CS140 Article Review Unit 1

Article Review

Introduction:

New Technologies enter our world every day and bring with them excitement as well as concerns. It is important to learn about new technologies and be an informed consumer in these times of rapid change.

Directions:

1. Read and review a current article (published within the last 6 months). A list of suggested sources is posted below as well as in the Textbooks and Materials link in the Information Module.
2. Complete the Summary information on the Current Article Review form.
3. Submit your Current Article review form for grading.

Sources:

Articles about new technology can be found everywhere today, so please do not feel limited by these suggestions.  Most news sources report on technology regularly. Additional sites or articles may be suggested by your instructor:

• Wired (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• PC Magazine (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Technology Review (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Tech Land (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• PC World (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Extreme Tech (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Computer World (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.
• Park Library

Due Date:

Submit the Current Article Review Form by 11:59 pm., Sunday, CT.

Rubric

Article Review Rubric

Article Review Rubric

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeArticle

Article was published within the last 6 months. Provided a working link to the article or attached a copy of the article. 3.0 pts

3.0 pts

Article was not published within the last 6 months. Provided link does not work or the article was not attached. 1.0 pts

1.0 pts

No submission 0.0 pts

0.0 pts

3.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent

Information on form is comprehensive and complete. 3.0 pts.

3.0 pts

Information on form is incomplete and vague. 1.0

1.0 pts

No submission 0.0 pts.

0.0 pts

3.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar and Mechanics

Proper use of English and generally free of typographical errors and grammatical mistakes. 1.0 pts

1.0 pts

Did not use proper English. Several typographical errors and grammatical mistakes 0.5 pts.

0.5 pts

No submission 0.0

0.0 pts

1.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponse

Thoughtful and complete response in at least 3 sentences. 3.0 pts

3.0 pts

Response is limited and too brief- only one or two sentences. 1.0 pts.

1.0 pts

No submission 0.0 pts.

0.0 pts

3.0 pts

Total Points: 10.0