Current Event Application Assignment RUBRIC Discretion will be used for points that

Current Event Application Assignment RUBRIC

Discretion will be used for points that fall between the anchored values

Points

0

4

8

TOTAL

Formatting-required headings

3 paragraph headings:

Article Summary

Course Topic Integration

Views and Opinions

Paragraphs are not separated, no headings

Paragraphs were present but no headings

Three paragraphs properly formatted WITH the required headings

Language, Spelling, Grammar

Poorly written and difficult to understand with numerous spelling and grammar errors

Adequately written, but may be a bit ambiguous, some grammar or spelling errors

Language is clear and concise with few, if any, errors

Accurate Application of Course Concepts

Content reflects limited understanding of the course concepts, applies concepts inaccurately

Content reflects some understanding of the course concepts, mostly applies concepts accurately; may be lacking in-text citation for our textbook

Content reflects full understanding of the course concept and applies the concept accurately. Textbook is cited in-text and clear linkage of concept present

Reasoned Implications and Conclusions

Limited use of specific content and examples from course materials, do not support the ideas being developed

Incorporates some specific content and examples but may not fully substantiate points and ideas

Competently substantiates independent points and ideas

Incorporated External Sources (3 required)

-Primary article (6 months)

-Supporting article

-Textbook

Lacking any of the 3 required sources, lacking proper APA in-text citations or references; primary older than 6 months

3 required sources used, but may be lacking some of the necessary in-text citations or final references

Accurately uses all 3 required sources with proper in-text citations and references; main article within 6 months

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