HUMAN RIGHTS PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT RUBRIC Criteria Content –Illustration/ Explanation of the Human Right Content – How is the Right Violated in Africa? Above Standard (90%-100%) Use of persuasive appeals Organization/ Preparation Language Use/ Conventions Performance Bibliography Illustrates/explains vividly the human right and consequences of its violation Emphasizes the importance of the right and its relevance to our lives 13.5-15 points Shows or explains how the right is violated in Africa including facts, illustrations, and/or statistics Reflects on the significance of this violation or presents a call to action 13.5-15 points Uses logical, emotional and ethical appeals to enhance effectiveness of argument (logos, ethos, pathos) 13.5-15 points Creates an organized script, outline, or storyboard that includes all details of the presentation 13.5-15 points Word choice is vivid, specific, economical, and connotative Uses appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation with minimal errors 9-10 points Exhibits confidence and energy in the presentation Eye contact, volume, and pronunciation are appropriate and enhance the speaker’s credibility Uses visuals or props to enhance presentations 9-10 points Includes a thorough bibliography for all sources and images in MLA format with minimal errors 9-10 points Standard (80%-89%) Illustrates/explains the human right and consequences of its violation Explains the importance of the right 12-13.4 points Shows or explains how the right is violated in Africa including facts, illustrations, and/or statistics (depending on the format of your PSA) 12-13.4 points Uses some appeals to make argument more persuasive, but may not include a mix of logical, emotional and ethical appeals (logos, ethos, pathos) 12-13.4 points Creates an organized script, outline, or storyboard that the presentation follows 12-13.4 points Uses appropriate, specific word choice Uses appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation – errors do not interfere with meaning 8-8.9 points Appears nervous, yet somewhat confident, before the class Uses appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation in delivery Uses visuals or props effectively 8-8.9 points Includes a bibliography for multiple (at least 3) sources in MLA format with minor errors 8-8.9 points Approaches Standard (70%-79%) Shares some details about the human right and an example of its violation Mentions the importance of the right 10.5-11.9 points Mentions how the right is violated in Africa using a fact, an illustration, or a statistic 10.5-11.9 points Makes minimal use of persuasive appeals (logos, ethos, pathos) 10.5-11.9 points Creates a basic script, outline, or storyboard that the presentation follows 10.5-11.9 points Uses some specific word choice, but may include some vague or simplistic words Uses appropriate grammar, spelling, punctuation – some errors interfere with meaning 7-7.9 points Lacks confidence Uses generally appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation – but may be inconsistent Use of visuals or props distracts from quality of performance 7-7.9 points Includes a bibliography in MLA format with errors 7-7.9 points Below Standard (40%-69%) Shares the human right and an example of its violation Does not reflect on the importance of the right or share detail about the right 6-10.4 points Shows the right being violated in Africa but lacks specifics 6-10.4 points Does not use persuasive rhetoric (logos, ethos, pathos) 6-10.4 points Creates a minimal script, outline, or storyboard – presentation may stray from the plan 6-10.4 points Uses basic vocabulary – word choice may be inadequate, imprecise, or repetitive Contains frequent errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation that interfere with meaning 4-6.9 points Demonstrates little or no preparation Uses minimal eye contact, inadequate volume, and/or unclear pronunciation Does not use visuals or props 4-6.9 points Includes a bibliography of minimal sources with many errors in MLA format 4-6.9 points Total___________/90