CS 171 Homework

There is no question that the best way to learn how to create interactive visualizations is by creating them, and programming assignments are an essential part of this course. In order for us to post solutions as soon as possible, homework must be turned in on time. Homework submissions will not be accepted after two days following the hand in date. In cases of medical or other emergencies which interfere with your work, have your senior tutor contact the instructor. We will post solutions to the homework on the course message board.

Submission Instructions

Your homework write-ups will be submitted as a webpage. You can use any webpage creation environment you wish, e.g., a text editor or Google docs. The web development environment DreamWeaver is available for download for FAS students (distance students will have to VPN onto the Harvard network first). We are not picky about whether your html is immaculate.

To submit your homework, create a folder named lastname_firstinitial_hwNbr and place your webpage write-up and your other files in this folder. Please make sure that all of the links in your write-up are relative to this folder! Compress the folder (please use .zip compression) and submit on the course iSite page in the appropriate dropbox. If we cannot access your work or links because these directions are not followed correctly, we will not grade your work.

Late Days

Each student is given four late days at the beginning of the semester. A late day extends the homework due date by 24 hours without penalty. No more than two late days may be used on any one assignment. After using up your late days we will deduct one point for each day (including weekends) an assignment is late. Late days are intended to give you flexibility: you can use them for any reason - no questions asked. You don't get any bonus points for not using your late days. Also, you can only use late days for your homework - all other deadlines (e.g., for the final project) are hard.


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