Every piece of graded work in the course, what it is worth, and when it is due.
Four assignments, weighted 10/20/30/40 and due in weeks 3, 7, 11 and 12, each harder than the last: one method on one passage, then several methods on a mixed case, then a dispute argued from both sides, then an investigation with no assigned passage, side or method at all.
Assignment 1: First Forensics
A single passage of text, two independent checks, and a verdict you can defend to someone assigned to disagree with you
Due 8 March 2027 · Weight: 10%
Assignment 2: The Full Workup
A mixed-media case worked with at least three independent methods, written up as a forensic report
Due 5 April 2027 · Weight: 20%
Assignment 3: Cross-Examination
Arguing both sides of a real provenance dispute before you're allowed to reach a verdict
Due 3 May 2027 · Weight: 30%
Assignment 4: The Slop Report
An independent investigation into a real, self-chosen case of suspected synthetic content, written for a public audience
Due 28 May 2027 · Weight: 40%