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Weekly Current Events Rubric - Written Summary 
Weekly Current Events Rubric - Written Summary
Students are to complete a weekly current events report using the following rubric as part of their Weekly Health Science Technology Current Events Project.
Rubric Code: HX9XBW2
By RCasala
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Subject: Medical  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Current Events Rubric
  Meets Standards

25 pts

Approaching Standards

20 pts

Below Standards

10 pts

Does Not Meet Standards

5 pts

Article/Source

Meets Standards

The article is current(within 12 months)and related to the assigned health science topic for that student.The article contains at least 4 paragraphs. The article (emailed or link given) was submitted with Current Events report.
Approaching Standards

The article/source submitted is either not current (older than 12 months), is from an invalid source (must be newspaper, magazine, trade journal or internet news source), is not about the assigned topic, or is too short in order to fulfill the requirements stated.
Below Standards

The article/source is two or more of the incorrect listings noted in Level 3 criteria and/or was not submitted with Current Events report.
Does Not Meet Standards

The article/source chosen has no relevance to the student's assigned weekly topic.
Summary

Meets Standards

The summary is written in a minimum of 2 paragraphs which<BR>
contains at least 5-6 sentences each. The main<BR>
idea of the article is clear and source is unplagiarized (quoted if necessary).
Approaching Standards

The summary paragraphs are<BR>
written in fewer than 2 paragraphs<BR>
OR<BR>
A summary of the main idea and important details is included, but lacking clarity or specifics of the article.
Below Standards

The summary paragraph is written in fewer than 2 paragraphs<BR>
AND<BR>
A summary of the main idea and important details is lacking clarity.
Does Not Meet Standards

The summary is not written in 2 paragraphs but is simply listed or is not done at all.
Response/Application

Meets Standards

Your reaction (reflection writing) to the article is one paragraph (at least 3-5 sentences), and explains your reflection of how this is important to the health science field based on the information in your article.
Approaching Standards

ONE requirement needed to meet standards was not met.<BR>
Requirement not met:<BR>
<BR>
Detailed in less than 3-5 sentences. <BR>
Not completed at all.
Below Standards

Both of the requirements needed to meet standards are not met.<BR>
<BR>
Requirements not met:
Does Not Meet Standards

Response/Application is missing from report.
Grammar and Mechanics

Meets Standards

Consistent and appropriate agreement, pronouns/tense. Sophisticated and precise word choices. No spelling errors; No punctuation or capitalization errors. Met any style and min/max page requirements.
Approaching Standards

Mostly consistent and appropriate agreement, pronouns/tense. Fairly effective word choices. No more than 3 spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors. Met most style and min/max page requirements.
Below Standards

Somewhat consistent and appropriate agreement, pronouns/tense. Correct word choice. No more than 4 spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors. Met some style and min/max page requirements.
Does Not Meet Standards

Inconsistent and inappropriate agreement, pronouns/tense. Poor word choice. More than 5 spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors. Failed to meet style and min/max page requirements. Sources not properly cited. Many errors in format or punctuation.






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