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Connection Between Our Culture and the
News Media
Discussion
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 5, 6
Lesson: Read this Week’s Lesson which is located in the Modules tab
Initial Post: minimum of 2 scholarly sources (must include your textbook for one
of the sources). Follow-Up Post: minimum of 1 scholarly source for your FollowUp Post.
• Your Initial Post and your Follow-Up Post must be based on the same Option that
you chose in order to receive credit for both posts.
•
•
•
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of
your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:
Option 1: The framers of the Constitution were concerned that everyday citizens would
not be able to understand or comprehend the makings of our government. They felt that
everyday citizens were uninformed and did not care what was going on in our
government. Even today we see where citizens are interested in government affairs
seemingly only if our country is in turmoil such as unemployment, recessions, civil unrest,
etc. Do you agree with this assessment? Are we uninformed? Do we wait till a crisis
happens to voice our opinions?
Option 2: Many experts see the media as biased and more like infotainment. In fact,
many people have turned to social networks as an outlet for news instead of CBS, NBC,
FOX, CNN and other news stations. Do you see this as an issue? Do you see the news as
biased or unbiased? Should there be more restrictions on the news stations?
Be sure to make connections between your ideas and conclusions and the research,
concepts, terms, and theory we are discussing this week.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
• You may choose either Option 1 or 2 for your Follow-Up post.
• Respond to at least one peer.
• Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
• Include a minimum of 1 scholarly source meaningfully to demonstrate much depth. A
scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly
research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside
source) for your Initial Post, and 1 scholarly source for your Follow-Up Post.
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references
•
•
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the
following link:
•
Discussion Guidelines
Course Outcomes
CO 2: Relate the articles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to specific issues or
cases regarding freedoms and their rights as citizens.
CO 5: Critically examine evidence to support well-reasoned arguments.
CO 6: Critically analyze the American political environment and issues relating to present
day using primary and secondary sources.
Discussion Grading Rubric_Gen Ed_ JAN21
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeInitial Post
Content
7 pts
Outstanding
Addresses ALL
aspects of the
initial
discussion
question(s),
applying
experiences,
knowledge, and
understanding
regarding ALL
weekly
concepts.
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeInitial Post
Evidence & Sources
4 pts
Outstanding
Integrates evidence
to support
discussion from
assigned readings
OR online lessons,
AND at least one
outside scholarly
source. Sources are
credited.
5 pts
Very Good
Addresses
MOST aspects
of the initial
discussion
question(s),
applying
experiences,
knowledge, and
understanding of
MOST of the
weekly
concepts.
3 pts
Competent
Address SOME
aspects of the
initial discussion
question(s),
applying
experiences,
knowledge, and
understanding of
SOME of the
weekly
concepts.
0 pts
Poor
Minimally
address the
initial
discussion
question(s)
or does not
address the
initial
question(s).
3 pts
Very Good
Integrates
evidence to
support
discussion
from assigned
readings OR
online lessons.
Sources are
credited.
2 pts
Competent
Integrates
evidence to
support
discussion only
from an outside
source with no
mention of
assigned reading
or lesson.
Sources are
credited.
0 pts
Poor
Does not
integrate
any
evidence.
7 pt
s
4 pt
s
Discussion Grading Rubric_Gen Ed_ JAN21
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeFollow-up
Post
Ratings
8 pts
Outstanding
Response furthers
the dialogue by
providing more
information and
clarification,
thereby adding
much depth to the
discussion.
6 pts
Very Good
Response
furthers the
dialogue by
adding some
depth to the
discussion
Pts
4 pts
Competent
Response does
not further the
dialogue
significantly; add
little depth to the
discussion.
0 pts
Poor
Does not
respond to
another
student or
instructor.
8 pt
s
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeProfessiona
l Communication
4 pts
Outstanding
Presents
information
using clear and
concise
language in an
organized
manner
(minimal
errors in
English
grammar,
spelling,
syntax, and
punctuation).
3 pts
Very Good
Presents
information in
an organized
manner (few
errors in
English
grammar,
spelling,
syntax, and
punctuation).
2 pts
Competent
Presents
information
using
understandable
language but is
somewhat
disorganized
(some errors in
English
grammar,
spelling, syntax,
and
punctuation).
0 pts
Poor
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).
4 pt
s
Discussion Grading Rubric_Gen Ed_ JAN21
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeFrequency
of Responses
Total Points: 25
Ratings
2 pts
Outstanding
Posts in the discussion on two
different days.
0 pts
Poor
Posts fewer than two different days OR
does not participate at all.
Pts
2 pt
s
Determining Democracy
Discussion
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
Textbook: Chapter 1 ,2, 3
Lesson: Read this Week’s Lesson which is located in the Modules tab
Initial Post: minimum of 2 scholarly sources (must include your textbook for one
of the sources). Follow-Up Post: minimum of 1 scholarly source for your FollowUp Post.
• Your Initial Post and your Follow-Up Post must be based on the same Option that
you chose in order to receive credit for both posts.
•
•
•
Initial Post Instructions
For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of
your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:
Option 1: Does democracy require equality of income or wealth? Discuss why
democracy might make a country more or less egalitarian?
• Option 2: Political scientist Larry Sabato has proposed a new constitutional
conventionLinks to an external site.. Select any one of his proposed ideas and
write a short list of pros and cons for this idea and support your reasoning.
•
Be sure to make connections between your ideas and conclusions and the research,
concepts, terms, and theory we are discussing this week.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
• You may choose either Option 1 or 2 for your Follow-Up post.
• Respond to at least one peer.
• Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
• Include a minimum of 1 scholarly source meaningfully to demonstrate much depth. A
scholarly source can include your textbook, assigned readings, or additional scholarly
research.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside
source) for your Initial Post, and 1 scholarly source for your Follow-Up Post.
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references
•
•
Grading
This activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the
following link:
•
Link (webpage): Discussion Guidelines
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Evaluate the principles of democracy and Federalism.
CO 2: Relate the articles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to specific issues or
cases regarding freedoms and their rights as citizens.
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeInitial Post
Content
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeInitial Post
Evidence & Sources
7 pts
5 pts
3 pts
0 pts
Outstanding
Very Good
Competent
Poor
Addresses ALL
aspects of the
initial discussion
question(s),
applying
experiences,
knowledge, and
understanding
regarding ALL
weekly
concepts.
Addresses
MOST aspects
of the initial
discussion
question(s),
applying
experiences,
knowledge, and
understanding
of MOST of the
weekly
concepts.
Address SOME
aspects of the
initial discussion
question(s),
applying
experiences,
knowledge, and
understanding
of SOME of the
weekly
concepts.
Minimally
address the
initial
discussion
question(s)
or does not
address the
initial
question(s).
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
0 pts
Outstanding
Very Good
Competent
Poor
Integrates
evidence to
support discussion
from assigned
readings OR online
lessons, AND at
least one outside
scholarly source.
Sources are
credited.
Integrates
evidence to
support
discussion
from assigned
readings OR
online lessons.
Sources are
credited.
Integrates
evidence to
support
discussion only
from an outside
source with no
mention of
assigned reading
or lesson.
Sources are
credited.
Does not
integrate
any
evidence.
7 pts
4 pts
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeFollow-up
Post
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeProfessional
Communication
8 pts
6 pts
4 pts
0 pts
Outstanding
Very Good
Competent
Poor
Response furthers
the dialogue by
providing more
information and
clarification,
thereby adding
much depth to the
discussion.
Response
furthers the
dialogue by
adding some
depth to the
discussion
Response does
not further the
dialogue
significantly; add
little depth to
the discussion.
Does not
respond to
another
student or
instructor.
4 pts
3 pts
2 pts
0 pts
Outstanding
Very Good
Competent
Poor
Presents
information
using clear
and concise
language in an
organized
manner
(minimal
errors in
English
grammar,
spelling,
syntax, and
punctuation).
Presents
information in
an organized
manner (few
errors in
English
grammar,
spelling,
syntax, and
punctuation).
Presents
information
using
understandable
language but is
somewhat
disorganized
(some errors in
English grammar,
spelling, syntax,
and
punctuation).
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).
8 pts
4 pts
This criterion is
linked to a Learning
OutcomeFrequency
of Responses
Total Points: 25
2 pts
0 pts
Outstanding
Poor
Posts in the discussion on two
different days.
Posts fewer than two different days OR
does not participate at all.
2 pts
State Powers
Assignment
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
•
•
•
Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3
Lesson
Minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.
Instructions
Review the Bill of Rights for the U.S. Constitution (the first 10 amendments) to
understand what rights are listed. There are numerous online sources to find the Bill of
Rights.
Next, go online and look up your state’s constitution. Find three state sections that are
similar to or align with the Bill of Rights (the first 10 amendments to the U.S.
Constitution). Examples include religious freedom, freedom of speech or association, etc.
Compare and contrast these three state sections from your state’s constitution with
their comparable sections in the Bill of Rights found in the U.S. Constitution and discuss
the guidelines for each.
Requirements
•
•
•
•
•
•
Length: 1.5-2 pages (not including title page or references page)
1-inch margins
Double spaced
12-point Times New Roman font
Title page
References page (minimum of 2 scholarly sources in addition to textbook if cited)
Grading
This activity will be graded based on the Written Assignment Grading Rubric.
Outcomes
CO 1: Evaluate the principles of democracy and Federalism.
CO 2: Relate the articles of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights to specific issues or
cases regarding freedoms and their rights as citizens.
CO 3: Describe the three branches of government and the office of the president.
Rubric
Week 2 – State Powers
Week 2 – State Powers
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeLength:
1 to 1½ pages of
substantive
content
(excluding cover
and references)
Ratings
10 pts
Includes
substantive
content and is 1
½- 2 pages long
8 pts
Includes
content that
is 1 to 1½
pages in
length
7 pts
Assignment is
1 page in
length
Pts
6 pts
Assignment is
½ page in
length
0 pts
No
effort
10 pt
s
Week 2 – State Powers
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeContent:
Compare sections
of state
constitution to
sections in the US
Constitution and
Bill of Rights
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeCompar
e: Comparison
lists similarities
and differences
(Federalism)
Ratings
Pts
30 pts
Comparison
includes at
least three
sections of the
state
constitution
equivalent to
comparable
sections in the
United States
Constitution
and Bill of
Rights with
excellent
clarity and
examples.
26 pts
Comparison
includes three
sections of the
state
constitution to
equivalent
sections of the
United States
Constitution
and Bill of
Rights with
clarity and
examples.
23 pts
Comparison
includes two
sections of the
state
constitution to
equivalent
sections of the
United States
Constitution
and Bill of
Rights with
some clarity.
20 pts
Compares
one section of
the state
constitution
to equivalent
section of the
United States
Constitution
and Bill of
Rights.
0 pts
No
effort
20 pts
Similarities
and
differences
(Federalism)
are described
with great
clarity and
examples
included for
both
similarities
and
differences.
17 pts
Similarities
and differences
(Federalism)
are described
with good
clarity and
examples
included for
either
similarities or
differences,
but not for
both.
15 pts
Similarities
and
differences
(Federalism)
are described
with clarity
but examples
are missing.
13 pts
Similarities
or
differences
are
inaccurate
or not
included,
and
examples
are missing.
0 pts
No
effort
30 pt
s
20 pt
s
Week 2 – State Powers
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeWriting:
Mechanics and
Usage
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeSources
Ratings
20 pts
The writing is
concise, free
of errors in
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
17 pts
The writing is
free of errors
in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
10 pts
Clear
reference to all
of the
following: Bill
of Rights,
United States
Constitution,
and State
constitution
8 pts
Clear
reference to
only two of the
following: Bill
of Rights,
United States
Constitution,
and State
constitution
15 pts
The writing
contains some
errors in
grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation.
7 pts
Reference to
only one of the
following: Bill
of Rights,
United States
Constitution,
and State
constitution
Pts
13 pts
The writing
contains
several errors
in grammar,
spelling, and
punctuation
making it
difficult to
clearly read
the paper.
0 pts
No
effort
6 pts
Major
errors in
citation.
Proper
citation is
missing
from either
within the
text or on
the
references
pages.
0 pts
No
effort
20 pt
s
10 pt
s
Week 2 – State Powers
Criteria
This criterion is
linked to a
Learning
OutcomeCitations
and References
Total Points: 100
Ratings
10 pts
Source is
properly cited
in the text and
references page
demonstrating
a mastery of
resource and
APA citation
reference
format.
8 pts
Source is cited
in the text and
reference page.
Some minor
errors may
exist in citation,
but it does not
interfere with
understanding
the source of
the
information.
7 pts
Source is
cited in the
text and
reference
pazge. Some
errors may
exist in
citation that
need to be
addressed to
clarify the
source of
information.
Pts
6 pts
Neither the
state nor
the local
constitution
are
referenced.
0 pts
No
effort
10 pt
s
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