In previous proposal, author has too general topic of online interactive narrative and theories to further develop the ideas. The four theorist that author raised which are Marchall McLuhan, Roland Barthes, Mark Stephen Meadows and Scott McCloud to implement in on a case study by Google Chrome Experimental project, Ramayana and to examine the advantage and limitation of these online medium that bring to the traditional story.
After reviewing the feedbacks of previous proposal and consultation with author's lecturer, Daniel Chong. He suggested to scope down the previous propose topic to examine traditional tales that told in new interactive media that preserve both culture and commercial value. Besides, from Daniel advised author should look for experts or theories that are more specific to her essay topic.
Author has decided to narrow down her research topic on how traditional tales that applied in new interactive media has the both culture and commercial value. Author has also study on some of the theory that might use in her essay.
In the essay, author will composite theories to form the ideas during her research and in her final essay. She will use the merging of each of the theories and form a proper conclusion.
During research stage, author has to make clear and stated on the ethical concerns in her final essay. Surveys are not included in author's essay but she would collect most of the data through online, including ebooks, journal, article and books. Author has minimal ethical issues as she has no work with individuals or organizations.
1. Quality and legal sources.
Author will minimize the risk during her research stage. Most of her research theory will base on books from The One Academy library, online e-books and quality online journal. Besides, author will look for online journal and articles that with strong theorist support behind or identifiable writers. Author will not only look for relevant sources within the area of interactive narrative but also some other sources that could form good ideas. Some risk will occur when author look for unreliable secondary sources, author will pay more concern about it. Author will double check on the resources by viewing comments that gave from the reader.
Author will minimize the risk during her research stage. Most of her research theory will base on books from The One Academy library, online e-books and quality online journal. Besides, author will look for online journal and articles that with strong theorist support behind or identifiable writers. Author will not only look for relevant sources within the area of interactive narrative but also some other sources that could form good ideas. Some risk will occur when author look for unreliable secondary sources, author will pay more concern about it. Author will double check on the resources by viewing comments that gave from the reader.
2. Harvard referencing and plagiarism
All theories, online journal and article will protect by using harvard citation methods. Citation is important to avoid penalty. Author will not plagiarize the works of others but reuse the idea to generate her own thoughts and opinion.
All theories, online journal and article will protect by using harvard citation methods. Citation is important to avoid penalty. Author will not plagiarize the works of others but reuse the idea to generate her own thoughts and opinion.
Why is Ethics approval Important?
If the work you undertake as part of your studies in the School of Creative Arts involves the participation of others, you will need to get the approval of the Faculty Ethics Committee by completing an Application for Ethics Approval. (The application forms are available in electronic format from Carol Organ at c.organ@herts.ac.uk)
The Ethics committee is here to help protect you and others involved in your work
The Application for Approval is designed to ensure that anyone who is involved in any aspect of your studies is protected from any harm or distress your work might cause and that you have designed your project in such a way to ensure that participants are aware of what you are doing, why you are doing it, and they have given informed consent that they are willing to participate.
Making sure the information you gain about others is held securely
In your application, you are also required to give assurances about how you will collect and store information and what precautions you have taken to keep that data secure, either password protected or locked securely away. You will also be required to declare that you will not disclose that data or any other information.
If the work you undertake as part of your studies in the School of Creative Arts involves the participation of others, you will need to get the approval of the Faculty Ethics Committee by completing an Application for Ethics Approval. (The application forms are available in electronic format from Carol Organ at c.organ@herts.ac.uk)
The Ethics committee is here to help protect you and others involved in your work
The Application for Approval is designed to ensure that anyone who is involved in any aspect of your studies is protected from any harm or distress your work might cause and that you have designed your project in such a way to ensure that participants are aware of what you are doing, why you are doing it, and they have given informed consent that they are willing to participate.
Making sure the information you gain about others is held securely
In your application, you are also required to give assurances about how you will collect and store information and what precautions you have taken to keep that data secure, either password protected or locked securely away. You will also be required to declare that you will not disclose that data or any other information.
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