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Discussion Rubric for COMM 202
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Criteria |
Excellent |
Very Good |
Meets Expectation |
Needs Improvement |
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Idea Development |
Innovative. Ideas are fully developed and clear, focused on the topic and related to the participant’s experiences or prior knowledge. Participant demonstrates a thorough understanding of the concepts discussed. |
Ideas are developed and clear, and relevant to the topic. Participant demonstrates an understanding of and has the ability to apply the concepts discussed in the readings. |
Ideas are somewhat clear, and relevant to the topic. Participant demonstrates an adequate understanding of the concepts discussed. |
Ideas lack clarity, focus, or relevance to the topic, or demonstrate minimal understanding of the discussed concepts. |
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Timeliness and Participation |
Posts initial discussion by Saturday of the week, and contribution and responses to classmates’ postings are early in the week and exceptional in content by furthering the discussion and relating responses to weekly readings. Posts further the discussion and/or ask relevant questions. |
The initial discussion post, and the responses to classmates’ postings, are early in the week. Posts initial discussion by Saturday of the week, and the contribution and responses to classmates’ postings are solid in content by furthering the discussion and relating responses to weekly readings. |
The initial response postings are early in the week. Meets minimal required postings completed. |
Only an original posting with no interaction with other classmates; Postings are after discussion deadline dates; Very minimal participation with other classmates. |
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Grammar and Style |
Exceptional grammar and expression; clearly college level writing. Writing makes a mark on the audience through freshness of style and expression. Thoughtful past common courtesies. |
Grammar and expression adhere to the norms of standard English. Thoughtful past common courtesies. Makes a point to respect diversity. |
Grammar and expression adhere to the norms of standard English. Occasional mistakes of grammar or expression. Writing appears in a style that is easily readable. Respectful. |
Errors of style or expression and/or awkward sentences impede fluent reading of text. No or little sentence variety; style is often trite or redundant. Lacks full respect for diversity. |
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Demonstration of Knowledge from Assigned Readings |
Very clear that readings were understood and incorporated into responses. Responses to classmates helped to steer discussions toward content of the readings. Sources from readings or outside materials properly cited. |
Readings were well understood and incorporated into responses when applicable. Sources from readings or outside materials properly cited. |
Postings have questionable relationship to reading material or discussion prompts. |
Not evident that readings were understood and/or not incorporated into the discussion |
WEEK 1
Below are the required learning resources for this week.
SAGE Handbook of Media Studies: Chapter 5: Society Culture and Media
Read Chapter 5: Society Culture and Media.
https://sk-sagepub-com.ezproxy.umgc.edu/reference/hdbk_mediastudy/n5.xml
Gale Encyclopedia of E-Commerce: Digital Divide
The digital divide, in the simplest terms, points to an unequal distribution of resources. This article discusses key points of access to emerging technologies.
21st Century Communication: A Reference Handbook: Chapter 62: Media Literacy
This chapter provides definitions and discusses key issues related to media literacy.
http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412964005.n62
The Handbook of Communication Science, Second Edition: Chapter 15: Mass Media Effects
This article discusses the history of and theories on the impact of mass media.
http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412982818.n15
WEEK 2
Below are the required learning resources for this week.
Encyclopedia of Journalism: Printing
Read this article about the history and future of printing.
https://sk-sagepub-com.ezproxy.umgc.edu/reference/journalism/n312.xml
Encyclopedia of Emerging Industries: Blogging
Read this concise article on blogging.
21st Century Communication: A Reference Handbook: Chapter 65: The Changing Nature of "News"
Read this short chapter on the changing nature of the news.
http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412964005.n65
21st Century Communication: A Reference Handbook: Chapter 70: Broadcast Journalism
This reading gives a definition and short history of broadcast journalism, and an explanation of how to enter the field.
http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412964005.n70
The Huffington Post: Another News Oultet is Using Robots to Write Stories
This short article discusses the increasing use of robots—yes, robots—to write news stories.
Operative Media, Inc.: Is the Newspaper Industry Dying?
Watch this short video about the future of the newspaper industry.
Transcript
News Paper Industry
WEEK 3
Below are the required learning resources for this week.
Encyclopedia of American Industries: SIC 4833 Televison Broadcasting Stations
Read this short article on television broadcasting stations.
Gale Encyclopedia of E-Commerce: Electronic Frontier Foundation
Read this short article to learn about the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a nonprofit organization heavily involved in the fight for net neutrality, Internet privacy, and other consumer issues.
21st Century Communication: A Reference Handbook: Chapter 96: Radio and Television Programming
Read this short history and discussion of radio and television programming.
http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412964005.n96
The Handbook of Communication Science, Second Edition: Chapter 20: Media Entertainment
Read pages 347–354 of this article on media theories.
http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412982818.n20
Net Neutrality: Towards a Co-Regulatory Solution
Read pages 1–24 on net neutrality.
Net Neutrality: Towards a Co-Regulatory Solution
WEEK 4
Below are the required learning resources for this week.
What is New Media? Defining New Media Isn't Easy.
Consult this resource to understand all the many ways that new media encompass digital forms of media and communication.
Harmon, A. (2020). New media. Salem Press Encyclopedia.
The Impact of New Media on Intercultural Communication in Global Context.
This journal article explores the impact of the convergence of new media and globalization on various aspects of intercultural communication. There is also a discussion of how culture impacts development of new media.
http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1012&context=com_facpubs
21st Century Communication: A Reference Handbook: Chapter 54: Traditional and New Media
This is a good intro article on traditional and new media.
http://ezproxy.umgc.edu/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.4135/9781412964005.n54
Michael Lockrey: Citizen Journalism and the Democratisation of News Coverage
Watch this 14-minute video on citizen journalism and the democratization of journalism.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/VBcgU0Qu2bM
Digital Trends: The History of Social Networking
A brief history of social networking.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/features/the-history-of-social-networking/
Creative Commons: About
Creative Commons is a license that allows you to share knowledge and creative content. Explore the link and determine what uses you might have for Creative Commons.
Professor Lawrence Lessig: Copyright and Creative Commons
This video discusses how schools use Creative Commons.
Professor Lawrence Lessig: Copyright and Creative Commons , on the YouTube website, is available under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported license. UMGC has modified this work and it is available under the original license.
Transcript
Copyright and Creative Commons
