Gender Communication Artifact discussion
I have a paper written, but it needs to be more refined.NEED TO HAVE 4 SCHOLARLY ARTICLES FROM CURRENT ONLINE SCHOOL LIBRARYInvestigate: Who? What? When? Where? Why? How? And then, Analyze! (25%)Keep in mind stronger (“A”) paper will exceed the minimum requirements noted below. For specifics see the grading rubric below. You will write a 4 page, single-spaced (specifically 2,400 words minimum) paper in which you examine a form of a tangible gender communication (an artifact) i.e. TV episode, newspaper article, movie, song/music video, photograph, magazine, exhibit, advertisement, social media group or exchange, interview etc. You will give a clear description of your artifact answering thoroughly Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How. You will then analyze your example employing AT LEAST 4 concepts from our weekly readings, modules (commentaries), and/or discussions.Introduction (1/3 of a page minimum/specifically 200 words minimum):A creative opening and attention getterA strong thesis statement that clearly articulates your major claim of the paperA clear preview statement that shows how you will organize your paperBody (3 page single-spaced minimum/specifically 1,800 words minimum see the breakdown for each of the three sections of the body below):You should thoroughly introduce your artifact using who, what, where, when, and how (400 words minimum).oPlease give any background information you have about it such as when did it appear, how was it delivered, what is it about, why was it made, when was it made, what was the context in which the artifact emerged – controversy, situation, audience?oAfter this description, your reader should clearly understand it as a piece of gender communication.Definitions of at least 4 concepts (minimum) you have chosen (use scholarly sources specific to the discipline of communication to define your concepts) (400 words minimum).A discussion that connects your chosen concepts to your artifact (1,000 words minimum).oQuestions to answer for each concept in your analysis (you may add additional questions as well):§ Why/How does the concept relate to your artifact?§ How does the artifact fit in, further, or work against other scholarly work you found? (Use peer reviewed journal articles)§ What were the responses to this artifact and how does that relate to the concepts/research you have found? Implications/Conclusion (2/3 page minimum/specifically 400 word minimum):A brief restatement of what you did in the paper.Most importantly here is the discussion of so what? Why does your analysis matter? To gender communication studies? As part of larger implications for society? Bring closure to your submissionSources: You should have a MINIMUM of six current sources (stronger papers will have more):One must be your readings or modules/commentaries (you may use more but you still must meet the other source requirements as well)Two can be popular press sourcesThree MUST BE peer reviewed journal articles on communication Four of your sources must come from UMUC's online library Proper APA in-text citations should be provided in addition to a reference page with full APA source citations.Deductions for not meeting the following requirements are noted below:Meet or exceed the word count for each individual sectionbe typed using a 12-point Times New Roman fontbe single-spaced (nothing should be double spaced)have one-inch margins on all sideshave a title page (that contains only the title, student's name, and UMUC) –the title page is numbered page 1 in the upper right hand corneruse the American Psychological Association (APA) format for citations (both in-text and/or reference list)be well organized with the required subheadings for each section (as noted below)be free of typos, grammatical errors, etc.be submitted to both turnitin.com and your assignment folder by the due date. There is a 20 point deduction for submitting your artifact paper late and it is only accepted up until one week after the original due date.be informative and provide solid support for the thesisuse quotations sparinglyall sources found on the reference page must be cited in the body of the paper with proper in-text citationsUse the required subheadings in your submission:IntroductionWho, What, When, Where, Why, & HowDefinitionsDiscussionImplications/Conclusion Be sure to read the sample artifact paper below by Tepy Berriman entitled Legally Blonde. It is a wonderful example of a quality paper. Here is the grading rubric for the Artifact paper:Artifact PaperCriteriaExemplaryAccomplishedAdequateUnderdevelopedInadequateIntroduction/Paper Format -Attention getter - Thesis statement - Preview -Formatting requirements10 points10-9 pointsOffers an engaging, original introductory paragraph with a creative attention getter, a clear, well-written thesis statement, and an explicitpreviewSignificantly exceeds 250 wordsFully adheres to format requirements (font, spacing, title page, required heading, margins, proper APA citations, turnitin.com, etc.)8 points8 pointsProvides a sound introductory paragraph with a good attention getter, a clear thesis statement, and a preview.Exceeds 225 wordsAdheres to format requirements (font, spacing, title page, required heading, margins, proper APA citations, turnitin.com, etc.)7 points7 pointsProvides an adequate introductory paragraph with an attention getter, a thesis statement, and a preview. One element of the preview may be inadequate.Achieves 200 words minimum requirementMay not adhere to all format requirements (font, spacing, title page, required heading, margins, proper APA citations, turnitin.com, etc.)6 points6 pointsThe introduction lacks one or more of the following: an attention getter, a thesis statement, and/or preview orall elements are provided, but they are not adequate.May not adhere to all format requirements (font, spacing, title page, required heading, margins, proper APA citations, turnitin.com, 200 word minimum requirement for the introduction, etc.)5 points5-0 pointsThe introduction is either not provided or inadequate.Does not meet some of the format requirements (font, spacing, title page, required heading, margins, proper APA citations, turnitin.com, 200 word minimum for the introduction section, etc.)1st Section of the Body -Introduction of your Artifact -using who, what, where, when, and how -Relevant background information -Clearly identified as a piece of gender communication15 points15-14 pointsAn exceptional artifact representing gender is selected. The artifact is presented/introduced in a very descriptive manner.A significant amount of relevant background information is presented (when did it appear, how was it delivered, what is it about, why was it made, when was it made, what was the context in which the artifact emerged – controversy, situation, audience?).The description explicitly addresses how your artifact is a piece of gender communication. 500+ words13 points13-12 pointsA sound artifact representing gender is selected. The artifact is presented/introduced in a descriptive manner.A good amount of relevant background information is presented (when did it appear, how was it delivered, what is it about, why was it made, when was it made, what was the context in which the artifact emerged – controversy, situation, audience?).The description addresses how your artifact is a piece of gender communication. 450+ words11 points11-10 pointsAn acceptable artifact representing gender is selected. The artifact is presented/introduced.Sufficient background information is presentedThe description explains how your artifact is a piece of gender communication. 400+ words9 points9-8 pointsAn artifact representing gender is selected. The artifact is presented/introduced.Minimal background information is presented.The description does not fully explains how your artifact is a piece of gender communication. 400 words or less7 points7-0 pointsThe paper may have experienced two or more of the following problems:A weak artifact representing gender is selected. The artifact is presented, but a more thorough introduction was needed.Sufficient background information was not presentedThe description doses not adequately explain how your artifact is a piece of gender communication. Less than 400 words2nd Section of the Body - Definitions of Course Concepts - Signficance and relevance of concepts selected -# of concepts -quality of definitions15 points15-14 points5-6 significant and relevant course concepts are selected.A variety of scholarly definitions from communication sources are shared for each. You are very descriptive in your approach and use proper APA citations. 500+ words13 points13-12 pointsAt least 5 pertinent course concepts are selected.Scholarly definitions from communication sources are shared for each. You are descriptive in your approach and use proper APA citations. 450+ words11 points11-10 pointsAt least 4 pertinent course concepts are selected.Scholarly definitions from communication sources are shared for each. You use proper APA citations. 400+ words9 points9-8 points4 course concepts are selected, but they are not the most important or relevant to the artifact.Definitions are provided, but they may not all be scholarly. You attempt to use APA citations. May be under 400 words7 points7-0 pointsLess than 4 concepts are selected and those selected may not be the most important or relevant to the artifact.Definitions are provided, but they may not all be scholarly. A minimal attempt at proper APA citationsUnder 400 words3rd Section of the Body -Discussion that Connects Your Chosen Concepts to Your Artifact30 points30-27 pointsA very descriptive and thought provoking discussion is presented that explicitly ties each of your chosen concepts to your artifact in a meaningful manner. Explicitly and descriptively answers all of the following questions for each concept:Why/How does the concepts relate to your artifact?How does the artifact fit in, further, or work against other scholarly work you found? Peer reviewed journal articles are used to answers this question for each concept.What were the responses to this artifact and how does that relate to the concepts/research you have found?1150+ words26 points26-23 pointsA descriptive discussion is presented that explicitly ties each of your chosen concepts to the artifact in a meaningful manner. Answers all or most of the following questions for each concept:Why/How does the concepts relate to your artifact?How does the artifact fit in, further, or work against other scholarly work you found? Peer reviewed journal articles are used to answers this question for each concept.What were the responses to this artifact and how does that relate to the concepts/research you have found?1100+ words22 points22-19 pointsAn adequate discussion is presented that ties each of your chosen concepts to the artifact. Answers most of the following questions for each concept:Why/How does the concepts relate to your artifact?How does the artifact fit in, further, or work against other scholarly work you found? Peer reviewed journal articles are used to answers this question for each concept.What were the responses to this artifact and how does that relate to the concepts/research you have found?1000+ words18 points18-15 pointsAn underdeveloped discussion is presented that attempts to tie the concepts to the artifact. Answers some of the following questions for each concept:Why/How does the concepts relate to your artifact?How does the artifact fit in, further, or work against other scholarly work you found? Peer reviewed journal articles are used to answers this question for each concept.What were the responses to this artifact and how does that relate to the concepts/research you have found?1000 words14 points14-0 pointsAn inadequate discussion is presented that attempts to tie the concepts to the artifact. Answers few of following questions for each concept:Why/How does the concepts relate to your artifact?How does the artifact fit in, further, or work against other scholarly work you found? Peer reviewed journal articles are used to answers this question for each concept.What were the responses to this artifact and how does that relate to the concepts/research you have found?Lacks depth, insight, and understanding. Less than 1000 wordsConclusion - Restatement -Justification for analysis and why it matters to gender comm. studies and society -Closure10 points10-9 pointsThe conclusion (final paragraph) is insightful. It includes a well-written restatement of what you did in the paper. A strong argument is made for why your analysis matters to gender communication studies and what the larger implications are for society. The conclusion provides the reader with closure.Uses the subheading: Implications/Conclusion Exceeds 500 words8 pointsThe conclusion (final paragraph) is sound. It includes a well-written restatement of what you did in the paper. A reasonable argument is made for why your analysis matters to gender communication studies and what the larger implications are for society. The conclusion provides the reader with closure.Uses the subheading: Implications/Conclusion Exceeds 450 words7 pointsThe conclusion (final paragraph) is adequate. It includes a restatement of what you did in the paper. An argument is made for why your analysis matters to gender communication studies and what the larger implications are for society. The conclusion provides the reader with some closure.Uses the subheading: Implications/Conclusion Achieves at least the 400 word minimum requirement6 pointsThe conclusion is abrupt and does not provide closure. It may be missing one of the following: restatement of what you did in the paper, an argument for why your analysis matters to gender communication studies and/or what the larger implications are for society. Uses the subheading: Implications/Conclusion May not achieve the 400 word minimum.5 points5-0 pointThe conclusion is poorly written and missing two or more of the required elements (restatement of what you did in the paper, an argument for why your analysis matters to gender communication studies and what the larger implications are for society). Closure is not achieved. Uses the subheading: Implications/Conclusion Does not achieve the 400 word minimum.Or the paper neglects to include a conclusion. Writing Abilities/Style10 points10-9 pointsVery well -written college level paper, engages the reader, clearly organized, detailed, coherent, written in the 3rd person, with clear sentences and paragraphs.Paper has no errors.8 pointsWell-written college level paper, engages the reader, but may have problems with one of the following: organization, details, coherence, written in the 3rdperson, clarity of sentences and paragraphs, or errors.May have 1-3 error7 pointsAdequately written, interests the reader, but may have problems with two of the following: organization, details, coherence, written in the 3rd person, clarity of sentences and paragraphs, or errors.May have 4-6 errors.6 pointsPoorly written, generates little interest for the reader, and demonstrates very limited understanding. Has problems with some of the following: organization, details, coherence, written in the 3rd person, clarity of sentences and paragraphs, or errors.May have 7-10 errors.5 points5-0 pointsVery poorly written, generates no interest for the reader, and provides very little understanding.Has problems with several of the following: organization, details, coherence, written in the 3rd person, clarity of sentences and paragraphs, or errors.May have 10+ errorsSources: Strength/Scholarly -Meets Source Type/s Requirements -Correct in-text and Reference Page Citations, and APA format 10 Points Possible10 points9-10 pointsUses 9+ relevant, scholarly sources in the construction of the paperMeets all of the requirements below:One source must be your readings or modules/commentaries (you may use more but you still must meet the other source requirements as well)Two sources may be popular press sourcesThree sources MUST BE peer reviewed journal articles on communication Four of your sources must come from UMUC's online library Proper APA in-text citations should be provided in addition to full APA citations of sources on the reference page. Every source cited on the reference page is cited in the body of the paper. Sources are clearly attributed consistently throughout paper; uses APA format accurately and consistently.8 points8 pointsUses 7+ relevant, scholarly sources in the construction of the paperMeets all or most of the requirements below:One source must be your readings or modules/commentaries (you may use more but you still must meet the other source requirements as well)Two sources may be popular press sourcesThree sources MUST BE peer reviewed journal articles on communication Four of your sources must come from UMUC's online library Sources are clearly attributed for in-text and reference page citations, yet "generally" supported; uses proper formatting with minor or no violations.Every source cited on the reference page is cited in the body of the paper. 7 points7 pointsUses 6+ relevant, scholarly sources in the construction of the paperMeets most of the requirements below:One source must be your readings or modules/commentaries (you may use more but you still must meet the other source requirements as well)Two sources may be popular press sourcesThree sources MUST BE peer reviewed journal articles on communication Four of your sources must come from UMUC's online library Although attribution is present and many sources seem to be legitimate, some statements are unsubstantiated or generalized and the source of some ideas is unclear or some claims are made without support.Every source cited on the reference page is cited in the body of the paper. 6 points6 pointsMay use less than 6 sources in the construction of the paper or if 6 sources are used they are not all scholarly.Meets some of the requirements below:One source must be your readings or modules/commentaries (you may use more but you still must meet the other source requirements as well)Two sources may be popular press sourcesThree sources MUST BE peer reviewed journal articles on communication Four of your sources must come from UMUC's online library Sources may not be relevant and/or scholarlyLimited attribution is provided, some statements are unsubstantiated, the source of many ideas is unclear, and lacks a clear understanding of APA format. Every source cited on the reference page may not be cited in the body of the paper. 5 points5-0 pointsUses less than 6 relevant, scholarly sources in the construction of the paperMay not meet many of all of the requirements below:One source must be your readings or modules/commentaries (you may use more but you still must meet the other source requirements as well)Two sources may be popular press sourcesThree sources MUST BE peer reviewed journal articles on communication Four of your sources must come from UMUC's online library Attribution is missing, or sources given are poorly chosen; claims are consistently made without support; reflects little knowledge of APA format. Every source cited on the reference page may not be cited in the body of the paper.