Current event

Points

0

4

8

TOTAL

Formatting

3 paragraphs with 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

Content reflects full understanding of the course concept and applies the concept accurately

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

Primary article is from the last 6 months—Current!

Only incorporates course resources, no external source used, lacking proper APA in-text citations or references; primary older than 6 months

Accurately incorporates 1 external source but no course resources are used, may be lacking in-text citation or reference

Accurately incorporates 1 external resource PLUS course resources with proper in-text citations and references; main article within 6 months