2/5/17, 12(13 amCOM10003: Assessment 3 Page 1 of 2https://ilearn.swin.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-6129419-dt-content-ri…/courses/2017-SO1-COM10003-219333/Assessments/assessment-3.html Teaching period 1, 2017 COM10003: Learning and Communicating Online Assessment 3: Essay - Is wide choice, wise choice? Word / Time limit: 1500 words (+/- 10%) Weighting : 40% Due date : 5pm AEST Monday 22 May 2017 (Week 10) Assessment overview In today's information age, it has never been faster or easier to do research. It has also never been more important to be able to evaluate sources for credibility (Morgan, 2016). Building a credible argument relies on sources that are current and reliable. While the internet has brought about a vast upsurge in the availability of information, what are the repercussions of blindly accepting the supposed facts we consume on daily basis? As a 21st Century learner working in a digital environment, this is an issue you will need to deal with on an almost daily basis. Understanding the pitfalls and perils of the internet, as well as the positive attributes it has to offer, will be invaluable during this unit, your course, and when you move into your chosen field. Choosing and using reliable sources (both in your academic and professional career) is an essential part of building a strong, believable argument. This assessment contributes to the following learning outcomes: 1. explore, use and evaluate information online to develop research and communications skills 3. construct and publish knowledge in the online environment. Please note: COM10003 uses both Harvard and APA referencing style. Please use the appropriate style for your discipline. Contact your eLA if you are unsure which style you should use. Assessment details Follow the steps below to complete your assessment: 1. Consider the essay prompt below Use one of these two focus points to source information to back up your argument. Keep track of where you find these, as you'll need them to complete your reference list. 2. Consider what you have learned about academic integrity and evaluating source information using Metzger's criteria. 3. Check that you have covered all criteria (to the standard you hope to achieve). 4. Check your essay for academic integrity using Turnitin. 5. Submit your completed essay as instructed below. Additional resources The Study resources (https://portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study-resources) section of the Student Portal has a number of tools to help you with completing assessments, including pages to help you with: In this information age, it is more important than ever to use credible and reliable sources. The 2016 US election - alternative facts and the post-truth world. Fake news and Facebook. 2/5/17, 12(13 amCOM10003: Assessment 3 Page 2 of 2https://ilearn.swin.edu.au/bbcswebdav/pid-6129419-dt-content-ri…/courses/2017-SO1-COM10003-219333/Assessments/assessment-3.html ! Essay planning and structure (https://portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study-resources/essay-writing-guide/Essay-Planning-and-Structure-guide) ! Understanding word limits (https://portal.swinburneonline.edu.au/study-resources/essay-writing-guide/How-to-interpret-word-limits) ! APA style guide (https://www.swinburne.edu.au/lib/studyhelp/APA_style.html) ! Harvard style guide (http://www.swinburne.edu.au/lib/studyhelp/harvard_style.html) Submission details Please submit your essay as a single Word document through Turnitin. More details are available in the assessment area of Blackboard. Assessment criteria 1. Response to the essay prompt. 2. Use of the literature. 3. Structure. 4. Spelling and grammar. 5. Citing and referencing. Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide: Criteria No Pass Pass 50-59% Credit 60-69% Distinction 70-79% High Distinction 80-100% Response to the essay prompt (30%) Did not meet criterion. Shows basic understanding of concepts with minimal evidence thoughtful analysis. Complies with the basic requirements. Generally clear, accurate and relevant. Adequately addresses all requirements of the task. Purposefully and logically developed. Addresses all aspects of the task. Synthesis of details and concepts shows evidence of sound understanding and thoughtful examination. Purposefully and logically developed. Thoroughly addresses all aspects of the task. Synthesis of details and concepts shows evidence of sound understanding and thoughtful examination. Displays creativity and originality. Use of the literature (30%) Did not meet criterion. Some relevant literature has been used to support the discussion. Effective use of relevant literature to support the discussion. Highly effective use of relevant literature to support the discussion. Outstanding and highly effective use of literature to support the discussion. Evidence of additional research is also shown. Structure (20%) Did not meet criterion. There is clear structure. Clear structure present with a logical flow throughout. Clear structure present with a logical flow throughout and welldeveloped sections. Clear structure present with a seamless flow throughout and a sophisticated introduction and conclusion. Spelling and grammar (10%) Did not meet criterion. There are some spelling errors and/or problems with grammar. The writing is mostly free of spelling errors and/or problems with grammar. There are very few spelling errors or problems with grammar. The work is free from any spelling errors or problems with grammar. Citing and referencing (10%) Did not meet criterion. External sources are acknowledged but incorrectly referenced. An author/date system of referencing has been used, however closer adherence to the Harvard or APA style is required. External sources are generally referenced correctly according to Harvard or APA style guide with minor errors in formatting or the use of punctuation. All external sources are referenced correctly according to Harvard or APA style. References APA Morgan, K. (2016). Why is credibility of online sources important in education? Retrieved from http://oureverydaylife.com/credibility-online-sources-important-education7012.html Shahani, A. (2016). From hate speech to fake news: The content crisis facing Mark Zuckerberg . Retrieved from http://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2016/11/17/495827410/from-hate-speech-to-fake-news-the-content-crisis-facing-mark-zuckerberg Harvard Morgan, K 2016, Why is credibility of online sources important in education? , Our everyday life, viewed 6 December 2016, . Shahani, A 2016, From hate speech to fake news: The content crisis facing Mark Zuckerberg , NPR, viewed 6 December 2016, .