iRubric: Weekly Current Events Rubric - Written Summary

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Weekly Current Events Rubric - Written Summary Weekly Current Events Rubric - Written Summary Students are to complete a weekly current events report using the following rubric as part of their Weekly Criminal Justice Current Events Project. Rubric Code: S24X8BB By abnettj Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Project Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Current Events Rubric
	Meets Standards 4 pts	Approaching Standards 3 pts	Below Standards 2 pts	Does Not Meet Standards 1 pts
Summary	Meets Standards The summary is written in a minimum of 1 paragraphs which<BR> contains at least 5-6 sentences each. The main<BR> idea of the article is clear and source is unplagiarized (quoted if necessary).	Approaching Standards The summary paragraphs are<BR> written in fewer than 5-6 sentences<BR> OR<BR> A summary of the main idea and important details is included, clarity or specifics of the article.	Below Standards The summary paragraph is written in fewer than 2 paragraphs<BR> AND<BR> A summary of the main idea and important details is lacking clarity.	Does Not Meet Standards The summary is not written is simply listed or is not done at all.
Response/Application	Meets Standards Your reaction (reflection writing) to the article (at least 1-2 sentences), and explains your reflection of how this is important to society or you.	Approaching Standards ONE requirement needed to meet standards was not met.<BR> Requirement not met:<BR> <BR> Detailed in less than 1-2 sentences. <BR>	Below Standards Both of the requirements needed to meet standards are not met.<BR> <BR> Requirements not met:	Does Not Meet Standards Response/Application is missing from report.
Grammar and Mechanics	Meets Standards Consistent and appropriate agreement, pronouns/tense. Sophisticated and precise word choices. No spelling errors; No punctuation or capitalization errors.	Approaching Standards Mostly consistent and appropriate agreement, pronouns/tense. Fairly effective word choices. No more than 3 spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors.	Below Standards Somewhat consistent and appropriate agreement, pronouns/tense. Correct word choice. No more than 4 spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors.	Does Not Meet Standards Inconsistent and inappropriate agreement, pronouns/tense. Poor word choice. More than 5 spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors.