Humor Diary You are asked to keep a record of humorous events you witness, come across, or participate in, between the first and last days of class. The humorous events can come from everyday life, social media, movies, TV, etc. The events should be presented in chronological order. For each event you are asked to (1) give the date and location where it occurred, and describe it in sufficient detail so as to convey why it was funny, (2) analyze it as best you can using material covered in this class up to that date, and (3) evaluate how funny you think it was and why. You are invited to include anything that you think is relevant, such as the origin of the humour, whether it was spontaneous or scripted, and how it made you (and/or others) feel. It is hoped that your humour diary will include at least a few entries per week. Format. Your Humor Diary must be submitted as a typed, printed, bound document (a staple or reliable clip is ok), using 12-point Times New Roman font. It should begin with a title page labeled “PSYO362 Humor Diary” with your name, student number, and date submitted. Your name and student number should be on the top right corner of every page. It is essential to proofread and revise prior to submission to eliminate awkward phrasing and spelling / grammar errors. Failure to follow these instructions could result in a mark of zero. Evaluation. Your Humor Diary will be evaluated according to three criteria: (1) Effort and Comprehensiveness (35%). How many entries are there? Have they been described in sufficient detail to understand what was humorous? (2) Analysis and Insight (50%). To what extent have you successfully applied principles learned in this class to humour as it arises in your own life? (3) Organization and Style (15%). Is it well-organized and free of awkward phrasing, spelling and grammatical errors? Length: at least 2 diary per week from January 17-April 8 (you can make up the date of each diary)
