Instruction
Assignment: Evaluating Social Media (20 points)
Search for a meme or social media post that promotes a social issue. This post can be found on any social media site or through a simple google search.
In a word document, copy and paste the meme or social media post and reference where you found the meme or post.
Type a one-page summary of the meme or post using APA guidelines for writing (1” margins, 12 font, double-spaced) addressing the following:
What social issue is this meme or post propagating?
In your opinion, is this meme or post doing good or harm? Was this an appropriate use of technology? Why or why not?
Is there any bias that you can see in this meme or post? If so, identify what you think it is.
How does this social issue relate to the field of Human Sciences, specifically tied to the Body of Knowledge (i.e. basic life skills, wellness, family strengths, community vitality)
Submit in Dropbox by the deadline using the following file name format:
Lastnamefirstnameresearchassignment.docx
The following rubric is used when grading the assignment:
Criteria
Exceeds Expectations
(5 points)
Meets Expectations
(4 points)
Needs Improvement
(3 points)
Unacceptable
(0 points)
Content
Main ideas of the assignment are summarized and explained fully.
Main ideas are briefly stated with little or no explanation.
Vague outlines of the main ideas with general statements.
No submission.
BOK Assessment
Researcher has proven direct relevance of the post to the Body of Knowledge & Human Sciences.
Researcher has somewhat proven relevance of the post to the Body of Knowledge & Human Sciences.
Research attempted, but did not prove relevance of the post to the Body of Knowledge & Human Sciences.
No submission.
Spelling, Grammar, Organization
No spelling or grammatical errors, summary is organized clearly.
1 or 2 spelling or grammatical errors; summary is somewhat organized.
3-5 spelling or grammatical errors; summary lacks organizational structure.
6 or more spelling or grammatical errors or no submission.
References
All resources are cited in APA format.
All resources are cited in APA format with minimal error.
References are not provided in the proper format.
No references listed.