Grading Form: War Coverage I
NAME__________________
Last
Updated
Winter 2008
25 points
THIS
______ Interview criteria (5
points)
• Does the interviewee meet the criteria
for this research?
• Does the event described by the
interviewee meet the criteria for this research?
• Does the paper document and describe the
interview appropriately?
• Does the interview reflect an earnest
attempt to learn about war and communication from someone who lived it?
______ Original evidence criteria (5
points)
• Do the media stories address the correct
event in the right time period?
• Is this evidence the best available?
Does the paper document and describe these media organizations appropriately?
• Is the coverage evaluated and described
thoroughly? Are the criteria explained?
______ Analysis (5 points)
• Is the comparison between the
interviewee’s recollections and the media coverage thoughtful and complete?
• Are the conclusions appropriate and
insightful?
______Composition (5 points)
• Does the paper meet the requirements in
terms of length, format, and proper stapling?
• Is the paper written in a manner
expected of students who wish to become professional communicators, with
attention to grammar, spelling, syntax, and composition?
_______ Overall quality (5 points)
How
well does the paper fulfill the central requirements of the assignment:
organization, research, analysis and writing. Does the
paper include the interview form and transcript and source citations?
_____ Total (25 points)
Comments:
Late penalty: 5 points per
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