Description
For this Discussion Board you will complete a Primary Response and Peer Responses.
Primary Discussion Response
Use the Unit 2 Discussion Board Template to complete the following three steps
ENGL105 Unit 2 Discussion Board Template
Instructions: fill out each section completely, answering each portion of the prompt.Be sure to delete the instructions from each section.Then copy and paste your answer into the Unit 2 Discussion Board.Please do not attach.
Step 1: (20 points)
A.Trending Topic
Select a trending topic connected to your field of study or professional field and list your trending topic here:
B. Trending Topic Links; Audience, Purpose, & Source Credibility
Provide links to one article from an Online news outlet, one tweet, one wiki entry, and one scholarly source about your trending topic.
Link to Online news article:
Link to Tweet:
Link to Wiki entry:
Link to Scholarly article:
Step 2: (15 Points)
Answer the following questions:
1.Who is the intended audience for each of the communications?
Online news article:
Tweet:
Wiki entry:
Scholarly article:
2.What is the purpose of each of these communications? (to inform, to educate, to entertain, to persuade, etc.)? How effective do you think each communication was in accomplishing the writer’s purpose?
Online news article:
Tweet:
Wiki entry:
Scholarly article:
3.What is the credibility of each of these communications and why? Are any appropriate for use in an academic setting or professional setting and why?
Online news article:
Tweet:
Wiki entry:
Scholarly article:
Step 3: Mock Message(15 points)
A. Write a mock Tweet, Facebook post, OR email about your trending topic.
- Tweet: 140 characters only including spaces. Tweet should be concise and clear; provide trending topic information and link to an article about it; must include a hashtag.
- E-mail: must include the following fields: a “to:” and “subject:” line and an appropriate “signature;” you should have an introductory greeting, set the context, provide trending topic information and link to an article about it, and have a concluding statement; the e-mail should not exceed 6-8 sentences total.
- Facebook: summarize the information on your trending topic and also express your reaction to the information and possible ways your followers might need or use your discovery.
NOTE: your mock message only needs to be created for this discussion board assignment, and not actually posted on social media or sent.
Type your mock message here:
B. Answer the following questions about your mock message:
- Discuss why you chose that platform and how that impacted your purpose, audience, voice (diction), and message.
Step 1:
A. Select a trending topic connected to your field of study or professional field. When considering topic choices, select topics that fall under the broad umbrella of your field of study. Consider the following examples:
- Health care: Current health crisis or controversial medical issue
- Security studies: Controversial criminal case, legislation issues, and so forth
- Business and management: Trending topics in the corporate world
- Computer science and IT: IT and security issues; Prospering or failing technology companies; Controversies related to technology
Note: You may choose a trending topic with which you are already familiar, but if you would like additional ideas for topics, skim online news outlets for stories or touch base with your instructor for additional suggestions.
Click here for additional information on trending topics.
B. Research your trending topic and provide links to information on that topic from the following locations:
- Online news outlet (CNN, AP, New York Times, local news online, etc.)
- Wiki
- Library database or Google Scholar
Step 2:
Answer the following questions to compare and contrast the audience, purpose, and credibility of each link:
- Who is the intended audience for each of the communications?
- What is the purpose of each of these communications (to inform, to educate, to entertain, to persuade, etc.)? How effective do you think each communication was in accomplishing the writer’s purpose?
- What is the credibility of each of these communications and why? Are any appropriate for use in an academic setting or professional setting and why?
Step 3:
A. Write a mock Tweet, Facebook post, OR email about your trending topic.
NOTE: Your mock message only needs to be created for this discussion board assignment, and not actually posted on social media or sent.
- Tweet: 140 characters only; tweet should be concise and clear; provide trending topic information and link to an article about it; must include a hashtag.
- Facebook: summarize the information on your trending topic and also express your reaction to the information and possible ways your followers might need or use your discovery
- E-mail: must include the following fields: a “to:” and “subject:” line and an appropriate “signature;” you should have an introductory greeting, set the context, provide trending topic information and link to an article about it, and have a concluding statement; the e-mail should not exceed 6-8 sentences total.
B. Finally write a paragraph that discusses why you chose that platform and how that impacted your purpose, audience, voice (diction), and message.
Do not attach the template. Instead, copy and paste your filled-out template directly into the Discussion Board.
Peer Responses
Respond to 2 classmates with a 100-200 word reply each. In your responses to your classmates, remember to be constructive and polite. Use the following questions to assist you with your responses:
- Do you have any additional insights on audience, purpose, or credibility for the links about the trending topic?
- What engaged you about your classmate's tweet, e-mail, or Facebook posts? What in the writer's approach interests you?
- What about the writer’s style helped or hindered the message's appeal to the chosen audience?
- What suggestions do you have for the writer?
Unit 2 Discussion Project Grading Criteria |
Maximum Points |
Initial post includes a trending topic and four links (online news article, Tweet, Wiki, Scholarly article) |
20/20 |
Initial post includes a description of the purpose and audience, purpose, and credibility of each of the four links. |
15/15 |
Initial post includes mock message ( a tweet, Facebook post, or e-mail) |
15/15 |
Initial post includes a paragraph addressing audience, purpose, diction, and platform for the mock message |
15/15 |
Initial post uses the Unit 2 Discussion Board Template |
5/5 |
Includes at least 2 follow-up responses to peers. |
20/20 |
Peer responses add new depth or insight to the current conversation and encourage further conversation. |
10/10 |
Total: |
100/100 |