News Media/POL2076 Week 3 Discussion

POL2076 American Government Week 3 Discussion and Rubric Assessment

Write a personal analysis of the impact of the news media on your own life and your own perceptions of government and politics. Consider where you get most of your information and analyze these sources in terms of the amount of coverage.

Post your paper to the Discussion Thread with a short introduction.  Spend time reviewing other students’ papers. Comment on at least 2 students’ papers. Comment on possible sources of bias for each source of information.

Start reviewing and responding to your classmates as early in the week as possible. Be sure to be honest, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Be sure to engage and reflect upon important text concepts and course notes within your responses.

In order for this to be a discussion, it is VERY important that we "converse" with one another by commenting on the other answers.

Review the comments provided by your fellow students and answer the following questions:

· Did you learn about and identify ideological bias within any of your current news media sources that you were previously unaware of?

· Did the results of this discussion assignment change what news media sources you will utilize?

· Do you feel that the news media has too much impact on your own life and your own perceptions of American culture, government and politics? How might this change after completing this assignment?

Submission Details:

· Post your response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned. Respond to at least two posts by the end of the week.

Rubric Assessment

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This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. Response

No Submission

0 points

0 %

Emerging (F-D: 1-27)

27 points

27 %

Satisfactory (C: 28-31)

31 points

31 %

Proficient (B: 32-35)

35 points

35 %

Exemplary (A: 36-40)

40 points

40 %

Criterion Score

Quality of Initial Posting

Add Feedback

No initial posting exists to evaluate.

The information provided is inaccurate, not focused on the assignment’s topic, and/or does not answer the question(s) fully. Response demonstrates incomplete understanding of the topic and/or inadequate preparation.

The information provided is accurate, giving a basic understanding of the topic(s) covered. A basic understanding is when you are able to describe the terms and concepts covered. Despite this basic understanding, initial posting may not include complete development of all aspects of the assignment.

The information provided is accurate, displaying a good understanding of the topic(s) covered. A good understanding is when you are able to explain the terms and topics covered. Initial posting demonstrates sincere reflection and addresses most aspects of the assignment, although all concepts may not be fully developed.

The information provided is accurate, providing an in-depth, well thought-out understanding of the topic(s) covered. An in-depth understanding provides an analysis of the information, synthesizing what is learned from the course/assigned readings.

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This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. Participation

No Submission

0 points

0 %

Emerging (F-D: 1-13)

13 points

13 %

Satisfactory (C: 14-16)

16 points

16 %

Proficient (B: 17-18)

18 points

18 %

Exemplary (A: 19-20)

20 points

20 %

Criterion Score

Participation in Discussion

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No responses to other classmates were posted in this discussion forum.

May include one or more of the following: *Comments to only one other student's post. *Comments are not substantive, such as just one line or saying, “Good job” or “I agree. *Comments are off topic.

Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts but only on one day of the week. Comments are substantive, meaning they reflect and expand on what the other student wrote.

Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts on more than one day. Comments are substantive, meaning they reflect and expand on what the other student wrote.

Comments to two or more classmates’ initial posts and to the instructor's comment (if applicable) on two or more days. Responses demonstrate an analysis of peers’ comments, building on previous posts. Comments extend and deepen meaningful conversation and may include a follow-up question.

/ 20

/ 20

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This table lists criteria and criteria group name in the first column. The first row lists level names and includes scores if the rubric uses a numeric scoring method. Writing

No Submission

0 points

0 %

Emerging (F-D: 1-13)

13 points

13 %

Satisfaction (C: 14-16)

16 points

16 %

Proficient (B: 17-18)

18 points

18 %

Exemplary (A: 19-20)

20 points

20 %

Criterion Score

Writing Mechanics (Spelling, Grammar, Citation Style) and Information Literacy

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No postings for which to evaluate language and grammar exist.

Numerous issues in any of the following: grammar, mechanics, spelling, use of slang, and incomplete or missing citations and references. If required for the assignment, did not use course, text, and/or outside readings (where relevant) to support work.

Some spelling, grammatical, and/or structural errors are present. Some errors in formatting citations and references are present. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for initial post but not comments to other students. Sources include course/text readings but outside sources (when relevant) include non-academic/authoritative, such as Wikis and .com resources.

Minor errors in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in the initial posting are present. Minor errors in formatting citations and references may exist. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and some of the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov Web sites, professional organization Web sites, cases, statutes, or administrative rules).

Minor to no errors exist in grammar, mechanics, or spelling in both the initial post and comments to others. Formatting of citations and references is correct. If required for the assignment, utilizes sources to support work for both the initial post and the comments to other students. Sources include course and text readings as well as outside sources (when relevant) that are academic and authoritative (e.g., journal articles, other text books, .gov Web sites, professional organization Web sites, cases, statutes, or administrative rules).

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Overall Score

No Submission0 points minimum

There was no submission for this assignment.

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Emerging (F to D Range)1 point minimum

Satisfactory progress has not been met on the competencies for this assignment.

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Satisfactory (C Range)56 points minimum

Satisfactory progress has been achieved on the competencies for this assignment.

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Proficient (B Range)64 points minimum

Proficiency has been achieved on the competencies for this assignment.

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Exemplary (A Range)72 points minimum

The competencies for this assignment have been mastered.

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