History of American Journalism:

Rubric for Student “Philosophy of Journalism”

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Content / Student includes 3 or more insightfully selected political events, famous journalists, technological advances, legal or government regulations and social issues to support his/her “philosophy.” / Student includes 3 carefully selected political events, famous journalists, technological advances, legal or government regulations and social issues to support his/her “philosophy.” / Student includes 2-3 carefully selected political events, famous journalists, technological advances, legal or government regulations and social issues in an attempt to support his/her “philosophy.” / Student includes less than 3 political events, famous journalists, technological advances, legal or government regulations and social issues to support his/her “philosophy.”
Quality of support / Student demonstrates exceptional critical thinking in the selection of supporting details and connection to personal experience. / Student demonstrates some critical thinking in the selection of supporting details and connection to personal experience. / Student attempts to demonstrate a thoughtful selection of supporting details and connection to personal experience. / Student demonstrates little or no critical thinking in the selection of supporting details or connection to personal experience.
Organization / “Philosophy” includes a clear statement of position (thesis), transitions which connect to developed support of that position, and an insightful conclusion. / “Philosophy” includes a statement of position (thesis), transitions which connect to developed support of that position, and a logical conclusion. / “Philosophy” attempts to include a statement of position (thesis), support of that position, and a conclusion. / “Philosophy” has an unclear or missing statement of position (thesis), lacks support of that position, and/or a conclusion.
Mechanics and Ethical Use of Content / Final product looks professional, demonstrating careful attention to revision. All content is cited appropriately according to teacher instruction. / Final product looks professional demonstrating attention to revision. All content is cited appropriately according to teacher instruction. / Final product demonstrates some attention to revision. Content is cited appropriately but may have lapses. / Final product demonstrates little attention to revision. Content is not cited appropriately.
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