Listening Project
When you’ve completed the series, write a reaction paper that analyzes your experience. This should be typed with your episodic notes included as an attachment.
Discuss:
1. Your impression, overall, of how Sarah Koenig feels about the characters and what gives you that impression.
2. Who killed Hae? Why or why don’t you agree with the verdict?
3. Give a detailed explanation, with evidence from the program, as to what supports your theory.
4. How does your perception of Sarah’s feelings influence your perception of who is guilty?
5. What techniques are used to keep the listener interested in this podcast? What techniques would make it more engaging?
6. Describe your feelings about this exercise. What were the challenges to the exercise?
7. Did you find that listening became easier as the series progressed? Why/why not?
8. What environmental circumstances enabled you to listen better.
9. What is it about this series that makes it so popular?
10. How can you apply skills developed/practiced in this exercise to other areas of your life?
Note: Writing should be clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
