Social Media and Malcolm Gladwell
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Social Media and Malcolm Gladwell
Social media has become a ubiquitous part of modern society and has emerged in recent years as a tool for people to participate in politics. In the article linked below, Malcolm Gladwell expresses some reservations about the utility of social media as an instrument of political participation. Read the article and then answer the questions listed below.
http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2010/10/04/small-change-malcolm-gladwell
Questions for the paper:
1. Briefly summarize Gladwell’s argument. Why is he skeptical about the use of social media?
2. Do you agree or disagree with Gladwell? What changes to how social media is used do you think could happen to answer some of Gladwell’s concerns?
3. How do you think social media can best be used in the future by political campaigns? How can it best be used by citizens to participate in/engage with the political system?
Please feel free to find other sources that discuss the role of social media in politics. When using other sources, be sure to cite them in the paper and list them in your references.
Papers should aim to be somewhere between 3 to 5 pages (though the most important thing is that all questions are answered in a complete and clear manner). Please use double-spacing and default margins.
Social Media and Malcolm Gladwell
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Introduction
45-41 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Literature Support 91-84 points The background and significance of the problem and a clear statement of the research purpose is provided. The search history is mentioned. |
Methodology 58-53 points Content is well-organized with headings for each slide and bulleted lists to group related material as needed. Use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. to enhance readability and presentation content is excellent. Length requirements of 10 slides/pages or less is met. |
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Average Score 50-85% |
40-38 points More depth/detail for the background and significance is needed, or the research detail is not clear. No search history information is provided. |
83-76 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is little integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are included. Summary of information presented is included. Conclusion may not contain a biblical integration. |
52-49 points Content is somewhat organized, but no structure is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects, etc. is occasionally detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met. |
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Poor Quality 0-45% |
37-1 points The background and/or significance are missing. No search history information is provided. |
75-1 points Review of relevant theoretical literature is evident, but there is no integration of studies into concepts related to problem. Review is partially focused and organized. Supporting and opposing research are not included in the summary of information presented. Conclusion does not contain a biblical integration. |
48-1 points There is no clear or logical organizational structure. No logical sequence is apparent. The use of font, color, graphics, effects etc. is often detracting to the presentation content. Length requirements may not be met |
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Social Media and Malcolm Gladwell