3 assignments. It is important that these be specific and realistic.

Example: “Outcomes of this project will include:

  • Produce at least one or two 20-30 min video podcast/s
  • The podcast will include video of the entire recording showing the host/s
  • Cut in footage of the Saolife Automatic Cat Laser Toy being used by at least 1 cat
  • Review the product in detail”.

Bibliography

You should list what research you will be bringing over from your Unit 2 assignment to be used for this project. You do not have to use all your sources and/or have to include anything new at this stage, but it may be beneficial to use at least one source from the previous unit so we aren’t starting at square one.

7 Comments

  1. Lauren hau

    Title: The significance Of Dreaming

    Aim: In this podcast we will talk about the benefits of dreaming, what your dreams could symbolize, the reason for having them and the science connected to dreaming. This podcast is intended to reach out to college freshman who tend to have a creative mind and thought process.

    • Introduce why we dream.
    • What are the benefits of dreaming.
    • Explain what some dreams may symbolize and how our thought process in the physical world my affect the way you dream.
    • The science behind dreaming.

    Background: Dreaming is not often talked about because we only tend to focus on the reality that matters most, but when we dream, we are still experiencing a reality that doesn’t usually get questioned. To think about how some dreams can have an affect of your emotions in the waking life, shows us the powerful effect it can have on the brain and I’d like to dive deeper into why it happens.

    Scope: United States, Young audiences such as college freshman/Gen z.

    Outcomes: Outcomes of this project will include

    • One 30 minute podcast video
    • The host will be recorded swell as special guests
    • We will talk about dreaming and it’s effects on a young mind swell as it’s significance.
    • Josiedesir71

      Good luck with your podcast Lauren, great plan, thank you.

    • Winson Chen

      Hi Lauren, I really like this proposal because I have wonder about the reason why I dream multiple times. I would even research about this during my free time about why people had different type of dreams.

  2. Johanna Rodriguez

    Title : “Soundscapes of Self: Exploring Music’s Role in Identity” 

    Aim : The podcast’s goal is to examine the complex interrelationships between music and identity, examining how various cultures, communities, and personal experiences influence, mirror, and test individual and collective identities. The podcast seeks to reveal the various ways that music affects our perceptions of ourselves and others, how we express our identities, and how we work with the challenges of cultural, societal, and personal identity through interviews, conversations, and analysis. 

    • Define what is meant by “music” and “identity” and explain why exploring their relationship is important. 
    • Discuss how music reflects and shapes cultural identity, exploring examples from different regions and ethnic groups.
    • Explore how individuals use music to express their personal identities, including their values, beliefs, and emotions. 
    • Discuss how exposure to different genres and styles of music can influence the formation of individual and collective identities, especially during formative stages of life. 

    Background : Identity and music have been entwined throughout human history. From prehistoric rites and ceremonies to modern cultural manifestations, music has been essential in forming both individual and societal identities.Various musical genres, styles, and customs function as indicators of a culture. Music, be it the melodic strains of classical symphonies, the rhythmic beats of African drumming, or the poetic lyrics of hip-hop, embodies the distinct values, beliefs, and customs of various groups worldwide. 

    Scope :  Worldwide College Freshman  

    Outcomes : The podcast’s goals are to deepen listeners’ understanding of the nuanced relationship between music and identity through a variety of means, including entertainment, community building, personal reflection, empowerment, elevated awareness, and education.

  3. Josiedesir71

    Title: Child sexual abuse

    Aim: Many post will be posted about children who had been sexually assaulted by teachers, staff, step-parents and by the rest of the community. The elementary students, will pay attention to the post that will be on Instagram.

    • Who are the predators?
    • how can we protect the children from the sexual abuser?
    • what kind of professional help will they need, to avoid hurting themselves in the future, after being sexually assaulted.
    • Are we able to stop the sexual predators?
    • What should the parents do to protect their children from predators?

    Background: Many children are being sexually abused, by teachers, staff, step-parents, sibling and strangers. It is impossible to avoid some of these sexual attack , as many of these sexual assault are being committed to them in their own home. Many children would stayed in after school programs or any type of club to escape sexual cruelty and trauma that they are facing from theirs promises, but they find themselves in facing more trauma by the school individual. or being molested in public places.

    Scope: Alert, for boys and girls, In general

    Outcomes: 15 videos will be posted with a couple of written posts with important information.

    many animated post will add up to attract the younger children.

  4. Winson Chen

    Title: Surgical Technology

    Aim: Surgical technologies are technologies that continue to develop over the years. The main aim of creating these infographics is to inform the readers about the importance of these surgical technologies.

    Direction of Infographic:

    • What are surgical technologies
    • Why is it important*
    • Timeline of technological development
    • Introduce some surgical technologies, how each contribute in medical field
    • Expand; talk about the advantages and disadvantages 

    Background:

    Throughout the years, technology has always been a major area of research. One of the major areas within technological advancement are surgical technologies which serve an important part in future medical operations. Surgical technologies encompass a range of tools and techniques that aim for safety in surgical procedures. However their integration into clinical practice requires consideration of training, ethical, and regulatory factors to ensure optimal patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.

    Scope: College Freshmens

    Outcome: Multiple infographics which serve as posters in college will be used to teach new freshmans about the importance of surgical technologies. The posters will help freshmen who may or may not be interested in health professions to understand it history, importance, and contribution to society.

  5. Luis

    Title: Casinos target third age people

    Aim: make people realize how casinos are tricking the people who might think that they are winning money or they playing smart to them. How they manipulated them and how they might end their life if they get addicted to gambling machines. However, many people don’t believe that casinos have manipulated all games because they think they can’t do it by law.

    How casinos are structured has to be involved with addiction

    What casinos want to reach

    Why we should care

    How casinos manipulated people

    What tricks they used

    how they scam customers

    Background: Many people are becoming homeless because they bet all their money on gambling, they are also people who lose their lives by getting addicted to drugs, alcohol, etc. However, people don’t think that this could be possible because they think its not a big deal if they have control of their money.

    Main people: third age people

    outcome: Youtube video that would explain why casinos can become addicted.

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