Please take out your reading
Television Did It First:
Ten Myths about “New”
Media
By Jessica Helfand
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
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Choose two (2) “myths” that stand out for you as important,
whether you agree of disagree.
Write a 300-500 word review which addresses the following
question:
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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.
Proofread your review. Reflect on the author's main points. Does
what you’ve written connect your work to the author’s ideas?
When you have finished, save your review and email it to me at
dana.inkster@uleth.ca
NMED 1000
• Evaluation of Critical Review #2
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Two (2) Critical Reviews about Two (2) Myths = 20 points
Critical Review of Myth #1 and Myth #2 will be marked out of 10:
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Objectives and Standards:
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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)
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.