CriteriaComments
Format
Assignment fulfills criteria for content, freedom
from grammatical errors, use of links and images,
and citations. Assignment is submitted on time.
Summary
Forum post presents a clear, focused summary of
the event.
Primary Source Analysis
Thoughtful analysis highlighting the two journalists
argument, use of evidence, and broader implications.
Portrayal of Latin America / Latin Americans:
Good consideration of the journalists point-of-view
and how it shapes their coverage.
Course Themes
Clear links to course themes and wider issues in
Latin American history.
Presentation
Clear, well organized presentation that highlights key
points of the topic and engages audience.
Synthesis
Student synthesizes the two sources, explaining how
and why their coverage of Latin America/Latin
Americans differs, and what these sources taken
together reveal.
