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PopMedia-StarTrek 
PopMedia-Advocate
Rubric Code: Q35A63
By plreichel
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Subject: Social Sciences  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Graduate

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  Below Expectations

Effort at this level is less than expected and is graded as "B-"

(N/A)

Meets Expectations

Effort at this level represents what is expected and is therefore graded in the "B" range

(N/A)

Exceeds Expectations

Effort at this level is more than expected and is graded in the "B+" to "A"

(N/A)

Paper Content
Role of lawyers

Paper must provide a review of how the episode portrays the legal system and its players in the future.
Below Expectations

Discussion of the future's legal system and players is missing or is summarized in such an incomplete or confusing manner that understanding by the author is suspect.
Meets Expectations

Discussion of the future's legal system and players is summarized in a manner that conveys understanding of that role and its cultural context.
Exceeds Expectations

Discussion of the future's legal system and players is clearly and concisely summarized and includes insight gained from class and/or from additional sources.
Apply concepts

Paper must apply legal concepts, previously known to the student or learned in class thus far.
Below Expectations

Appropriate legal concepts are not used or are used in such an incomplete or confusing manner that understanding by the author is suspect.
Meets Expectations

Appropriate legal concepts are used in a manner that conveys understanding and creativity by the author.
Exceeds Expectations

Appropriate legal concepts are used in an especially creative way that shows particular insight and analytical ability by the author.
Joseph & Carton reading

Paper must incorporate material from the Joseph & Carton article
Below Expectations

Reference to, and appropriate use of, the Joseph & Carton reading is missing or is provided in such an incomplete or confusing manner that understanding by the author is suspect.
Meets Expectations

Material from the Joseph & Carton reading is used in a way that clearly shows the author understands the article's ideas and can related them to the episode.
Exceeds Expectations

Material from the Joseph & Carton reading is used in a way that clearly shows the author understands the article's ideas, can relate them to the episode in a creative and insightful manner, and can link them to additional sources.
Additional material/insight

Paper should incorporate additional sources and/or show creative insight and analysis
Below Expectations

There is no attempt to incorporate into the paper any sources beyond the required film and reading.
Meets Expectations

In addition to the required episode and reading, the author includes other sources of information to bolster his/her summary of material or analysis of Joseph & Carton's points.
Exceeds Expectations

In addition to the required episode and reading, the author includes other sources of information and/or creative insight and analysis in a way that makes the paper superior.
Writing Skills
The items below are important but play a lesser role in the paper's overall grade
Organization/Structure

Below Expectations

Poor structure and/or organization detracts from the paper's message leaving the reader with little understanding of the author's intent or the paper's theme.
Meets Expectations

Paper has basic introduction, body, and conclusion elements that enable the reader to easily follow the paper's flow. There may be minor problems with paragraph transition or how the introduction or conclusion is presented.
Exceeds Expectations

Paper is very well organized and structured with a helpful introduction, logical flow of topics, good paragraph transition, and a conclusion that links to the body of the paper.
Grammar, etc.

Below Expectations

Grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors as so frequent that they detract from the paper's content.
Meets Expectations

Rules of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed and any minor errors that may occur do not detract from the paper's readability.
Exceeds Expectations

Spelling and grammatical errors are rare Rules of grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation are followed
APA Style

Below Expectations

Much of the paper includes poorly or incorrectly cited material or fails to include an APA style Reference list.
Meets Expectations

All in text citations and the Reference list are correctly documented, but a few are not in APA format.
Exceeds Expectations

All in text citations and the Reference list are correctly documented in APA format.





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