how has technology changed communication?
Reflection Assignment (5%) The Basics: The topic for the reflection will be: “How has technology changed communication.” This assignment provides students with an opportunity to practice organizing thoughts and information in a clear and concise manner for a specific purpose. It is also a first chance to work with APA formatting before other major assignments where APA formatting is ESSENTIAL to success. Connection to Course Objectives: Organize information into a clear, coherent messages Compose written, spoken and visual messages for diverse purposes and audiences Keys to Success: Reflection should be a minimum, 1-page double spaced (MAXIMUM 2-pages) Half of your reflection should outline some general observations on the topic, commentary, analysis. The other half should clearly connect the topic with your personal life (work, school, family, social, etc.). In this part you should be using the first person (use of I, me, etc.). Consider how you can apply Kolb Reflection Cycle to your response (See PPT slides) Although no research is required for the reflection, you may conduct a basic review of information on the topic to provide a wider base of context to the issue being discussed (newspapers, journals, blogs etc.). This may help to come up with ideas and add depth to your discussion Any information (direct quotes or IDEAS) from outside source, must be properly cited with APA in-text citations for specific information and a separate reference page at the end of the document. Reflections should follow all APA formatting guidelines (See APA Manual or Library, APA Citation Guide) Reflection(s) Rubric /10 Criteria Level 4 (80-100%) Level 3 (70-79%) Level 2 (60-69%) Level 1 (0-59%) Depth of Reflection Response demonstrates an in-depth discussion and personalization of the topic Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful and well supported. Clear, detailed examples are provided, as applicable. Response demonstrates a general discussion and personalization of the topic. Viewpoints and interpretations are supported. Appropriate examples are provided, as applicable. Response demonstrates a minimal or unclear discussion and personalization of the topic. Viewpoints and interpretations are vaguely supported. Examples are not provided or are irrelevant to the assignment. Response demonstrates a lack of discussion and personalization of the topic. Viewpoints and interpretations are missing, inappropriate, and/or unsupported. Examples are not provided. Required Components -1-page minimum -APA formatting -APA referencing Response includes all components and meets or exceeds all requirements indicated in the instructions. The reflection topic or question is addressed thoroughly. Response includes all components and meets all requirements indicated in the instructions. Each question or part of the assignment is addressed. Response is missing some components and/or does not fully meet the requirements indicated in the instructions. Some questions or parts of the assignment are not addressed. Response excludes essential components and/or does not address the requirements indicated in the instructions. Many parts of the assignment are addressed minimally, inadequately, and/or not at all. Writing Mechanics Paper is clear, correctly formatted, written in full sentences. Virtually no spelling or grammatical errors. Paper is clear, sufficiently formatted, written in full sentences. A few minor spelling or grammatical errors. Paper is somewhat unclear, some formatting errors, some issues with sentence structure. A number of spelling or grammatical errors. Paper is sloppy or incorrectly formatted, Is not written in full sentences. Many spelling or grammatical errors.