iWrite Brief 2 Blog: Formative feedback/Self-assessment BLOGGER’S REAL NAME:………………………………………………………… Learning Outcomes Performance indicators/ Assessment criteria 1. Composes text that explores the interface between writing and new media. Identifies concepts and generic conventions related to new media writing practices Minimum Standard Composes sufficient text to explore and develop ideas. Shows an emerging awareness of style, context, audience expectation, and the softwares and platforms used. Shows an emerging awareness of related generic conventions. Texts are generally comprehensible and well-presented. High Standard Composes texts that coherently explore, develop and communicate ideas/issues being addressed as part of a wider global blogging process. Shows a command of style, context, audience expectation, and the softwares and platforms used. Composes using media in ways consistent with their related generic conventions. Texts are consistently comprehensible and show an effective text/image interface. 2. Researches, analyses and references information related to new media writing practices Minimum Standard Researches into texts, contexts and concepts central to writing practices. Responds to, analyses and critiques specified readings. Shows an understanding of referencing and linking conventions (textual and hypertextual). 3. Actively interacts (online and offline) with peers and lecturers Minimum Standard Analyses own work, and the work of others of others. Contributes to online comments (as identifed in the briefs) and participates in group-analytical discussions. Discusses the appropriateness and effectiveness of the texts being produced and the processes being used. Discusses work with lecturers. High Standard Researches widely into texts, contexts and concepts central to writing practices and other related contexts relevant to own work as it develops. Responds to, analyses and critiques specified texts. Makes, and acts upon, generalizations identified. Uses appropriate referencing and linking conventions (textual and hypertextual). BLOG URL ……………………………………………………………… Not yet at required standard Achievement above required standard. Mark with O on line minimum Questions Is the blog 800-1000 words in total? Is the main argument clearly stated at the beginning? Is each section of the blog relevant in supporting the main argument? Does the argument apply standards of critical thinking? Does the argument avoid logical fallacies? Are visuals incorporated into the blog? Are there at least 10 hyperlinks? Do the hyperlinks clearly support claims in the argument? Is the written language consistently comprehensible? Are links to the 10 sources presented in a separate post on the blog? Are 5 of the 10 the hyperlinks included in an APA-style reference list at the end of the blog? Are the direct quotes of others clearly acknowledged using quotation marks? Is Wikipedia or another on-line dictionary linked to no more than once? Do the 10 hyperlinks reflect a variety of reliable sources? Has the blogger made comments on at least 5 other blogs? Are these comments in-depth discussions of the concepts/arguments in others’ blogs? High Standard Critically analyses and discusses own work and the work of others in relation to concept, context, media and process. As a result of this, makes selective decisions in order to enhance focus of own texts and effectiveness of process. Actively seeks critical feedback and engages with analytical/critical discussion in groups, with lecturers, and online. 4. Manages time and resources effectively and cooperatively within the writing studio context Minimum Standard Uses resources, equipment and facilities appropriately. Attends regularly and produces sufficient quantities of work to effectively engage with the brief. Works with respect for others, and adheres to School or Language protocols. High Standard Develops a good work habit by attending consistently, organizing resources, and producing work that effectively meets the requirements of the brief. Works cooperatively, with respect for others and observes writing studio protocols. Attends all timetabled events Has the blogger attended every iWrite studio session? Has the blogger attended every iWrite lecture? Was the first blog entry posted before Friday, week 6 Were the first comments on others’ blogs posted before Friday, week 7? Note: A requirement for completing this paper (i.e. obtaining an overall pass grade) is achievement of the minimum required standard at summative (final) assessment, for each of the assessment criteria 1-4. * not just Wikipedia type links that provide descriptions of famous people, places or things. Tick off each criterion