Syllabus - Design Concepts

Design Concepts

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
READINGS
COURSE SUBJECTS
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Publish Date

10/26/2020 09:31:37

Design Concepts

ARTC-1310

Credit Spring 2021
01/19/2021 - 05/16/2021

Course Information

Section 004
Laboratory
ONL DIL
Shawn McKinney

Section 004
Distance Learning
M 18:00 - 20:40
DLS DIL
Shawn McKinney

Office Hours

M W
8:40pm - 9:10pm
Online only, via Blackboard Connect and by appointment (email me)
Email: shawn.mckinney@austincc.edu

Course Requirements

Spring 2021 // ACC // ARTC 1310-004 // SYN 18157

DESIGN CONCEPTS // SYLLABUS

MW // Lec // 06:00-06:55pm // Lec // DLS

MW // Lab // 07:00-08:40pm // Lab // DLS

16 Week Hybrid Course | January 19 – May 16

DLS: This live virtual class will meet online during the listed days and times.

Required: To successfully complete the course, you’ll need access to a computer capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software*, a high-speed internet connection, a webcam, and a microphone.

HOW TO REACH ME

Instructor: Professor Shawn M. McKinney, MFA

Office: Online only, via Blackboard Connect

Office Hours: MW // 8:40-9:10pm // and by appointment (email me)

Email: shawn.mckinney@austincc.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Fundamental techniques in conceptualizing. Includes all procedures from initial research to creating strategies to finalizing a project. Credit Hours: 3.

All courses offered in the Visual Communication department are workforce courses. They may have some transfer restrictions to other colleges. Students interested in transferring courses to another college should speak with our departmental advisors, or their Area of Study advisor.

Course Prerequisites

None.

COURSE RATIONALE // OBJECTIVES

In this course students learn how to apply a design process to solve design challenges. Students can apply skills learned in this class to three degree areas: Graphic Arts Technology, Graphic Design and User Experience Design.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Competencies (What you’ll do in the course):

· Discover Design Process

· Discover Conceptual Design

· Apply Conceptual Design

· Discover Design Thinking

· Apply Design Thinking

· Discover Design Careers

Learning Objectives (What you’ll learn to do):

Graphic Design

· Use industry standard vector, raster, and layout software tools to produce graphic design.

· Apply the design process (define problem, define audience, research and gather ideas, create form, evaluate and assess, produce and explain final solution) in the production of graphic design.

· Select appropriate color, typefaces, layouts, and concepts to produce graphic design.

· Produce designs, concepts, and layouts based on current industry standards.

Graphic Art Technology

· Use industry standard vector, raster and layout software tools to produce graphic design.

· Apply the production process (define project parameters, prepare assets, produce design, prepare output) to produce graphic design.

· Independently produce graphic design work to project specifications.

User Experience

· Produce prototypes for software apps using industry standard methods, tools, and techniques.

· Apply a user centered design process in the creation of software applications.

· Design and develop responsive layouts for multi-device, and multi-channel applications.

· Demonstrate proficiency in team collaboration.

· Demonstrate professionalism and proficiency — present, design, and deliver a UX portfolio.

What you’ll learn that will help in the workforce [on the job]:

Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS): In 1989, the U.S. Department of Labor education jointly surveyed U.S. employers to find out the most important skills and competencies needed by workers. The results of that survey identified SCANS (Secretaries Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills). These are skills that employers need the most from their workers. SCANS skills are the predictors of success in workplace. The following is a list of SCAN competencies identified in this course. For expanded definitions of the listed SCANS, please go to: www.academicinnovations.com/report.html

RESOURCES

1.1 Manages Time

INTERPERSONAL

2.3 Serves Clients and Customers

2.5 Negotiates

2.6 Works with Cultural Diversity

INFORMATION

3.1 Acquires and Evaluates Information

3.2 Organizes and Maintains Information

3.3 Uses Computers to Process Information

SYSTEMS

4.1 Understands Systems

4.2 Monitors and Corrects Performance

4.3 Improves and Designs Systems

TECHNOLOGY

5.1 Selects Technology

5.2 Applies Technology to Task

5.3 Maintains
and Troubleshoots Technology

BASIC SKILLS

6.1 Reading

6.2 Writing

6.5 Listening

6.6 Speaking

THINKING SKILLS

7.1 Creative Thinking

7.2 Decision Making

7.3 Problem Solving

7.4 Mental Visualization

7.5 Knowing How
to Learn

7.6 Reasoning

PERSONAL SKILLS

8.1 Responsibility

8.2 Self-Esteem

8.3 Sociability

8.4 Self-Management

8.5 Integrity/Honesty

TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS

Required Textbook

· We will use Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford's ("d.school") online resources.

· MixTape Series download here:

o Part 1: Understand

o Part 2: Ideate

o Part 3: Experiment

· Bootcamp Bootleg download here.

Required Online Resources and Software

ACC Blackboard and ACC Google Apps (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.), access to Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word); Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (latest version)

Note 1: Students will need access to a credit / debit card (or a pre-paid Visa card) to purchase Adobe Creative Cloud.

Note 2: ACC students whose major falls outside the ADM area will be charged $50 a semester. Otherwise, the cost will be $10 per semester.

Required Equipment and Materials

· Device to take / upload photos [smart phone w/ digital camera or scanner

· Portable Digital Storage (Flash Drive / External HD / Laptop / etc.)

· Blank Sketch Book (No Lines!) OR Graphics Pad (No Lines!)

· Pencils, Colored Pencils, Sharpie Markers, Post-It Notes

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

Teaching methods in this class are based on professional experience and best practices in design and advertising. Methods may include: lectures, demos, critiques, activities, exercises, and presentations.

Distance Education (for Online Courses)

Instruction for the course will be delivered online only. No physical meetings are scheduled to take place.

Students are required to have access to the latest Creative Cloud Software Suite or permission from the instructor. Access to a scanner and/or digital camera will also be required. This course is time and computer intensive, requiring 6-10 (or more) hours per week to complete assignments. Access to a high- speed Internet connection is also required. Contact instructor by email, if more information is needed: shawn.mckinney@austincc.edu.

REQUIRED: online orientation and orientation quiz.

Review the ACC Distance Education General Information available at https://online.austincc.edu/faq/

GRADING SYSTEM

Below is a list of assignments and grade percentages. If any of these projects change, the instructor will notify students as soon as possible. Projects, along with attendance, class participation and class presentations, will contribute to a student’s final grade in this class. Grades will be computed on a 100 points scale. Project results, along with attendance, participation and presentations, will contribute to a student’s final grade in this course.

Your final grade in this course will be assessed as follows:

Competency 1: Discover design process (10%)

Competency 2: Discover conceptual design (25%)

Competency 3: Apply conceptual design (10%)

Competency 4: Discover design thinking (5%)

Competency 5: Apply design thinking (25%)

Competency 6: Discover Design Careers (5%)

Attendance + Participation: Discussion board & minor assignments (20%)

COURSE SUBJECTS / SCHEDULE

Week Topic Assessment

Week 1 C1: Discover Design Process Scavenger Hunt Exercise

Week 2-6 C2: Discover Conceptual Design Myth Project

Week 6-8 C3: Apply Conceptual Design Minimal Movie Project

Week 9 C4: Discover Design Thinking Gift Experience Exercise

Week 9-15 C5: Apply Design Thinking Redesign Experience Project

Week 16 C6: Discover Design Careers Career Map

COURSE POLICIES (Official college policy is italicized)

Student standards of conduct

Acceptable standards of conduct include behavior that is civil, courteous, and respectful of all members of the campus community, their property, and the property of the college; promotes mutual respect, equality, and safety of its members and opposes those acts that harass. intimidate, or haze its members.

Illegal acts, include, but are not limited to possession or use of firearms, explosives, or other weapons; gambling; unlawful possession, use, and distribution of narcotics; assault or stalking. ACC’s policy on student standards and code of conduct is in the current student handbook: www.austincc.edu/handbook

Classroom interaction

Throughout the semester, students may interact with other people — during critiques, discussions, classroom activities, and so forth. In all instances, classroom behavior should support and enhance learning. Students are expected to treat everyone with empathy, dignity, and respect.

The instructor will not tolerate disruptive classroom behavior, which may include:

· Persistently speaking without permission

· Conducting distracting side conversations with classmates

· Engaging in activities not related to the class

· Allowing a cell phone to ring, or using it to talk or send messages during class

· Using cell phones or digital devices during class for non-course related purposes

· Eating, drinking, or sleeping in class (without permission)

· Monopolizing class discussion, or refusing to defer to the instructor, or listen to others

· Persisting when the instructor has indicated that your remarks are inappropriate or off topic

· Persisting when the instructor has indicated that it is time to end a discussion and move on

· Reacting angrily or defensively to critique from guests, instructors, or classmates

· Sighing, rolling eyes, or muttering when other people are talking

· Refusing to participate in group activities such as group or peer-to-peer critiques

· Chronically entering late and/or leaving early, or moving about the classroom

· Filming, photographing, or taping a class without the instructor’s permission

· Disputing authority and arguing with faculty and/or other students

· Yelling, swearing, bullying, harassing or intimidating others

· Acting physically or verbally abusive

· Failing to adhere to the instructor’s rules or instructions

· Using vulgar or obscene language or slurs

· Arriving to class under the influence of alcohol and/or any drugs

· Using alcohol and/or any drugs during class

· Making threats of any kind or destroying property of any kind

· Behaving in any way that puts the health / safety of the instructor or students in jeopardy

Also, NO tobacco products may be visible and/or in use while attending class (even virtually). NO vaping, chewing tobacco, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, etc. ACC remains a smoke free campus.

If a student engages in disruptive behavior, the instructor may file a Student Discipline Report and refer the student to the Dean of Student Services. The Dean will investigate the case, and based on the investigation, they may put sanctions into place, including but not limited to withdrawing the student from the class. If the behavior is severe, the instructor may call Campus Police, who may immediately refer the student to the Dean of Student Services.

Attendance and Participation

Regular and timely class participation in discussions and completion of work is expected. If attendance or compliance with other course policies is unsatisfactory, the instructor may withdraw students from class.

In the event that the college or campus closes due to unforeseen circumstances (for example, severe weather or other emergency), the student is responsible for communicating with their professor during the closure and completing any assignments or other activities designated by their professor as a result of class sessions being missed.

Absences

If for ANY reason you are unable to attend class, you will be counted absent. This semester, you will be allowed 3 (three) absences total without penalty. I make no distinction between an excused or unexcused absence. Use your absences meaningfully and sparingly.

You will be counted absent if you:

· are not present in class

· leave class early without permission

· disappear in the middle of class for a significant length of time

· get to class more than 15 minutes after the official class start time

At your fourth absence, I may drop your final course grade by one letter grade. I may also drop your final grade a further letter grade for each subsequent absence (4 absences = –10, 5 = –20, and so on.)

Arriving Late

Don’t be late. It’s unprofessional. Arriving to class more than 15 minutes late will be considered one (1) absence. If you exhibit a continual pattern of late attendance your grade may reflect this. Also, arriving between 5 and 15 minutes late will be considered a tardy. For every three (3) tardies you may receive one (1) absence.

Leaving Early

If you need to leave class early, make arrangements with the instructor ahead of time, so you'll know what material we'll be covering for the rest of class. Leaving class early also counts as an absence.

Upload schedule

We will have two regular, weekly submission due dates:

· Tuesday evenings by 6:00 pm

· Friday mornings by 8:00 am

Submission Due Dates

Submission due dates are set up to give you the maximum time sequence to work on drafts during the week. Be sure to submit work by the regular weekly due dates. Students who miss due dates and have not communicated with the instructor after two weeks risk failing the course and should consider withdrawing from the course through Online Services. The instructor will notify student regarding lack of progress and may withdraw students from the class.

Withdrawal Policy

It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student does decide to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date for the semester. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain a copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

Students are responsible for understanding the impact that withdrawal from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, and international student status. Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in Fall 2007 or later at any public Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college education. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with an advisor when making course decisions.

Missing or Late Work

Assignments are due at the beginning of class periods. If you submit an assignment after that, your work will be considered Late. I may lower a project one letter grade for each day that it is Late. If you are unable to attend class on the day a project is due, you will still be expected to submit the project digitally on Blackboard and present / submit the project (virtually) when you return. If you do not submit the project digitally by the due date, it will be considered Late.

Incomplete

An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.

If a student is unable to complete all of the objectives for a passing grade in a course, due to extraor-dinary circumstances — such as a severe illness, or a death in the family — an instructor may grant an “incomplete.” Generally, to receive a grade of “I,” a student must have completed all examinations and assignments to date, be passing, and have personal circumstances that prevent the student from completing the course. Finally, these circumstances must have occurred after the deadline to withdraw with a grade of “W.”

Students receiving an “I” for Spring 2021 or Summer 2021 may complete remaining course requirements and convert the “I” to a completion grade during the Summer or Fall 2021 semesters. The final date for conversion of spring and summer semester incompletes is November 19th, 2021, the published final fall conversion date for Incompletes.

Students receiving an “I” for Spring 2021 may opt to convert the “I” to a “W.” This must be converted by July 26, 2021, and the student may then repeat the course during the Fall 2021 semester without additional charge. Students selecting the course repeat option will enroll in an available section of the same course, and retake the entire course during the Fall 2021 term.

Students receiving an “I” for Spring 2021 or Summer 2021 who have not completed course requirements by the November 19th, 2021 extended conversion date may request that the “I” be converted to a “W” and that they receive a voucher to take the course in Spring 2022. These requests will be considered by the COVID-19 Spring 2021 Hardship Review Committee. Approval would require extenuating circum-stances that did not allow the student to complete the course requirements during the extended completion time.

Students may request an Incomplete from a faculty member if they believe circumstances warrant. The faculty member will determine whether the Incomplete is appropriate to award or not. The following processes must be followed when awarding a student an I grade.

1. Prior to the end of the semester in which the “I” is to be awarded, the student must meet with the instructor to determine assignments and exams to be completed prior to the deadline. This meeting can occur virtually or in person. The instructor should complete the Report of Incomplete Grade form.

2. The faculty member will complete the form, including all requirements to complete the course and the due date, sign (by typing in name) and then email it to the student. The student will then complete his/her section, sign (by typing in name), and return the completed form to the faculty member to complete the agreement. A copy of the fully completed form can then be emailed by the faculty member to the student and the department chair for each grade of Incomplete that the faculty member submits at the end of the semester.

3. The student must complete all remaining work by the date specified on the form above. This date is determined by the instructor in collaboration with the student, but it may not be later than the final withdrawal deadline in the subsequent long semester.

4. Students will retain access to the course Blackboard page through the subsequent semester in order to submit work and complete the course. Students will be able to log on to Blackboard and have access to the course section materials, assignments, and grades from the course and semester in which the Incomplete was awarded.

5. When the student completes the required work by the Incomplete deadline, the instructor will submit an electronic Grade Change Form to change the student’s performance grade from an “I” to the earned grade of A, B, C, D, or F.

6. If an Incomplete is not resolved by the deadline, the grade automatically converts to an “F.” Approval to carry an Incomplete for longer than the next semester or session is rarely granted.

Statement on Academic Integrity

Austin Community College values academic integrity in the educational process. Acts of academic dishonesty / misconduct undermine the learning process, present a disadvantage to students who earn credit honestly, and subvert the academic mission of the institution. The potential consequences of fraudulent credentials raise additional concerns for individuals and communities beyond campus who rely on institutions of higher learning to certify students' academic achievements, and expect to benefit from the claimed knowledge and skills of their graduates.

Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, falsifying documents, or inappropriate use of the college’s information technology resources.

Further information: https://www.austincc.edu/about-acc/academic-integrity-and-disciplinary-process

Copyright

The software programs used in ACC labs are licensed to the college, which is the original purchaser. Students are not allowed to duplicate that software for personal use. Students are also not allowed to use college equipment to duplicate software for other students, or to produce work-for-profit.

Do not download, copy or scan copyrighted material for use in a project unless it meets the Fair Use guidelines below and the copyright holder is properly credited.

Fair Use is an important element of U.S. copyright law that allows for the use of copyrighted work without asking permission of the copyright holder, especially when the copyrighted work is used for criticism, scholarship, and education.

Under Fair Use guidelines students may:

· Incorporate portions of copyrighted materials when producing a project for a specific course; and

· Perform and display their own projects and use them in their portfolio or use the project for job interviews or as supporting materials for application to other schools.

For more information on Fair Use see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_use.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Students at the college have rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution, including freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept assumes an equally demanding concept of student responsibility. Students must comply with all college rules and procedures.

Privacy Policy

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act protects the confidentiality of your educational records. Student grades cannot be relayed over the phone, posted over non-ACC e-mail, or delivered to a student by a fellow student.

Statement on Students with Disabilities

Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through Student Accessibility Services & Assistive Technology (SAS). Students are encouraged to request accommo-dations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise accommodations may be delayed.

Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student. Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for accommo-dations. Additional information is available at: www.austincc.edu/support-and-services.

Safety Statement

Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at www.austincc.edu/ehs.

Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts can be found at www.austincc.edu/emergency/.

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

Concealed Handgun Policy

The Austin Community College District concealed handgun policy ensures compliance with Section 411.2031 of the Texas Government Code (also known as the Campus Carry Law), while maintaining ACC’s commitment to provide a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Beginning August 1, 2017, individuals who are licensed to carry (LTC) may do so on campus premises except in locations and at activities prohibited by state or federal law, or the college’s concealed handgun policy. It is the responsibility of license holders to conceal their handguns at all times.

Persons who see a handgun on campus are asked to contact the ACC Police Department by dialing 222 from a campus phone or 512-223-7999. More info here: www.austincc.edu/about-acc/campus-carry.

Use of ACC Email

All College email communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACC Gmail account, with the expectation that it will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify students of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should expect to receive email communication from their instructor using only this account. Likewise, students should use only their ACC Gmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. More information about ACC Gmail accounts is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/help/accmail/questions-and-answers

I will use only ACC Gmail to communicate with the school’s students, faculty and staff, while students will be expected to do the same.

For this course, I will:

· answer emails as soon as I can, but often not over the weekend (4:00 pm Friday to 8:00 am Monday)

· only answer questions sent from an ACC Gmail account to mine

Cell phone policy

Please silence your phone during class (”lecture”) or switch to vibrate (or airplane) mode.

Student and Instructional Services

ACC provides exemplary student support and offers a variety of services. Information about services and support systems is available at: www.austincc.edu/support and www.austincc.edu/current/. ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. Lab schedules may be found at: www.austincc.edu/tutor. For help setting up your ACC eID, ACC Gmail account, or ACC Blackboard, please see an ACC Learning Lab Technician.

VISUAL COMMUNICATION LABS AND TUTORING

Spring 2021 classes and support services will be online. There will be no access to classrooms, including labs and printers. Tutoring will be available online — a schedule will be released early in the semester.

ETIQUETTE GUIDE FOR ONLINE CLASSES

The online classroom is a classroom — certain behaviors are expected when you communicate with both peers and instructors. Such skills will be valuable in the workforce. Establish good habits now.

Security

Remember, your password is the only thing protecting you from pranks or more serious harm.

· Don't share your password with anyone. Change your password often.

· Always log out when you are finished using the system.

· Be careful with personal information (both yours and others’).

General Guidelines

When communicating online, you should always:

· Treat your instructor and classmates with respect in email or any other communication.

· Use clear, concise language.

· College-level communication should have correct GSP (grammar, spelling, and punctuation).

· Avoid slang terms such as “wassup?” and texting abbreviations such as “u” instead of “you.”

· Avoid using the caps lock feature — IT CAN BE INTERPRETED AS YELLING.

· Limit and possibly avoid the use of emoticons, like :)

· Be cautious using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in an email or online discussion.

· Before asking a question, check the instructor’s FAQs or search your Learning Management System resources and/or the internet to see if the answer is obvious or easy to find.

Email Etiquette

When you send an email to your instructor, or classmates:

· Use a descriptive subject line.

· Begin with an appropriate greeting or salutation. (For formal emails, use something like, “Dear Dr. Rhodes:” For more casual emails, use something like, “Hi Anna,”).

· Keep it brief.

· Avoid attachments unless you are sure your recipients can open and view them.

· Avoid HTML in favor of plain text.

· Sign your message with your name (typed is fine).

· Think carefully before you send the email. Does everyone really need to see your message?

· Avoid using “Reply All.”

· Be sure a message’s author intended for information to be shared before you click on “Forward.”

· If you must forward an email to someone, summarize questions or concerns in your email.

· When emailing college staff with requests to look up records, include your eID.

Message Board Etiquette and Guidelines

When posting on the Discussion Board in your online class, you should:

· Make posts that are on topic and within the scope of the course material.

· Take your posts seriously and review and edit your posts before sending.

· Be as brief as possible while still making a thorough comment.

· Always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another source.

· Be sure to read all messages in a thread before replying.

· Don’t wait until the last minute to make a post. Allow time for other students to reply before the deadline. Likewise, don’t wait to post your replies until the deadline; the author deserves an opportunity to address any questions you have, or respond to points you make.

· Avoid short, generic statements such as “I agree” or “I love that.” Always include a reason for why you agree with or love something. Try to add something meaningful to the discussion.

· Always be respectful of others’ opinions even when they differ from your own.

· When you disagree with something, express your opinion in a respectful, non-critical way.

· Avoid making personal or insulting remarks.

· Stay open-minded.

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