OMPREHENSION:

udent will

monstrate adequate

nderstanding of the

eoretical foundations

ithin the

mmunication field.

Lack of

understanding

of basic

theories &

models.

Vague

conceptions,

but lack of

clarity of

theories

and/or

models.

Good grasp of

theoretical

foundations.
Very clear,

comprehensive

understanding

of theoretical

foundations.

PECTRUM OF

NOWLEDGE:

ow much knowledge

oes the student

monstrate in the

tifact (paper, project,

c.)?

Very limited

or lacking

spectrum of

knowledge.

Very basic

knowledge

base.

Fair to good

amount of

knowledge in
field of study.

Outstanding

showcase of

knowledge

with extensive

variety of

resources.

XPRESSION:

ow well does the

udent express their

nowledge of the

bject matter (based

n writing or other

tifact)?

Confusing &

unclear, with

poor writing

style.

Acceptable

writing style,

with some

errors in
writing.

Good

demonstration

of ideas &

constructs &

very few, if

any, errors in

grammar,

spelling and

punctuation.

Fluent & direc

expression.

Good use of

semantics &

syntax.