Further fixed the handling of plain language in the homeworks

assignments/index.md

@@ -52,13 +52,14 @@ Your grade in the class will be based on whether you achieve competency in each
 ## Accessible Media
 (incomplete list)
 
-| Competency                                            | Asesssed in Which Assignment? |
-|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------|
-| Accessible Document Creation                          | HW1, HW3, HW4, Final Project  |
-| Acessible Presentation Creation                       | HW2, Final Project            |
-| Image Description                                     | HW2, HW3, Hw4, Final Project  |
-| Plain Language Writing                                | HW1, HW4                      |
-| Presenting Accessibly                                 | HW2, Final Project            |
+| Competency                           | Asesssed in Which Assignment?        |
+|--------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
+| Accessible Document Creation         | ALl                                  |
+| Accessible Video Creation (Optional) | HW4, HW5, Final Project                   |
+| Acessible Presentation Creation      | HW2, Final Project                   |
+| Image Description                    | HW2, HW3, Hw4, Final Project         |
+| Plain Language Writing               | HW5, may apply to other HW by choice |
+| Presenting Accessibly                | HW2, Final Project                   |
 
 
 ## TBD

assignments/plain-language.md

@@ -23,14 +23,19 @@ Practice plain language writing
 ## 1. Select Text and Audience
 
 
-Select one assignment, reading question answer, or other text you need to write. Pick a paragraph you think would be useful to practice plain writing for. A good choice is an introduction to a topic; or a short essay such as an answer to a reading question; or something you are writing anyway for a general audience.
+Select one assignment, reading question answer, or other text you need to *write* or *make a video* about.. Pick a topic you think would be useful to practice plain writing for. A good choice is an introduction to a topic; or a short essay such as an answer to a reading question; a video summary, or something you are writing anyway for a general audience.
 
 You also need to select an audience. This could be a general, non-scientific public; or could go beyond that to focus on someone with an intellectual disability. The Plain Writing Act of, described on [plainlanguage.gov](https://www.plainlanguage.gov/law/), "requires federal agencies use clear government communication that the public can understand and use." According to [WCAG guidelines](https://www.w3.org/WAI/GL/WCAG3/2021/how-tos/clear-words/), plain language also "benefit individuals who live with cognitive and learning disabilities, language impairments, memory impairments, and autism." You can decide which of these audiences to focus on, and should specify that when you hand in this assignment.
 
 
 ## 2. Write/Talk about the technology using plain language techniques
 
-Write or rewrite that paragraph using the plain language techniques you [learned in class](https://courses.cs.washington.edu/courses/csep590b/23wi/slides/designing.html#24). Your writeup should 
+Write or rewrite that paragraph using the plain language techniques you [learned in class](https://courses.cs.washington.edu/courses/csep590b/23wi/slides/plain-language.html). Please note that if you choose to create a video, we cannot provide as
+many resources about plain language. However, many of the same
+principals that you would use for an essay apply. Some apply to the
+video script (such as don't use jargon) and some might apply to the
+video structure (such as having clear transitions rather than
+headers).
 
 In addition to using plain language techniques, please make sure that the document
 and/or video you produce is accessible. In the case of the document,
@@ -54,5 +59,6 @@ You will turn this assignment in on canvas.
 This homework may contribute to your competency grade on 
 - Image description
 - Accessible document creation
+- Accessible video creation 
 - Plain language writing techniques
 - Your participation grade, as a percentage of completeness (are all the required parts present)

assignments/project.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ layout: assignment
 published: true
 
 title: Final Project
-code: hw5
+code: hw7
 
 assigned: Feb 7, 2023
 due:

assignments/technology-review.md

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ This assignment will expose the class to a range of in-use accessibility technol
 
 ## 1. Select one example of second wave technology and read about it/try it
 
-Select an example of a so-called <q>second wave</q> technology, that you will *write* or *make a video* about. Your goal is to  (1) summarize some accessibility research with that technology in plain language and then (2) give a survey of some common accessible solutions available today for people with disabilities who want to try the technology (here you can do more of a survey, links to actual available stuff is ideal)
+Select an example of a so-called <q>second wave</q> technology, that you will *write* or *make a video* about. Your goal is to  (1) summarize some accessibility research with that technology for a general audience and then (2) give a survey of some common accessible solutions available today for people with disabilities who want to try the technology (here you can do more of a survey, links to actual available stuff is ideal)
 
 We have a couple of requests from community partners, and you can also select something based on interest. Once you select that technology, you should pick one paper to read deeply, and also try out some of accessible examples of the technology that are available now (you may need to search around to find these). The details of what you read, and try out, may vary with the topic you pick ad you can check with the instructors if you are unsure. 
 
@@ -41,9 +41,9 @@ Those marked with CA are *CREATE ASK* topics, i.e. topics that CREATE partners h
 - Other: You are welcome to tackle other areas covered in class including [AI/ML](https://arxiv.org/abs/2208.04712); [Intelligent Agents](http://acm.mementodepot.org/pubs/proceedings/acmconferences_3173574/3173574/3173574.3174033/3173574.3174033.pdf); you will need to work with the instructors to identify a set of reading papers and technololgies that are available now. 
 {% enddetails %}
 
-## 2. Write/Talk about the technology using plain language techniques
+## 2. Write/Talk about the technology  
 
-You should write or talk about the technology using the plain language techniques you [learned in class](https://courses.cs.washington.edu/courses/csep590b/23wi/slides/designing.html#24). Your writeup should 
+You should write or talk about the technology. Your writeup should 
 
 1. Describe the topic 
    a. Introduce the technology you focused on (1 paragraph)
@@ -53,29 +53,19 @@ You should write or talk about the technology using the plain language technique
 3. Describe solutions and/or options *available now* to people with disabilities. For each one, Describe it briefly; Provide a link
 4. Conclude by summarizing the key take aways
     
-Please note that if you choose to create a video, we cannot provide as
-many resources about plain language. However, many of the same
-principals that you would use for an essay apply. Some apply to the
-video script (such as don't use jargon) and some might apply to the
-video structure (such as having clear transitions rather than
-headers).
-
-In addition to using plain language techniques, please make sure that the document
+
+Please make sure that the document
 and/or video you produce is accessible. In the case of the document,
 you should use a single column format; label headers properly (in
 word, pdf, or html); and include alt text for images (again in any
 format). In the case of a video, you should present accessibly; and
 include captions and verbally describing important visual elements.
 
-Please choose at least five of the  ten plain language
-principals [presented in class](https://courses.cs.washington.edu/courses/csep590b/23wi/slides/designing.html#24) and include an addendum saying which five you picked.
-
 # Turnin
 
 You will turn this assignment in on canvas.
 
-- Upload your document or link to your video using plain language techniques
-- Upload a list of the principles that you applied
+- Upload your document or link to your video
 - Upload a document containing the ALT text for each figure and/or the caption file for your video
 
 # Competencies
@@ -84,5 +74,4 @@ This homework may contribute to your competency grade on
 - Accessible presentation 
 - Accessible video creation 
 - Accessible document creation
-- Plain language writing techniques
 - Your participation grade, as a percentage of completeness (are all the required parts present)