Analysis of Digital Media Course Project

December 8, 2022

Analysis of Digital Media Course Project

Order Number	636738393092
Type of Project	ESSAY
Writer Level	PHD VERIFIED
Format	APA
Academic Sources	10
Page Count	3-12 PAGES

Instructions/Descriptions

Analysis of Digital Media Course Project

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RESEARCH TOPICS

Topic 1: Digital Media as a Distraction (Week 1) Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier – Chapter 1: Distracted by Everything PBS Online Video Documentary Series – Chapter 1 (00:00 – 08:28 minutes)

Topic 2: Digital Media’s Effects on the Brain (Week 1) Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier – Chapter 2: What’s It Doing to Their Brains? PBS Online Video Documentary Series – Chapter 2 (08:29 – 10:40 minutes)

Topic 3: The Use of Digital and Social Media in Politics (Week 2) (Smartphone political ads target non-political events to talk directly to voters, one by one (web page)

Topic 4: Cyber Psychology (Week 2) Cyber psychology and cyber behavior of adolescents-the need of the contemporary era (web page)

Topic 5: Virtual Worlds and Their Impact on Society (Week 3) Digital Nation: Life on the Virtual Frontier- Chapter 7 Virtual Worlds PBS Online Video Documentary Series – Start the video then Navigate to Chapter 7 (52:05 – 1:01:26)

Topic 6: Fake News (Week 3) Fake News Vs Real News (PBS Online video)

Topic 7: Digital Rights Management (DRM) (Week 4) The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) (PDF)

Topic 8: Filter Bubbles (Week 4) How Filter Bubbles Isolate You (YouTube Video) Measuring the Filter Bubble: How Google is measuring what you click.

Topic 9: Data Visualization (Week 5) “Information is Beautiful” http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/ Big Data Visualization (YouTube Video)

Topic 10: The Digital Divide (Week 6) Digital Divides 2016 | Pew Research Center http://www.pewinternet.org/topics/digital-divide/2017 Small towns join forces to bridge the digital divide (YouTube video)

Topic 11: Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants (Week 6) Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants (PDF)

Topic 12: E-commerce (Week 7) How Amazon Controls E-commerce: Amazon.com the Hidden empire : (online slideshow – 84 slides)

SECTION 1: SELECT ONE TOPIC FROM THE 12 TOPICS LISTED ABOVE Answer the questions below: Item 1: Which topic did you select? Item 2: Why does this topic appeal to you? NOTE 1: Section 1 should be the shortest section of your paper (10-15%).

SECTION 2: SUMMARIZE THE TOPIC YOU SELECTED USING CLASS RESOURCES Discuss your topic as presented in class. This is a summary of all the resources used in class relating to the topic including online discussions.

Item 1: Summarize the information on the topic as presented in the class, using the Read & Watch resources AND any classroom discussion (online or f2f) of the topic.

Item 2: Is the topic you selected relevant in a course on digital and social media? Whether you answer yes or no, justify your answer. Section 2 Sources: Include the source(s) as an in-paper citation and on your References page. NOTE 2: Section 2 should comprise (30-40%) of your paper.

SECTION 3: CONDUCT ADDITIONAL RESEARCH ON THE TOPIC Provide additional information on the topic you selected by locating TWO or MORE new resources (in addition to the resources provided in class) to expand your knowledge of the topic.

Item 1: What additional sources did you find on the topic you selected (list at least one)?

Item 2: Why is EACH resource you found (a) relevant, (b) credible, (c) accurate, and (d) unbiased based on what you learned from UMGC’s Guide to Evaluating Research Sources ? Address a-d in your answer.

Item 3: What new information do the two new resources contribute to the topic as presented in class? Section 3 Source: Include at least ONE SOURCE related to your topic that are NOT presented, discussed, or posted in the weekly Read & Watch in class or posted in the 15-topic list above. Include these sources as in-paper citations and list them on your References page. NOTE 3: Section 3 should comprise the majority of your paper (45-60%). This is where your primary focus should be.

Paper Requirements 1. Your paper must follow APA format guidelines throughout. (A sample APA template for you to use is attached to the bottom of this page. It contains Latin placeholder text. Replace the text with your content).

Double-spaced b. 1-inch Margins c. 12-point size professional font (e.g., Times New Roman) d. Header e. Automatic Page numbers f. Title page g. Reference page
Length: Minimum of 1,000 (Title page, Reference page, and direct quotes do not count toward the total word count). NOTE 4: Going over 1,500 words is fine, but if you are under 900 words you will be penalized (10%).
Title Page

Your title page must be APA formatted and include the following: a. Project Name b. Your Name c. Course Name and Section Number d. Semester e. Instructor’s Name f. Title of Research Paper Topic

References Page

Your References page must be APA formatted.

Sources: Include the source(s) from Section 2 and at least one source in Section 3.

Analysis of Digital Media Course Project

RUBRIC

Excellent Quality

95-100%

Introduction

45-41 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Literature Support

91-84 points

The context and relevance of the issue, as well as a clear description of the study aim, are presented. The history of searches is discussed.

Methodology

58-53 points

With titles for each slide as well as bulleted sections to group relevant information as required, the content is well-organized. Excellent use of typeface, color, images, effects, and so on to improve readability and presenting content. The minimum length criterion of 10 slides/pages is reached.

Average Score

50-85%

40-38 points

More depth/information is required for the context and importance, otherwise the study detail will be unclear. There is no search history information supplied.

83-76 points

There is a review of important theoretical literature, however there is limited integration of research into problem-related ideas. The review is just partly focused and arranged. There is research that both supports and opposes. A summary of the material given is provided. The conclusion may or may not include a biblical integration.

52-49 points

The content is somewhat ordered, but there is no discernible organization. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on may sometimes distract from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.

Poor Quality

0-45%

37-1 points

The context and/or importance are lacking. There is no search history information supplied.

75-1 points

There has been an examination of relevant theoretical literature, but still no research concerning problem-related concepts has been synthesized. The review is just somewhat focused and organized. The provided overview of content does not include any supporting or opposing research. The conclusion has no scriptural references.

48-1 points

There is no logical or apparent organizational structure. There is no discernible logical sequence. The use of typeface, color, graphics, effects, and so on often detracts from the presenting substance. It is possible that the length criteria will not be reached.