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Now that we have had the opportunity to review Branigan’s work and add some meat to your definition of a story, you should now be in a position to review some (non)examples to determine whether they are an actual ‘story’ based on a strict interpretation of our evolving conceptual design. Which one(s) (if any) of the videos has all 4-5 elements? Which one(s) do not? You may indicate those that are close.. remember for the purposes of this class we are defining a story as including all the elements.. certainly it is not a binary decision as most narratives we find are missing one or more elements but most folks include them in tier personal definitions anyway.. we are simply providing you some rationale to use stories in your classes and workplace

Below are five different video narratives. All were turned in during previous classes that were an assignment that asked students to create a ‘meStory’… a personal story about themselves and/or their lives. To view each video click the plus sign.

After viewing each video, please enter in the boxes that are embedded under each video whether you deem that the video is a story or not. If not, indicate in your rationale which of Branigan’s four elements is missing. One or two sentences is all that is necessary to justify your rating. When you click the Submit button, wait for the system to record your answer then move on to the next one. The system will remove the survey temporarily for the video you just reviewed.

I will share the results next cycle.

Click to view meStory #1

Fill in the boxes with your name and rationale as to whether this is a story or not then click the submit button

Your Name *

This is/is not a Story Because (i.e., is anything missing?) *

Click to Submit

Click to view meStory #2

Fill in the boxes with your name and rationale as to whether this is a story or not then click the submit button

Name *

This is/is not a Story Because (is anything missing?) *

Click to Submit

Click to view meStory #3

Fill in the boxes with your name and rationale as to whether this is a story or not then click the submit button

Your Name *

This is/is not a Story Because (i.e., is anything missing?) *

Click to Submit

Click to view MeStory #4

Fill in the boxes with your name and rationale as to whether this is a story or not then click the submit button

Your Name *

This is/is not a Story Because (i.e., is anything missing?) *

Click to Submit

Click to view meStory #5

Full Disclosure… video contains one quick image containing nudity (done tastefully and fits the context). Regardless, viewing this one is optional. If an issue, you may skip it, no questions asked.

Fill in the boxes with your name and rationale as to whether this is a story or not then click the submit button

Your Name *

This is/is not a Story Because (i.e., is anything missing?) *

Click to Submit