Evaluation:
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5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
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Bibliography of Sources: (Base points X 2) |
Has six credible sources that are cited correctly |
Has 5 credible sources that are cited correctly |
Has 4 credible sources that are cited correctly |
Has 3 or fewer credible sources that are cited correctly. |
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Thesis/POA (Base X 1) |
Has a defensible thesis with a POA |
Has a thesis that is defensible but may not have a POA |
Has a thesis that is simplistic, doesn’t have a POA, or simply restates the question. |
Has a thesis that is confused or inaccurate. |
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Length of Journal Article (Base X 1) |
Paper is at least 500 words |
Paper is 400-499 words |
Paper is 300-399 words |
Paper is less than 300 words |
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Quality of arguments (Base X 4) |
Thesis is clearly supported with a minimum of three quality arguments. |
Thesis is supported with two quality arguments or three unsubstantiated arguments. |
Thesis is supported with one quality argument and several weak ones. |
Thesis is poorly supported with simplistic or incorrect arguments. |
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Quality of Evidence (Base X 4) |
Thesis is well supported with accurate and specific evidence |
Thesis is supported with some accurate and specific evidence and some generalizations. |
Thesis is supported almost entirely with generalizations or with inaccurate evidence. |
Thesis is supported with inaccurate or misused evidence or is not supported at all. |
Your paper and bibliography is worth 60 points. This is a group project that will earn a group grade. The points for the interviews (15 points) and the Socratic seminar (25 points) are individual points and will be awarded to each individual separately. Your group and individual grades will total 100 possible points for this project. Interview transcripts will receive full credit if they contain at least 8 pertinent questions with accurate answers.
The following items will be turned in for evaluation (100 points total):
--Transcripts of all four imaginary interviews (8 question's minimum) – 15 points
--Bibliography of sources (6 sources minimum) – 10 points
--Typed Journal Article (500-750 words) containing factual substantiation for viewpoint taken. (50 points)
--Active and credible participation in the Socratic seminar – 25 points