Assignment #2: Social Constructions in Media

Assignment #2: Social Constructions in Media Levels of Achievement Criteria Outstanding Good Satisfactory Marginal Poor Relevance and Accuracy 5 Points A central argument is developed and clearly articulated. All assignment requirements are met. Well--- developed understanding and thoughtful discussion of the topic and theory areas. 4 Points Meets the requirements of the assignment and is clear and well written. Good understanding of theory and topic areas demonstrated. 3 Points Meets the requirements of the assignment. Adequate understanding of theory and topic areas. Clarity of thought and discussion could be improved. 2 Points Not all assignment requirements met. Unclear and/or inadequate understanding of topic and theory areas 1 Points No single thesis is articulated, or thesis is not relevant. Does not meet requirements of assignment. Analysis 5 Points Thoughtful and sophisticated. Appropriate source materials are included. Multiple perspectives are considered and discussed. Exemplary synthesis of subject matter and course concepts. 4 Points Analysis is clear and well organized. Good use of source materials. While all elements of assignment are present and well articulated, the synthesis is less sophisticated. 3 Points Analysis needs more clarity or organization. Use of source materials is adequate. Synthesis of subject matter and course concepts requires more development. 2 Points Analysis is unclear or disorganized. Opinions are presented as facts or are unsupported. Poor integration of course concepts or source materials. 1 Points Arguments poorly constructed Course concepts not discussed in the context of the subject matter. Poor use of source materials. Organization 5 Points The writing has a compelling beginning, an informative middle, and a satisfying conclusion. Organization facilitates reader'’s understanding. 4 Points The writing has a beginning, a middle, and an end. 3 Points The organization is rough but workable. Writer sometimes gets off topic. 2 Points Organization is rough and detracts at times from reader'’s ability to understand the text. 1 Points Writing is aimless and disorganized. Writing 5 Points Paper is correctly formatted in APA style. All references are cited correctly in text and reference list is correctly formatted. Correct grammar, punctuation and spelling are used. Sentence 4 Points APA formatting used. A few errors in formatting, spelling, grammar and punctuation. References correctly cited and formatted. Sentence construction clear throughout. 3 Points APA formatting mostly observed. References correctly cited with some errors in formatting. Enough punctuation/spelling/grammar errors to be an occasional distraction. Some awkward sentences obscure meaning. 2 Points APA formatting not used throughout. References cited, but incorrectly formatted. Spelling/punctuation/grammar errors are distracting. Sentence construction frequently unclear or awkward. 1 Points Incorrect formatting. Numerous errors in grammar, punctuation and spelling make paper hard to read. Sentence construction very awkward or unclear throughout. Rubric Name Description Rubric Detail constructions facilitate understanding. Print Close Window View Associated Items