Reflective Journal Entry: Cyberidentity and Cybercommunity

Assignment 1: Reflective journal entry with required in - text references and of course bibliography For this assessment you must make a journal entry that summarises and reflects upon the ways that you have found the theories in the introductory topic and \\\\\\\'cyberidentity and cybercommunity\\\\\\\' module to be applicable to \\\\\\\'real\\\\\\\' life. There is no set question for this assessment. In this way, you have some flexibility in terms of how you want to structure your assessment depending upon what information you found to be stimulating, thought provoking or controversial. If you are not sure how to begin your entry, you might like to use the questions listed under \\\\\\\'What is a reflection?\\\\\\\' (below) to structure your entry. HOWEVER, before you do this, you must make at least one other entry in your journal. This entry can be based on any of the learning activities you have been set for this module. The reason for this is so that you can familiarise yourself with using the journal before submitting your assessable reflective journal entry. This reflective journal entry is intended to help you consider your own experiences and circumstances, but it also requires you to reflect on the prescribed readings, learning materials and the discussion threads so that you incorporate the ideas and reflections of others as well. It is expected that you will refer to yourself in the first person (\\\\\\\'I\\\\\\\') to demonstrate that you have reflected on the material. What is a reflection? When you \\\\\\\'rreflect\\\\\\\' upon an issue, it means that you introduce your views on a topic based on your own experiences and observations and discuss how your views may have changed as a result of reading and discussing material related to the introductory topic and first module. Some questions that you may like to consider: *What is your own reaction to the issues/themes presented in the introductory topic and first module? Why? *Did your opinion of the topic change in light of the reading you have done for the introductory topic and first module? *Did any questions come up in your mind because of points made in material you read? *Can you connect your response to current events in the media in Australia or abroad related to the introductory topic or first module? Remember, you only have 1200 words, so we recommend that you re-read and edit (where necessary) your assessable journal entry before the due date. Spelling, grammar and expression are all necessary parts of this assessment. Please also be aware that although you are strongly encouraged to incorporate your own thoughts/opinions on the material in your entry, you are also required to include in-text references and a bibliography for all scholarly material/readings that you cite in your entry. Please use Harvard citation style. Do not use footnotes (Oxford). They will not format properly online. Details of referencing styles can be accessed at www(dot)deakin(dot)edu(dot)au/referencing If you would like to cite comments made by a fellow student in this unit from the discussion threads, this is strongly encouraged. You can do this in your entry by listing: (Student name, Date). Don\\\\\\\'t worry about providing bibliographic entries for student comments. Each student has access to their own journal. It is a private journal, which means that only the student and teaching staff can access their own journal Assignment 1: Reflective journal entry Assessment criteria MARKING CRITERIA GRADUATE ATTRIBUTE What the Assessor will be looking for when marking this assignment: Knowledge and understanding - Understanding of key terms, concepts and theories taught in the \\\\\\\'€˜introductory topic\\\\\\\'€™ and \\\\\\\'€˜cyberidentity and cybercommunity\\\\\\\'€™ module - Evidence of engagement with other student's ideas and comments (by referencing and reflecting on the discussion threads) - acquisition of, and ability to work with, a systematic body of knowledge, based on the highest standards of scholarship and research What the Assessor will be looking for when marking this assignment: Skills - Completion of the reflective journal entry by the due date - personal organisation and management - Ability to reference a range of scholarly literature using Harvard citation style. - communication, orally and in written form, across a range of contexts - Understanding of the major ideas covered in this module and the ability to clearly write about them - critical analysis, problem solving, and creative thinking What the Assessor will be looking for when marking this assignment: Attitudes - Demonstrating the arguments and theories about the Internet's impact on collective and individual identity - commitment to independent and lifelong learning - Ability to write clearly and effectively via correct spelling, grammar and expression - awareness of ethics, social responsibility and cultural diversity After studying the materials for this module, undertaking the associated learning activities, and participating on online discussion, you should be able to: - Critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of the internet for identity formation - Understand the historical and cultural frameworks that inform perceptions of internet use (especially concerns about young people in cyberspace) - Reflect on the significance of gender and sexuality (and other parameters of difference) in internet use - Gain an appreciation of the role the internet plays in community building and fostering a participatory culture - Confidently complete the assessment task associated with this module. Cyberidentity and Cybercommunity Assessment For this module, the assessment is a 1200 word reflective journal entry. Detailed information about the assessment task associated with this module can be found on the Assessment page on the DSO site. In order to successfully undertake this assessment you will need to: 1. Read and watch everything listed in the ‘Learning Materials' section of each topic in this module and the introductory topic 2. Engage with the learning materials, learning activities and online discussion for all the topics in this module and the introductory topic 3. Familiarise yourself with the online journal tool and post some practise entries 4. Complete your learning about cyberidentity and cybercommunity before the assessment due date. Units compolsurary reader very important to use for me !!! Wall, David S. 2007 Cybercrime: The Transformation of Crime in the Information Age, Polity Press, Cambridge and Malden.