Evaluations vary due to the different procedures of the assignment. Each
activity has its own score system. While working on each activity, please
check if you are following the guidelines as specified in each evaluation.
ACTIVITY #1
POINT SUMMARY
10--explains highlights of case, mentions significant figures and events,
and follows above guidelines.
8--explains highlights of case, mentions most significant figures and
events, and mostly follows above guidelines.
6--explains one or two important moments in the case, may mention
significant figures and events, and adheres to at least one of the above
guidelines.
4--explains one important event in the case, mentions one significant figure
or event, but does not adhere to above guidelines.
2--submits assignment.
0--does not submit assignment.
TIMELINE
10--looks professionally formatted, is computer-created, and includes
several significant events correlating the civil rights movement with the
Scottsboro case.
7--looks fairly professional, may be computer-created, and includes two
significant events correlating the civil rights movement with the Scottsboro
case.
4--may not look professional or be computer-created, and includes one
significant correlation between the civil rights movement and the Scottsboro
case.
2--submits assignment.
0--does not submit assignment.
ACTIVITY #2
10--at least 5 items on chart; items of similarity are placed across from
each other on the chart; items are significant and demonstrate critical
thinking.
8--at least 4 items on chart; items of similarity are placed across from
each other on the chart; most items are significant and demonstrate critical
thinking.
6--at least 3 items on chart; items of similarity are near each other on the
chart; most items are significant and demonstrate critical thinking.
4--at least 2 items on the chart, placed near each other; items may not be
significant, but demonstrate some critical thought.
2--less than 2 items on chart, which may not relate to each other; items are
not important and may not demonstrate critical thought.
0--activity not submitted or completed.
ACTIVITY #3
Evaluation: This article is worth 50 points. The rubric is as follows
Content (15 points): Paper compares and contrasts at least 3 characteristics
of the trial. Writer has done good research, and uses this research to
support points.
Organization (10 points): Paper is constructed in such a way that it makes
sense, and does not "jump" from point to point; there is an obvious
introduction, body, and conclusion.
Fluency (8 points): Sentences "flow" well, that is, they move into one
another without leaving gaps in information. Paragraphs demonstrate good
transition.
Conventions (7 points): Grammar, usage, mechanics, and formatting are
correct according to assignment and standard edited American English.
Voice (5 points): Author's own writing personality is appropriately
demonstrated.
Diction (5 points): Words are carefully and thoughtfully chosen,
demonstrating an evolving working vocabulary.
Timeline
10--looks professionally formatted, is computer-created, and includes
several significant events correlating the civil rights movement with the
Scottsboro case.
7--looks fairly professional, may be computer-created, and includes two
significant events correlating the civil rights movement with the Scottsboro
case.
4--may not look professional or be computer-created, and includes one
significant correlation between the civil rights movement and the Scottsboro
case.
2--submits assignment.
0--does not submit assignment.
