NMED 1000
The Critical Review
As noted in the course outline, three (3) Critical
Reviews are worth 15 % of your final grade

NMED 1000
• Television Did It First: Ten Myths about “New”
Media
– Read the article : once quickly to get the big picture and once or more slowly to understand the details.
– Determine the author's main idea/thesis/argument and supporting points. (Tip: Check the intro, conclusion, section headings, etc.)
– Map the main points. (Tip: Writing headings may be helpful.)
– Reflect on the author's main points (Take notes as you read through).

NMED 1000
• Television Did It First: Ten Myths about “New”
Media
1.
Choose two (2) “myths” that stand out for you as important, whether you agree of disagree.
2.
Write a 300-500 word review which addresses the following question:
• How does what the author is saying about the two myths you have chosen relate to your favourite website or television show? Be specific. Use concrete examples from your webpages or television episodes.
3.
Proofread your review. Reflect on the author's main points. Does what you’ve written connect your work to the author’s ideas?
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When you have finished, save your review and email it to me at dana.inkster@uleth.ca

NMED 1000
• Evaluation of Critical Review #2
– Two (2) Critical Reviews about Two (2) Components = 20 points
– Critical Review of Component #1 and Component #2 will be marked out of 10:
• 2 Points for Grammar, Spelling and Clarity
• 4 Points for Demonstration of Through Review of Reading
• 4 Points for Review of Course Objectives and Standards and Performance Criteria (see Section C of Course
Outline)
• Objectives and Standards:
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To become familiar with the world of new media & contemporary culture.
To use different forms of languages and means of expressions.
To communicate in the language of instruction and another language.
To use appropriate information processing technology.
To demonstrate the ability for reflection, analysis and criticism.
To experience the creative process.
• Performance Criteria:
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Identification of known aspects of new media.
Effective use of languages and forms of languages.
Correct use of appropriate information processing technology.
Structured formulation of ideas, analysis and criticism.
Demonstration of main aspects of the creative process.