H150B2 Exploring Electronic Presence

Fall 2015
Final Assignment (250pts)
Due Sunday December 13 by 11:59PM Upload to Dropbox
Many possible Formats

Essay, poem, ppt, podcast, prezi, video, etc

Specific examples from assignments, videos, and readings.

You should explain and discuss what you think are the most important points
that you learned about electronic presence. Note that you will need to
demonstrate an understanding of what electronic presence is: the
ability to communicate and interact with others through electronic
means independently of ones physical body and physical space.
Specifically you will need to address:

1. The difference between electronic and physical presence.

2. What you learned about the social and cultural dimensions of
electronic presence by studying it historically.
3. What you learned about the social and cultural dimensions of
electronic presence from your discussions with family
members.
4. What you learned about the social and cultural dimensions of
electronic presence as a result of doing papers 1 and 2
5. What you learned about the social and cultural dimensions of
electronic presence from the films and/or documentaries that
we have watched.
6. What you learned about the social and cultural dimensions of
electronic presence from class discussions and D2L
discussions.
7. At least three concepts from the scholars that we have read
that illuminate technology, media, social dynamics and/or
culture. Your use of these concepts must demonstrate that
you understand the concepts and are using them effectively.
You must reference the scholars that we have read by including their name, the
title of the work, and/or relevant page numbers.

Rubric
28 points total
1. Comprehensiveness

4
Thoroughly
addresses all of
the prompts in
the instructions.

3
Thoroughly
addresses most
of the prompts in
the instructions
(3/4).

2
Addresses some
of the prompts in
the instructions
(2/4).

2. References

All readings that

are used are
clearly
referenced
(Author, year,
title, page
numbers)
Points are
backed up with
specific
examples that
are relevant and
convincing.
Cites more than
three authors
we have read
this semester
Demonstrates
mastery of
concepts.

Most of the
readings used

Some of the
readings used

Most points
are

Some points are

Few points
are

Cites 3.

Cites at least 2.

Cites at
least 1.

Very good
understanding of
concepts.

Some
understanding of
concepts.

Exceedingly
clear and easy
to follow.
Presentation/for
mat is highly
original and
creative.

Mostly clear and

easy to follow.

Sometimes clear
and easy to
follow.
Presentation/form
at has original
and creative
elements.

Minimal
understand
ing of
concepts.
Mostly
unclear.

3. Examples

4. Readings

5. Comprehension

6. Organization

7. Creativity/Originality

Presentation/for
mat is original
and creative.

1
Addresses
at least
one of the
prompts in
the
instructions
.
Few of the
readings
used

Mostly
convention
al format.