COM 340 – Module 4: Critical Thinking

Question Description

Critical Thinking Assignment (90 Points)

Important! Read First

Choose one of the following two assignments to complete this week. Do not do both assignments. Identify your assignment choice in the title of your submission. (Note: This assignment is not a Milestone for the Portfolio Project, so you can choose either option.)

Option #1: Evaluation of a Blog-based Website (Paper)

Select a blogging platform (such as WordPress, Ghost, Drupal, Joomla, Medium, Blogspot, Squarespace, Weebly, Typepad, Tumblr, or Wix). What are the pros and cons of that platform as a choice for a blog-based website? What issues might you need to address or might you have in creating a blog-based website using that platform? Are there any ethical or legal considerations?

Synthesize your evaluation in a 2-page paper (not including the required cover and reference pages) and support your appraisal based on best practices with a minimum of two sources in addition to the course resources. The CSU-Global Library (Links to an external site.) is a good place to find these sources. Your paper must be written and formatted according to the requirements in the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA (Links to an external site.).

Review the rubric for this Critical Thinking assignment in the Module 4 Materials folder for specific grading criteria.

Option #2: Evaluation of a Blog-based Website (Presentation)

Present a synthesis of your analysis using a 10-slide presentation that includes either speaker’s notes or voiceover. You may use PowerPoint or online tools such as Prezi. Include any information necessary for your instructor to access your presentation, particularly if you are using online slide presentation tools. Follow the CSU-Global Visual Presentation Tips at http://csuglobal.libguides.com/CommonWritingAssign/vispresent (Links to an external site.).

If you opt to present your presentation with voiceover, Screencast-O-Matic (Links to an external site.) is a good, free tool for recording your presentation. You will need to create your presentation, record your presentation, and then host it on a site such as YouTube. Submit the video link of your screen recording to your instructor for grading. (Tutorials for using Screencast-O-Matic are available at http://help.screencast-o-matic.com/ (Links to an external site.).)
If you opt to create speaker’s notes, fully script your presentation in the notes section of each slide. Submit the slide presentation file to your instructor for grading.

Regardless of which option you choose, support your appraisal based on best practices with a minimum of two sources in addition to the course readings and resources. The CSU-Global Library (Links to an external site.) is a good place to find sources. Your presentation must include in-text citations and a reference slide and utilize quality slide design and writing. Follow the CSU-Global Visual Presentation Tips guidelines at http://csuglobal.libguides.com/CommonWritingAssign/vispresent (Links to an external site.).

Review the rubric for this Critical Thinking assignment in the Module 4 Materials folder for specific grading criteria.

Rubric

COM340 Mod 4 CT

COM340 Mod 4 CT

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequirements

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

8.0 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

6.0 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

4.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

20.0 to >16.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of the materials; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources.

16.0 to >12.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

12.0 to >8.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge.

8.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Analysis

30.0 to >24.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Provides a strong critical analysis and interpretation of the pros and cons of the selected blogging platform, potential issues in using the platform, and legal or ethical considerations.

24.0 to >18.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Some significant but not major errors or omissions in analysis and interpretation.

18.0 to >12.0 pts

Below Expectation

Major errors or omissions in analysis and interpretation.

12.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Fails to provide critical analysis and interpretation of the information given.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources / Examples

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Sources or examples meet required criteria and are well chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue under examination.

8.0 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Sources or examples meet required criteria but are less‐than adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue under examination.

6.0 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Sources or examples meet required criteria and are poorly chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue under examination.

4.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Source or example selection and integration of knowledge from the course is clearly deficient.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates college-level proficiency in organization, grammar, and style.

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper format as outlined in the assignment. Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few errors in grammar and spelling.

8.0 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Project is fairly well organized and written, and is in proper format as outlined in the assignment. Reasonably good sentence and paragraph structure; significant number of errors in grammar and spelling.

6.0 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Project is poorly organized; does not follow proper paper format. Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; numerous errors in grammar and spelling.

4.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Project is not organized or well written, and is not in proper paper format. Poor quality work; unacceptable in terms of grammar and spelling.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates proper use of APA style

10.0 to >8.0 pts

Meets Expectation

Project contains proper APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA, with no more than one significant error.

8.0 to >6.0 pts

Approaches Expectation

Few errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA, with no more than two to three significant errors.

6.0 to >4.0 pts

Below Expectation

Significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA, with four to five significant errors.

4.0 to >0 pts

Limited Evidence

Numerous errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA, with more than five significant errors.

10.0 pts

Total Points: 90.0

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