2nd Current Event Critique

Critical Elements

Superior

Average

Poor

Not Evident

Description of Source

Selected source is appropriately within the domain of the course and the assignment

(15)

Selected source is not appropriately within the domain of the course and the assignment

(8)

Selected source is not appropriately within the domain of the course

(5)

Relationship of the source is not described

(0)

Main Argument

Identifies event/topic the source explores, and sufficiently examines the intended main argument with compelling evidence

(20)

Identifies event/topic the source explores, but does not either sufficiently examine the intended main argument or provide compelling evidence

(11)

Vague reflection of the main argument not identified or examined

(8)

Main argument not identified or examined

(0)

Purpose

Explains the context and purpose of the source with specific detail that describes the significance of the source

(15)

Explains the context and purpose of the source with few specific detail that describes the significance of the source

(8)

Explains the context and purpose of the source without specific detail that describes the significance of the source

(5)

Does not explain the context or purpose of the source

(0)

Credibility and Bias

Describes the credibility and/or identifies potential biases by providing sufficient detail to successfully complete the assignment

(10)

Describes the credibility and identifies potential biases, but does not provide sufficient detail that is specific

(6)

Credibility is not explored, and few potential biases are identified

(3)

Does not explain any credibility or bias on topic

(0)

Writing Mechanic

Submission has no mechanical errors related to grammar and/or spelling

(10)

Submission has less than 5 errors related to grammar and/or spelling, that negatively impact readability and articulation

(6)

Submission has more than 5 critical errors related to grammar and spelling that limits the

understanding of ideas

(3)

Submission is unclear due to multiple grammar and spelling errors

(0)

Timeliness

Assignment posted 1 day or more prior to the due date.

(5)

Assignment posted by the due date.

(3)

Assignment posted 1 day after the due date.

(1)

Assignment posted more than 1 day after the due date.

(0)