keywords & objectives
Look at some of the keywords and objectives below! Identify the what in the elements of this research project before jumping into the who, where, why, and how!
KEYWORD:
FOLKLORE
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What do you think of when you see or hear the word "Folklore?"
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Do you think of myths & legends? Fairytales and superstitions? Could it be Taylor Swift's hit surprise album?
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What is your definition of folklore and what does it take to consider something as "folk" or "folklore."
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Is your perception of folklore influenced by your environment, education, or upbringing?
KEYWORD:
digital
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What do you think of when you see or hear the word "Digital?"
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What kinds of artifacts do you associate with this word?
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How does technology tie into your definition?
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Do you have any digital biases?
OBJECTIVE:
identify
FOLK GROUPs
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Do you identify with any digital folk groups?
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Are there digital folk groups that you are interested in but want to know about?
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What does it take to be part of this group?
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How do you speak to others in this folk group? Is there a special language or method of communication?
OBJECTIVE:
evaluate
historical significance
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Why is the purpose for documenting history?
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What resources do folklorists typically use to conduct their research?
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Why don't we consider our immediate history as history?
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How do you think the future will interpret our existence based on our digital data? How would explain life right now to your great, great grandkids?
