Sunthorn,+Tommy

__**Contributions**__ > > >
 * Posted an answer on the A1 Analysis FAQ - Oct. 2nd
 * Started the podcasting content page with an explanation from a podcasting expert. - Oct 2nd.
 * Posted, re-edited, and had a conniption about my answer to question 4 about deep analysis on A1 Analysis FAQ - Oct 5
 * Posted an answer to question 5 on A1 Analysis FAQ - Oct 5
 * Added a small list of Neil Gaiman's books to his page - Oct 27
 * Reorganized and updated the rpggame list of different types of RPG's as well as tidied up the site. - Nov. 23
 * Edited the Anime entry to further categorize the sub-genres
 * Created the Super Sentai Shows wiki entry - Dec 6
 * Vented on the Final Test Feedback board - Dec 8

__**Analysis**__

The wikispaces environment is an interesting tool. When I first herd that we would be using wikispaces as both the course's home page and as our work space, I was suprised. At first, it seemed like this was going to be a lot of work, but as soon as I started plugging away for the Graphic Novel FAQ it all began to make sense. I was slightly overwhelmed when I made my gigantic post on deep analysis and eventually had to give up on formatting and created a wiki page for it instead of editing my actual post. Eventhough I have never used wikispaces before, but I have been a n active participant on many online communitie. I hope to contribut my knowledge of graphic novels and various other tidbits of Japanese culture.

__Analysis Part 2__
When considering which posting I wish to add to the community or those that I wish to edit, there are various things that cross my mind. Firstly, I ask myself, "Do I know enough about this subject to post or edit a page on it?" This way I can be sure that I am contributing in a positive way and provoke thought and knowledge in others that come across my post. This way I can spur them to look further into my post and then expand upon my ideas. Secondly I ask myself "Is this helpful?" This is just a quality control element that has rooted itself into my brain. This way I don't just post random nonsense that just clutters up the community space. With these two processes going through my head, I hope to be a helpful member contributing to our course's growing online niche.

On editing the posts of others, I have to say, its a lot of fun. Editing the work of others has always been a big part of m professional writing courses, and this only helps me when I peruse our side, grabbing little bits here and there and making them more concise. I try to keep my edits minimal so that the original voice of the author is still conveyed, while structuring their ideas so it is more presentable and understandable. As for when others edit my work, they are more than welcome, I know that I am not perfect and there's always room for improvement, especially when it comes to me spelling.

__Analysis Part 3__
The limitations that I find that are binding me on the wiki is the fact that the site offers only a simple text editor for users to communicate their messages. While there are tools to embed flash movies and contnet from external sites, there could be some sort of interactive content that users could create. Maybe an environment that acts like a powerpoint presentaiton, or something else. Something that will take away the feeling that you're reading an encyclopedia and create more of an interactive tactile learning environment. Though, I learned alot from this wiki I was able to dive in depth into some of my favourite topics and see how people think about them. I was also able to see some new content that I had not known existed until I saw them posted on the table of contents. I think one of the largest benifits this wiki bestowed upon me was a chance to practice writing with my inner geek. Being able to freely vent and spew on about the things I love nurtures the writer inside of me, showing me that when you're writing about something you're passionate about, you just keep on writing.

As for the course itself, it was a blast. Where else can I read a comic/graphic novel and when people say somethign I can tell them to shove it cause I'm doing school work. I believe the graphic novel analysis worked especially well because there are not many people out there that considered them as an art form, or at least as a form of expression. I'm sure this assignment opened a few eyes within the class.(yeah, i love graphic novels, what can i say). Other than that, the rest of the course really fit the title well, it was a venture into new media and allowed us to look deeper into how they worked and analyzed the public reation. I suppose thats what this course was all about ACTION and REACTION, a real PING and PONG effect. So to you sirs, I giveyou a hearty PING.