The mashup feature provided through middlespot.com was a unique tool that allowed me to sort of storyboard the content of the Clay Creek website. I think this would be a great tool to use for brainstorming (much like the mindmaps created using bubbl.us). Although this is more creative than simply writing about a topic, my creativity capacity felt very limited with this tool. I'm used to playing around with more advanced editing programs like Photoshop and InDesign, so I was disappointed with the programs limitations. The end result is certainly more visually appealing, but my creative side just isn't satisfied.
I actually think I might be able to get more use out of DataMasher. This program has the ability to create user-friendly, interactive displays for statistical information. Since I am currently working on summarizing results from a survey I distributed for my senior thesis, I'm very data-oriented at the moment. However, there is a major downfall with this site in that the data sets are all determined by individual users and may or may not be backed up with verifiable research.
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