Details of assessment task

Rationale

The weblog assessment task is designed to develop and encourage:
Network and computer literacy
Critical evaluation of a wide range of sources
An appropriate writing style for communicating your ideas to a non-academic audience
A direct engagement with the music cultures that you are studying
Finally, the assessment of this task rewards the processes of learning and research, and not just their products.

Extent of Task

The weblog task will be assessed based on entries you make between Wednesday 26 April and Wednesday 31 May. During this time you should post a minimum of 3 substantial entries (i.e. entries including significant input from you, rather than just a link with a brief comment) per week.

Weighting: 15%

Content Guidelines

What you write in your weblog is largely up to you, as long as it is directly relevant to the themes and content of the course - particularly, the second half of the course. However, you will probably find the task most useful if you use it as an opportunity to collect and comment on material that relates to your topic for the second essay, reflect on the research and writing process for the essay, and/or engage in discussion with others about your ideas.

Criteria

Amount and quality of content (Frequency of entries, appropriate balance between original ideas and references to other sources, relevance of content, appropriate writing style)
Marks: 5

Demonstration of network literacy (linking to and commenting on the work of others, and responding to visitors' comments appropriately)
Marks: 5

Demonstration of critical thinking (depth of engagement; demonstration ability to evaluate sources and use them to think through issues relevant to the course)
Marks: 5

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