EDUC 540
Course Project: Media Analysis Grading Rubric
Content 70%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Analysis
33 to 35 points
The analysis thoroughly interprets and examines at least three different media sources for perspective, validity, and significance of the findings.
30 to 32 points
The analysis partially interprets and examines at least three different media sources for perspective, validity, and significance of the findings.
1 to 29 points
The analysis attempts at some aspects of analysis and interpretation of media sources in a limited way. The analysis is more descriptive than analytical.
0 points
Not present
Use of Evidence and Relevant Outside Information
33 to 35 points
The analysis is thoroughly supported with relevant facts, arguments, examples, and details. Information outside the media sources is often incorporated into the analysis.
30 to 32 points
The analysis is generally supported with relevant facts, arguments, and details. Information outside the media sources is occasionally incorporated into the analysis.
1 to 29 points
The analysis is thoroughly supported with some facts, arguments, examples, and details. Information outside the media sources is incorporated in a limited way into the analysis.
0 points
Not present
Organization and Development
33 to 35 points
The analysis is quite well-reasoned, indicating substantial breadth and depth of thinking. The summary of each media source is thorough and meaningful.
30 to 32 points
The analysis is generally well-reasoned, indicating some breadth and depth of thinking. The summary of each media source is generally sound.
1 to 29 points
The analysis has limited reasoning, indicating a surface understanding of the articles. The summary of each media source is limited.
0 points
Not present
Body – Biblical Worldview
33 to 35 points
A biblical worldview perspective is clearly articulated and is supported by appropriate Scripture references, course requirements, and application.
30 to 32 points
A biblical worldview perspective is articulated but is not supported by Scripture or is not appropriate, and somewhat applies to course requirements and application.
1 to 29 points
A biblical worldview perspective is poorly articulated and is not supported by Scripture or is not appropriate, and it does not apply to course requirements and application.
0 points
Not present
Structure 30%
Advanced
Proficient
Developing
Not Present
Grammar and Spelling
14 to 15 points
Correct spelling and grammar are used throughout the essay. There are 0–2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
13 points
There are 3–5 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
1 to 12 points
There are 6–10 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
0 points
There are more than 10 errors in the grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content.
Sentence Structure and Mechanics
14 to 15 points
Sentences are well-phrased and varied in length and structure. Writing displays introductory and concluding sentences that are concise, interesting and focused. The writing is free of errors.
13 points
Sentences are well-phrased and there is some variety in length and structure. Writing displays clear introductory and concluding sentences. There are 1–3 errors, but they do not represent a major distraction or obscure meaning.
1 to 12 points
Some sentences are awkwardly constructed so that the reader is occasionally distracted. Writing displays vague introductory and concluding sentences. The writing includes many errors.
0 points
Most sentences are inappropriately constructed so that the reader is frequently distracted. Writing displays unclear or no introductory and concluding sentences.
APA Format Compliance
14 to 15 points
There are 0–1 minor errors in APA format in the required items: title page, running head, abstract page, font type and size, line spacing, headings, citations, and references.
13 points
There are 2–3 minor errors in APA format in the required items.
1 to 12 points
There are more than 3 errors in APA format in the required items.
0 points
A title page is not present and/or there are more than 5 errors in APA format in the required items.
Word Count
14 to 15 points
The minimum word count of 800 words met or exceeded.
13 points
The word count of 800 words is adequately met.
1 to 12 points
The word count of 800 words is minimally met.
0 points
The word count of 800 words is not met.
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