Project exploration activity
Questions to consider:
- What kinds of data does the project use or showcase? Who created the dataset?
- In what context/why was the data created or gathered?
- How is the data in this project formatted or presented?
- Who created the project? Are they the same person/people who created the dataset?
- What is the purpose of the project? Why was it created?
- Who is the audience of this project?
- What platforms or tools are being used to create and/or host this project?
- Do you like the project? What do you like about it and why? What do you not like about it and why?
- Is the project accessible?
- Is it financially accessible (i.e. are there paywalls? Is it subscription-only?
- Is the content accessible (i.e. how is it written? Could a non-expert understand the content?)
Tools for making e-zines
Canva
Robust, easy-to-use document editing and graphic design tool. Has a gigantic library of free graphics, templates, and photos. Need an account to share!
Penpot
Collaborative graphic design tool with built-in code editor. For those with some technical know-how!
Visme
Graphic design tool and content maker. Good, but not as good as Canva.
Google Slides
Collaborative presentation editor hosted within Google Drive. Turn the orientation to portrait to create posters and zines.
Workshop slides
Accompanying Library Resource Guide
Reference and Instruction Librarian Maureen Morris created a resource guide to help you find resources for your projects and research. Access it at the following link: “Anthropology 1101: Intimacy/Power/Culture: Multi-Media Perspectives: Resources.“