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Current Affairs News Show 
Beyond the Bubble Public Affairs News Show
Students will create a current affair show about a current topic of their interest.
Rubric Code: JX88498
By firvegea
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Subject: Journalism  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Does Not Meet

2 pts

In Progress

4 pts

Meets

6 pts

Exceeds

8 pts

Lenght

Does Not Meet

Students speak 1 minute or less.
Video lasts from 5 to 5 minutes or less.
In Progress

Students speak around 1 minute or less.
Video lasts from 6 to 7 minutes.
Meets

Students speak from 1 minute to 2 or less minutes.
Video lasts from 7 to 8 minutes.
Exceeds

Students speak from 1 minute and a half to 2 or more minutes.
Video lasts from 8 to 9 minutes.
Show Content

Does Not Meet

Show did not demonstrate appropriate knowledge about the subject and/or the information is not accurate.
In Progress

Show demonstrated some knowledge about the subject, and some information is accurate.
Meets

Show demonstrated much knowledge about the subject, and most information is accurate.
Exceeds

Show demonstrated excellent knowledge about the subject, and information is accurate.
Show Production Quality

Does Not Meet

Anchors' and commentators' voices were barely audible, he/she did not speak at a decent speed, and did not take their job seriously. Audio levels are too low/high. Show is not ready for air. Natural sound and other show elements are not heard
In Progress

Anchors' and commentators' voices were sometimes audible, he/she sometimes spoke at a decent speed, and sometimes took their job seriously. Audio levels are inconsistent and/or too low/high. Editing needs more work. Natural sound and other show elements are rarely used
Meets

Anchors' and commentators' voices were mostly audible, he/she spoke at a decent speed, and mostly took their job seriously. Audio levels are inconsistent, but mostly appropriate. Most edits are clean. Natural sound and other show elements are used, but show could use more
Exceeds

Anchors and commentators always spoke in an audible voice, spoke at a good speed, and clearly took their job seriously. Audio levels are appropriate and consistent. Edits are clean. Natural sound, and other show elements are purposely used to keep the show moving along.
Organisation and content accuracy

Does Not Meet

Organization is chaotic; listeners can follow presentation only with effort. Arguments are not clear.
No observable content selection rationale 4
In Progress

Video is not organized, though arguments are clear.
Listeners can generally follow the presentation.
A few of the contents are included.
Meets

Video is fairly organized; A few minor points may be confusing.
Some contents are fairly well presented and some are missing.
Exceeds

Video is clear, logical and organized. Listeners can follow the line of reasoning.
All contents are included and well presented. (introduction, opinion, supporting ideas, for and against arguments)
Use of communication Aid

Does Not Meet

No technological/communication aids
In Progress

Poor use of communication/technological aids, or used inappropriately
Meets

Communication/technological aids sometimes enhance presentation
Exceeds

Communication/technological aids enhance presentation
Fluency

Does Not Meet

Much effort was required to maintain the conversation. There may have been many long pauses.
In Progress

Some effort was required to maintain the conversation. There may have been a few long pauses.
Meets

Some difficulties maintaining the conversation were evident. Communication might have been hampered at times.
Exceeds

Minor difficulties in maintaining flow of communication, but not hampered intelligibility
Vocabulary

Does Not Meet

Communication was severely hampered due to lack of vocabulary.
In Progress

Some difficulties arose due to limited vocabulary and/or bad diction.
Meets

A few minor difficulties arose from not using appropriate vocabulary.
Exceeds

Vocabulary studied in class was used to express ideas eloquently.
Voice and non-verbal com

Does Not Meet

Pronunciation, inflection, and/or expression confused communication. Students may have been very difficult to hear. Student didn’t prepare
In Progress

Some communication problems arose due to unclear pronunciation. Students looked nervous and unprepared.
Meets

No serious problems arose, but better pronunciation and non-verbal communication could have helped. Students were confident, but not very prepared.
Exceeds

Pronunciation was mostly clear and non-verbal communication helped to get message across. Students looked confident and show that video presentation was carefully prepared.
Conventions

Does Not Meet

There are several errors grammar. Errors frequently interrupt the flow of communication.
In Progress

There are some errors in grammar. They seldom interrupt the clarity or flow of communication.
Meets

There are few errors in grammar. Any errors do not blur clarity or interrupt the flow of communication.
Exceeds

There are no errors in grammar.
Critical thinking

Does Not Meet

Students demonstrate a lack of reflection upon task given. the piece of news lists or name information, but the topic is poorly developed.
In Progress

Students demonstrate a minimal understanding of the task given, by ignoring the social/emotional/political/educational, etc. implications and consequences of the topic.
Meets

Students reflect in general terms about the task. Some implications and consequences are taken into account
Exceeds

Students critically reflect about the chosen topic, by handling the topic in a critical way, i.e. they consider the social/emotional/political/educational, etc. implications and consequences of it.
Deadline

Does Not Meet

Video is submitted more than 1 day after deadline.
In Progress

Video is submitted one day after deadline.
Meets

Video is submitted hours after deadline.
Exceeds

Video is submitted and presented on time.



Keywords:
  • Newscast, Public Affairs, Journalism



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