Outcomes Assessment Rubric

ACTIVITY	EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS	MEETS  EXPECTATIONS	DOES NOT MEET EXPECTATIONS
Attendance /  Participation	Attends every class on time and in full; actively engaged in class and Breakout Rooms; helps foster lively student discussion through original ideas	Attends class; makes prior arrangements for absences; regularly engages in class activities	Consistently late and/or absent without excuse; does not engage in class discussion; displays disrespect
Discussion posts /  Writing assignments	Post and writing assignments present original ideas and/ or perspectives; demonstrate active engagement with readings, discussions, and, course topics	Post and writing assignments demonstrate limited engagement and / or interest in selected readings, discussions, and course topics	Short and terse post and writing assignments; simply summarizes readings without demonstrating original thought or interest
Presentations	Presentations deliver original ideas and perspectives that demonstrate engagement with subject and audience; thesis clearly stated, and supported by evidence from authoritative research sources; delivered when scheduled and within the time limit required; Ppt are clear, meaningful and memorable, and are consistent with expectations of images, color, font, and text.	Presentations deliver limited engagement with audience or assigned and/or selected topics; thesis is unclear; research cites 2 or fewer authoritative sources; not delivered when scheduled, and do not observe time limits; Ppt are unclear, do not conform with standard expectations of images, color, font, and text.	Rote delivery of presentations without engagement with subject or audience; thesis is unclear; research cites 1 – 2 sources which may be suspect, or popularly – based; Ppt do not conform with standard expectations of images, color, font, and text.
Grading	A	B / C	D / F

Basic Respect – Netiquette

In order to create a learning environment in which thoughts can be shared freely, students must show respect for each other and the class as a whole. 

• Listen carefully: every speaker in class is entitled to respectful attention.

• There is no such thing as a “stupid question” in this class:  never be afraid to ask questions if you don’t fully understand something, or are curious to learn more.

• Constructive criticism does not mean personal attack. Focus on ideas, not personalities.

• Learning is a two-way street. The topics of this class are dynamic, and information on them can change over the course of the term.

• All non-course-related conversations [including messaging] are to be conducted outside the classroom. 

Submissions 

Over the course of this semester, you will be responsible for submitting the following in the Dropbox:

1] Two news media – related analytical papers:

A] These assignments are based on content provided and prepared for discussion, or on news media-related subjects of your choosing, or events [such as January 6, 2021 at the U. S. Capitol], assigned, provided they have a demonstrable connection to course concepts and themes], from articles and analysis about our modern media environment provided by any of the following sources, or others that you identify:

• Benton Foundation Headlines: https://www.benton.org/headlines
• The Columbia Journalism Review: http://www.cjr.org/
• The Poynter Institute: http://www.poynter.org/
• The American Press Institute: https://www.americanpressinstitute.org

What additional resources can you locate?

 Unless otherwise proscribed, assignments will be submitted in the following format:  typed with headings; double-spaced with one – inch margins; and, identification information in the header; and based on at least one articlethat is assigned, or that you choose from the recommended sources. 

2] Three presentations:  

A] Two individual Seminar presentations, with PowerPoint delivery, will be based on topics, articles, and chapters, assigned to the student; and,

B] One capstone TEAM presentation in which the students develop and deliver their group – based, researched, examined, and analytical findings on an assigned topic. 

Late assignments will not be graded without reasonable documentation.

Grading and Scale

• Attendance/Class participation/Quiz 50%
• Two presentations 10%
• Two papers 20%
• TEAM Capstone presentation 20%

• 90 – 100% 900 – 1000 points  =   A
• 80 – 89% 800 – 899 points    =   B
• 70 – 79% 700 – 799 points    =   C
• 60 – 69% 600 – 699 points    =   D

• Final Grade Evaluation Scale Total Points Available  =  1,000

Academic Integrity

The faculty and administration of Brooklyn College support an environment free from cheating and plagiarism. Each student is responsible for being aware of what constitutes cheating and plagiarism and for avoiding both. The complete text of the CUNY Academic Integrity Policy and the Brooklyn College procedure for policy implementation can be found at www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/bc/policies . If a faculty member suspects a violation of academic integrity and, upon investigation, confirms that violation, or if the student admits the violation, the faculty member MUST report the violation. Students should be aware that faculty may use plagiarism detection software. 

All students carefully and thoroughly should read the section entitled “Academic Regulations and Procedures” in the Brooklyn College Undergraduate Bulletin for a complete listing of academic regulations of the College.

Double – dipping: If you intend to submit the same or a similar assignment to another class you must get permission in advance from this instructor and the instructor of the other class.

Fabrication and plagiarism: Fabrication invokes making up facts and/or quotes. Don’t do this. Plagiarism involves lifting text, photos, videos and passing them off as your own. Don’t do this. The only one who loses here is you. Plagiarism might happen accidentally. Always use quotation marks and attribute where appropriate. Never copy and paste material into your file because you may lose track of what is your and what is borrowed.