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Current Events Analysis 
Communication Examination
Students examine three different current events about the same topic. The media sources should be from three different sources, and from three different parent companies. Students will apply their knowledge of communication, purpose, and audience by referencing resources posted for our class.
Rubric Code: Z764C4
By lpietz
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Fair

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Good

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Excellent

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Current Event Links Posted

0

No example is given or all links were not workable links and/or were not accessible.
Poor

Only one link is included. It works well.
Fair

Only two links or pdfs are included and are workable.
Good

Three links or pdf files are included, but one does not work well or not enough explanation is given to determine where to look once accessing the link on one current event.
Excellent

Current event links or pdf files work well for three different current events about the same topic. An explanation may be needed to reflect what to look at once the link is clicked so the example is easily located.
In-text/ Paragraph References

If using a web 2.0 tool, find a logical way to document your sources.
0

No in-text citations are used or no sources are documented in the Web 2.0 option.
Poor

n/a
Fair

Uses only one reference from this course or has many mistakes with in-text citations.
Good

Uses references but from only two sources from this course OR has several mistakes with in-text citations.
Excellent

Uses references from numerous (3+)sources from this course and cites the information using in-text citations with minimal mistakes or makes it apparent in the medium used.
Journalists Communication

How does the journalist or media source choose to communicate to the audience?
0

No explanation/rationale is given.
Poor

Communication techniques need a lot of help. Critical thinking about the example and application of these techniques needs a lot of help.
Fair

n/a
Good

Communication techniques are explained but need just a little more help in expanding critical thinking applications.
Excellent

Communication techniques are explained well and the application of these skills is accurate and shows critical thinking.
Works Cited

Includes a Works Cited page or the equivalent for a multimedia project.
0

Does not include any references.
Poor

Has too many errors for references.
Fair

Uses MLA format to include only 1 reference, OR Uses 2-3 references but has many errors.
Good

Uses MLA format to include only 2 references, OR Uses 3 references but has several errors.
Excellent

Uses MLA format to include at least 3 references. Has minimal to no errors.
Overview/Similarities

brief overview of the current event covered in all three media sources. What are the similarities?
0

There is no overview and no discussion of the
Poor

The overview of the current event topic is poorly described, OR the similarities are described but are not accurate.
Fair

Overview of the current event topic is given but the similarities are not discussed well.
Good

Overview of the current event topic is given but it is a little too vague. Similarities are well discussed.
Excellent

Overview of the current event topic is given and similarities from the three are discussed well.
Fact

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Does not identify facts OR does not explain with support from sources.
Poor

n/a
Fair

Identifies facts, but the explanation is weak or the support for the explanation is weak. OR- Some of the facts identified are correct, but some are misidentified.
Good

n/a
Excellent

Identifies facts and explains how fact was determined with supported rationale (using MLA style).
Bias

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Does not identify bias OR does not explain with support from sources.
Poor

n/a
Fair

Identifies bias, but the explanation is weak or the support for the explanation is weak. OR- Some of the biases identified are correct, but some are misidentified.
Good

n/a
Excellent

Identifies biases and explains how bias was determined with supported rationale(using MLA style).
relates to movie or novel

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Does not identify a well-supported relationship to the movie or novel, or does not include any supporting examples.
Poor
Fair

Relationship to the movie or the novel is a stretch, is not explained well, or does not use good examples from the movie or novel as support.
Good
Excellent

Relates the current event topic to the movie or novel & gives specific examples for support.
Purpose

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Does not include a purpose.
Poor

The purpose is general and only touches on one of the media sources. The rationale is weak and needs more support.
Fair

Only includes the purpose of two media sources. Rationale is adequate.
Good

Explains purpose of three media sources & provides a thorough rationale for two sources, while the third rationale needs help.
Excellent

Explains purpose of all three media sources and provides a thorough explanation for rationale.
Techniques

What techniques are used to sway the audience & get their attention?
0

No explanation/rationale is given.
Poor

Techniques need a lot of help. Critical thinking about the example and application of these techniques needs a lot of help.
Fair
Good

Techniques are explained but need just a little more help in expanding critical thinking applications.
Excellent

Techniques are explained well and the application of these skills is accurate and shows critical thinking.



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