Title: Amplifying Music Forum
Course: BC-New Media 11-1.1.0.0-XT

In this forum, your job is to amplify (or bring attention to) a little-known musician or band that you think deserves more recognition. The musician band should be unsigned/independent and not have a large following. The definition of “little-known” is subjective, so use your judgement. Write a 200- to 250-word post describing this musician or band and their music. Tell a little bit of their story and highlight what you appreciate about their music. Include a link to a favourite song or musical piece. Please be sure to only include lyrics that are family-friendly. After posting your own suggestion, spend some time engaging with the music that your classmates have amplified. Try to explore several of your classmates’ posts and create a brief written response to at least two of them in separate 100- to 150-word responses. In your response, do not just say, “I agree! Great job!” Analyze the music that you heard, discuss similar bands that you know, write comments of admiration, or offer charitable critique of the musician or band’s music. Try to add something meaningful and insightful to the conversation so that everyone’s understanding of the topic can be increased.

The use of Generative AI is not allowed in this assignment at any stage. The use of editing software such as Grammarly is allowed, but only to identify mistakes, not to rewrite entire sentences or paragraphs.

Forum Rubric

 | Not Complete | Emerging | Developing | Proficient | Extending
 | 0 | 4              5              6              7             8              9             10
Quality of reflection | Not complete | My original post demonstrates very little consideration of the topic and provides very few details about the musician or band that I have amplified. My post is minimally complete or hastily written. | My original post demonstrates little consideration of the topic and provides few details about the musician or band that I have amplified. My post is minimally complete or hastily written. | My original post demonstrates consideration of the topic and provides insight into the musician or band that I have amplified. My post is complete and well-written. | My original post demonstrates thoughtful consideration of the topic and provides meaningful insight into the musician or band that I have amplified. My post is mature and artfully written.
Response posts | Not complete. | My responses demonstrate a lack of comprehension of the original post or may be disrespectful. | My responses are respectful but do not add much to the conversation. | My responses are purposeful and respectful, adding to the conversation. | My responses are discerning and respectful, adding meaning and depth to the conversation.
Total  /10 (averaged between posts)