| Criteria | Unsatisfactory | Satisfactory | Exemplary |
| Article selection | Article lacks currency or class relevancy | Directly related to class content and was published since 2005 | Directly related to class content and was published since 2010 |
| Written expression | Lacks use of Standard English conventions and cohesiveness | Minor lack of Standard English conventions and cohesiveness | Follows Standard English conventions and cohesiveness |
| Summary of main points | Incomplete summary of main points | Adequate summary of main points | Thorough summary of main points |
| Relevance of article to class content | Inaccurate identification and explanation | Accurate identification and adequate explanation | Accurate identification and very thorough explanation |
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