Grading Form: J387 History’s Truths NAME__________________
Fall 2006 20 points
THIS FORM MUST BE STAPLED TO THE FRONT OF YOUR PAPER
______ Interview criteria (5 points)
• Does the interviewee meet the criteria for this research?
• Does the event described by the interviewee meet the criteria for this research?
• Does the paper document and describe the interview appropriately?
• Does the interview reflect an earnest attempt to learn about history from someone who lived it?
______ Original document criteria (5 points)
• Do the newspaper and magazine articles cover the correct event?
• Is this evidence the best available?
• Is the coverage evaluated critically and without any hint of presentism?
______ Analysis (5 points)
• Is the comparison between the interviewee’s recollections and the press coverage thoughtful and complete?
• Are the conclusions appropriate and insightful?
______Composition and overall quality (5 points)
• Does the paper meet the requirements in terms of length, format, and proper stapling?
• Is the paper written in a manner expected of students who wish to become professional communicators, with attention to grammar, spelling, syntax, and composition?
_____ Total (20 points)
Comments:
Late penalty: 5 points per day, including weekends, after noon on Friday, Oct. 6