Articulation of Response
COM 510 Final Project Two, Milestone One: Topic Description Guidelines and Rubric Overview: Describe the proposed topic for the article to be developed and posted on your webpage. Ensure that the topic chosen is suitable for preparation for an article for your webpage. In several sentences, explain what you will discuss regarding that topic. Be sure to state what position you will argue. Include a sentence or two describing the reasons or personal experiences that have led you select this topic. In an additional two to three sentences, provide links to two sources containing additional information and explain why you believe them to be credible. Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed:
1. Briefly outline the specific topic for the article that you will develop for your webpage, explaining what will be covered. 2. Define a clear position or perspective that you will take with respect to the topic. 3. Indicate why you selected this topic. 4. Provide the links for two sources of additional information and explain why they are credible.
Guidelines for Submission: Written components of projects must follow these formatting guidelines when applicable: double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA citations for all sources cited. Instructor Feedback: This activity uses an integrated rubric in Blackboard. Students can view instructor feedback in the Grade Center. For more information, review these instructions.
Critical Elements Proficient (100%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Topic Outlines the topic in a clear, well- organized fashion
Briefly outlines the topic; however, description is vague or poorly organized
Does not discuss the topic 20
Position Defines a position or perspective that will be taken with respect to the topic
Defines a position or perspective that will be taken with respect to the topic; however, position is vague or confusing
Does not define a position or perspective regarding the topic
20
Rationale for Topic Choice
Rationale for topic choice is clear Provides a rationale for the topic choice; however, it lacks sufficient detail
Does not provide a rationale for the choice of topic
20
Sources of Additional Credible
Information
Provides functional links for sources of additional information and explains why each is a credible source
Provides functional links for sources of additional information but explanation of why these are credible is not convincing or clear
Does not provide functional links for additional information or does not explain why the sources are credible
20
Articulation of Response
Submission has no major errors related to grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors related to grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas
Submission has critical errors related to grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas
20
Earned Total 100%
