Student: GOVT 2306 Current Event 2 Grading Sheet 40 points for written component

Element Beginning Developing Accomplished Exemplary Points

1) Article title and source 5 points

Using the MLA style of citation, where did you get the article?

An article is identified, but the citation is missing. 1.25 pts

An article is identified. An attempt was made at citation, but the citation has 3 or more mistakes. 2.5 points

An article is identified. A citation is included, but the citation has one or two mistakes. 3.75 points

The article is timely and is cited correctly using MLA citation. 5 points

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2) Summary 5 points

Briefly and in your own words, summarize the content of the article.

There is not a clear summary of the article. The writing is hard to follow and has errors. 1.25 pts

The summary of the article is missing one of the elements: clear, brief, or complete. There may be errors in writing elements. 2.5 points

The summary is brief, complete, and accurate, but it has errors in the writing elements. 3.75 points

The summary is brief, complete, and accurate, and without errors in the writing elements. 5 points

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3) Connection 1 15 points

Connect the article to two (2) concepts we have covered in class. a. Accurately identify a concept or theme that has been covered in class materials and is connected to the article b. Provide a full and accurate definition of the concept. c. Describe how the article

A concept is identified, but not defined correctly. The concept does not link to the article presented. Connections are muddy or missing between the article and the concept. There are errors in the writing elements. 3.75 points

A concept is identified, but not defined correctly and clearly. The concept does link to the article, but the connection between the article and the concept is not clearly illustrated. There may be errors in writing elements. 7.5 points

A concept is identified and accurately defined, but connections between the article and the concept are not fully developed or are simplistic. There may be errors in the writing elements. 11.25 points

A concept is clearly identified and accurately defined. Clear connections are made between the article and the concept. A high level of thinking is displayed. The writing is error free. 15 points

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illustrates the concept.

3) Connection 2 15 points

Connect the article to a 2nd concept or theme from class. a. Accurately identify a 2nd concept or theme that has been covered in class materials and is connected to the article b. Provide a full and accurate definition of the concept. c. Describe how the article illustrates the concept.

A 2nd concept is identified, but not defined correctly. The concept does not link to the article presented. Connections are muddy or missing between the article and the concept. There are errors in the writing elements. 3.75 points

A 2nd concept is identified, but not defined correctly and clearly. The concept does link to the article, but the connection between the article and the concept is not clearly illustrated. There may be errors in writing elements. 7.5 points

A 2nd concept is identified and accurately defined, but connections between the article and the concept are not fully developed or are simplistic. There may be errors in the writing elements. 11.25 points

A 2nd concept is clearly identified and accurately defined. Clear connections are made between the article and the concept. A high level of thinking is displayed. The writing is error free. 15 points

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Write your paper in paragraph form using good sentence structure with proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Write the paper in your own words. If you need to use a short quote, cite properly. The paper should be one to two pages in length, double-spaced, one inch margins, and 12-inch point font. It should be turned in via eCampus.

2306 Current Event Assignment 2 50 Points Total Written portion due October 10, 2019 Turn in written component via eCampus Oral Portion in small groups on October 17, 2019 Access a news article pertaining to your assigned topic concerning the Texas state government; topic selection will be in class. You need to analyze the article and make specific and direct connections to two (2) concepts that we have covered in class. The source must be less than 90 days old from the date of submission. Acceptable sources are: 1) The Texas Tribune https://www.texastribune.org/ or 2) The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/ You are to include the following criteria in your assignment: 1. Article title and source – 5 points

Use the MLA style of citation for your work cited information. 2. Summary – 5 points

Briefly and in your own words, summarize the content of the article. Connect the article to two (2) separate and distinct concepts that we have covered in class. 3. Connection 1 – 15 points

Connect the article to a concept we have covered in class. a. Define the first concept that you state the article connects to. b. Describe how the article illustrates the concept.

4. Connection 2 – 15 points

Connect the article to a second concept we have covered in class. a. Define the second concept that you state the article connects to. b. Describe how the article illustrates the concept.

5. Presentation – 10 points In your small group in class, you will have 5 minutes to:

1. Provide a summary of your article 2. Identify one concept that has been covered in class that the article connects to. 3. Define the concept and explain to your group members how the article illustrates the concept.

Write your paper in paragraph form using good sentence structure with proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Write the paper in your own words. If you need to use a short quote, cite properly. Use the MLA style of formatting and citation. The paper should be approximately two pages or more in length, double-spaced, one-inch margins, and 12-inch point font. It should be turned in via eCampus in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format. For the oral presentation, members of your group will be confirming, in writing, that you have provided a summary of the article and they will identify a concept that you are linking your article to. Topics include:

• Governor

• Lieutenant Governor

• Legislative Topic including State Congressional Member (Representative or Senator) or another legislative topic in the news

• Texas Judiciary