I am willing to offer the following extra credit opportunity to interested students.

DATA ENTRY for KYTHERA:   Basically the job is to do data entry and library work for an ongoing archaeological project.  We need to spend some time training and supervising people who will do this, so we cannot use too many people, and this extra-credit opportunity is not for everyone.  The “deal” is that if you complete 10 hours of work on this project, you will get 5% of “A” grade in the course.  If you sign up to do this work and do not finish the 10 hours by November 29, you get no credit. 

 I encourage people to work in teams of 2.  If you work together with someone on this, both people may get credit for the same hours.

If you want to participate in this program you must sign up by Thursday, October 21, and at least one member of your team (remember, this is not the same as your regular class team—this is just for extra credit) must come to a one-hour training session at the Forbes Center (main floor of University Hall) at one of the following times.

            Thursday, October 21             2.30PM

            Thursday, October 21             3.30PM

            Friday, October 21                  2.00PM

Alternatives to data entry: you need to get the instructor's approval to work on any of these projects.  They are available on a first-come, first-served principle.

1. Internet History Resources:

            Come up with a list of useful Internet sites that help historians and history students use the Internet.  This does not mean “neat” sites that                deal with particular periods or places, but rather sites that discuss how historians can use the Internet.

Product: a “webography” of these sites, with annotations (notes that say what they are good for).

2. Internet Historical Maps:

Compile a list of Internet sites that have useful historical maps (i.e., modern maps that help historians and history students with the location and geography of places and areas of historical importance).  These sites should not all be for one period and area, but should be spread around.

 Product: a “webography” of these sites, with annotations (notes that say what they are good for).

3. History Departments on the Internet:

              Compile a list of the 20 best Internet sites from Departments of History.  Look at a lot of sites and determine which are the best (you                 decide what is best).

 Product: a “webography” of these sites, with annotations (notes that say what they are good for).

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