Proof of Unfairness: Essay Rubric. (Optional extension activity.)
Use this rubric to expand your notes and create a powerful essay.
Unfairness Evidence Categories: |
0 Challenge Failed
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1 Challenge Partial Success
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2 Challenge Mastered
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Hit the Target!
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Is the language of the document extreme?
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Issue not addressed |
Extreme language is identified without specific examples |
Extreme language is identified with specific examples |
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Does the site appeal more to the emotions than to reason? |
Issue not addressed |
Appeal to emotion is identified, without specific examples |
Appeal to emotion is identified, with specific examples |
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Is arguement oversimplified? |
Issue not addressed |
Arguement is identified, but not discussed, no examples |
Arguement is identified, and discussed with examples |
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Is the point of view on the topic limited? |
Issue not addressed |
Limited point of view is identified |
Limited point of view is identified by example |
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Are propaganda techniques used? |
Issue not addressed |
Use of propaganda is mentioned. |
Specific propaganda techniques are identified by example |
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Is there a political, ideological, or financial motive |
Issue not addressed |
Underlying motives are identified |
Underlying motives identified with specific examples |
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Module Post-Test
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No printed post-test. |
Printed post-test with score below 80% |
Printed post-test with score of 80 – 100% |
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Scoring:
0 – 5 |
Training Failed |
6 – 11 |
Training Partial Success |
12 – 18 |
Training Mastered |