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Assessment Description
You have a standard practice of displaying all student work in your classroom. Recently, you assigned students to write any essay and submit a pictorial depiction on the person they considered to be their hero. One of your students submitted an essay on Jesus and a drawing of the Last Supper.
Write a 500-750-word essay in which you discuss:
1. Any legal issues regarding the grading of your student’s essay and whether you could display the student’s work.
2. How does the First Amendment apply to this situation?
Include at least five references in your essay. At least three of the five references should cite U.S. Supreme Court cases.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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Rubric Criteria
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Legal Issues
52.5 points
Criteria Description
Discuss any legal issues regarding the grading of your student’s essay and depiction of Jesus and the Last Supper, and whether you could display the student’s work.
5. Target
52.5 points
Discussion of legal issues regarding the grading and displaying of the student’s work is presented thoroughly with a detailed explanation of whether or not they could display the student’s work, supported by resources.
4. Acceptable
45.68 points
Discussion of legal issues regarding the grading and displaying of the student’s work is presented clearly and along with a detailed explanation of whether or not they could display the student’s work.
3. Approaching
41.48 points
Discussion of legal issues presented is appropriate in regard to grading the student’s work. Some details are given to explain whether they could display the student’s work, but they may be vague.
2. Insufficient
38.85 points
Discussion of legal issues presented has little or nothing to do with grading or displaying the student’s work.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No discussion of legal issues is present in regard to grading a student’s essay or displaying the student’s work.
Application of First Amendment
52.5 points
Criteria Description
How does the First Amendment apply to this situation?
5. Target
52.5 points
Essay clearly and realistically describes how the First Amendment applies to this situation.
4. Acceptable
45.68 points
Essay adequately describes how the First Amendment applies to this situation.
3. Approaching
41.48 points
Essay includes vague references to the First Amendment. Application of First Amendment to situation is lacking detail and clarity.
2. Insufficient
38.85 points
Essay includes very little information about the First Amendment.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The first amendment is not mentioned in regard to the situation.
Thesis, Position, or Purpose
10.5 points
Criteria Description
Communicates reason for writing and demonstrates awareness of audience.
5. Target
10.5 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is persuasively developed throughout and skillfully directed to a specific audience.
4. Acceptable
9.14 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is clearly communicated throughout and clearly directed to a specific audience.
3. Approaching
8.3 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is adequately developed. An awareness of the appropriate audience is demonstrated.
2. Insufficient
7.77 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is discernable in most aspects but is occasionally weak or unclear. There is limited awareness of the appropriate audience.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is not discernible. No awareness of the appropriate audience is evident.
Development, Structure, Conclusion and 500-750-word count
12 points
Criteria Description
Advances position or purpose throughout writing; conclusion aligns to and evolves from development. Essay meets 500-750-word count.
5. Target
12 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is coherently and cohesively advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A convincing and unambiguous conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose. Minimum word count is met.
4. Acceptable
10.44 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is logically advanced throughout. The progression of ideas is coherent and unified. A clear and plausible conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose. Minimum word count is met.
3. Approaching
9.48 points
The thesis, position, or purpose is advanced in most aspects. Ideas clearly build on each other. Conclusion aligns to the development of the purpose. Minimum word count is met.
2. Insufficient
8.88 points
Limited advancement of thesis, position, or purpose is discernable. There are inconsistencies in organization or the relationship of ideas. Conclusion is simplistic and not fully aligned to the development of the purpose. Minimum word count is not met.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
No advancement of the thesis, position, or purpose is evident. Connections between paragraphs are missing or inappropriate. No conclusion is offered. Minimum word count is not met.
Evidence
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Selects and integrates evidence to support and advance position/purpose; considers other perspectives.
5. Target
7.5 points
Comprehensive and compelling evidence is included. Multiple other perspectives are integrated effectively.
4. Acceptable
6.53 points
Specific and appropriate evidence is included. Other perspectives are integrated.
3. Approaching
5.93 points
Relevant evidence that includes other perspectives is used.
2. Insufficient
5.55 points
Evidence is used but is insufficient or of limited relevance. Simplistic explanation or integration of other perspectives is present.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Evidence to support the thesis, position, or purpose is absent. The writing relies entirely on the perspective of the writer.
Mechanics of Writing
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.
5. Target
7.5 points
No mechanical errors are present. Skilled control of language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.
4. Acceptable
6.53 points
Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.
3. Approaching
5.93 points
Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.
2. Insufficient
5.55 points
Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.
Format/Documentation
7.5 points
Criteria Description
Uses appropriate style, such as APA, MLA, etc., for college, subject, and level; documents sources using citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., appropriate to assignment and discipline. A minimum of five sources are used.
5. Target
7.5 points
No errors in formatting or documentation are present. Selectivity in the use of direct quotations and synthesis of sources is demonstrated. Minimum of five sources is met or exceeded.
4. Acceptable
6.53 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used with only minor errors. Minimum of five sources is met.
3. Approaching
5.93 points
Appropriate format and documentation are used, although there are some obvious errors. Minimum of five sources is met.
2. Insufficient
5.55 points
Appropriate format is attempted, but some elements are missing. Frequent errors in documentation of sources are evident. Minimum of five sources is not met.
1. Unsatisfactory
0 points
Appropriate format is not used. No documentation of sources is provided. No sources used.
Total150 points
