Essay paper on communication
Minimum Word Count: 600 words Maximum Word Count: 700 words
In The Network Society, Castells (2005) writes:
The network society is also manifested in the transformation of sociability. Yet, what we observe is not the fading away of face-to-face interaction or the increasing isolation of people in front of their computers. We know, from studies in different societies, that in most instances Internet users are more social, have more friends and contacts, and are more socially and politically active than non users. Moreover, the more they use the Internet, the more they also engage in face-to-face interaction in all domains of their lives. Similarly, new forms of wireless communication, from mobile phone voice communication to SMSs, WiFi and WiMax, substantially increase sociability, particularly for the younger groups of the population. The network society is a hypersocial society, not a society of isolation (p. 11).
Provide a thoughtful and analytical response to the above quote (do not include any part of the quote in your response), in particular the last sentence that is italicized. You may maintain or challenge Castells’ (2005) argument, but either way, you must provide two pieces of support and evidence from the module two readings (beyond Castells) within your response. Be sure to use evidence in a way that moves your analysis beyond descriptive opinions.
Important Notes:
The ‘tone’ is academic and more ‘formal’; avoid first person, watch your vocabulary – do not be conversational, do not use contractions.
Do not provide descriptive opinions and speculations, make succinct arguments that are supported by research and literature.
You are required to stay within the minimum and maximum word count, or you will be penalized .5 (half a mark).
Double space your submission. Please pay attention to your writing style: grammar and punctuation matter. Have someone proofread your work. Your responses must have an introduction, body/discussion, and conclusion. Response submissions should not be one paragraph. No need for title pages, or running header this assignment.
Your M2R response must include at least two pieces of support or evidence from of the module two readings. Castells (2005) must be included (cited/reference list), but is not counted as part of your support/evidence. You can absolutely use more sources/evidence after the minimum has been met.
Properly cite and reference any readings that you use in APA format. Submissions that do not cite and reference material properly will not be accepted and will result in a zero. This means, if nothing is cited in your submission – it will not be accepted. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are meeting university standards for academic writing, regardless of what your home department is.
Do not use any direct quotes in your module submissions – do not include any part of the quote from the assignment in your submission. Instead, rephrase and cite properly. You will be penalized .5 (half a mark) if you use direct quotes. Paraphrase and cite properly (this is a learned skill).
M2R Grading Rubric
The M2R Grading Rubric is included here in order to help you formulate your submission.
Does the response:
-take a clear position of support or challenge to Castells’ (2005) argument
-offers thoughtful analysis instead of descriptive opinion
-provide support/evidence of their stance from two of the assigned module two readings (not including Castells 2005)
-present discussion in an academic/formal manner
Does the submission:
-cite sources properly according to APA format.
-provide a properly APA formatted reference list of cited sources.
-flow well organizationally with clear writing style & proper tone; introduction, body with supporting evidence, and conclusion.
-present discussion free of typos, and free of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and paragraph structure errors.
