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Newspaper Article Review

Criterion: Reflecting on the Impacts of Science : Science News

Rubric Code: DX5C7XA

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Subject: Biology

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 9-12

Achievement Level
	3 pts	2 pts	1 pts	0 pts
Article Selection	3 Source was reliable website or newspaper /magazine. Author and date of article were included - Article was up-to-date, and stapled to the review.	2 One criterion missing	1 Two criteria missing	0 No source cited within the review. -Article not attached to review. - Topic inappropriate for this assignment.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling	3 - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.	2 - Criteria are followed For the most part	1 Criteria are mostly not followed	0 - Review contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Article Summary	3 All relevant information was listed and elaborated upon. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.	2 Summary follows most criteria	1 Summary follows some of the criteria	0 - The summary was inadequate and too brief. - Most of the information was left out or incomplete.<BR> - Points are unclear.
Opinion & Critical Evaluation	3 - Opinion is fully supported by facts. - Review demonstrates outstanding level of critical evaluation and thinking about evidence presented in the article.	2 Criterion is mostly met	1 Criterion is somewhat met	0 - Opinion is not stated. - Review demonstrates poor level of critical evaluation and thinking about evidence presented in the article. - Evidence not identified or evaluated.