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Current Events Rubric Current Events Rubric Current Events Article Summary Rubric Code: Z6XW37 By cslobodnik Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Assignment Grade Levels: 9-12

Current Events Rubric
	Excellent Work 5 pts	Good Wor 4 pts	Needs Improvement 3 pts	Unacceptable Work 0 pts
Article/Source	Excellent Work The article is a local, provincial, national or world current event. The information. The article is relevant to civics or economics. The assignment is typed, accessible on a .doc or .rtf file, and the proper headings are used.	Good Wor The article/source submitted is either not current or not attached but is from a valid source, is pertinent to any content covered in class. The assignment is typed, accessible on a .doc or .rtf file, and the proper headings are used.	Needs Improvement The article/source is not referenced in the heading or summary, or is from an invalid source and contains a brief mention of civics or economics. The assignment is typed, accessible on a .doc or .rtf file, but the proper headings are not used.	Unacceptable Work The article/source chosen has no relevance to current news, civics, or economics. The article is not typed on an appropriate .doc or .rtf file.
Summary	Excellent Work The summary is written in paragraph form The main idea of the article is clear and source is unplagiarized (quoted if necessary).	Good Wor The summary paragraphs are written in a few sentences OR A summary of the main idea and important details are included, but lacking clarity.	Needs Improvement The summary paragraph is written in a few sentences AND A summary of the main idea and important details is lacking clarity.	Unacceptable Work The summary is not written in paragraphs but is simply listed or is not done at all.
Response / Opinion	Excellent Work Your reaction to the article is one paragraph (5-7 sentences), explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your article.	Good Wor Your reaction to the article is one paragraph (5-7 sentences), somewhat explains your reactions and opinions to the information in your article. .	Needs Improvement Your reaction to the article is a few sentences and slightly explains your reactions and opinions to the information.	Unacceptable Work Response/Application is missing from report.