ENL1813M Communications I
Assignment‐Trading Card
Week 01
Trading Card Assignment
Value: 5%
Due: before week 2 class
Trading Card Assignment
Objective:
The purpose of this assignment is to create a physical “identity” that can help to build
community within this online course. It’s also an opportunity to explore some of
uploading features in Brightspace.
The Process:
1.
If you want to hear a Camtasia video describing this assignment, click on
this link:
https://replay.algonquincollege.com/replay/mccoyl/2011/8/Trading%20Card%20Assignment/Trading_C
ard_Assignment_‐_Flash_%28Large%29_‐_20110808_11.22.12AM.html
2.
You will need an electronic picture of yourself for this assignment.
3.
Go to this web site: http://bighugelabs.com/deck.php
4.
Create a trading card that includes your name at the top, a picture, and a
general introduction of yourself (2‐4 sentences). Plan, write and edit these sentences.
Make sure they say something about what you’re studying, what your goal is, something you’re
passionate about. If you want, include several icons that say something about you.
5.
When it’s completed, post me your trading card in the Activities Assignments link
6.
Be sure to read the rubric so you ensure you are meeting the standard set
for this assignment.
RUBRIC – BLOG/TRADING CARD ASSIGNMENT
YOUR NAME: ___________________________
UNACCEPTABLE
1
2
There is not picture or the
picture is not legible
The introduction is too brief or
non‐existent.
There is no connection between
points. It reads like a list of
facts.
The assignment does not seem
to show much care or attention.
Information seems to be
incomplete or superficial
The card was posted as a link
instead of an image
There are more than two
spelling errors on the card.
There are more than two
grammatical errors on the card.
The assignment was more than
four days late.
FAIR TO GOOD
3
4
There is a picture; however, it
may be too small or
inappropriate
There is an introduction, but it
could include more detail.
Both sentences are linked with
some sort of transition, but
there may be at least one “leap”
between thoughts.
For the most part, the
assignment seems to have had
some planning and preparation.
The card may have been posted
as an image, but it was not in
the correct spot.
There are 1‐2 spelling errors on
the card.
There are 1‐2 grammatical
errors on the card.
The assignment was several days
late.
TOTAL ____ = ______
40
EXCELLENT
5
There is an appropriate picture
attached.
The introduction is interesting
and complete.
All sentences are linked
together well, so that the
introduction flows smoothly.
The assignment seems well
thought out and planned.
The card was posted as an
image in the correct spot.
There are no spelling errors on
the card.
There are no grammatical
errors on the card.
The assignment was submitted
on time.