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The Democratization Of Information
- 1. The Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, and Promise 2010/2011 Honors Study Topic
- 2. Democratization Pronunciation: i-ımä-krә-tә-ızā-shәnnoun 1: To make democratic Democratic: 1: of, relating to, or favoring democracy 2: often capitalized; of or relating to one of the two major political parties in the United States evolving in the early 19th century from the anti-federalists and the Democratic-Republican party and associated in modern times with policies of broad social reform and internationalism 3: relating to, appealing to, or available to the broad masses of the people (democratic art) 4: favoring social equality : not snobbish Source: Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary – www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary
- 3. Issues Issue 1: Definition– What does the phrase “democratization of information” mean? Issue 2: Technology- How has technology influenced the spread of information? Issue 3: Individual and Community - How does the dissemination of information influence the individual and the community?
- 4. Issues Issue 4: Language and Communication - How do language and communication shape information and vice versa? Issue 5: Education- What is the relationship between information and education?
- 5. Issues Issue 6: Economy and Business - What roles does information play in business and economics? Issue 7: Government and Public Policy - How does information affect governments and public policy?
- 6. Issues Issue 8:The Arts - How do the arts convey information? Issue 9: Science- What are the connections between the scientific process and information? Issue 10: History and The Future - How has the sharing of information evolved and what might be its future?
- 7. Honors Program GuideElements Film List Websites List
- 9. Scholarship is of worth chiefly when it is productive, when the scholar not merely receives or acquires, but gives. ~ T. Roosevelt, The Outlook, 1/13/12
- 10. Honors Study Topic Honors in Action Investigation of Honors Study Topic Conduct extensive academic investigation, learning, and sharing Commit to scholarly exploration & lifelong learning Be resourceful Engage in extensive & effective planning (ambition & perseverance) Involve chapter, college, community and Phi Theta Kappa members beyond your chapter or region Develop heightened awareness of self & community in relation to global issues. Action
- 12. Service/Action
- 13. Fellowship
- 15. Research
- 17. Three Star– a) Determine Expert Resources & b) Work with other organization to implement Honors in Action project & c) HiA Journal
- 18. Four Star – Share Honors in Action Research
- 20. Chapter Awards Honors in Action Top 50 chapters recognized Issues Awards Up to 3 awards for each issue College Project Award 25 Awards Three Star Level – Five Star Chapter Development Plan Distinguished Chapter Award Top 10% of entries recognized Beta Alpha Award 3 consecutive years as Distinguished Chapter Most Distinguished Chapters Top 10 chapters recognized Most Distinguished Chapter
- 21. Individual Awards Distinguished Chapter Officer Award 2 nominees per chapter Distinguished Chapter Officer Team Award Advisor Awards Paragon Award Distinguished Advisor Award Continued Excellence Award
- 22. HALLMARK AWARDS DEADLINES ADMINITRATOR AWARDS ALL OTHER CATEGORIES Due December 1, 2010 Due Wednesday, February 2, 2011
- 23. The Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, and Promise 2010/2011 Honors Study Topic
- 25. Resourcefulness
- 27. Service/Action
- 28. Persistence
- 30. Impact
- 31. Presentation
- 33. Hallmark awards questions Provide a brief summary of your Honors in Action Project. What issue from the current Honors Program Guide did you choose? Why did you choose this issue? Briefly describe the resources used to research your issue. What conclusions did your chapter reach based on your research? Summarize your objectives for this project and the process by which your chapter set these objectives. With whom did you collaborate?
- 34. Hallmark awards questions Describe the leadership roles undertaken by the chapter that contributed to the development and implementation of this project. Describe specific leadership development actions taken that helped members be more effective leaders for this project. Describe the service or “action” components of this project. What were the quantitative and qualitative outcomes of your project, including lessons learned by your chapter members and others? What is left undone or what opportunities remain for the future?
- 38. Impact
- 39. Presentation
- 40. Total: 55 PointsBriefly describe your College Project and who from the chapter and the college administration was involved in determining it? Summarize your objectives for the College Project and the process by which the chapter and college administration set these objectives. Describe the planning process and strategies developed to complete the College Project. What were the quantitative and qualitative outcomes of your project, including the lessons learned by your chapter members and others? What is left undone or what opportunities remain for the future?
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- Every two years, the Honors Program Committee, a group of advisors and HQ staff members, develops Phi Theta Kappa’s Honors Study Topic.Why an Honors Study Topic?Fulfill missionLearn for learning’s sakeBroaden horizonsLearn beyond classroomLifelong learningHonors in Action7 “I”s and an “A”:Interesting (relevant)In the News (timely)InterdisciplinaryInternationalIssue-OrientedImportant (Consequential)IntellectualAction-OrientedThe current Honors Study Topic will serve as the cornerstone of Phi Theta Kappa programming beginning January 1, 2010 and will run through December 31, 2011.
- By democratization, we mean relating to, or appealing to, or available to the broad masses of the people – the third definition listed by Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary.Throughout history, there have been people, inventions, and societies/organizations that have increased democratic access to information. Increased access or appeal can be a powerful tool for leaders, but there is both peril and promise inherent in the democratization of information, depending on how those powerful tools are utilized.
- The Honors Study Topic is issue-oriented.For the 2010/2011 Honors Study Topic, there are 10 issues. We invite you to examine in depth one or more of these issues during the coming year.
- Study Questions initiate interdisciplinary, scholarly inquiry and research into the democratization of information.Honors in Action project descriptions illustrate the learning andgrowth opportunities in all four of the Society's Hallmarks. Theseexamples may be used "as is" OR can be the springboard for other Honors in Action project ideas.Bibliography is a sampling of books and articles to promote further research of the issue. More resources are available online.Timeline is the description of select historical events.Also, see the journaling section of the Honors Program Guide for suggestions on ways you can keep up with your chapter’s activities during the year. Journaling is also a way to fulfill the 3 Star requirement of keeping a record of your chapter’s history and activities.
- Want to learn more about the 2010/2011 Honors Study Topic and Honors in Action?Please join us in Orlando April 8-10 for the 2010 Convention, the 2010 Honors Institute June 14-18 at Chapman University in Orange, California, and for the 2010 Honors Seminars.
- Here are the qualities to keep in mind when developing Honors in Action projects:Academic InvestigationScholarly ExplorationResourcefulnessExtensive and Effective PlanningCollaboration with chapter members, college, community, and Phi Theta Kappa members beyond your chapter or regionHeightened awareness of self and community in relation to global issues.
- Here are the steps to use when developing an Honors in Action project:Determine which Issue in the Honors Program Guide you plan to investigate.Research the Issue.Analyze your research.From the analysis of your research, determine a need or needs in your community.Determine what leadership development the chapter needs to complete the project.Determine what leadership roles you plan to take to complete the project.What action(s) will you take to address the need you have determined?With whom will you collaborate?
- The Five Star Chapter Development Plan is a road map to help you plan your year with intention and offers a non-competitive way for your chapter to earn international recognition at your annual Regional Convention.Two Star Level:At least two chapter members research one issue/study question of the Honors Program Guide, “The Democratization of Information: Power, Peril, and Promise.”Three Star Level:Based on chapter’s research, plan an Honors in Action project that includes leadership and service components.Map out the specific leadership roles and actions the project requires. Also determine leadership development opportunities that would benefit the participants. Determine the expert resources (individuals and/or organizations, businesses, etc.) for the chapter to coordinate with for the greatest impact. Work with another campus or community organization to implement the Honors in Action project.Chapter chronicles its activities for historical purposes. Examples include keeping an Honors in Action journal, maintaining a notebook of chapter meeting minutes and/or newsletters, saving copies of Hallmark Awards entries, etc.Four Star Level:Chapter shares their Honors in Action research with the campus or community (e.g., hosts an event that includes a formal presentation, writes an article for a publication, creates a display in the library or other resource center, etc.)Five Star Level: Chapter enters all chapter categories and at least one individual category in the 2010 Hallmark Awards. Visit www.ptk.org/hallmarks for a full list of categories, entry requirements, etc.The annual Hallmark Awards offers an opportunity for chapter members to reflect on their collective year, what they learned and how they grew as scholars and leaders who served their community. There are two awards directly associated with the 2010/2011 Honors Study Topic:Honors in Action Project AwardsTop 50 Projects will receive awards at the 2011 Convention in SeattleJudged on:Academic rigor of researchResourcefulnessLeadership DevelopmentPersistenceService/ActionCooperative Effort/OutreachImpactPresentation of entry2) Issues Awards Recognize as many as 3 awards in each of the 10 issues from the Honors Program Guide (up to 30 Total awards) same judging criteria as HiA Project Awards
- To better reflect Honors in Action which means a project is based on the Honors Study Topic and includes all four Hallmarks of Scholarship, Leadership, Service and Fellowship, chapters will no longer submit separate entries for the Hallmarks. Judging Criteria:Academic Rigor of ResearchResourcefulnessLeadership DevelopmentService/ActionPersistenceCooperative Effort/OutreachImpactPresentation Total: 115 PointsChapters must enter both the Honors in Action Award and College Project Award to be considered for the Distinguished Chapter Award category. Both scores are averaged to determine the Top 100 Chapters. The top 10% will be recognized as Distinguished Chapters… which means the number of Distinguished Chapters can grow as the number of participating chapters increases. Those who reach the Distinguished Chapter status for three or more consecutive years will be recognized with the Continued Excellence Award for Chapters. Finally, the Top 10 Chapters will be recognized on stage at Convention culminating with the announcement of the Most Distinguished Chapter.The Honors in Action Award will allow chapters to report on 1 Honors in Action Project based on an issue from the Honors Program Guide. The College Project Award will give greater emphasis to the Five Star Chapter Development Plan by allowing chapters to submit entries based on the College Project required at the Three Star Level. It will increase college administrative support because the project is done in conjunction with the college administration. It will also allow chapters who may not be at the Four or Five Star Level to compete for a chapter award.Benefits of New Chapter Awards Integrates Hallmarks, no longer treated separatelySimplifies Phi Theta Kappa programming for all (no more learning the primary and secondary focus of each Hallmark, etc.)Clarifies our mission as an honor society, not a service organizationEncourages fewer projects with more substanceDecreases number of chapter award entries from three to two which means less work for our chapters Reporting on only ONE Honors in Action project and ONE College Project allows time for chapters to focus on membership recruitment and programming more equallyIncreases number of awards for chapters while ensuring the best of the best are recognized. Chapters will submit ONE entry for the Honors in Action Award. Headquarters will provide two types of recognition for this category: First, the top 50 entries will be awarded no matter what issue they address. But to encourage greater diversity of issues in the award entries, Phi Theta Kappa will also select as many as 3 entries per Issue in the Honors Program Guide.
- The brand-new Chapter Officer Team Award emphasizes the importance of teamwork, and is modeled after the Regional Officer Team Award.Distinguished Chapter Officer Award – allows chapter to choose up to 2 officers to nominate. DEADLINES:Administrator Awards: Due December 1, 2010All Other Categories: Due Wednesday, February 2, 2011Distinguished Member Award is unchanged—chapters may nominate an active member who does NOT hold any officer position –chapter, regional or international.
- College Administrator Awards are due at HQ by December 1, 2010. All other categories are due at HQ by Wednesday, February 2, 2011. More information available at www.ptk.org/hallmarks. Kimberly WootenKey Services Analystchapter.programs@ptk.org601.984.3504
- Every two years, the Honors Program Committee, a group of advisors and HQ staff members, develops Phi Theta Kappa’s Honors Study Topic.Why an Honors Study Topic?Fulfill missionLearn for learning’s sakeBroaden horizonsLearn beyond classroomLifelong learningHonors in Action7 “I”s and an “A”:Interesting (relevant)In the News (timely)InterdisciplinaryInternationalIssue-OrientedImportant (Consequential)IntellectualAction-OrientedThe current Honors Study Topic will serve as the cornerstone of Phi Theta Kappa programming beginning January 1, 2010 and will run through December 31, 2011.
- Judging will be based on these traits. The full rubrics are available online at www.ptk.org/hallmarks. Academic Rigor of ResearchResourcefulnessLeadership DevelopmentService/ActionPersistenceCooperative Effort/OutreachImpactPresentation Total: 115 Points
- Setting objectives is another way of saying setting goals. It’s very important to describe what your chapter wanted to accomplish as well as HOW your chapter decided what you wanted to accomplish.
- The Leadership Hallmark is two-fold: taking on leadership roles/positions (remember, you can be a leader without a formal title) AND seeking out ways to strengthen your leadership skills.Quantitative outcomes means those things that can be measured or counted such as how many people participated, fundraising amounts, etc.Qualitative outcomes are more observational evidence about the quality of the project, like lessons learned, feedback/quotes from the participants, how the Honors in Action Project made a difference, etc.