CW2_Online Communities

Brief:

You are required to prepare and deliver a 610-minute oral presentation on online communities.

Your presentation should examine the dynamics within online communities, drawing on relevant

examples and original research findings. You will present your findings in front of the class.

Work through each of the steps on this brief. Doing everything in each step, means youve met the

brief (C grade). So, think of ways you can supplement your work by going over and above the brief.

Steps:

1. Overview: (Engagement)

Discuss what makes an online community dynamic by exploring factors such as

communication patterns, community building, social influence, and group behaviour.

Discuss both the positive and negative aspects of online communities

2. Introduction: (Exploration)

Provide a clear introduction to the online community you will be studying

Discuss the online community in depth

Describe the dynamics in the community

3. Case Study: (Explanation, Elaboration)

Analyze the interactions between community members

Analyze the strategies the community uses to engage their members

Include relevant data and statistics to support your analysis

4. Conclusion: (Evaluation)

Reflect on the implications of online communities

5. Delivery:

Your presentation needs a clear overview, introduction, case study and conclusion

Use visual aids to enhance your presentation

Ensure your slides are well-designed, easy to read, and free from error

Deliver your presentation confidently and engagingly

Maintain eye contact, use appropriate body language and vocal clarity

Manage your time effectively

Process Work (BB Journal CHECKPOINT)

• 5 possible points (16.67%)
• Band 1
• GRADE 0: No process work completed. GRADE 1: Process work is incomplete, with few or no revisions made, demonstrating minimal effort and significant gaps in completion and improvement.
• 0 – 1
• Band 2
• GRADE 2: Process work completed, with minimal revisions, showing limited effort and minimal improvement. One submission made to the online journal.
• 2 – 2
• Band 3
• GRADE 3: Process work completed, with revisions that show some effort and basic attention to feedback, though improvement may be inconsistent. One submission made to the online journal.
• 3 – 3
• Band 4
• GRADE 4: Process work completed, with effective revisions, reflecting good attention to feedback and noticeable improvement. More than one submission made to the online journal.
• 4 – 4
• Band 5
• GRADE 5: Process work completed, with detailed and effective revisions, demonstrating substantial improvement and careful attention to feedback. More than five submissions made to the online journal.
• 5 – 5

Critical analysis and insight

• 5 possible points (16.67%)
• Band 1
• GRADE 0: No analysis undertaken. GRADE 1: Analysis is disorganized or incomplete, with little or no discussion of online community dynamics and their impacts.
• 0 – 1
• Band 2
• GRADE 2: Limited analysis with minimal discussion of online community dynamics and their positive and negative aspects.
• 2 – 2
• Band 3
• GRADE 3: Basic analysis of online community dynamics with some discussion of positive and negative aspects but lacks depth.
• 3 – 3
• Band 4
• GRADE 4: Solid analysis with relevant examples of online community dynamics and their positive and negative aspects.
• 4 – 4
• Band 5
• GRADE 5: In-depth analysis with clear insights into what makes online communities dynamic and their positive and negative aspects.
• 5 – 5

Case study of community interactions and engagement strategies

• 5 possible points (16.67%)
• Band 1
• GRADE 0: Case study not submitted. GRADE 1: Disorganized with little to no relevant analysis or examples.
• 0 – 1
• Band 2
• GRADE 2: Weak with minimal analysis and few relevant examples.
• 2 – 2
• Band 3
• GRADE 3: Basic case study with limited detail and examples.
• 3 – 3
• Band 4
• GRADE 4: Solid case study with clear analysis and good examples.
• 4 – 4
• Band 5
• GRADE 5: Detailed and well-understood case study with comprehensive analysis and relevant examples.
• 5 – 5

Structure and organization of the content

• 5 possible points (16.67%)
• Band 1
• GRADE 0: No structure to presentation. GRADE 1: Lacks a coherent structure, with minimal or absent overview, introduction, case study, or conclusion.
• 0 – 1
• Band 2
• GRADE 2: Weak structure with major issues in the overview, introduction, case study, or conclusion.
• 2 – 2
• Band 3
• GRADE 3: Basic overview, introduction, case study, and conclusion but with noticeable organizational issues.
• 3 – 3
• Band 4
• GRADE 4: Clear overview, introduction, case study, and conclusion with minor organizational or clarity issues.
• 4 – 4
• Band 5
• GRADE 5: Strong overview, introduction, detailed case study, and a well-rounded conclusion.
• 5 – 5

Delivery skills and visual aids

• 5 possible points (16.67%)
• Band 1
• GRADE 0: No presentation delivered. GRADE 1: Disorganized with minimal eye contact, poor body language, unclear vocal delivery, error-filled visual aids, and poor time management.
• 0 – 1
• Band 2
• GRADE 2: Significant issues with eye contact, body language, vocal clarity, visual aids, and/or time management.
• 2 – 2
• Band 3
• GRADE 3: Adequate eye contact, body language, vocal clarity, and visual aids, but with noticeable issues in one or more areas.
• 3 – 3
• Band 4
• GRADE 4: Good eye contact, body language, vocal clarity, and mostly error-free visual aids, with effective time management.
• 4 – 4
• Band 5
• GRADE 5: Strong eye contact, confident body language, clear vocal delivery, error-free visual aids, and excellent time management.
• 5 – 5

Quality of writing – accuracy (grammar, punctuation, spelling), formatting (12 point Times New Roman, double spacing, word count) and submission (signed cover sheet, one pdf, named and sequenced correctly)

• 5 possible points (16.67%)
• Band 1
• GRADE 0: Writing is confusing. GRADE 1: Writing is disorganized, difficult to follow, with major grammar, punctuation, and spelling issues. Formatting or submission requirements are missing.
• 0 – 1
• Band 2
• GRADE 2: Writing has frequent grammar, spelling, affecting clarity. Basic grammar and punctuation are used, but formatting or submission requirements are incomplete.
• 2 – 2
• Band 3
• GRADE 3: Writing is mostly consistent with some minor errors. Intermediate grammar, punctuation, and spelling are used. Two formatting or submission requirements are missing.
• 3 – 3
• Band 4
• GRADE 4: Writing is clear, well-structured, and mostly error-free. Grammar, punctuation, and spelling are strong. One formatting or submission requirement is missing.
• 4 – 4
• Band 5
• GRADE 5: Writing is highly polished with a smooth flow and no grammatical errors. All formatting and submission requirements are met.