web excursion 1 : media history, communications homework help

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In your opinion what are the major technological breakthroughs in American Media History? Search for media history sources on the Web or go directly to the Timeline (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

Choose five scientific breakthroughs that seem to you to be most important. Analyze these breakthroughs and explain why you have selected them. Why do believe they change the world.

There is no single “right” answer to this question.

Write a two page double spaced response on your findings. Use at least two sources to support your thoughts. Please include citations in the proper MLA citation format.

Web 1 Excursion
Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat

Two pages are typed, no spelling errors or grammatical errors.

2.5 pts

two typed pages, with two or less grammatical or spelling errors

1.5 pts

Rating DesOne page typed. Less than three grammatical or spelling errors

1.0 pts

One page typed. More than four grammatical or spelling errors.

0.0 pts

2.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch

Selected five technological breakthroughs

2.5 pts

Selected four technological breakthroughs

1.5 pts

Selected two or three technological breakthroughs

1.0 pts

Selected only one technological breakthroughs

0.0 pts

2.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAnalysis

Analyzed all five technological breakthroughs

2.5 pts

Analyzed four technological breakthroughs

1.5 pts

Analyzed two or three technological breakthroughs

1.0 pts

Did not analyze the breakthroughs

0.0 pts

2.5 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription of criterion

At least two acceptable academic sources used, and are cited in proper format.

2.5 pts

One acceptable academic sources used and is cited in the proper format.

1.5 pts

Source is either not acceptable for academics (wikepedia or dictionary) or is in an unacceptable format.

1.0 pts

Source was both in an unacceptable format and from an unacceptable source.

0.0 pts

2.5 pts

Total Points: 10.0