Understanding of social media

1500 words

 

 

Essay (minimum of 4 academic sources)

 

The final essay should demonstrate understanding of course material and begin with the required and suggested readings. Each essay should be grounded in your own view AND be informed by relevant academic reading and research. Each essay should contain a clear introduction, main body and a conclusion.

 

  1. What are social media and why are they important?

 

  1. What does Ryan Milner mean when he says: ‘mimetic media are a lingua franca for digitally mediated participation’ (2016: 7)?

 

  1. Facebook is an ideal example of participatory culture. Explain why you agree or disagree.

 

  1. Sherry Turkle argues that social media are part of a “culture of simulation” which erodes intimacy and human connection. Discuss

 

  1. In your view, how should social media platforms manage their users’ networked privacy’?

 

  1. Drawing from a recent example, evaluate the role of social media in politics.

 

  1. Compare and contrast an example of virtual reality (e.g. Google Cardboard or Social VR) with augmented reality (e.g. Snap specs). What do each of these tell us about the future of social media?

 

  1. In what ways do social media influence individual behaviour and/or society?

 

  1. Using at least one example, what are social media’s biggest threats to social well-being?

 

  1. Following approval from the lecturer, develop your own question.

 

 

 

FORMAL GUIDELINES

 

Where: 

Each paper must be submitted through turnitin which can be found under the ‘assessment’ tab on the module Blackboard site. Please include your name on the paper.

 

Research and citations (minimum of 4 sources, Harvard style)

This is a formal academic paper and requires evidence of appropriate research and proper citation using the Harvard style.

 

Sources must be academic (e.g. peer reviewed books, articles or research reports) although, where appropriate, other kinds of material is also acceptable.

 

Students must include course readings as starting points for their essays.

 

Any material you quote, summarise or paraphrase must be cited; failing to do so is plagiarising.  All citations must follow the Harvard citation style.  Guidelines can be found here: http://libguides.library.uwa.edu.au/harvard.

 

Format and presentation of work

Use 12 point Arial font, double space each line and print assignments on only one side of the paper. Pages should be numbered and fastened securely.

 

Each assignment must be proofread and spellchecked.  Normal rules of English grammar and punctuation should be followed.  Poor use of English grammar and punctuation, particularly where the meaning is unclear, will be penalised.

 

Assignments will not be accepted by email

 

Late penalties

Students should submit all coursework by the official submission deadline, as set by the Module Leader.

Coursework that is submitted up to and including 3 working days after the official submission deadline will be accepted and marked. If it is of a ‘pass’ standard, the coursework mark will be capped at 40%.

 

Coursework submitted after the third working day of the official submission deadline will not be accepted and will receive a mark of 0.

 

If students have documented extenuating circumstances which have been approved by RUL, they may negotiate a resubmission prior to the resit period (June).

Final essay evaluation 

 

 

 

Requirements

1st

2.1

2.2

3rd

Fail

Excellent

70+

Good

60-69

Satisfactory

50-59

Passing

40-49

Unsatisfactory

0-39

Answered the question          
Demonstrated understanding          
Quality of interpretation / analysis / critical depth          
Logic (well-argued and/or presented)          
Imagination          
Writing style          
Referencing and citations          
           
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