English homework

8-WEEK

HUMA 1302

PASSION

PROJECT

EXPETATIONS

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GUIDELINE PRESENTATION EXPECTATIONS

GOAL: For students to understand the impact of the media on their daily lives.

PASSION PROJECT: is 300Vpoints

This assignment requires researching, interpreting, structuring,

coordinating, and video-making. This assignment includes an individual research paper.

Process 100 pts

▪ Subject choice (10 pts) ▪ Storyboard completed (40 pts)

Research Paper 150 pts This is your research contributes to

your project.

F2F/ Hybrid or

Video Presentation 100 pts Professor grading rubric for the video

presentation

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PASSION PROJECT OVERVIEW

The purpose of this task is for you to learn something new, something that you have always

wanted to do. Maybe you have wanted to learn how to play a cello, memorize a song and sing in

public, or learn an acting monologue. THIS IS ABOUT LEARNING SOMETHING ABOUT

PERFORMANCE or FINE ART. There is no limit to what you want to learn if you stay in the

realm of performance and art and are passionate about the subject area. You must research an

artist and learn to do or create something in the arts.

Completing this task will give you new skills, knowledge, and understanding about

something important to you and your ability to learn. However, there is a catch—you must know

this area well enough to create a video to share your knowledge with your peers and professor.

We will all be assessing your presentation.

This task will take you through the entire course, but you will complete the information in a

series of small tasks using your vlog to communicate your progress to your professor. This Passion

Project will culminate in the last week of term in a presentation of your choice no longer than

5-9 minutes demonstrating the skills, knowledge, and journey of your learning process. I

would like you to be creative in putting this presentation together, and I will use some of our class

sessions to explain some examples of how you might want to present your final project. Below is a

timeline of tasks I am expecting you to follow.

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WEEKS 1 and 2: Getting Started

• Setting up and accessing your proposal, approval, and YouTube site.

• Brainstorm an idea before you submit your Passion Project Subject and paragraph.

• Discuss ideas with a friend who may be assisting you and understand the timeline and

expectations of this project.

• Find an artist you want to emulate for your project, research that artist, what they do, and

how they do it, and then decide how you will show that in a short video project.

• Passion Project Subject and paragraph due

WEEKS 3 and 4: What do I want to learn, and why do I want to learn it?

• What skills, resources, and information will you need to complete your task, and how

can I best learn these skills?

• . Here, you are assigned time to build, learn, and understand the passion you are doing

for your project.

WEEKS 5 and 6: Finding out.

• Individual paper assignment due.

• Create a Storyboard for your video, and the assignment is due.

• Start gathering the people you will use to help with your video project and start

filming.

• This is the doing phase of the project.

Week 7 and 8: Completing your Passion Project

• Identify any successes and failures you have encountered.

• Presenting your final video to the professor and your classmates for assessment

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WRITE A THESIS STATEMENT

In a paragraph, writers can express a central idea in a topic sentence. In an essay, the central

idea is expressed in a thesis sentence. The thesis sentence is usually in the introductory

paragraph of a basic essay. Often, it's the last or next-to-last sentence of the introductory

paragraph. A good thesis sentence clearly states the point you want to make about the topic.

Therefore, a good thesis contains a specific topic and the claim or assertion you make about the

topic. Your thesis controls the content and focus of the entire essay. Everything you write in your

essays must support the thesis sentence in a specific way.

This statement is what your entire group is going to do research on for the project.

Consequently, you must write thesis statements that are arguable, not factual. In addition, the

thesis statement must be able to be divided within the group.

A statement of fact is a statement that cannot be argued—at least not logically. Students often

write statements of fact instead of arguable theses when they are struggling to embrace a topic.

Statements of fact seem easy to write about because they are easy to prove. After all, they’re

facts. Example:

Statement of fact: Smoking can cause health problems.

Arguable thesis statement: The government should ban smoking altogether.

Statement of fact: Small cars get better fuel mileage than 4x4 pickup trucks.

Arguable thesis statement: The government should ban 4x4 pickup trucks except for work-related use.

Statement of fact: On average, people with college degrees earn more money in the

workplace.

Arguable thesis statement: A college degree should not be required for the profession.

Statement of fact: Foul language is common in movies.

Arguable thesis statement: The amount of foul language in movies is

disproportionate to the amount of foul language in real life.

With a statement of fact, a writer simply puts on paper what has already been established by

other people. An arguable thesis, on the other hand, requires a writer to think about which

supporting arguments best challenge the other side of the issue.

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Four Questions to Ask Yourself

Sometimes, you know what you want to write about (your topic), but you're still determining

exactly what you want to say. In that case, ask yourself the four questions below. They will help you

decide what claim (assertion) you can make about your topic.

QUESTION ANSWER

1. What is the general topic? Advertising

2. What is my limited topic? The appeal of soft drink advertising

3. What is my opinion about the limited topic? Soft drink advertisers use the lure

of youth and sex to sell their products

What is my purpose for writing about this topic to help readers discriminate

more? When they buy soft drinks, show

them how advertisers try to get their

business.

Main idea

Write a sentence that summarizes the main idea of the essay you plan to write.

List ideas

Please make a list of the ideas you want to include, consider them, and try to group them.

Formula

Use a formula to arrive at a working thesis statement (you will revise this later).

• although most readers of have argued that , closer examination shows that

.

• uses and to prove that .

• phenomenon is a result of the combination of , , and

.

Try this thesis generator to help you write your thesis. It will be rough, but you can revise

after a working thesis.

http://corptrain.phoenix.edu/thesis_generator/thesis_generator.html

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GUIDELINES FOR INDIVIDUAL PAPER AND

PASSION PROJECT VIDEO EXPECTATIONS

Each group will submit the following information by the assigned due date:

1. An individual paper on the research for your PASSION PROJECT, due by the assigned due

date. 750--1000 words with a works cited page of at least 3-5 sources. (Example: book,

newspapers, journals, factual videos {like History Channel}, new sources, etc…)

2. The final video must be submitted to eCampus by the due date. (create your own channel on

YouTube, which can also be used for video editing or Vimeo, and make the link “unlisted”). iMovie or Screencast-O-Matic are excellent sources for video editing.

3. Please paste the link in the eCampus comment box. DO NOT UPLOAD THE VIDEO

4. YOU should appear for a minimum of 2 MINUTES within the video.

5. YOU will have at least one verbally cited source from your research in the video. The

source has to be cited orally during the video.

6. A storyboard must be provided by the due date. Please look at eCampus for creating a

storyboard and a storyboard template.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfBsmy2dP40 (link on how to storyboard)

7. Please use the links to these pages for different types of shots.

These pages will help you with your presentation

http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/

http://www.jou.ufl.edu/faculty/mmcadams/video/five_shot.html

Six different shots that must be included

Example, but not limited to (1) a wide/establishing shot, 2) a mid-shot, 3) a Close Up, 4) an

Extreme Close up, 5) a Two-person shot or over-the-shoulder shot,

8. There must be at least 1 minute of narration in your video.

9. You must include credits at the end of your video. (DO NOT INCLUDE THIS IN YOUR

MINUTE MINIMUM.

10. There must be at least 1 minute of music somewhere in your video. PLEASE DO NOT PUT

MUSIC THROUGHOUT YOUR VIDEO.

11. The video must be 5-9 minutes in length.

12. The textbook CANNOT be used as a source,

and Wikipedia CANNOT be used as a source.

Creative presentations lead to more enjoyable experiences for all class members. Please acknowledge the

professional boundaries of your creativity.

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Please rate 1-5 with 5 representing the highest score EXTRA CREDIT

A U D I E N C E F E E D B A C K F O R

V I D E O P R E S E N T A T I O N

Group:

Project

Date:

1. What were the strengths of this presentation? Give an example—be specific 1 2 3 4 5

2. If the presenter had 48 hours to re-record and edit the video, what one suggestion

could you offer for improvement? 1 2 3 4 5

3. Did you hear any oral citations? If you heard any give one example. 1 2 3 4 5

4. What was the thesis of the presentation? Did the video support the thesis? Give one

example of how they supported their thesis. 1 2 3 4 5

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S E L F - R E F L E C T I O N O N P A S S I O N P R O J E C T

Think about what you did in this project, and how well the project went.

Project Name:

What was your thesis question? Did you answer or support the thesis? Give an example of the support from the

presentation

List three major steps you followed to develop the project:

About Yourself:

What is the most important thing you learned in this project?

What do you wish you had spent more time on or done differently?

What part of the project did you do your best work on?

About the Project:

What was the most enjoyable part of this project?

What part of the project would you change, if you could? How would that benefit you?

How could the instructor change this project to make it better next time?

(I really want to know, because I want to improve)—REMEMBER, I cannot change the time frame.

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Video Passion Project Grading Rubric

Student Name(s):

Task Description: Students will work together in assigned teams to create a video project that details a specific

aspect of the course. The final project should be in a MP4 movie format

ACTIVITY EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT PARTIALLY

PROFICIENT

INCOMPLETE POINTS

Opening of the

Video

8-10 points

7-8 points

The introduction is clear

and coherent and evokes

interest in the topic.

4-6 points

0-3 points

The introduction does

not orient the audience to

what will follow.

The introduction of

the video is

compelling and

provides motivating

content that hooks

the viewer from the

beginning of the

video and keeps the audience's attention.

The introduction does

not create a strong

sense of what is to

follow.

Content/

Organization

15-20 points

10-14 points

5-9 points

0-4 points

Is your project

organized and

documented?

The content includes

a clear statement of

purpose or theme and

is creative,

compelling A rich

variety of supporting

information in the

video contributes to

the understanding of

the project’s main

idea. Events and

messages are

presented in a logical

order. Includes

properly cited

sources.

Information is presented

as a connected theme

with accurate, current

supporting information

that contributes to

understanding the

project’s main idea.

Details are logical and

persuasive information is

effectively used. The

content includes a clear

point of view with a

progression of ideas and

supporting information.

Includes properly cited

sources.

The content does not

present a clearly stated

theme, is vague, and

some of the supporting

information does not

seem to fit the main

idea or appears as a

disconnected series of

scenes with no

unifying main idea.

Includes few citations

and few facts.

Content lacks a central

theme, clear point of

view and logical

sequence of information.

Much of the supporting

information is irrelevant

to the overall message.

The viewer is because

there is little persuasive

information and only one

or two facts about the

topic are articulated.

Information is incorrect,

out of date, or

incomplete. No citations

included.

Quality 15-20 points 10-14 points 5-9 points 0-4 points

Does your video

stay focused on an

informative topic? Does it promote

the use of

technology to

inform the

audience about the topic?

Video was completed

and had all required

elements. The video

was well edited and

moves smoothly from

scene to scene with

proper use of

transitions. Audio

and other

enhancements were

well used.

Video was completed

and contained all

required items. Editing

was not done as well as it

should have been. Some

poor shots remain. Movie

is still somewhat choppy.

Audio and other

enhancements were

utilized, but not for

maximum effect.

Video was made, but

had very little if any

editing. Many poor

shots remain. Video

was very fragmented

and choppy with little

to no audio

reinforcement.

Video was totally

unedited with no

transitions or audio

support of any kind.

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ACTIVITY EXEMPLARY PROFICIENT PARTIALLY

PROFICIENT INCOMPLETE POINTS

Creativity &

Elements of

Design –

15-20 points

10-14 points

5-9 points

0-4 points

Is your video

interesting? Did your choice of

elements such as

film clips,

pictures,

backgrounds, and transitions

enhance the

project

Video is in focus

Smooth transitions

are appropriate & aid

in delivery of the

presentation. Good

use of graphics

Participant(s) appear

45 seconds (each) in

the video.

Participant(s)

have/has a voice-over

part

6 required shots

included, music

included, transitions

included.

Some transitions are

inappropriately placed.

Sound quality is OK.

Video clips or pictures

are clear and in focus.

One of the elements is

missing from the video.

Participant(s) appear 30

seconds (each)

5 required shots

included, music included,

transitions included.

Minimal use of design

elements. No

transitions. Sound is

lacking or

inappropriate or

scratchy. Some

pictures or video clips

may be out of focus or

“shaky”.

TWO of these

elements missing:

Entire group appears

in video, everyone has

a voice-over part, 4

required shots

included, music

included, transitions

included.

Participant(s) appear

15 seconds (each)

Use of elements detracts

from video. Too many

or too gaudy graphics;

transitions, too many

clips, backgrounds

and/or sounds detract

from content. Pictures or

video clips may be out of

focus or “shaky”.

THREE OR MORE of

these elements missing:

Entire group appears in

video, everyone has a

voice-over part, 3 or less

required shots included,

music included,

transitions included.

No appearance by

participant(s)

Overall Content

13-15 points 10-12 points

Message is clearly

communicated. Includes

essential information.

2 sources cited in video

6-9 points 0-5 points

Message is unclear.

Includes little essential

information and one or

two facts.

0 sources cited in video

Strong message.

Covers topic

completely and in

depth. Includes

complete

information.

3 sources cited in video

Message is vaguely

communicated.

Includes some

essential information

with few facts.

1 source cited in video

Graphics and

Text – Did you check your grammar and

usage? Have you

correctly

documented

sources and obeyed copyright

rules?

5 points 4 points 3 points 0-2 points

Grammar, spelling,

punctuation,

capitalization are

correct; sources are

documented correctly

Grammatical errors,

misspellings, punctuation

errors; sources are

documented and

correctly.

Includes 3 – 4

grammatical errors,

misspellings,

punctuation errors;

some sources are

documented but not

correctly.

Includes five or more

grammatical errors,

misspellings, punctuation

errors; sources are not

documented.

Technical Aspects

8-10 points 7-8 points 4-6 points 0-3 points

Camera, sound

and video edits

• Camera is stable,

smooth movements

and pans

• Subjects are

framed well,

images are well

composed

• Subjects are lit and

clearly visible

• Sound is clear and

understandable

• Video is edited

effectively, flows

well

• Titles are used

effectively

• Transitions are

used effectively

grammatical errors,

misspellings, punctuation

errors; sources are

documented and

correctly.

Includes 3 – 4

grammatical errors,

misspellings,

punctuation errors;

some sources are

documented but not

correctly.

Includes five or more

grammatical errors,

misspellings, punctuation

errors; sources are not

documented.

Final Score

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STORYBOARD RUBRIC

EXCELLENT GOOD PROFICIENT NEEDS

IMPROVEMENT POOR

Storyboard

This is the

overall look

of the

The story board

contains the title,

scene number,

student (s) name(s), drawings/illustrations

The

storyboard

is missing

one of the elements.

The storyboard is missing two of the elements.

The storyboard is missing

three of the elements.

The

storyboard is

missing more

than three elements.

storyboard and each frame had a description/dialogue,

music and or

graphics

Required

Elements

Storyboard includes

all required elements:

title, setting,

Storyboard

is missing 1

required

Storyboard is missing

2 required elements

Storyboard is missing 3

required elements

Storyboard is

missing 4 or

more required characters, learning, element. elements

and conclusion.

Characters The storyboard has

all the characters

involved in the

depicted scenes.

The

storyboard is missing

one of the

characters

involved in

the depicted

scenes.

The storyboard is

missing two of the

characters involved

in the depicted

scenes.

The storyboard is missing

three or more characters

involved in the depicted

scenes.

The

storyboard has no characters

involved in

the depicted

scenes.

List and

description of

the characters in

your video

project

The storyboard has a The The storyboard is The storyboard is missing The

Description/

Script Each square in

scripted dialogue and

or an explanation for

each depicted scene. Timing is accurate

storyboard

is missing

one or two description

missing three or

four

descriptions/scrip ted dialogue for

four or five

descriptions/scripted

dialogue for some depicted scenes.

storyboard is

missing more

than five or more

the storyboard

must have a

description/script for each frame

and consistent with the script and

transitions. The

storyboard is accurate and detailed. A

s/scripted dialogue

for some

depicted scenes.

some depicted scenes. .The

storyboard

contains some detail. A script is

descriptions/sc ripted

dialogue for

some depicted scenes.

suitable and The provided.(Script

appropriate script is storyboard has a start,

provided (Script has is mostly middle and

a start, middle and accurate or finish). Most

finish). Scenes are detailed. A scenes have

detailed and the suitable some detail and

action is accurately script is some action is

described provided described.

(Script has

a start,

middle and

finish)

Most

scenes are

detailed

and the

action is

described.

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Storyboard Rubric continued EXCELLENT GOOD PROFICIENT NEEDS

IMPROVEMENT

POOR

Illustrations

and Camera

Shots Each square

The storyboard has an

illustration for each

depicted scene and

shows the camera

shot/angle for each scene. (i.e. wide shot,

close up, mid-shot,

etc…). Illustrations are

consistently accurate

and show care and attention to detail. It is

easy for a third party to

understand the shot and

flow of the video.

The storyboard is

missing one

illustration for

each depicted scene and is

The storyboard is

missing two-

three illustrations

for each depicted scene and is

The storyboard is

missing four-five

illustrations for each

depicted scene and is missing the camera

The

storyboard is

missing more

then five illustrations

contains a

picture of what

is happening in the scene and

missing the

camera

shot/angle for the scene. (i.e. wide shot, close up,

missing the

camera

shot/angle for the scene. (i.e. wide shot, close up,

shot/angle for the

scene. (i.e. wide

shot, close up, mid- shot, etc…).

for each

depicted

scene and is missing the camera

depicts the

camera angle.

mid-shot, etc…). Illustrations are reasonable

mid-shot, etc…). The Storyboard is understandable

shot/angle for the scene. (i.e. wide

accurate. It is and has some shot, close up, relatively easy flow mid-shot, for a third party etc…). In to understand the addition, shot and flow of there is no the video. clear story provided for the video.

Sequence of

Scenes

There is a fluid

timeline that is

The scenes are depicted

in the proper sequence

from the beginning to

end.

One of the scenes is

not in the proper

sequence for the

storyboard.

Two of the scenes

are not in the proper

sequence for the

storyboard.

Three of the scenes are

not in the proper

sequence for the

storyboard.

Four or more

of the scenes

are not in the

proper sequence for

depicted for

the entire

the

storyboard.

storyboard

Support and The storyboard is complete with research,

statistics, details,

information, and other

support for the

message/theme or thesis.

The storyboard has some research,

statistics, details,

and information.

The support and

details are connected to the

message.

The storyboard has some research,

statistics, details,

and information.

The support and

details are connected to the

message.

Minimal research, statistics, information,

or other details are

included. There is no

unifying connection

between the support and the message.

No research, statistics,

information,

or other

details are

included.

Details

There is a fluid

timeline that is

depicted for

the entire

storyboard

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Boyd 1

EXAMPLE OF A PASSION PROJECT SUBJECT ASSIGNMENT

Sherry R. Boyd

HUMA 1315. 7XXXX

Dr. Janice Franklin

January 15, 2XXX

Sculpture (This is the area you like)

I want to build a kinetic sculpture (This is the narrow focus of sculpture) for my project. A

kinetic sculpture is a three-dimensional sculpture or figure, such as mobiles, that move naturally or

are machine-operated. I have had the opportunity to see kinetic sculptures at several museums that

I have visited over the years. While I love the beauty of static sculptures and marvel at how artists

carve with stone, moving sculptures have always fascinated me. I have observed one or two of

Alexander Calder's (The artist I want to study) pieces, and I would like to create my own sculpture.

To inform my project, I will research and write my paper on Alexander Calder. In addition

to my research on Calder, I am going to research and build my own small kinetic sculpture. I will

have to think about the materials I am going to use and stay aware of the time I have to invest in

building a kinetic sculpture.

Revised FA2017

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PASSION PROJECT WRITING GUIDELINES YOUR PAPER

Remember your project needs to be written in MLA format, and the paper must be at least

750- 1000 words. T h e p a p e r must have at least three to five authored credible sources included

on the Works Cited page, and make sure you include parenthetical documentation. (in-text citations

within the document of the paper)

In addition, the questions I have here are merely suggestions. If you want to add or remove these

questions, feel free to do so.

Section One—The introductory paragraph includes a thesis statement that states your passion

project, why you are doing the project, and the person you are researching connected to your passion

project.

Section Two is the process of your passion project—Be specific on your project.

• How did you become interested in this passion project?—(1-2 paragraphs)

(you might include some quotes or in-text citations here)

• Why did you choose this particular project?—(1-2 paragraphs)

(you might include some quotes or in-text citations here)

• What steps have you taken so far to complete this project?—(1-2 paragraphs)

Section Three—Research a person or technology that relates to your passion project (3-4

paragraphs) (INCLUDE some quotes or in-text citations throughout these paragraphs)

• Example: a person with national or international credentials that you can research

• Example: an adjacent technology that has advanced the subject of your passion project

Section Four—Concluding section (2-4 paragraphs)

• What are you learning through this passion project?

• At this point, do you need to change about your project? If so, why? If not, why?

• How did you adjust to the changes as you progress through your passion project?

• What frustrations have occurred as you progressed through your passion project?

• What unexpected benefits have you learned through this passion project so far?

•

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Individual Paper Rubric CATEGOR

Y

EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR

Introduction 5 pts 4 pts 3pts 1-2 pts

(Organization) The introduction clearly The introduction states The introduction states There is no clear states the main topic and the main topic and the main topic, but introduction of the previews the structure of previews the structure does not adequately main topic or the paper. Introduction of the paper, but not preview the structure structure of the contains a concise, clear engaging for the of the paper. Little or paper. Poor or no thesis statement. All three reader. Provides thesis unfocused thesis thesis statement is are present statement, parts of it is statement. 1 is present provided. unclear. 2 are present None are present

Sequencing 5 pts 4 pts 3 pts 1-2 pts (Organization) Details (88%-98%) are Details (87%-80%) Some details (79%- Many details (69% And placed in a logical order are placed in a logical 70%) are not in a and below) are not

Transitions and the way they are order, but the way in logical or expected in a logical or (Organization) presented effectively which they are order, and this expected order.

keeps the interest of the presented or distracts the reader. There is little sense reader. introduced sometimes Some transitions that the writing is A variety (88%-98%) of the writing is unclear. (79%-70%) work organized. transitions are used. They Transitions (87%- well; but connections The transitions clearly show how ideas

are 80%) clearly show between other ideas (69% and below)

connected. Topic how ideas are and paragraphs are between ideas are sentences included in all connected, but shows unclear. Topic unclear or non- paragraphs little variety. Topic sentences included in existent. Topic sentences included in some paragraphs sentences not most paragraphs included in any paragraphs

Conclusion 5 pts

The conclusion is strong

and ties the paper back to

the original thesis.

Uses both concepts

4 pts 3 pts 1-2 pts

(Organization) The conclusion is The conclusion is There is not clear recognizable and ties recognizable, but does conclusion, the up almost all the loose not tie up the loose paper just ends. ends. Restates the ends. Parts of the Thesis not restated. thesis. thesis provided in the Uses none of the Uses 1 concept conclusion. concepts

On Time 10 pts

Paper is submitted on the

due date

7- 8 pts

Paper is submitted up

to 12-hours after the due

date

5-6 pts

Paper is submitted up

to 24-hours after the

due date

0-4 pts

Paper is submitted

up to 48-hours after

the due date

Grammar & 5 pts 4 pts 3 pts 1-2 pts

Spelling (Conventions)

Writer makes 7-10 errors in grammar or spelling

Writer makes 11-14 errors in grammar or

Writer makes 15-19 errors in grammar or

Writer makes more than 20 errors in

that do not distract the spelling that do not spelling that distract grammar or spelling reader from the content. distract the reader the reader from the that distract the from the content. content. reader from the

content.

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Rubric--continued

Capitalization &

Punctuation (Conventions)

5 pts Writer makes 5-7 in

capitalization or

punctuation.

4 pts Writer makes 8-11 errors

in capitalization or

punctuation,

3 pts Writer makes a12—14

errors in capitalization

and/or punctuation.

0-2 pts Writer makes over 15

errors in capitalization

and/or punctuation.

Content 14-15pts

(88%-98%) Balanced

presentation of relevant

and legitimate

information that clearly

supports a central

purpose or argument and

shows a thoughtful, in-

depth analysis of a

significant topic. Reader gains important insights.

12-13 pts

(87%-80%)

Information provides

reasonable support for

a central purpose or

argument and displays

evidence of a basic

analysis of a

significant topic.

Reader gains some

insights.

10-11pts

(79%-70%)

Information supports a

central purpose or

argument at times.

Analysis is basic or

general.

0-9 pts

Central purpose or

argument is not

clearly identified.

Analysis is vague or

not evident. Reader

is confused or may

be misinformed.

Research and 14-15 pts

The paper is written

based on research, and

knowledge/ experience.

The author has taken the

ideas from the research

and made them "his/her"

own."

(88%-98%)

12-13 pts 10-11 pts 0-9 pts

Accuracy of

Facts

The paper is drawing on most of their

research, knowledge

The paper relates some of his/her own

knowledge or

The paper has not tried to transform

the information in a or experience, but experience, but it adds personal way. The there is some lack of nothing to the ideas and the way ownership of the discussion of the they are expressed topic. topic. (79%-70%) of seem to belong to (87%-80%) the paper is restating someone else. or copying the facts

Quality and Use 9-10 pts

(88%-98%)

References are

primarily peer-reviewed

professional journals,

books, cited online

resources or other

approved sources (e.g.,

government documents,

agency manuals,). The

reader is confident that

the information and ideas can be trusted.

7- 8 pts 5-6 pts 0-4 pts

of References Most 87%-80%) of the references are

Most of the references (79%-70%) are from

There are virtually no sources that are

professionally sources that are not professionally legitimate, a few are peer-reviewed and reliable. The reader questionable (e.g., have uncertain seriously doubts the trade books, internet reliability. The reader value of the material sources (Wikipedia), doubts the accuracy of and stops reading. popular magazines). much of the material (69% and below) The reader is uncertain presented.

of the reliability of

some of the sources.

Format 9-10 pts

Written in the correct

MLA format

7- 8 pts

There are 2-3 parts of

the critique that are

incorrect,.

5-6 pts

4-5 parts of the

critique written

incorrectly in MLA .

0-4 pts

Written in improper

format

Paper Length 9-10 pts

Between 750—1000

words without source

material

7- 8 pts

Between 749--650

words without source

material

5-6 pts

Below 649 words

without source

material

0-4 pts

Below 400 words

without source

material

Date Revised: January 2024