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Module One Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric.html
IDS 104 Module One Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
Digital communities are everywhere, from social media groups and online learning forums to gaming and hobby-based platforms. These spaces bring people together with shared interests, goals, or experiences, and often become valuable resources for connection and support. Understanding the dynamics among various digital communities is important not only for academic growth, but also for navigating professional networking spaces and personal interest groups.
Directions
In this assignment, you will explore two types of digital communities from the “List of Digital Communities” located in the Supporting Materials section. This assignment will help you build awareness of how to engage meaningfully with digital spaces and prepare you to make informed decisions in online environments.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
- Describe a digital community from one of the categories on the provided list. Include the following:
- What is the main purpose or focus of the community?
- Who typically participates in this community?
- What tools or platforms do members use to interact or share information with each other?
- Describe an additional digital community from one of the categories on the provided list. Include the following:
- What is the main purpose or focus of the community?
- Who typically participates in this community?
- What tools or platforms do members use to interact or share information with each other?
- Discuss how each digital community you described could support your academic or personal growth. Consider the following:
- How might participating in one or both of these communities help you feel more connected or motivated?
- What kind of support or resources could you gain?
What to Submit
Submit your short paper as a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins.
Supporting Materials
The following resource supports your work on this short paper:
List of Digital Communities
Use this list to complete the short paper.
Module One Short Paper Rubric
| Criteria | Meets Expectations (100%) | Partially Meets Expectations (75%) | Does Not Meet Expectations (0%) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Community | Describes a digital community from one of the categories on the provided list, including the main purpose or focus of the community, who typically participates in the community, and what tools or platforms members use to interact or share information | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include selecting a community from the list provided, discussing the main purpose or focus of the community, describing who typically participates in the community, or discussing what tools or platforms members of the group use to interact with each other | Does not attempt criterion | 30 |
| Additional Digital Community | Describes an additional digital community from one of the categories on the provided list, including the main purpose or focus of the group, who typically participates in the community, and how members interact or share information | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include selecting a different community from the list provided, discussing the main purpose of the community, describing who typically participates in the community, or discussing what tools or platforms members of the group use to interact with each other | Does not attempt criterion | 30 |
| Academic or Personal Growth | Discusses how each digital community described could support their academic or personal growth | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include discussing both digital communities selected and how they may support their academic or personal growth | Does not attempt criterion | 30 |
| Clear Communication | Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding | Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication | 10 |
| Total: | 100% |
Course Documents/IDS 104 Module One List of Digital Communities.docx
IDS 104 List of Digital Communities
Using the following list, select two digital communities from the categories provided to complete the Module One Short Paper Assignment. Examples for each category have been provided; you may also select an example that is not listed.
·
Learning Community
· Online course discussion groups
· Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) communities
· How-to groups
· SNHUconnect
·
Professional or Networking Community
· Social media dedicated to professionals
· Professional associations
· Trade union sites
· Conferences
· Military
·
Local Community
· Social media neighborhood groups
· Swap and trade “buy nothing” groups
· Political campaigns
· Local governments and organizations
·
Support Community
· Counseling and recovery programs
· Parenting forums
· LGBTQIA+ forums
· Grief support
· Refugee support
· Weight loss, pregnancy, health-related groups
·
Fan Community
· Pop culture fandoms
· Sports team fandoms
· Conventions
· Brands
· Influencers
·
Gaming Community
· Players/enthusiasts
· “Clans,” guilds, clubs
·
Hobby Community
· Homesteading, gardening
· Live action role playing (LARP)
· Genealogy
· Book clubs
