LASA 2—Critiquing an Article

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LASA 2—Critiquing an Article Grading Rubric NOTE: If a component is absent, student receives a zero for that component. Criteria Unsatisfactory Emerging Proficient Exemplary

Assignment Components

Summarize portions of Singer’s article that you wish to engage/critique.

Summary of portions of Singer’s article is unclear, lengthy, and incorrectly chosen.

Summary of portions of Singer’s article is somewhat clear, concise, and chosen appropriately.

Summary of portions of Singer’s article is clear, concise, and chosen appropriately.

Summary of portions of Singer’s article is extremely clear, concise, and chosen appropriately.

Utilize tools of evaluation to create an original argument that engages Singer’s text in a way that is productive and advances your own thesis.

Utilization of evaluation tools is applied incorrectly. Summary is unclear, lengthy, and inappropriately creates an original argument that engages Singer’s text in a way that is unproductive and does not advance the thesis.

Utilization of evaluation tools is somewhat applied correctly. Summary is somewhat clear, concise, and appropriately creates an original argument that engages Singer’s text in a way that is somewhat productive and advances the thesis.

Utilization of evaluation tools is applied correctly. Summary is clear, concise, and appropriately creates an original argument that engages Singer’s text in a way that is productive and advances the thesis.

Utilization of evaluation tools is applied correctly. Summary is extremely clear, concise, and appropriately creates an original and unique argument that engages Singer’s text in a way that is very productive and advances the thesis.

Apply research to engage Singer through the effective use of supportive evidence.

Application of research is unclear, inaccurate, and inappropriately engages Singer through ineffective use of supportive evidence.

Application of research is somewhat clear, accurate, and appropriately engages Singer through the somewhat effective use of supportive evidence.

Application of research is clear, accurate, and appropriately engages Singer through the effective use of supportive evidence.

Application of research is extremely clear, accurate, and appropriately and uniquely engages Singer through the highly effective use of supportive evidence.

Presentation Components

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Organization: Introduction Transitions Conclusion

Introduction is limited or missing entirely. Transitions between slides are infrequent, illogical, or missing entirely. Conclusion is limited or missing entirely.

Introduction is present but incomplete or underdeveloped. Transitions between slides are sporadic. Conclusion is recognizable, but incomplete or underdeveloped.

Introduction has an opening, provides some background information, and states the topic. Transitions between slides are present. Conclusion summarizes main argument and has a clear ending.

Introduction catches the audience’s attention, provides compelling and appropriate background information, and clearly states the topic. Thoughtful transitions between slides are appropriate and help the flow of ideas. Conclusion leaves the listener with a sense of closure and provides concluding insights.

Style: Tone Audience Word Choice

Visual design of presentation (i.e., background, pictures, text, etc.) is lacking or completely overpowers the presentation to the point of interfering with comprehensibility, or design is inappropriate for the assignment.

Visual design of presentation (i.e., background, pictures, text, etc.) upstages the writing or speaking at inappropriate times, or visual design is too understated at points, or design is inconsistent.

Visual design of presentation (i.e., background, pictures, text, etc.) is clear, appropriate for the assignment, balanced, and compliments both the writing and speaking throughout the presentation.

Visual design of presentation (i.e., background, pictures, text, etc.) is clear, appropriate for the assignment, balanced, and compliments both the writing and speaking throughout the presentation. Visual design engages audience and does not distract from information.

Usage and Mechanics: Grammar Spelling Sentence Structure

Any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes) contains numerous errors in spelling, grammar, and/or sentence structure that severely interferes with readability and comprehension.

In any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes), errors in spelling and grammar exist that somewhat interfere with comprehension.

Any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes) follows conventions of spelling and grammar throughout. Errors are infrequent and do not interfere with comprehension.

The presentation is basically error free in terms of mechanics. In any written portion (including writing on the slides and in notes), grammar and mechanics help establish a clear idea and aid the reader in following the writer’s logic.

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APA Elements: Attribution Paraphrasing Quotations When Appropriate or Assigned

No attempt at APA format in presentation.

APA format is attempted to paraphrase, quote, and cite, but errors are significant.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited in many spots throughout when appropriate or called for. Errors present are somewhat minor.

Using APA format, accurately paraphrased, quoted, and cited throughout the presentation when appropriate or called for. Only a few minor errors present.