Just need help on my INF 103 Computer Literacy course ASSIGNMENT
mbevz85Hello, I need help on my Course about INF 103 Computer Literacy, the final paper. The topic I choose is The Future of Cloud Computing (covered in Chapter 9). HERE IS THE INFO BELOW. Also I will put the info for the discription on the GRADING RUBIC that you will need to follow and need for this paper.
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Final Paper
For the Final Paper, you will select one topic from the list below. You will want to choose a topic that is important or interesting to you.
Instructions for completing the Final Paper:
- Please select from one of the following topics, which are addressed in the course textbook, Introduction to Computer Literacy:
- Collaborative Technologies (covered in Chapter 1)
- Ethical Concerns in Computing (covered in Chapter 1)
- The Digital Divide (covered in Chapter 1)
- Open Source Software (covered in Chapter 3)
- The Impact of Mobile Computing (covered in Chapter 4)
- Social Networks (covered in Chapter 7)
- Protecting Copyrights and Intellectual Property (covered in Chapter 8)
- The Future of Cloud Computing (covered in Chapter 9)
- Return to the textbookand review the pages in the chapter that pertain to your selected topic.
- Next, log in to the Ashford University Library and conduct a search on that topic.
- The INF103 tutorial will walk you through the basic steps of doing a search for scholarly articles within the Ashford University Library. A transcript of this video can be accessed through your online course.
- Select two scholarly articles to use in your paper. For each article, write down the author information, date of publication, title of the article, the publication information (journal title), and the database from which you retrieved the article. You will need this information when you create your references for the sources.
- Begin the writing process. You are going to compare the points of view offered by these authors (the author of your textbook and the authors of the two articles you have selected) on your selected topic, and then offer your own point of view based upon your analysis of the readings.
- The Ashford Writing Center (AWC) offers assistance with the writing process. The AWC contains many tutorials and offers online guides for how to develop an academic paper. Click on the Writing Center link under “Learning Resources” in the left navigation of this course to visit the AWC.
Criteria for Grading
You will be graded on how well your paper meets the following criteria:
Content
- How clearly you demonstrate your knowledge of your chosen topic.
- Frequent and appropriate use of examples from the textbook and selected articles to support your points.
- Appropriate inclusion of relevant quotes from the discussion forum activities.
- At least one paragraph for each of your three sources (the textbook and two scholarly articles) that includes an accurate summary of the points made by the author(s).
- At least one paragraph for each of your three sources showing your thoughtful analysis of the point of view introduced by the authors.
- At least two paragraphs illustrating how the authors of those three sources agree or disagree with one another about the topic.
- At least two paragraphs that reflect your own point of view and provide a conclusion about your chosen topic.
Form
The way your paper looks is also important to this assignment.
- Complete your assignment using Microsoft Word.
- Include a proper title page.
- Use correct APA formatting for an academic paper (see the Ashford Writing Center tutorial).
- Use proper citation style for all quotes.
- Your paper must be between five to seven pages long (excluding title and references pages).
- Make sure to review your paper for grammar and use the Spell Check function in Microsoft Word before submitting your work.
GRADING RUBRIC
Description:
Total Possible Score: 25.00
Demonstrates Knowledge of the Chosen Topic
Distinguished - Demonstrates a thoroughly accurate understanding of the topic throughout the paper.
Proficient - Demonstrates an accurate understanding of the topic.
Basic - Demonstrates a mostly accurate understanding of the topic, and some details are missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to demonstrate an understanding of the topic; however, many relevant details are missing or inaccurate.
Non-Performance - The demonstration of topic knowledge is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Uses Appropriate Examples From the Textbook and Selected Articles to Support Points
Distinguished - Uses wholly relevant examples from research and the reading to support the salient points.
Proficient - Uses many relevant examples from research and the reading to support the salient points.
Basic - Uses some relevant examples from research and the reading to support the salient points.
Below Expectations - Uses few relevant examples from research and the reading to support the salient points.
Non-Performance - The examples from research and the reading needed to support the points are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Incorporates Appropriate and Relevant Quotes From the Discussion Forum Activities
Distinguished - Incorporates many appropriate and relevant quotes from the Discussion Forum into the paper.
Proficient - Incorporates some appropriate and relevant quotes from the Discussion Forum into the paper.
Basic - Incorporates few quotes from the Discussion Forum into the paper, but not all quotes chosen were relevant to the topic.
Below Expectations - Attempts to incorporate quotes from the Discussion Forum into the paper; however, many of the quotes are not relevant to the topic.
Non-Performance - The incorporation of appropriate and relevant quotes from the Discussion Forum into the paper is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Prepares at Least One Paragraph For Each of the Three Sources That Summarizes the Points Made by the Three Author(s)
Distinguished - Prepares paragraph(s) for each source that wholly and accurately summarize the main points made by the three authors.
Proficient - Prepares paragraph(s) for each source that accurately summarize the main points made by the three authors.
Basic - Prepares paragraph(s) for each source that mostly accurately summarize the main points made by the three authors.
Below Expectations - Attempts to prepare paragraph(s) for each source; however, many of the points are inaccurate.
Non-Performance - The paragraph(s) for each source that summarizes the main points made by the authors are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Prepares at Least One Paragraph For Each of the Three Sources That Thoughtfully Analyzes the Point of View Introduced by the Authors
Distinguished - Creates a thoughtful and comprehensive analysis for each point of view introduced by the authors.
Proficient - Creates a thoughtful analysis for each point of view introduced by the authors, but minor details are missing.
Basic - Creates a somewhat thoughtful analysis for the point of view introduced by the authors, and relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to create a thoughtful analysis for each source; however, significant details are missing.
Non-Performance - The analysis for each source of the point of view introduced by the authors is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.
Prepares at Least Two Paragraphs That Illustrate How the Authors of Those Three Sources Agree or Disagree With One Another About the Topic
Distinguished - Prepares paragraphs that thoroughly and thoughtfully illustrate the agreement and disagreement between the source authors.
Proficient - Prepares paragraphs that illustrate the agreement and disagreement between the sources authors. Minor details are missing.
Basic - Prepares paragraphs that partially illustrate the agreement and disagreement between the source authors. Relevant details are missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to prepare paragraphs that illustrate the agreement and disagreement between the source authors; however, significant details are missing.
Non-Performance - The paragraphs that illustrate the agreement and disagreement between the source authors are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Prepares At Least Two Paragraphs That Reflect On One’s Own Point Of View and Provides a Conclusion
Distinguished - Prepares paragraphs that provide an in-depth reflection on one’s own point of view and provides a well-crafted conclusion.
Proficient - Prepares paragraphs that provide a reflection on one’s own point of view and provides an adequate conclusion. The reflection or conclusion is slightly underdeveloped.
Basic - Prepares paragraphs that somewhat provide a reflection on one’s own point of view and provides a limited conclusion. The reflection and/or conclusion are underdeveloped.
Below Expectations - Attempts to prepare paragraphs that provide a reflection on one’s own point of view and provide a conclusion; however, reflection and conclusion are severely underdeveloped.
Non-Performance - The paragraphs providing reflection and a conclusion are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
Critical Thinking: Evidence
Distinguished - Employs persuasive and applicable information from credible sources to develop an ample analysis or synthesis of the topic. Viewpoints of experts are scrutinized thoroughly.
Proficient - Employs applicable information from credible sources to develop an analysis of the topic.
Basic - Identifies applicable information from credible sources, but may neglect the application of such information toward the analysis of the topic.
Below Expectations - Presents information from external sources, but such information may lack credibility and/or relevance. Neglects to apply such information toward the analysis of the topic.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Critical Thinking: Explanation of Issues
Distinguished - Clearly and comprehensively explains the issue to be considered, delivering all relevant information necessary for a full understanding.
Proficient - Clearly explains the issue to be considered, delivering enough relevant information for an adequate understanding.
Basic - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, delivering minimal information for a basic understanding.
Below Expectations - Briefly explains the issue to be considered, but may not deliver additional information necessary for a basic understanding.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.
Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.
Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: APA Formatting
Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.
Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors.
Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Page Requirement
Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of correctly formatted pages.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
Written Communication: Resource Requirement
Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.
Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.
Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.
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