Students will be evaluated on their Press Releases and an Individual Reflection. See the teacher if you have any questions. GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN! EXPECTATIONS & SCORING RUBRIC: ________________________________________________________ *Press Releases must contain: 1) An outside source relevant to their assigned stance. SCORING: 3 POINTS. The outside source must be plausible for your specific role. ______ 2) Introduction and conclusion paragraphs, supported by at least THREE (3) specific points. (It should be bewteen 3-5 paragraphs). SCORING: 10 POINTS. This is the body of the statement. It should be clear and be between 3-5 paragraphs. ______ 3) The release should have very few spelling mistakes. SCORING: 5 POINTS. One point marked off for every spelling mistake. ______ 4) Properly cited sources. (See handout from class) SCORING: 2 POINTS. ______ 5) The press release shall be typed, 12 point font, and have one inch margins. SCORING: 5 POINTS, for including all three criteria. ______ **25 POINTS TOTAL** for the Press Release:__________ ________________________________________________________ *Individual Reflections must: 1) Be between 1-2 pages in length and have your name at the top. SCORING: 5 Points. Easiest 5 points available. ______ 2) Have your opinion on the issue, and why. SCORING: 15 POINTS. Body and most important part of the Reflection. Points will be based on the strength and clarity of your opinion. 15 pts=excellent, 14-11=quality, Under 10=lacking important ideas and concepts. ______ 3) Cite outside sources properly. (See handout from class) SCORING: 3 POINTS. ______ 4) Should use at least 2 valid outsides sources. SCORING: 2 POINTS. One point for each. ______ 5) Include a paragraph explaining how your group worked together, and your feelings on the WebQuest. SCORING: 10 Points. Must answer both parts clearly for all the points. ______ 6) Have very few spelling mistakes. SCORING: 10 POINTS. One point marked off for every spelling mistake. ______ 7) The press release shall be typed, 12 point font, and have one inch margins. SCORING: 5 POINTS, for including all three criteria. ______ **50 POINTS TOTAL** for the Individual Reflection:__________ ________________________________________________________ ***75 POINTS TOTAL*** FOR THE ENTIRE ASSIGNMENT:________ ________________________________________________________ Feel free to print this off for easy access when completing the assignment.