Grading Rubric

Rubric

Not
Competent/Developing Accomplished/Excellent
Acceptable/Beginning

Student
Score
based on
application
of criteria:

Working
Definition of
Lens
&
Explanation of
Communication
Phenomenon

(2.5 points)
Explanation of
Theory
&
Theory
Application for
Analysis

(5 points)

The lens is defined

incorrectly. The lens is not
applied appropriately based
on the explanation of what is
being analyzed.

The definition of the lens is

correct, but key ideas are not
fully developed. The lens may
need more development to be
applied correctly in the
explanation of what is being
analyzed.

The definition is correct and also

covers the main aspects and key
ideas of the lens. It is clear how
the lens facilitates
understanding of the selected
communication phenomenon.

The theory is not defined

correctly. The explanation of
the theory is minimal or
basic. Lacks core theory
components.
Analysis is lacking and/or
unclear. The explanation does
not reflect the theory. No
vocabulary is used.

The theory is defined correctly.

However, it needs
development. May not explain
key components of the theory.
Analysis is basic. The
relationship between theory
and artifact is emerging in the
analysis. But may be
underdeveloped. Limited
vocabulary is used.

Scholarly
Sources,
Citations, &
Key
Ideas/Quotes
(2.5 points)
Total Score:

Sources are not scholarly. No

attempt was made to cite
using APA. Quotes and/or
ideas are not cited correctly.

Sources are scholarly. An

attempt was made to cite using
APA, however there are several
errors in the citations.

The theory is fully explained.

Important aspects of the theory
are well-developed. Key
components of the theory are
clearly utilized.
Analysis is strong and clear.
Developed explanation of the
relationship between theory &
selected artifact. Vocabulary is
used to highlight this
relationship.
Sources are cited correctly in
APA format; quotes and/or key
ideas demonstrate the source
connection to the lens/topic.