Digital age

Criteria #1: Context (5%)

Additions and modifications required / meets expectations / exceeds expectations

2% 4% 5%

· The significance of the topic in today’s digital age is discussed. The authors explained why it is important to discuss the topic that they chose.

· References in this section could include journalistic publications, blogs, and other non-academic content.

criteria #2: In depth coverage and explanation of the topic (10%)

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4% 5-9% 9-10%

· The topic is explained in depth in this section. The explanation covers all relevant concepts and is written in a clear and accessible language.

· Diagrams and visual illustrations are used if needed.

· At least one peer reviewed article or book chapter has been used to explain the relevant concepts.

· The authors did not just quote and paraphrase content, they also added their own analysis and interpretations.

criteria #3: Current research on the topic and future directions (10%)

Additions and modifications required / meets expectations / exceeds expectations

4% 5-9%  9-10%

· This section surveys the recent developments in the topic and the different research paths that are currently being pursued in relation to the topic.

· New findings are summarized, and their significance is discussed.

· At least one peer reviewed article or book chapter published in the past ten years has been used as a reference.