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VV COMPARING ARTICLES RUBRIC This task presents students with links to two articles about climate change and asks which is a more reliable source about that topic. One article isa traditional news story appearing in the “Science” section, while the other is a native advertisement sponsored by Shell Oil Company. Successful students will recognize the conflict of interest inherent in Shell's sponsorship of an article about climate change and, based on that, choose the article that appeared in the “Science” section as the more reliable source. ‘Student identifies that Article Bis sponsored by a company with a vested MASTERY interest in the article's topic. Student provides a clear rationale for why this, makes the article less reliable, Student identifies Article B as sponsored content and explains that this EMERGING makes it less reliable as a source, but the explanation is limited, Student does not identify the sponsored content as a relevant consideration rina Bis SAMPLE RESPONSES ee This student argues that Article B has a clear conflict of interest because itis sponsored by an oil company. MASTERY Article A gives several outside sources to expand upon certain points it makes, bringing other ideas and viewpoints into the mix to contribute to one overall message. Article B is content that was sponsored by a company. Shell is an energy corporation, and they therefore have a reason to disseminate misinformation regarding the use of alternative energy and the value of fossil fuels. Why would Shell sponsor anything that makes a case against their business? ‘There isa straightforward, money-motivated agenda behind Article B. sentry © snes, sg steed COMPARING ARTICLES RUBRIC ‘This task presents students with links to two articles about climate change and asks which is a more reliable source about that topic. One article is a traditional news story appearing in the “Science” section, while the others a native advertisement sponsored by Shell Oil Company. Successful students will recognize the conflict of interest inherent in Shell's sponsorship of an article about climate change and, based on that, choose the article that appeared in the “Science” section as the more reliable source. Student identifies that Article B is sponsored by a company with a vested MASTERY interestiin the article’s topic. Student provides a clear rationale for why this makes the article less reliable. 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Why would Shell sponsor anything that makes a case against their business? ‘There is a straightforward, money-motivated agenda behind Article B Stntrsisory We COMPARING ARTICLES RUBRIC ‘This task presents students with links to two articles about climate change and asks which is a more reliable source about that topic. One article isa traditional news story appearing inthe “Science” section, while the others a native advertisement sponsored by Shell Oil Company. Successful students will recognize the conflict of interest inherent in Shell’s sponsorship of an article about climate change and, based on that, choose the article that appeared in the “Science” section as the more reliable source. Student identifies that Article Bis sponsored by a company with a vested MASTERY interest inthe article's topic. Student provides a clear rationate for why this makes the article less reliable. 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Why would Shell sponsor anything that makes a case against their business? ‘There is a straightforward, money-motivated agenda behind Article B. Stanford History Education Group sheg stanford edu COMPARING ARTICLES RUBRIC This task presents students with links to two articles about climate change and asks which is a more reliable source about that topic. One article is @ traditional news story appearing in the “Science” section, while the other isa native advertisement sponsored by Shell Oil Company. Successful students will recognize the conflict of interest inherent in Shell's sponsorship of an article about climate change and, based on that, choose the article that appeared in the “Science” section as the more reliable source. Student identifies that Article Bis sponsored by a company with a vested MASTERY interest in the article's topic. 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Why would Shell sponsor anything that makes a case against their business? ‘There is a straightforward, money-motivated agenda behind Article B. Stanford History Education Group sheg.stanfordedu Ce. \. COMPARING ARTICLES RUBRIC This task presents students with links to two articles about climate change and asks which is a more reliable source about that topic. One article is a traditional news story appearing in the “Science” section, while the other is a native advertisement sponsored by Shell Oil Company. Successful students will recognize the conflict of interest inherent in Shell's sponsorship of an article about, climate change and, based on that, choose the article that appeared in the “Science” section as the more reliable source. | strident identifies that Article B is sponsored by a compamy.with a vested MASTERY interest in the article's topic. Student provides @ clear rationale for why:this (| makes the article less reliable. Student identifies Article 8 as sponsored content and explains that this EMERGING | makesit less reliable as a source, but the explanation is limited Student does not identify the sponsored content as a relevant consideration BEGINNING —_| oridentifies the sponsored content but argues that itis the more reliable source. SAMPLE RESPONSES boo! le! (note, MASTERY This student argues that Article 8 has a clear conflict of interest because itis sponsored by an oil company. Article A gives several outside sources to expand upon certain points it makes, bringing other ideas and viewpoints into the mix to contribute to one overall message. Article B is content that was sponsored by a company. Shell is an energy corporation, and they therefore have a reason to disseminate misinformation regarding the use of alternative energy and the value of fossil fuels. Why would Shell sponsor anything that makes a case against their business? There is a straightforward, money-motivated agenda behind Article B. © sees snogstetrda CN. COMPARING ARTICLES RUBRIC ‘This task presents students with links to two articles about climate change and asks which is a more reliable source about that topic. One article is a traditional news story appearing in the “Science” section, while the other is a native advertisement sponsored by Shell Oil Company. Successful students will recognize the conflict of interest inherent in Shell's sponsorship of an article about climate change and, based on that, choose the article that appeared in the "Science” section as the more reliable source. Student identifies that Article B is sponsored by a company with a vested MASTERY interest in the article's topic, Student provides a clear rationale for why this, makes the article less reliable, Student identifies Article B as sponsored content and explains that this EMERGING —_ | makesit ess reliable as a source, but the explanations limited Student does notiidentify the sponsored content as a relevant consideration BEGINNIN or identifies the sponsored content but argues that it is the more-retiable source, -——— pride Bis si fo, SAMPLE RESPONSES Sponsored Kuorel MASTERY Conus bes This student argues that Article B has a clear conflict of interest becaust company. is sponsored by an oil Article A gives several outside sources to expand upon certain points it makes, bringing other ideas and viewpoints into the mix to contribute to one overall message. Article B is content, that was sponsored by a company. Shell is an energy corporation, and they therefore have a reason to disseminate misinformation regarding the use of alternative energy and the value of fossil fuels. Why would Shell sponsor anything that makes a case against their business? There is a straightforward, money-motivated agenda behind Article B. Stanford History Education Group sheg.stanford.odu HF. COMPARING ARTICLES RUBRIC ‘This task presents students with inks to two articles about climate change and asks which is a more reliable source about that topic. One article is a traditional news story appearing in the “Science” section, while the others a native advertisement sponsored by Shell Oil Company, Successful students will recognize the conflict of interest inherent in Shell's sponsorship of an article about climate change and, based on that, choose the article that appeared in the “Science” section as the more reliable source Student identifies that Article B is sponsored by a company with a vested MASTERY interest in the article's topic. Student provides a clear rationale for why this makes the article less reliable. Student identifies Article B as sponsored content and explains that this, EMERGING makes it less reliable as a source, but the explanation is limited, ‘Student does not identify the sponsored content as a relevant consideration BEGINNING or identifies the sponsored content but argues that it is the more reliable source. 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