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ENGL 1101: Introduction to University Writing A2-1 TRU Open Learning Assignment 2: Critical Comparison Essay (45 marks, 20%) Instructions In this assignment, you are required to develop an 800-word critical comparison of two articles. You can choose any two of the following articles for your critical comparison essay. Make sure your essay is formatted in the proper APA style. Bennett, S., Maton, K., & Kervin, L. (2008). The ‘digital natives’ debate: A critical review of the evidence. British Journal of Educational Technology, 39(5), 775-786. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-8535.2007.00793.x Bullen, M., Morgan, T., & Qayyum, A. (2011). Digital learners in higher education: Generation is not the issue. Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology, 37(1), 1-24. Retrieved from http://www.cjlt.ca/ Jones, C., & Healing, G. (2010). Net generation students: Agency and choice and the new technologies. Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 26, 344-356. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2729.2010.00370.x Margaryan, A., Littlejohn, A., & Vojt, G. (2011). Are digital natives a myth or reality? University students’ use of digital technologies. Computers & Education, 56, 429-440. doi: 10.1016/j.compedu.2010.09.004 As you will see in these articles, the concept of “digital natives/immigrants” proposed by Marc Prensky, whose argument we have worked with in the lessons in Unit 2, is a much debated topic by scholars in education and technology. The authors of these articles come into conversations with Prensky’s argument in various ways. You are encouraged to use the Reverse Outline Template, Critical Thinking Questions, and Identifying Issues and Debate Template discussed in Unit 2 to develop your critical comparison essay. Please submit your planning documents with your final essay; be sure to review grading criteria prior to submission. You should not complete Assignment 2 until you have completed the lessons in Unit 2 in their entirety. A2-2 Assignment 2: Critical Comparison Essay TRU Open Learning Marking Guide (45 marks) Marking Criteria Excellent Very Good Satisfactory Does Not Meet Expectations Structure and Style The student accurately uses the required APA format for setting up the essay. There is logical and appropriate overall organization. Academic tone is applied. (5 marks) • Excellent use of APA formatting • Judicious arrangement of ideas • Unifying effect or controlling idea is successfully sustained and integrated • Good use of APA formatting • Purposeful arrangement of ideas • Unifying effect or controlling idea coherently sustained • Satisfactory use of APA formatting • Straightforward arrangement of ideas • Unifying effect or controlling idea is presented and maintained, but coherence may falter • APA formatting does not meet expectations • Discernable but ineffectual arrangement of ideas • Unifying effect or controlling idea is inconsistently maintained Content There is evidence of critical thinking about the content to identify key ideas. The essay emphasizes exploring key ideas rather than summary of each article. (5 marks) • Ideas are insightful and carefully considered, demonstrating a comprehension of subtle distinctions • Ideas are thoughtful and considered, demonstrating a competent comprehension • Ideas are relevant and straightforward, demonstrating a generalized comprehension • Ideas are superficial or oversimplified, demonstrating a weak comprehension Effective comparison is developed, with clearly defined points of comparison and a logical overall goal for the thesis. (5 marks) • Insightful and detailed comparison with a complex support of the thesis • Thoughtful and considered comparison with a competent support of the thesis • Relevant and straightforward comparison linked to the thesis • Superficial or oversimplified comparison that may not support the thesis There is a well- developed critical response that shows evidence of addressing several elements of the articles, including arguments, assumptions, and conclusions. (10 marks) • Critical response insightfully addresses several complex elements of the articles’ arguments, assumptions, and conclusions • Critical response thoughtfully addresses several elements of the articles’ arguments, assumptions, and conclusions • Critical response addresses several elements of the articles’ arguments, assumptions, and conclusions • Critical response superficially addresses some elements of the articles’ arguments, assumptions, and conclusions ENGL 1101: Introduction to University Writing A2-3 TRU Open Learning Marking Criteria Excellent Very Good Satisfactory Does Not Meet Expectations Writing There is clear evidence of effective paragraph structure, including effective introduction and strong topic sentences. (5 marks) • A judicious arrangement of ideas and details contributes to a fluent discussion • The unifying effect or controlling idea is clearly articulated in an organized manner • A purposeful arrangement of ideas and details contributes to a controlled comparison • The unifying effect or controlling idea is coherently articulated • A straightforward arrangement of ideas and details provides direction for the comparison • The unifying effect or controlling idea is present; however, coherence may falter • A discernible but ineffectual arrangement of ideas and details supports an underdeveloped comparison • The unifying effect or controlling idea inconsistent Vocabulary is appropriate for academic writing. Attributive verbs are used throughout the essay to refer to ideas of the authors. (5 marks) • Skillful stylistic choices contribute to an academic tone, clarity of content, and a convincing voice • Attributive verbs are well- integrated throughout the summary • No or very few grammatical/us age/punctuation errors • Stylistic choices contribute to an academic tone, clarity of content, and an appropriate voice • Attributive verbs are used throughout to refer to ideas of the author • Few grammatical/us age/punctuatio n errors • An academic tone and style are applied • Attributive verbs are used throughout the summary to refer to ideas of the author • Several grammatical/usa ge/punctuation errors • Ideas may not be clearly expressed • Tone may not be appropriate for an academic summary • Attributive verbs may not be effectively used • Grammatical/ usage/ punctuation errors impede understanding of the assignment Planning All required planning templates have been submitted. They show detailed evidence of critical thinking and essay planning to support the final product. (10 marks) • Planning documents show detailed evidence of critical thinking and planning • Planning documents show evidence of critical thinking and planning • Planning documents have been submitted • Planning documents may not match final essay Total marks out of 45 =_______ A2-4 Assignment 2: Critical Comparison Essay TRU Open Learning Submission Requirements Submit your completed Assignment 2 for marking after you have completed Unit 2. Note You should not submit this second assignment until you have received a grade for Assignment 1.