ENGL 303: Multimedia Writing

Michael Mandiberg discusses open licensing on physical objects

a study of online publishing

A Sims 3 Fan Site

The Sims 3 explained on Wikipedia

"Role-playing Simulations Improve Writing" by M.A. Syverson. Looks at Role-playing used in educaiton.

Information regarding legal issues with fan fiction.

This article explains how a chain of pawn shops in Texas sued an anonymous John Doe who posted comments on an Internet message board criticizing the chain of shops. The chain thought that the John Doe may have been a former employee. Despite Doe's efforts to protect his identity, the court rejected Doe's motions. This article shows that although Internet users are often thought to have a right to anonymity, the privacy of Internet users is not enforced by law. Actions that are considered criminal offline are also considered unlawful on the Internet. Still, the rulings of cases involving online anonymity are ultimately decisions of the courts they are heard in.

Home page for The Ultimate Celebrity Address & Phone Book! Providing celebrity addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail addresses, and web addresses for celebrities of all types. Perfect for autograph collectors, radio stations, etc.

Wild and crazy... everyone can write together.

An article discussing the use of Fan Fiction as an Educational tool.

Socialite Life has the lastest celebrity news. This information is posted onto this online website.

A blog that showcases fashion mishaps and do-nots

LiveJournal is a website that allows people to write and share their thoughts and feelings. People who use this site are able to share their writings to others or set the privacy settings so only they can see what they wrote. This site allows people to insert photos and videos into their journal too.

A home decor instruction - one of many that have influenced my projects and designs. The sharing of information in the form of instruction seems like an interesting facet of multi-media writing.

Thi basically describes why people use Twitter and what it can do for you. This will help me with my research project.

A site where you can search for songs, download, buy, or just listen.

Terms I should know for my project.

Terms I should know for my project. As with every piece of subculture, fanfiction has its own terminology which should be mastered in order to do a decent job of discussing the subject.