CCT109 Tutorial 9

DEBATE

CCT109: Contemporary Communication Technologies

Touch table-tops, tactile brush, microchip implants, and human-computer interfaces

Tutorial 9 - Thursday, November 14, 2013

TUTORIAL AGENDA: 1. 3 Core Themes 1. Research Paper – Overview

1. Assignment 2. Format/Structure 3. Writing tips ‘n’ tricks 4. Citation (APA, 6th Ed)

2. Debate! 1. Tips/strategies 2. Topics – 3 3. Roles in tutorial 4. Format 5. Dos/Don’ts 6. DEBATE!

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3 Core Themes

1. Role touch technologies can play in supporting

communication for persons with sensory and

communication disorders

2. ‘Communicative Function’ – Communication is

not only what we do, but what and how we

convey information. (Dourish, 2001)

3. ‘Tangible Computing’ (virtual and physical

interaction).

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Essay Topic: What did you learn in CCT109?

ALL TERM

Value: 25%

Due: Nov. 28th – submit to Turnitin.com by 12:00pm (noon)

using your tutorial class ID (your TA will provide this)

Paper Copy: you must also submit a paper copy of the identical

paper to your TA in tutorial for Nov. 28th

Late Policy: The deadline from which you will be penalized for

late submission is 12:00pm noon on Nov. 28th to Turnitin.com

Length: 5 pages / 1,380 words (excludes title page, endnotes/references)

Font: Arial 12pt, double spaced (use bold + italics + underline as needed)

Margins: 1” margins all around, each page is to be numbered with

“Page # of #” at lower right

Headings: flush left, numbered (EG. 1, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3) without a

blank line following

Figures/Tables: numbered sequentially (EG. Fig 1, Table 1) and

captioned at the top

Format: Must contain the following divisions/headings: A) *Title Page

B) Introduction

C) Body

D) Conclusion

E) **Endnotes

F) ***References

*Title Page, containing…

Centered, each on its own line, in upper half of page

CCT 109, Tutorial Section #, Fall 2013; Title; Date

Flush left, each on its own line in lower half of page

Name (Surname, Given Name[s]); email Address, Student #

**Endnotes: if any; use endnotes rather than footnotes for

“peripheral” commentary

***References: use APA 6th Edition format

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• Copyright law is derived from the principle of balanced

interests. Using two examples of new media articulate what

these interests are, and write a critical essay discussing the

ways that new media and the internet have brought

challenges to maintaining such a balance

• In this course we have discussed the changing nature of

business models as new media technologies arise and

becomeadopted by users. Choose one contemporary

technology and trace the economic consequences that have

arisen from its adoption and use.

• As a particular instantiation of new media video games are

both popular and heavily critiqued. Write a critical essay

discussing some of the concerns raised by both the mass

media and researchers regarding youth engagement with

video games, with a focus on issues of gender-bias,

stereotyping and identity

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CCT 109 Term Paper Grading rubric Criteria Outstanding

A+

High level of

excellence

A

Excellent

A-

Very good

B+

Good

B

Good

B-

Adequate

C+

Adequate

C

Adequate

C-

Marginal

D+

Marginal

D+

Marginal

D-

Unacceptable

FZ

Content

75%

Truly

exceptional

work, going well beyond

expectations

for an “A”.

The paper is very

engaging,

persuasive, and

well thought-out.

Critical analysis

was conducted so

that the different

perspectives and

nuances of the

topic were

explored, with the

arguments

supported by

relevant literature.

A clear and

thoughtful opinion

is offered

including the use

of examples to

support ideas.

Concepts and theories

introduced in the

class were applied with a high degree

of relevance.

Student shows a command critical

thinking.

Excellent

work, but not

quite at the level of

expectations

for an “A”.

Good work,

going beyond

expectations

for a “B”, but

not at the

levels of

expectations

for an “A-”.

The paper is well-

written and the

arguments are

supported by

relevant literature.

Some of the

arguments are

considered and

assessed, but others

were not. An

opinion(s) is offered

with some use of

examples, and

satisfactorily

supported by relevant literature.

Concepts and

theories introduced in class were

included. Student

shows a very good understanding of the

issues surrounding

contemporary communication

technologies.

Critical thinking was evident.

Good work,

but not quite

at the level of

expectations

for a “B”.

Work that

demonstrates an

understanding of

the course going

beyond

expectations for a

“C”, but not at the

levels of

expectations for a

“B-”.

The paper has

potential but some

ideas and arguments

are not as well

developed as they

could be. The points made are only

adequately supported

by relevant literature, and more or better

examples were

required to strengthen the paper. With further

work the student will

show a stronger understanding of how

to produce an

academic work that considers multiple

perspectives. An

opinion is offered that

could be better

supported by the use

of concepts and

theories introduced in

the course. Student

shows an emerging

understanding of the

issues surrounding

contemporary

communication

technologies. Critical

thinking is emergent.

Adequate

work, but not

quite at the

level of

expectations

for a “C”.

Some evidence

that the student

has an understanding

of the issues,

but not quite at the level of

expectations for

a “C-”.

The paper has

potential but many

ideas and arguments are not as well

developed as they

could be. The points made are only

marginally supported

by relevant literature,

and more or better

examples are

necessary to

strengthen the paper.

Analysis was not

thoroughly conducted,

and the student is not

showing a firm

understanding of how

to produce an

academic work that

considers multiple

perspectives. Paper is

opinionated without

support from concepts

or theories. Shows a

marginal

understanding of the

issues surrounding

contemporary

communication technologies. Critical

thinking was not

clearly evident.

Sufficient

evidence that

the student has an

understanding

of the issues to award a

passing grade

for this assignment.

The paper is

incomplete, hard

to follow, is not

supported by

relevant literature,

and examples are

either not

provided or are

not relevant to the

points made. The

student does not

show an

understanding of

the issues

surrounding

contemporary

communication

technologies. An option is not

offered and/or the

question is not answered. Critical

thinking was not

understood /applied.

Quality of

writing and

adherence

to

formatting

specs

25%

Truly exceptional work, a joy to read – a positive

exemplar.

The writing style is clear, concise and engaging. The

required section headings are covered. The text is free of

spelling mistakes, uses excellent grammatical construction.

The assignment follows formatting specifications.

The writing style is clear and concise. The required section

headings are covered. The text contains a few spelling mistakes,

uses acceptable grammatical construction. The assignment follows

formatting specifications.

The writing style is not clear, sentences run on, ideas are

redundant or missing. The required section headings are not

covered. The text contains many spelling mistakes, uses poor

grammatical construction. The assignment does not follow

formatting specifications.

The assignment is

not legible, ideas

are redundant or

missing. The text

contains a great

number of spelling

mistakes, uses poor

grammatical construction. The

assignment does

not follow

formatting

specifications.

http://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/

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In addition to consulting the course readings, you should also:

Review the additional reference material on the class Blackboard site

Review / find additional sources

Identify ALL of the references you used in your paper in the references section.

This includes course materials and references listed on Blackboard!

Be sure to check out the following:

UTM Library (Getting Help http://www.library.utm.utoronto.ca/ask)

Robert A. Gillespie Academic Skills Centre

http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/asc/Students/index.htm

You can book individual appointments (to discuss papers you are currently

writing) and also access “Writing Handouts” (check out “How Not to Plagiarize”)

http://www.utm.utoronto.ca/asc/Students/tips.htm

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Prof. McEwen

• Show how your argument is built on the ideas of

others

• Allow you to indicate which ideas are taken from

others, and from whom those ideas were taken:

Give credit where credit is due

• Allow the interested reader to follow your

argument and confirm its logic by investigating the

ideas on which the argument is built – or to further

explore them.

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• Direct quotes – entire sentences and phrases

• Paraphrases (rephrasing or writing in your

own words but using other ideas)

• Words or terminology specific or unique to

author’s research

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• ““Interfaces should break down

communicative barriers between humans

and machine[…]Above all, interfaces

should foster creativity and become an

extension of the human process” (Saroff,

2007, p. 6).

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• Use of an author’s argument or line of

thinking

• Historical, statistical or scientific facts

• Graphics, drawings or other aggregated

information

• Articles or studies you refer to in your text

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• Examples of contemporary communication

technologies include the cell phone, email and

Internet video calling programs like Skype.

NOT NECESSARILY

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As a system, humans and computers are

becoming more integrated and

sophisticated in the management of

information.

BIG FAT YES

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Writing made history possible.

BIG FAT YES

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Social practices and technologies are co-

articulated, that is they are continually

changed and re-shaped by each other.

BIG FAT YES

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• American Psychological Association 6th

Edition (APA)

• “To move the idea forward with minimum

distraction”

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• Structure of the paper

• Spelling rules

• Author-Date referencing style

• Construction of tables etc.

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INCLUDE: Authors, date, title, location,

publisher.

EXAMPLE OF SOURCE:

New Media: An Introduction, Canadian Edition

by Terry Flew and Richard Smith. Published in

2011 by Oxford Press, in Canada.

Flew, T & Smith, R. (2011). New Media: An

Introduction, Canadian Edition. Canada:

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• Locate an article online at:

– http://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/

• Practice citing a direct quotation

from the article using APA 6th

Edition – Quote or paraphrase from the item you signed out of

the library.

– Include an appropriate in-text citation for the quote or idea that you paraphrased (you must use APA 6th Edition)

– Provide the full bibliographic citation that you would list in your References section (again using APA 6th Edition)

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CCT

• There are many ways

to structure a debate

• There are also

different strategies for

participating in

debates, today, we will

look at some of these

strategies

a) Be it resolved that existing laws and practices fit our

current, new digital environment.

b) Be it resolved that the emergence of new technologies

brings new ethical norms.

c) Be it resolved that a company should use and/or impose

technologies in an underdeveloped country to ‘leap frog’ its

socio-economic development.

Debate roles (tutorial) 1. The affirmative should interpret the topic as it would reasonably be interpreted

in the public sphere. The affirmative need not necessarily provide a literal

interpretation of the resolution; rather, the objective of the affirmative team is to

make an adequate case for its interpretation of the resolution. To this end, the team

must introduce one or more arguments in support of the resolution as they have

interpreted it, and sustain that case throughout the debate.

2. The negative team argues against the affirmative position.

The negative team may counter the affirmative team's interpretation of the

resolution if they believe it is not reasonable.

The negative team may challenge any aspect of the affirmative team's case, and

may offer a case of its own. For example, it may challenge the interpretation of the

resolution, the factual and analytical foundations of the case, or the underlying

assumptions of the affirmative's claims.

Format (non-typical) – 20 mins.

• First Affirmative Constructive Speech: 4 minutes

Second Negative Cross Examines: 2 minutes

Audience Cross Examines: 2 minutes

• First Negative Constructive Speech: 4 minutes

First Affirmative Cross Examines: 2 minutes

Audience Cross Examines: 2 minutes

• Negative Rejoinder: 2 minutes

Affirmative Rejoinder: 2 minutes

and

of Debating

• DON’T let your

emotions get the better

of you.

• DO stay calm and

speak in a clear,

rational voice.

• Remember, debaters

do not always choose

what side they’re on.

•The first speaker in a debate must

make sure that the resolution being

debated is clearly stated and defined.

•DON’T side track your opponents

with irrelevant points, stay on topic.

•DON’T attack your opponents.

•DO stick to your planned,

researched arguments.

•TIPS:

•Cue cards can help a debater to

stay focused, but DON’T read

from them, use them as a guide.

•Speak to the audience or

moderator.

•DO thoroughly research your

topic and position, the best start to

squashing a rebuttal is a well

researched, well designed

presentation.

•DON’T simply state facts:

•This is the path to being a dull

speaker

•Not stating sources or not backing

up statements can lead to heavy

rebuttal from your opponents

•DO use humor and / or anecdotes in your speaking:

•Using examples helps illustrate your position, and uses

an argument of precedence

•Stories or jokes that are appropriate can be very

involving

IMPORTANT

TIME IS A VERY IMPORTANT

FACTOR IN A

DEBATE……………….

•DO be aware of time

constraints, if there are any.

•TIP:

•Practice your initial speech

so you will be “on top” of the

situation.

•Know what it feels like to

speak for the allotted length of

time, speaking too much or

not enough weakens your

position.

•DON’T use inappropriate

language or gestures:

•People will ignore your

information if not presented in an

appropriate manner.

•DON’T try to “juggle” too many points at

once. State your ideas in a logical order.

•TIP: the more you practice and plan your

speaking, the less nervous you will be.

Any argument that you do not address in

a rebuttal will be left in the memory of

others as your opponents stated it.

Likewise, any rebuttal from your

opponents that you do not address will

also be left in the minds of your

audience / judges.

•DO be aware of what your partner(s) plans are.

•DON’T work alone and risk being redundant, make the most of

your team’s time.

•DO recycle information

in your closing speech.

•TIP:

•The closing speaker(s)

should sum up all

relevant arguments and

rebuttals without

introducing any new

information.

Follow these tips and suggestions, and everything will come together for a successful debate!!!

Let’s Debate!

Step 1:

In groups of 4, discuss the

topic, your position

(affirmative or negative),

and come up with your:

constructive speech (4min),

cross examine speech

(2min),

and rejoinder speech (2min) DEBATE PROCESS:

• First Affirmative Constructive Speech : 4 minutes

Second Negative Cross Examines: 2 minutes

Audience Cross Examines: 2 minutes

• First Negative Constructive Speech: 4 minutes

First Affirmative Cross Examines: 2 minutes

Audience Cross Examines: 2 minutes

• Negative Rejoinder: 2 minutes

Affirmative Rejoinder: 2 minutes

Audience

members can

ask specific

questions

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