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Evaluating Role & Impact of Media On Presidential Elections 
Evaluating Role & Impact of Media On Presidential Elections
Student will create an essay documenting their perceptions of media influence on national election outcomes, i.e. identify specific media event(s), via research, that effected voter choice; evaluate validity of media issues addressed; develop rationale for opinions expressed; answer questions discussed regarding the existence of media bias; demonstrate understanding of topic and propose remedy if needed; provide logical conclusion with supporting documentation for proposed thesis/arguments.
Rubric Code: U246X4A
By Yurianie123
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  Beginning (1)

10 pts

Approaching (2)

15 pts

Meeting (3)

20 pts

Exceeding (4)

25 pts

Total points

(N/A)

Content & Development

Beginning (1)

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.
Questions were not adequately answered.
Approaching (2)

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported.
- Responses are inadequate or do not address assignment.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Meeting (3)

- Content is accurate and persuasive.
- Major points are stated.
- Responses are adequate and address assignment.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Exceeding (4)

- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Responses are excellent, timely and address assignment including course concepts.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Total points

_____________
Organization & Structure

Beginning (1)

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Approaching (2)

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
Meeting (3)

- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are present.
Exceeding (4)

-Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
Total points

_____________
Format

Beginning (1)

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.
- Paper is inadequate in length.
Approaching (2)

- Paper follows most guidelines.
Meeting (3)

- Paper follows designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Format is good.
Exceeding (4)

- Paper follows all designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
-Format enhances readability of paper.
Total points

______________
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling

Beginning (1)

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Approaching (2)

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
Meeting (3)

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors that do not detract from the readability of the work.
-Spelling is correct.
Exceeding (4)

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Total points

_______________
Style

Beginning (1)

- The author lacks a clear voice in this essay.
- Essay is composed of rote regurgitated facts and figures.
- The essay lacks a title.
Approaching (2)

- The author does not maintain a clear voice consistently.
- The author uses a limited vocabulary.
- The essay has a generated title.
Meeting (3)

- The author has a clear voice in this essay.
- The author uses appropriate word variety.
- The essay has an appropriate title.
Exceeding (4)

- The author displays unique style of writing in weaving story for the reader.
- The author voice is clear and displays excellent vocabulary.
- The essay has a creative title to beckon the reader.
Total points
Conclusion

Beginning (1)

- Conclusion is missing.
Approaching (2)

- Conclusion does not flow from the body of the paper.
Meeting (3)

- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Exceeding (4)

- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
- Arguments are believable and supported by documentation.
Total points



Keywords:
  • Media, Elections, President, Issues, Republican, Democrat, Political Debates, Political Ads, Editorials, Voting Patterns, Media Bias, Fox News, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN



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