Filter Bubbles
43476Topic: Filter Bubbles
SECTION 1: SELECT ONE TOPIC FROM THE 12 TOPICS LISTED ABOVE (Topic: FILTER BUBBLES)
Answer the questions below:
-Item 1: Which topic did you select?
-Item 2: Why does this topic appeal to you?
*NOTE 1: Section 1 should be the shortest section of your paper (10-15%).*
SECTION 2: SUMMARIZE THE TOPIC YOU SELECTED USING CLASS RESOURCES (Provided at the end of assignment directions)
Discuss your topic as presented in class.
-Item 1: Summarize the information on the topic as presented in the class, using the Read & Watch resources AND any classroom discussion of the topic.
-Item 2: Is the topic you selected relevant in a course on digital and social media? Whether you answer yes or no, justify your answer.
*Section 2 Sources: Include the source(s) as an in-paper citation and on your References page.*
*NOTE 2: Section 2 should comprise (30-40%) of your paper.*
SECTION 3: CONDUCT ADDITIONAL RESEARCH ON THE TOPIC (Writer’s Choice of two additional resources on topic)
Provide additional information on the topic you selected by locating TWO or MORE new resources (in addition to the resources provided in class) to expand your knowledge of the topic.
-Item 1: What additional sources did you find on the topic you selected (list at least 2)?
-Item 2: Why is each resource you found (a) relevant, (b) credible, (c) accurate, and (d) unbiased based on what you learned from the What is a Credible Source? How to Evaluate Web Resources? Address a-d in your answer.
-Item 3: What new information do the two new resources contribute to the topic as presented in class?
*Section 3 Sources: Include at least TWO SOURCES related to your topic that are NOT presented, discussed, or posted in the weekly Read & Watch in class. Include these sources as in-paper citations and list them on your References page.*
*NOTE 3: Section 3 should comprise the majority of your paper (45-60%). This is where your primary focus should be.*
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Paper Requirements
1. Your paper must follow APA format guidelines throughout.
(A sample APA template for you to use is attached to the bottom of this page. It contains Latin placeholder text. Replace the text with your content).
a. Double-spaced
b. 1-inch Margins
c. 12-point size professional font (e.g. Times New Roman)
d. Header
e. Automatic Page numbers
f. Title page
g. Reference page
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2. Length: Minimum of 1,500
(Title page, Reference page, and direct quotes do not count toward the total word count).
*NOTE 4: Going over 1,500 words is fine, but if you are under 1,500 you will be penalized based on the following scale:
-One letter grade (10%) for every 500 words you are under the word count minimum.*
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3. Title Page
Your title page must be APA formatted and include the following:
a. Project Name (Project 3: Research Paper)
b. Your Name (Breanna Wilson)
c. Course Name and Section Number (CMST 301 – 6385)
d. Semester (Fall 2019)
e. Instructor’s Name (Carol Segura)
f. Title of Research Paper Topic (Filter Bubbles)
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4. References Page
Your References page must be APA formatted.
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5. Sources: Include the source(s) from Section 2 and at least TWO (2) sources in Section 3.
*Clarification: Please do not use unprofessional sources such as Wikipedia, About.com, Answers.com, Dictionary.com, How.com, or anything remotely similar. Examples of scholarly sources include textbooks, articles, academic journals, and conference proceedings. Scholarly resources are written by experts in their fields, grounded in research, and often refereed (reviewed and edited by researchers in the field). Examples of professional sources include trade journals or magazines. Professional sources are written for a specific audience that works in a certain field. They are not research-based. You can also use our course content (e.g. Read & Watch resources) as a source as well. UMUC has a top-notch, extensive online library. You can find many scholarly and professional sources there.*
*NOTE 5: You can also use social media (e.g. Twitter posts, blogs, YouTube) sources as well as this is a paper about the use of digital and social media.*
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6. Setup & Organization
Your paper must include the following pages and Level 1 Headings:
a. Cover Page
b. Topic Introduction (Section 1)
c. Topic Discussion (Section 2)
d. Additional Research (Section 3)
e. Reference Page
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APA Resources:
APA 6th Manuscript Formatting:
http://polaris.umuc.edu/ewc/apa6th/apa6th.html
All About APA – Complete Guide:
http://polaris.umuc.edu/ewc/web/all_about_apa.html
CiteFast Citation Maker for APA:
http://www.citefast.com/?s=APA
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Rubric Criteria:
Section 1: Topic Introduction
Question Items 1 & 2: 10 Points Total {5 points per question}
Section 2: Topic Discussion
Question Items 1 & 2: 20 points total {5 points for topic resource summary, 5 points for summary of related class discussions, 5 points topic relevancy, 5 points for justification}
Section 3: Additional Resources
Question Items 1, 2, & 3: 60 points total {10 points for each additional resource, 5 points each for discussion of relevancy, credibility, accuracy, and unbiased resources, 10 points for discussion of how each resource contributes to the topic}
APA (In-Paper Citations and Reference Page):
Section 2 and 3 Sources {5 points per section}
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PROVIDED SECTION 2 RESOURCES:
Section 2 – Item 1 “Read and Watch” Resources:
(YouTube Video) How Filter Bubbles Isolate You:
https://spreadprivacy.com/google-filter-bubble-study/
Section 2 – Item 1 “Classroom Discussion”
Question #1:
What are your thoughts on filter bubbles? Have you ever encountered a Filter Bubble? Do you think companies like Facebook and Google have a civic responsibility in this area?
I think that people should be cautious and try to always keep in mind of filter bubbles. Filter bubbles are almost relatable to spyware. With filter bubbles and algorithms tracking your searched material and manipulating what the internet and social media is advertisings/allowing you to view seems a bit creepy and can feel like violation of privacy to a certain extent. I absolutely think that companies such as Facebook and Google have a civic responsibility to this area because they can lose trust and use from their customers and users. As stated before, people have a right to privacy and unbiases to some extent. Not monitoring filter bubble activity or correcting algorithms to be unbars can be dangerous in instances such as persuasion in elections and voting outcomes and also third-parties that may be able to have access to your information. It can be very bias and as the video for the week says, it can lead to uneducated conversations because of what material that is shown to you, but different material that is shown to others that you had no clue existed because it’s one sided.
References:
GCFLearnFree.org. (2018, November 29). How Filter Bubbles Isolate You. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT-k1kDIRnw
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