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JOUR 3450: Editing and Markup

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Course Requirements

Homework exercises - 13 x 10	130
In-class exercises - 14 x 5	70
Portfolio and personal assessment	50
Participation (includes discussions, workshops, attendance, and other activities that may be assigned inside, or outside of class).	100

TOTAL

350

The number and nature of assignments may be adjusted to fit the needs of the class.

Grading Scale

Your final grade will be based on an average of the grades you have earned:

90-100% = A

80-89% = B

70-79% = C

60-69% = D

59 and below = F

Grading Criteria For Articles

Articles written for this course will be graded based on several criteria:

*Content* *60 Points*	Points Earned XX/60	Additional Comments:
All key elements of the assignment are covered in a substantive way. Article is 200-500 words in length. Shows proper documentation of sources and references. The article meets standards of journalistic excellence. The article is written in third-person point of view or limited first-person narration.
Content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive. Content discusses a local, regional or national current event or political issue that has personal application to the AASU student’s environment.
Major points are stated clearly and are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis. Quotes, where needed.

Organization / Development 40 Points	Points Earned XX/40	Additional Comments:
Article has a structure that is clear, logical, and easy to follow. Inverted pyramid, or hour-glass, etc.
Article develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience.
Lead provides sufficient background on the story and previews major points.
Conclusion is logical, flows from the body of the article, and may review the major points.
Transitions between sentences, paragraphs, and sections aid in maintaining the flow of idea.
Tone is appropriate to the content and article.

Grade Explanations

The grading explanations below are fairly typical of most college and university courses. Please contact your instructor, if you have any questions or concerns. NOTE: You will receive Zero credit for articles turned in past the deadline.

letter grade	A
characterization	Excellent
explanation	Student demonstrates a full understanding of the subject matter, has capacity to analyze, has demonstrated critical thinking, and shows evidence of creative thinking. Student is familiar with literature and previous work in area and demonstrates highly developed communication and presentation skills. The work is of outstanding quality according to the criteria established for evaluation.
range	90 to 100 percent

letter grade	B
characterization	good
explanation	Student shows solid comprehension of subject matter, evidence of critical and creative thought, familiarity with literature and previous work in subject area, and competence in communication and presentation skills--but none of the above to the degree found in the A category. The work is of very good quality according to evaluation criteria.
range	80 to 89 percent

letter grade	C
characterization	average
explanation	Student demonstrates some understanding of subject matter and can assimilate and communicate basic aspects of the subject matter. The work is of satisfactory or adequate quality according to evaluation criteria.
range	70 to 79 percent

letter grade	D
characterization	poor
explanation	Student has demonstrated minimal understanding of the subject matter, has poorly developed communication skills, demonstrates an inability to apply subject matter understanding in other contexts, and shows little evidence of critical or creative thinking. The work is of unsatisfactory but passable quality according to evaluation criteria.
range	60 to 69 percent

letter grade	F
characterization	failing
explanation	The student has inadequate understanding of subject matter, has failed to complete course requirements, has shown no critical thought, and demonstrates poor communication skills. The work is clearly of unacceptable quality according to the evaluation criteria.
range	below 60 percent

letter grade	I
characterization	incomplete
explanation	A grade of incomplete may be granted to students who have suffered serious personal illness or critical, emergency circumstances during the academic term, resulting in failure to complete all assignments by the end of the term. Please see the university catalog for additional information on incomplete's.
range	no percentage

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