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Analyzing A Social Issue Using Essential Questions - Prezi

Analyzing A Social Issue Using Essential Questions

This rubric is for grading HSP students' Prezi assignment.

Rubric Code: X58W3C

By MsStarkman

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Subject: Social Sciences

Type: Assignment

Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate, Graduate

Criterion 100 %
	Substandard 2 pts	Poor 4 pts	Fair 6 pts	Good 8 pts	Exceptional 10 pts
Content & Discussion 40 % Argument clear and easy to follow. Prove thesis using examples. Integration of your own thinking and learning from the course.	Substandard Words are actually used incorrectly at times. No relationship of Prezi to the thesis. Reasons for the argument are not stated, there are one or fewer examples that are NOT relevant AND/OR not explained.	Poor Word choices too casual, or not effective in communicating precise details relating to the topic. Relationship of Prezi to the thesis is not clearly evident. Reasons for the argument are not stated, or there are obvious fallacies that contradict the details and examples. Perhaps the argument is an unsupported rant.	Fair Word choices possibly too casual, or not effective in communicating precise details relating to the topic. Relationship of Prezi to the thesis is somewhat evident. Reasons for the argument are stated, but there are few concrete and specific details or examples to support the argument adequately or logically.	Good Word choices are effective in communicating precise details relating to the topic. Mostly focused Prezi relates to the thesis. Reasons for the argument are stated and there are enough details and examples to support the argument adequately and logically.	Exceptional Word choices are deliberate and professional. They contribute to the tone of the presentation. The writer has put thought into using precise language to communicate meaning. Clearly focused Prezi that relates to the thesis. Reasons for the argument are clearly stated, and there are enough details to support the argument effectively and thoroughly. Concrete and specific examples are presented that effectively support and strengthen the argument.
Support: Requirements 20 % Use resources specified, follow designated guidelines.	Substandard Did not follow directions. Has none of the three of the following support items required in the assignment: (1) Reference to Toronto Star article, (2) Reference to the movie "Waiting for Superman", (3) Reference to Jean Anyon study on Social Class.	Poor Has a minor reference to one out of three of the following support items required in the assignment: (1) Reference to Toronto Star article, (2) Reference to the movie "Waiting for Superman", (3) Reference to Jean Anyon study on Social Class.	Fair Has one out of three of the following support items required in the assignment: (1) Reference to Toronto Star article, (2) Reference to the movie "Waiting for Superman", (3) Reference to Jean Anyon study on Social Class.	Good Has two out of three of the following support items required in the assignment: (1) Reference to Toronto Star article, (2) Reference to the movie "Waiting for Superman", (3) Reference to Jean Anyon study on Social Class.	Exceptional Has all three of the following support items required in the assignment: (1) Reference to Toronto Star article, (2) Reference to the movie "Waiting for Superman", (3) Reference to Jean Anyon study on Social Class.
Organization & Structure 20 % Introduction: Clear thesis, plan, position. Each point can be readily tied to the previous one and the overall argument. End of Prezi: Restate argument, valid reasons.	Substandard Introduction and/or conclusion is missing. No focus. Few creative aspects that distract the viewer from the stated purpose of the presentation. Awkward transitions. No flow to the presentation. Structure detracts from the message of the writer. Prezi is disjointed and lacks transition of thoughts.	Poor Opening does not include a thesis statement. Weak focus. May contain creative aspects but those aspects tend to distract the viewer from the stated purpose of the presentation. Several awkward transitions disrupt the flow of the presentation. Information in the assignment is disorganized, and not logically or effectively structured. Major points are not previewed. Prezi is not well-constructed. The end of the Prezi does not rel	Fair Opening states the question/topic and your position but does not preview all major points. Focus maintained throughout the piece, but it may not be compelling, or presented in a way that consistently keeps an audience’s attention. Prezi mostly flows, but may be a couple of awkward transitions. Perhaps unsure of purpose of a given bullet point. The end of the Prezi summarizes the argument based on the thesis, but it offers little to no additional support or validity f	Good Opening states the question/topic, your position, and your plan for the Prezi. Balanced, attractive, and easy to follow. Uses original student work and/or blends existing media in a new and interesting way. Text mostly flows from bullet point to bullet point seamlessly. No lengthy sentences on the Prezi to distract the audience. The end of the Prezi restates the argument based on the thesis statement. It also gives valid and logical reasons that support the arg	Exceptional Opening states the question/topic, your position, and your plan for the Prezi clearly and strongly. The final product is unique, powerful, effective, and compels the audience's attention. Text flows from bullet point to bullet point seamlessly. No lengthy sentences on the Prezi to distract the audience. The end of the Prezi clearly and effectively restates the argument and gives valid reasons in support of the argument.
Creativity & Technology 10 % "Creative Element" in Prezi means including a YouTube video, creative use of zooming, create a path, frames, grouping, sending back or going forward, rotating, and scaling.	Substandard The Prezi does not include any creativity or interesting elements. Little mastery of mechanics. Numerous errors in spelling and grammar severely interfere with meaning. Language uses jargon, cliches, or conversational tone.	Poor Prezi is a factual list of information and uninteresting. Unable to include a path in Prezi. Little mastery of mechanics. Numerous errors in spelling and grammar (more than 10) greatly interfere with meaning. Mostly informal, non-academic style (colloquial, cliche or “slangy”).	Fair The Prezi presents information in a straightforward, factual manner. Unable to incorporate at least 3 different elements in Prezi. Student shows average mastery of mechanics. Although errors in spelling and grammar are evident (6-10 errors), the meaning mostly remains clear. Written mostly in appropriately formal academic style (not colloquial, cliche or “slangy”).	Good The Prezi has an element of creativity and style, and is not just a list of facts. Incorporates at least 3 different elements in Prezi. Above average mastery of mechanics. Spelling and grammatical errors are minor (3-6 errors) and do not interfere with meaning. Written mostly in appropriately formal academic style (not colloquial, cliche or “slangy”).	Exceptional The Prezi is creative and visually appealing. Much more than a list of facts. Incorporates at least 4 different elements in Prezi. Excellent mastery of mechanics. Spelling and grammar are correct (2-3 errors). Written in appropriately formal academic style (not colloquial, cliche or “slangy”).
References Page 10 % APA Format.	Substandard Missing references page.	Poor Does not follow APA rules for references page.	Fair Follows some APA rules for references page with 5-8 errors in citation format.	Good Follows most APA rules for references page with 3-5 errors in citation format.	Exceptional Follows all APA rules for references page with 2-3 errors in citation format.

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Writing, Sociology, Education, Social Issues

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