User talk:Topher D


 * Topher,

You've got some good raw text right now,with somenice information.Right now, the way the page is laid out, I'm having trouble telling what's your final text and what's preperatory. Do make sure to give everythinga proof before the end--getting those details about "exciting" vs. "exiting", and "steeling" vs. "stealing", etc.
 * Best, Stevenarntson


 * Topher,

I'd like to see considerably more detail here--right now I'm not sure if this idea is a good fit for the class, as it seems more like creative writing than like analytical writing. What sorts of research do you imagine doing? How long will it take? How much writing will be produced (word count)? What will you discover? Once these questions are answered, I'll have a better sense whether it can work for the class.
 * Best, Stevenarntson


 * Topher,

I like this subject considerably better, and it's also an area of interest of mine. Right now, I think five pages might be a little short, and I'd consider writing a maybe three separate, slightly shorter papers:
 * One about current copyright law
 * One about "fair use" law
 * One about DJs in particular, maybe with emphasis on your own experiences so far.

Each might be about 1,100 words or so. Here are two videos online I'd highly recommend as starting points:


 * Lawrence Lessig
 * The Amen Break


 * Best, Stevenarntson