Grading Form: J387 History’s Truths NAME__________________

Fall 2006 20 points

 THIS FORM MUST BE STAPLED TO THE FRONT OF YOUR PAPER

 ______ Interview criteria (5 points)

• Does the interviewee meet the criteria for this research?

• Does the event described by the interviewee meet the criteria for this research?

• Does the paper document and describe the interview appropriately?

• Does the interview reflect an earnest attempt to learn about history from someone who lived it?

______ Original document criteria (5 points)

• Do the newspaper and magazine articles cover the correct event?

• Is this evidence the best available?

• Is the coverage evaluated critically and without any hint of presentism?

______ Analysis (5 points)

• Is the comparison between the interviewee’s recollections and the press coverage thoughtful and complete?

• Are the conclusions appropriate and insightful?

______Composition and overall quality (5 points)

• Does the paper meet the requirements in terms of length, format, and proper stapling?

• Is the paper written in a manner expected of students who wish to become professional communicators, with attention to grammar, spelling, syntax, and composition?

 _____ Total (20 points)

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  Late penalty: 5 points per day, including weekends, after noon on Friday, Oct. 6