This assignment was locked Mar 16 at 11:59pm.
Current Events-Journal
There will be four (4) of these journal entries . These journal entries should receive the appropriate amount of attention. Each journal should be a short synopsis of a current events article of no less than 500 words based on an article from a newspaper, magazine or from the web. Video is an acceptable source for this assignment.
There will be time limits of around one week for each of these. These journals will be discussed in class. This assignment must be in the form of an attachment. Only .doc or .docx files (Word Document) will be accepted. You must also attach either a copy of the article you are using as a reference or an active link to the article.
Topic: Sexuality and Society: Is this a question of equal rights?
Rubric
Writing Assignments (1)
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Quality | 40 ptsExcellent30 ptsVery Good25 ptsGood20 ptsFair10 ptsPoor0 ptsUnacceptable | 40 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar & Spelling | 15 ptsExcellent12 ptsVery Good10 ptsGood5 ptsFair0 ptsPoor | 15 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWord Count | 15 pts450-500 Words10 pts400-449 Words8 pts350-399 Words4 pts300-3490 pts<300 Words | 15 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus | 20 ptsExcellent15 ptsVery Good10 ptsGood5 ptsFair0 ptsPoor | 20 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Material-See Longer DescriptionSource material in excess of 50% will result in a zero for the assignment and a warning regarding plagiarism. Continued abuse of source material may result in failing the course. | 10 pts<20%6 pts>20% but <30%3 pts>30% but <40%0 pts>40% | 10 pts |
| Total Points: 100 |