Assignment

Part 1: SHORT ANSWER

Answer ALL QUESTIONS in this section. Each response must be at least two sentences long. Type your responses immediately below the questions. All responses must be supported by reference to the literature and references must be APA formatted. For short answer just put reference directly below your answer.

1. Define Digital Media and provide a real-world example.

2. Define participatory media and provide a real-world example.

3. Is peer to peer sharing of digital material illegal? Why or why not?

4. Name three societal impacts resulting from increase of digital media.

5. What is the difference between usability and accessibility?

Part 2: ESSAY TEST ITEMS (read rubric for points breakdown for final exam)

Answer ALL QUESTIONS in this section. Each response must be at least 200 words in length and must follow APA guidelines. Type your responses immediately below the questions. All responses must be supported by reference to the literature and references. .... Use in text reference and then full reference(s) right after completed answer.

1. What is Web Technology? Define and provide two examples of web technology and where it has been implemented.

2. How has digitization changed the manner in which society consumes information?

3. How has perception of information by the public changed as a result of digital media?

4. Describe at least three of the means used by individuals to conduct identify theft and how can these means be prevented?

5. How have brick and mortar businesses been affected by online business?

6. How do you effectively evaluate web / online resources?