Critical Process Paper

Critical Process Paper
Analyze ONE of the following subjects:
1. a contemporary music artist or group with a social or political message
2. new radio technologies and their advantages (remember these technologies should relate
to our course content)
3. the differences between NPR programs (www.npr.org) and commercial radio programs
4. media convergence and film
Critical process papers should be written as a formal paper with an introduction, clear thesis
statement, body paragraphs discussing the topic, and a strong conclusion. I’m interested in
reading about what you have to say about the topic, so don’t rely too heavily on outside
sources. If you do choose to quote an outside source, make sure to include an in-text citation
and full citation at the end of the paper. MLA or APA format should be used for the paper.
For more information about proper formatting, please visit the Purdue OWL online
resource: Research and Citation Resources.
Critical process papers should be double spaced, 10-12 point font, and 4-5 pages in length. If
you have any questions, please feel free to email me.
Rubric
MAC 143- Critical Process Paper
MAC 143- Critical Process Paper
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeStimulating
Ideas
The writing: • focuses
on a specific topic
clearly expressed in a
thesis statement. •
contains specific
facts, examples, and
quotations to support
the thesis. • displays
critical thinking. •
thoroughly informs
and engages the
reader.
Ratings
40.0 to >30.0 pts
30.0 to >20.0 pts
20.0 to >10.0 pts
10.0 to >0.0 pts
0.0 pts
All Criteria
Met
Meets 3 of 4
Criteria
Meets 2 of 4
Criteria
Meets 1 of 4
Criteria
Meets
Criter
The writing: •
focuses on a
specific topic
clearly expressed in
a thesis statement. •
contains specific
facts, examples,
and quotations to
support the thesis. •
displays critical
thinking. •
thoroughly informs
and engages the
reader.
The writing: •
focuses on a
specific topic
clearly expressed in
a thesis statement. •
contains specific
facts, examples,
and quotations to
support the thesis. •
displays critical
thinking. •
thoroughly informs
and engages the
reader.
The writing: •
focuses on a
specific topic
clearly expressed in
a thesis statement. •
contains specific
facts, examples,
and quotations to
support the thesis. •
displays critical
thinking. •
thoroughly informs
and engages the
reader.
The writing: •
focuses on a
specific topic
clearly expressed in
a thesis statement. •
contains specific
facts, examples,
and quotations to
support the thesis. •
displays critical
thinking. •
thoroughly informs
and engages the
reader.
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focuses
specific
clearly e
a thesis
contains
facts, ex
and quo
support
displays
thinking
thorough
and enga
reader.
MAC 143- Critical Process Paper
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeVoice
The writing: •
employs a level of
language suitable for
the topic and
audience • shows the
writer’s commitment
to the topic • explains
or defines unfamiliar
or complicated terms
• includes unbiased,
fair language
appropriate for the
topic
Ratings
20.0 to >15.0 pts
15.0 to >10.0 pts
10.0 to >5.0 pts
5.0 to >0.0 pts
0.0 pts
All Criteria
Met
Meets 3 of 4
Criteria
Meets 2 of 4
Criteria
Meets 1 of 4
Criteria
Meets
Criter
The writing: •
employs a level of
language suitable
for the topic and
audience • shows
the writer’s
commitment to the
topic • explains or
defines unfamiliar
or complicated
terms • includes
unbiased, fair
language
appropriate for the
topic
The writing: •
employs a level of
language suitable
for the topic and
audience • shows
the writer’s
commitment to the
topic • explains or
defines unfamiliar
or complicated
terms • includes
unbiased, fair
language
appropriate for the
topic
The writing: •
employs a level of
language suitable
for the topic and
audience • shows
the writer’s
commitment to the
topic • explains or
defines unfamiliar
or complicated
terms • includes
unbiased, fair
language
appropriate for the
topic
The writing: •
employs a level of
language suitable
for the topic and
audience • shows
the writer’s
commitment to the
topic • explains or
defines unfamiliar
or complicated
terms • includes
unbiased, fair
language
appropriate for the
topic
The wri
employs
languag
for the t
audience
the write
commitm
topic • e
defines
or comp
terms • i
unbiased
languag
appropri
topic
MAC 143- Critical Process Paper
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeOrganization
Paper: • follows a
well-chosen pattern
of organization
established in the
thesis • forms a
meaningful whole,
including a clear
beginning, a strong
middle, and an
effective ending •
establishes a unified,
coherent line of
thinking • uses
transitions to link
ideas
Ratings
20.0 to >15.0 pts
15.0 to >10.0 pts
10.0 to >5.0 pts
5.0 to >0.0 pts
0.0 pts
Meets All
Criteria
Meets 3 of 4
Criteria
Meets 2 of 4
Criteria
Meets 1 of 4
Criteria
Meets
Criter
Paper: • follows a
well-chosen pattern
of organization
established in the
thesis • forms a
meaningful whole,
including a clear
beginning, a strong
middle, and an
effective ending •
establishes a
unified, coherent
line of thinking •
uses transitions to
link ideas
Paper: • follows a
well-chosen pattern
of organization
established in the
thesis • forms a
meaningful whole,
including a clear
beginning, a strong
middle, and an
effective ending •
establishes a
unified, coherent
line of thinking •
uses transitions to
link ideas
Paper: • follows a
well-chosen pattern
of organization
established in the
thesis • forms a
meaningful whole,
including a clear
beginning, a strong
middle, and an
effective ending •
establishes a
unified, coherent
line of thinking •
uses transitions to
link ideas
Paper: • follows a
well-chosen pattern
of organization
established in the
thesis • forms a
meaningful whole,
including a clear
beginning, a strong
middle, and an
effective ending •
establishes a
unified, coherent
line of thinking •
uses transitions to
link ideas
Paper: •
well-cho
of organ
establish
thesis • f
meaning
includin
beginnin
middle,
effective
establish
unified,
line of th
uses tran
link idea
MAC 143- Critical Process Paper
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeWriting
Quality
Writing: • flows
smoothly from one
idea to the next. •
exhibits a variety of
sentence beginnings,
lengths, and
structures.
Ratings
10.0 to
>8.0 pts
Meets All
Criteria
Writing: •
flows smoothly
from one idea
to the next. •
exhibits a
variety of
sentence
beginnings,
lengths, and
structures. • no
major spelling
errors present •
writer uses
proper
grammar
throughout •
MLA or APA
format used
correctly
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeDue Date
Paper is turned in by
assigned due date
8.0 to >6.0 pts
6.0 to >4.0 pts
4.0 to >2.0 pts
2.0 to >0.0 pts
0.0
Meets 4 of 5
criteria
Meets 3 of 5
criteria
Meets 2 of 5
Criteria
Meets 1 of 5
Criteria
Me
Cri
Writing: •
flows smoothly
from one idea
to the next. •
exhibits a
variety of
sentence
beginnings,
lengths, and
structures. • no
major spelling
errors present •
writer uses
proper
grammar
throughout •
MLA or APA
format used
correctly
Writing: •
flows smoothly
from one idea
to the next. •
exhibits a
variety of
sentence
beginnings,
lengths, and
structures. • no
major spelling
errors present •
writer uses
proper
grammar
throughout •
MLA or APA
format used
correctly
Writing: •
flows smoothly
from one idea
to the next. •
exhibits a
variety of
sentence
beginnings,
lengths, and
structures. • no
major spelling
errors present •
writer uses
proper
grammar
throughout •
MLA or APA
format used
correctly
Writing: •
flows smoothly
from one idea
to the next. •
exhibits a
variety of
sentence
beginnings,
lengths, and
structures. • no
major spelling
errors present •
writer uses
proper
grammar
throughout •
MLA or APA
format used
correctly
Wri
flow
from
to th
exhi
vari
sent
begi
leng
struc
majo
erro
writ
prop
gram
thro
MLA
form
corr
10.0 pts
0.0 pts
Full Marks
No Marks
Paper is turned in by assigned due date
Paper is turned in after assignment due date
MAC 143- Critical Process Paper
Criteria
Total Points: 100.0
Ratings