8 Current Events Assignment

Current Event – Grading Rubric Writing 20%

- Current Event Review meets APA/Graduate School standards. - Paper is organized; each paragraph flows logically into the next paragraph. - Appropriate terminology it used; writing is clear and concise. - Proper spelling and grammar is used; sentences are properly constructed. - Title page includes article name, title, date published, name of writers(s). - Length of the paper is 2-4 pages.

Content 80%

- A summary of the article; the main purpose of the media is discussed. - The review includes a discussion of the main purpose (message) of the media and how

well the purpose (message) was delivered. - Strengths and weaknesses of the media are discussed in detail; specific examples are included. - Citation from at least one (1) other source are provided to underscore the major points

discussed in the review. - The article must be attached and/or link provided. - The article must be current as prescribed by the course professor.

Grading Rubric Points Possible Points Earned Writing/format/title page/length 20 Summary/overview 10 Purpose 10 Strengths and Weaknesses 25 Suggestions and Comparisons 25 Citation from 1 source 10 Total 100 Compliance Adjustments Deduction Applied Deduction

No scholarly article was used to support work -10

Article is not current -20

Final Total Score