Source Interpretation Assignment - Contemporary Globalization

Interpretation of Sources

Identification of Relationships

Quality of Communication**

/12

Interpretation of sources includes:

• interpreting each source to identify a perspective(s)
• explaining the linkage between principles of (globalization, nationalism, or liberalism) and each source

Note: You must address ALLthree sources.

/6

Identification of Relationships includes:

• identifies/explains the relationship(s) that exist among ALLsources
• supporting the relationship(s) with evidence drawn from the sources and knowledge of Social Studies

Note: You may discuss the relationship(s) in one part of the response or throughout the response.

/2

Quality of Communication includes control of:

• vocabulary
• sentence structure
• mechanics and grammar

Note: You are expected to use paragraph form.  (see side bar for more information)

Excellent

E

4

4

4

Interpretation of the source is sophisticated, insightful, and precise.  Linkages to the principles of (globalization, nationalism, liberalism) are accurate, perceptive, and comprehensively developed.

6

5.5

Relationship(s) are accurately and perceptively identified.  The explanation is thorough and comprehensive

2

Vocabulary is precise and deliberately chosen.  Sentence structure is controlled and sophisticated; ideas are judiciously organized.  The writing demonstrates skillful control of mechanics and grammar.

Proficient

Pf

3

3

3

Interpretation of the source is sound, specific, and adept.  Linkages to the principles of (globalization, nationalism, or liberalism) are consistent, logical, and capably developed.

5

4.5

Relationship(s) are clearly and capably identified.  The explanation is appropriate and purposeful.

1.5

Vocabulary is appropriate and specific. Sentence structure is controlled and effective; ideas are purposefully organized.  The writing demonstrates capable control of mechanics and grammar.

Satisfactory

S

2

2

2

Interpretation of the source is adequate, straightforward, and conventional.  Linkages to the principles of (globalization, nationalism, or liberalism) are relevant and developed in a generalized fashion.

4

3.5

3

Relationship(s) are generally and adequately identified.  The explanation is straightforward and conventional.

1

Vocabulary is conventional and generalized. Sentence structure is controlled and straightforward; ideas are adequately organized.  The writing demonstrates basic control of mechanics and grammar.

Limited

L

1

1

1

Interpretation of the source is confused, vague and/or simplistic.  Linkages established to the principles of (globalization, nationalism, or liberalism) may be incomplete, superficial,& imprecise.

2.5

2

The identification of relationship(s) is superficial and of questionable accuracy.  The explanation is confusing, overgeneralized and redundant.

0.5

Vocabulary is imprecise, simplistic, and/or inappropriate.  Sentence structure is awkward; ideas are ineffectively organized.  The writing demonstrates a faltering control of mechanics and grammar.

Poor

P

0.5

0.5

0.5

Interpretation of the source is minimal, inaccurate and/or copied from the source.  Linkages to the principals of (globalization, nationalism, or liberalism) are disjointed, irrelevant, and demonstrate little/no understanding of the assigned task.

1.5

1

The identification of relationship(s) is minimal.  The explanation is off topic and undeveloped.

0.4

0.2

Vocabulary is overgeneralized and/or inaccurate. Sentence structure is uncontrolled; organization of ideas is confused and/or lacking.  The writing demonstrates a large lack of control of mechanics and grammar.

Insufficient

INS

Does not attempt to address the assignment or is too brief to assess in any scoring category.