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Media ethics research Paper Rubric 
Position Paper Rubric
Rubric Code: YBCW9B
By Rdietl
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

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  Poor

2 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

8 pts

Great

10 pts

Introduction

Poor

Does Not contain an introduction or thesis statement.
Fair

Contains an introduction and a thesis, but there is no transition between the two.
Good

Contains an introduction and a thesis, and the transition between the two is sufficient.
Great

Contains an introduction and a thesis, and the transition between the two is above standard.
Explanation of Event

Poor

Does not explain event
Fair

Contains an explanation, but is missing significant information
Good

Contains an explanation, but may be lacking some fact-based information
Great

Fully explains the media event, including the people involved, media outlets, and government's role
Consequences

Poor

Does not explain consequences of the event
Fair

vaguely discusses consequences of the event.
Good

Fully explains one of consequences, or explains two consequences in little depth.
Great

Fully explains the legal, social, and/or financial consequences on different groups affected. This may depend on the event.
Ethical concerns

Poor

Does not present ethical concerns
Fair

describes, but does not analyze ethical concerns, either general or media specific.
Good

analyzes and concludes on either general ethical concerns or the media ethics codes, or does both with limited depth
Great

Fully analyzes and makes conclusions about general ethical concerns, as well as an example of the event either supporting or violating all three ethical codes.
Conclusion

Poor

Conclusion not present
Fair

The piece has a conclusion, but it fails to end it effectively.
Good

The piece has a conclusion that ends effectively.
Great

The piece has a conclusion that ends effectively, and promotes further thought on the subject.
Analysis

Poor

Analysis not present
Fair

Interpretation is more descriptive than analytical
Good

Student interpretation present, but not as in depth
Great

Student interprets the connections between the event, consequences, and ethical issues skillfully and in depth, based on fact.
Elaboration

Poor

Little or no elaboration/explanation.
Fair

Some explanation and interpretation.
Good

Adequately explains and draws conclusions.
Great

Skillfully presents detailed information with clear conclusions throughout the paper.
Grammar

Poor

The essay lacks editing and review. It has distracting fragments/run-ons, usage errors, spelling. (More than 5 per page)
Fair

The essay has several errors. Needs editing. (Less than 5 per page)
Good

The grammar in this essay is good.
Few errors. (Less than 3 per page)
Great

The grammar is excellent. There are little to no mistakes.
MLA format/Citations

Poor

More than 6 errors in MLA form and no citations.
Fair

3-5 errors in MLA form and citations to back up some assertions.
Good

Only 1-2 errors in MLA form and citations to back up most assertions.
Great

All MLA is correct and there are citations to back up every assertion.
Writing guidelines

Poor

Writing guidelines not followed. (skip lines, front only, ink, etc)
Fair

Several guidelines not followed.
Good

Almost all guidelines followed.
Great

Guidelines followed.





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