Grading Form: War Coverage I NAME__________________

Last Updated 1-8-08

Winter 2008 25 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 war and communication from someone who lived it?

 ______ Original evidence criteria (5 points)

• Do the media stories address the correct event in the right time period?

• Is this evidence the best available? Does the paper document and describe these media organizations appropriately?

• Is the coverage evaluated and described thoroughly? Are the criteria explained?

 ______ Analysis (5 points)

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

• Are the conclusions appropriate and insightful?

 ______Composition (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?

_______ Overall quality (5 points)

How well does the paper fulfill the central requirements of the assignment: organization, research, analysis and writing. Does the paper include the interview form and transcript and source citations?

 _____ Total (25 points)

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