Rationale for choice:
Music has become an integral part of our lives and I believe the iPod is a game changer in the music industry. It has not only brought about convenience to us with its portability, but it has also impacted us greatly socially and economically.
Report Outline:
1. Executive Summary
2. Background/Introduction
§ Invention of the iPod (Tony Fadell)
§ How the iPod is a game changer in the music industry
3. Historical Perspective
§ Other ways of listening to music (eg, radio, Walkman etc)
§ Why the iPod came about
§ How the iPod changed the world (social, economic impacts etc)
4. Current Situation
§ Uses of the iPod
§ Advantages of the iPod
§ Limitations of the iPod
§ How the iPod has evolved
5. Future Considerations
§ Increasing portability
§ Further changes in the entertainment industry due to the evolution of the iPod
6. Conclusion
Hi Sam,
ReplyDeleteFirstly, I like the topic of interest that you have chosen for your topical review paper! I have an iPod too and yes i agree that it has become essential part of our lives (for those who own the iPod of course).
Just some thoughts-- I think your report outline was rather brief.. I am not really sure what aspects you are zooming on or the impacts due to the invention of the iPod. However, base on the points you have stated (as above), I think your points under 'background' and 'historical perspective' should be all right!
Suggestions-- Perhaps you may wish to compare the advantages and limitations of the iPod as compared to the advantages and limitations of other MP3 players and address the issue of why people would choose the iPod over other MP3 players( because of its features/'craze'/brand name of 'apple')
I hope my feedback will be of some help and I wish you all the best for your topical review paper! :)
Cheers,
Neo Cherie
Hey Sam,
ReplyDeleteMatthias here. I would totally agree with you that the iPod is a game changer. In your outline, I particular took interest in the section "Why the iPod came about" as it would clearly show the major factors pushing for the development of the iPod. This would help you substantially in establishing how the Ipod is a game changer.
On the future portion, you might also want to go into possible obstacles the iPod might face, such as an increasing number of competitors or advancements in technology that might make an iPod obsolete.
Yup all in all, your scope was broad and covered many aspects. Cheers!
Hi Samantha, TA here.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Cherie that your outline is pretty brief, but I'm sure you'll fill it in when you have time :)
My only concern for now is your section on 'Future Considerations'. You have to really think about how the iPod can evolve and or be adapted in the future. Use your imagination and think of alternative uses or added features. Prof considers this the most important section as it is almost entirely based on your ideas and applying what you have learnt.
Hope that helps and email me if you have questions :)