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Rubric for Student “Philosophy of Journalism”
Category
Content
4
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.”
3
Student includes 3
carefully selected
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.
Organization
“Philosophy” includes a
clear statement of position
(thesis), transitions which
connect to developed
support of that position,
and an insightful
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.
“Philosophy”
includes a statement
of position (thesis),
transitions which
connect to
developed support
of that position, and
a logical conclusion.
Final product looks
professional
demonstrating
attention to
revision. All content
is cited
appropriately
according to teacher
instruction.
Teacher
Comments
2
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 attempts to
demonstrate a
thoughtful selection
of supporting details
and connection to
personal experience.
“Philosophy”
attempts to include
a statement of
position (thesis),
support of that
position, and a
conclusion.
Final product
demonstrates some
attention to
revision. Content is
cited appropriately
but may have
lapses.
1
Student includes
less than 3 political
events, famous
journalists,
technological
advances, legal or
government
regulations and
social issues to
support his/her
“philosophy.”
Student
demonstrates little
or no critical
thinking in the
selection of
supporting details or
connection to
personal experience.
“Philosophy” has an
unclear or missing
statement of
position (thesis),
lacks support of that
position, and/or a
conclusion.
Final product
demonstrates little
attention to
revision. Content is
not cited
appropriately.