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Current Events Rubric 
Weekly Current Events Rubric - Written Summary
Rubric Code: FB22A9
By lsabatino
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Subject: Science  
Type: Project  
Grade Levels: 6-8, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Current Events Rubric
  Excellent

4 pts

Good

3 pts

Average

2 pts

Poor

1 pts

Article/Source

Excellent

The article is current(within 12 months)and related to a Science/Health topic.
The article (emailed or link given) was submitted with Current Events report.
Good

The article/source submitted is either not current (older than 12 months), is from an invalid source (must be newspaper, magazine, or internet news source), is not about a Science/Health topic.
Average

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

The article/source chosen has no relevance to a Science/Health topic.
Summary

Excellent

The summary is written using more than 3-5 bullet points. The main idea of the article is clear (includes a complete and accurate explanation).
Good

The summary is written using 3-5 bullet points. OR
The main idea of the article is mostly included, but lacking clarity or specifics of the article.
Average

The summary paragraph is written using fewer than 3 bullet points. AND
A summary of the main idea and important details is lacking clarity.
Poor

The summary is not done at all (incomplete and inaccurate information about the event).
Response

Excellent

Your reaction (reflection writing) to the article exceeds 1-2 bullet points. Your explanation includes how our future/society will be impacted.
Good

Your reaction (reflection writing) to the article is 1-2 bullet points. Your explanation includes how our future/society will be impacted.
Average

Your reaction (reflection writing) to the article is 1-2 bullet points. Your explanation does not emphasize how our future/society will be impacted.
Poor

Response is missing from report.
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

Consistent and appropriate agreement, pronouns/tense. No spelling errors; No punctuation or capitalization errors.
Good

Mostly consistent and appropriate agreement, pronouns/tense. No more than 3 spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors.
Average

Somewhat consistent and appropriate agreement, pronouns/tense. No more than 4 spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors.
Poor

Inconsistent and inappropriate agreement, pronouns/tense. More than 5 spelling, punctuation or capitalization errors. Many errors in format or punctuation.






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