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Amusing Ourselves to Death Infographic
Amusing Ourselves to Death Infographic
"Each medium, like language itself, makes possible a unique mode of discourse by providing a new orientation for thought, for expression, for sensibility" (Postman, 10).
Rubric Code:
AX7653X
By
epressler
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Subject:
Humanities
Type:
Project
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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The Medium is the Metaphor
Below Average
5 pts
Average
6 pts
Above Average
7 pts
Excellent
8 pts
Medium Statement
10 pts
Below Average
Opinion statement does not reflect how medium changes or shapes humanity's understanding of reality.
Average
Opinion statements reflection of how the medium changes and shape's humanities understanding of reality is present, but does not connect with issues raised in Amusing Ourselves to Death.
Above Average
Opinion statements reflection of how the medium changes and shape's humanities understanding of reality is present and connects with issues raised in Amusing Ourselves to Death.
Excellent
Opinion statements reflection of how the medium changes and shape's humanities understanding of reality is present and demonstrates keen insight into the issues raised in Amusing Ourselves to Death.
Explanation of Medium
15 pts
Below Average
Project answers three or fewer of the following questions: 1. Who is the user/audience? 2. How does communication happen? 3. What else is shared? 4. What is unique to this medium? 5. How is sight and sound used in your medium? Answers may not be accurate.
Average
Project answers the following questions: 1. Who is the user/audience? 2. How does communication happen? 3. What else is shared? 4. What is unique to this medium? 5. How is sight and sound used in your medium? One question may not be answered. Answers are somewhat accurate.
Above Average
Project answers the following questions: 1. Who is the user/audience? 2. How does communication happen? 3. What else is shared? 4. What is unique to this medium? 5. How is sight and sound used in your medium? All questions are answered. Questions are mostly accurate.
Excellent
Project answers all of the the following questions: 1. Who is the user/audience? 2. How does communication happen? 3. What else is shared? 4. What is unique to this medium? 5. How is sight and sound used in your medium? All questions are answered and answers are accurate and insightful.
Reasons and Evidence
15 pts
Below Average
Only one example is given and/or examples do not give good support for medium statement.
Average
One to two examples are given. Examples show moderate support for medium statement.
Above Average
Two to three examples are given. Examples show good support for medium statement.
Excellent
Three examples are given. Examples show very strong support for medium statement.
Limitations
10 pts
Below Average
Project focuses on wrong aspects of medium's limitations (not on its communications limitations) or discusses limitations in a very minimal way. Does not connect to "Reasons and Evidence" and "The Truth" elements of project.
Average
Project discusses limitations of medium's communications. Discussion of limitations shows some relevance to "Reasons and Evidence" and "The Truth" elements of project.
Above Average
Project discusses significant limitations of medium's communications. Discussion of limitations shows strong relevance to "Reasons and Evidence" and "The Truth" elements of project.
Excellent
Project discusses significant limitations of medium's communications. Those limitations reflect issues discussed in AOD. Discussion of limitations shows strong relevance to "Reasons and Evidence" and "The Truth" elements of project. Limitations discussed connect to issues raised in AOD
The Truth
15 pts
Below Average
Project demonstrates little grasp of what the medium says about the world. Project does not clearly state what the medium argues the world is like or how it affects the perception of truth.
Average
Project makes a statement about what the medium says about the world and includes definition of perceived truth within the medium.
Above Average
Project makes a clear statement about what the medium says about the world and includes definition of perceived truth within the medium. Statements show some complexity of thought.
Excellent
Project makes a clear statement about what the medium says about the world and includes definition of perceived truth within the medium. Statements reflect concepts addressed in AOD and show complexity of thought.
Infographic Elements
Visuals
5 pts
Below Average
Colors in scheme clash or distract from content. Graphics are not relevant. Infographic is difficult to read.
Average
Color scheme does not distract from content. Graphics relate to color scheme and project theme.
Above Average
Color scheme enhances content. Graphics relate to color scheme and project theme and are directly related to content.
Excellent
Excellence in color scheme and relevant graphics. Graphics relate to color scheme and project theme and are directly related to content.Use of reference icons to create easier reading of infographic.
Content
10 pts
Below Average
Project contains very few time frames, statistics or references.
Average
At least two of the elements are included at a in the project.
Above Average
At least two of the elements are included at a in the project in a significant way.
Excellent
Project contains significant time frames, statistics, and references.
Knowledge
15 pts
Below Average
Facts are limited and deductions do not demonstrate higher level thinking skills.
Average
Facts are present and pertinent to medium. Deductions demonstrate some grasp of higher level thinking skills of analysis, evaluation, synthesis.
Above Average
Facts are present and pertinent and to medium. Deductions demonstrate good grasp of higher level thinking skills of analysis, evaluation, synthesis.
Excellent
Facts are present and pertinent and to medium and used concisely. Deductions demonstrate solid grasp of higher level thinking skills of analysis, evaluation, synthesis. Knowledge demonstrates understanding and insight into concepts raised in AOD.
Language Mechanics
5 pts
Below Average
Multiple (6+) errors in grammar, spelling, usage or punctutation. References do not follow standard format.
Average
Multiple (4-5) errors in grammar, spelling, usage or punctutation. References contain formatting errors.
Above Average
May have a few errors in grammar (1-3), spelling, usage or punctuation. References mostly follow standard format.
Excellent
Free from errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Standard format for referencing is followed and error free.
Keywords:
Media, Amusing Ourselves to Death, Postman, Infographic, Critical Thinking, Reading 142
Subjects:
Humanities
Types:
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