The Electoral College was created to protect US citizens against mob rule. Mob rule is the control of a lawful government system by a mass of people through violence and intimidation. However, some Am
Presentation Requirements (APA format)
Length: 8-10 substantive slides (excluding cover and references slides)
Font should not be smaller than size 16-point
Parenthetical in-text citations included and formatted in APA style
References slide (a minimum of 2 outside scholarly sources plus the textbook and/or the weekly lesson for each course outcome)
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Electoral College Grading Rubric.
Course Outcomes (CO): 6
Due Date: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
Rubric
POLI330 Week 4/8 Electoral College Rubric (100 pts)
POLI330 Week 4/8 Electoral College Rubric (100 pts)
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSpeaker Notes
15.0 pts
The student uses speaker notes to add details and expand upon bullet points.
10.0 pts
The student’s speaker notes are somewhat detailed.
5.0 pts
The student’s speaker notes are not detailed.
0.0 pts
The student did not use speaker’s notes.
15.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIdentifies and provides background on election
10.0 pts
The student identifies and provides solid background on election.
8.0 pts
The student identifies and provides some background on election.
5.0 pts
The student identifies an election.
0.0 pts
The student does not identify and provide background on election.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProvides three points to support argument
45.0 pts
The student provides three or more valid points to support argument.
30.0 pts
The student provides two valid points to support argument.
15.0 pts
The student provides one valid point to support argument.
0.0 pts
The student did not provide reasoning for removal.
45.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength: 8-10 substantive slides (excluding cover and references slides)
10.0 pts
The student provides 8-10 substantive slides plus title and reference slide,
8.0 pts
The student provides 6-7 substantive slides plus title and reference slide
5.0 pts
The student provides 4-8 slides, but they are not substantive and they are missing a title or reference slide.
0.0 pts
The student provides less than 4 slides.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUse of visuals
10.0 pts
The student masterfully uses visuals (pictures, video, narration, graphs, etc.) to compliment the text in presentation and to reinforce content.
8.0 pts
The student somewhat skillfully uses visuals (pictures, video, narration, graphs, etc.) to compliment the text in presentation and to reinforce content.
6.0 pts
The student uses visuals (pictures, video, narration, graphs, etc.) in the presentation.
0.0 pts
The student fails to use visuals skillfully (pictures, video, narration, graphs, etc.) to compliment the text in presentation and to reinforce content.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA/Sources
5.0 pts
The assignment is referenced and formatted according to APA standards and two additional scholarly sources are provided.
4.0 pts
The assignment is referenced and formatted according to APA standards and one additional scholarly source is provided.
3.0 pts
The assignment is referenced and formatted according to APA standards, but has no additional sources.
0.0 pts
No APA style or format was used. No sources used.
5.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting
5.0 pts
The student presents information using clear and concise language in an organized manner (minimal errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
4.0 pts
The student presents information using understandable language, but is somewhat disorganized (some errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
3.0 pts
The student presents information using understandable language but is very disorganized (many errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation).
0.0 pts
The student presents information that is not clear, logical, professional or organized to the point that the reader has difficulty understanding the message (numerous errors in English grammar, spelling, syntax, and/or punctuation).
5.0 pts
Total Points: 100.0
