For Phyllis Young ONLY

Criteria

Advanced

Proficient

Adequate

Inadequate

Score

Thesis

Student posited a concise, clearly stated thesis that demonstrated a thorough understanding of the topic.

(25-30 points)

Student posed a concise, clearly stated thesis. Thesis showed an understanding of the topic.

(20-24 points)

Student developed a thesis somewhat lacking clarity. The student’s understanding of the topic was questionable.

(15-19 points)

Student developed a thesis completely lacking in clarity. Student’s lack of understanding of the topic is abundant.

(0-14 points)

30

Quality of Information

Student utilized information from a range of sources. ALL of the sources were high quality, relevant, academic/scholarly resources related to topic. Student cited at least 5 examples of TV situations that reiterate analysis.

(50-60 points)

Student obtained a range of material. MOST of the material was of scholarly, high quality, relevant resources & related to topic. Student cited 4-5 examples of TV situations that reiterate analysis.

(40-49 points)

Student utilized from a limited amount of sources with a minimal amount very little quality as related to topic. Student cited fewer than 4 examples of TV situations that reiterate analysis.

(25-39 points)

Student gathered information that lacked relevance, quality, depth and balance. Student cited fewer than 2 examples of TV situations that reiterate analysis.

(0-24 points)

60

Mechanics

No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

(25 points)

Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.

(20-24 points)

A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors.

(15-19 points)

Many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

(0-14 points)

25

Analysis of Information

Student analyzed made conclusions, which are supported by evidence. The student's voice is apparent.

(24-25 points)

Student demonstrated a significant effort in examining the facts and evidence presented.

(20-23 points)

Student's conclusions could be supported by stronger/clearly cited evidence.

(15-19 points)

Student's conclusions simply involved restating information. Conclusions were not supported by evidence.

(0-14 points)

25

Overall Product

Student effectively communicated an analysis that demonstrated an attention to detail and academic excellence.

(9-10 points)

Student effectively communicated thoughts and relevant information in a manner that was neat and orderly.

(7-8 points)

Student communication was not effective. Product presentation was untidy and disorganized.

(5-6 points)

Student’s product does not effectively communicate analysis and was presented in disorder.

(0-4 points)

10

Total

150 points