Assessment Rubric for Dishonest Debate
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Knowledge and Understanding |
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Knowlege of content
Types of dishonest arguments such as cherry-picking, fake doubt, just asking questions
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Demonstrates limited knowledge of different types of dishonest arguments. May misidentify or confuse the characteristics of these arguments.
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Demonstrates some knowledge of dishonest arguments. Can identify some types, but may not fully grasp their nuances or provide accurate examples.
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Demonstrates considerable knowledge of dishonest arguments. Can correctly identify and explain different types, providing relevant examples from the source material.
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Demonstrates thorough knowledge of dishonest arguments. Can confidently identify, explain, and differentiate between various types, drawing on a wide range of examples and showing a nuanced understanding of their application in persuasive contexts.
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Understanding of content
Purpose and impact of dishonest arguments, how they are used to manipulate or mislead
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Demonstrates limited understanding of the purpose and impact of dishonest arguments. May not grasp how they are used to manipulate or mislead audiences.
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Demonstrates some understanding of the purpose and impact of dishonest arguments. Can recognize some ways they are used to influence opinions, but may not fully explain their manipulative nature.
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Demonstrates considerable understanding of the purpose and impact of dishonest arguments. Can explain how they are used to mislead, manipulate, and sway audiences, providing insights into their effectiveness in persuasive contexts.
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Demonstrates thorough understanding of the purpose and impact of dishonest arguments. Can analyze and critique their use in various contexts, identifying the intended effects on audiences and demonstrating a deep understanding of their manipulative potential
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Thinking |
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Use of planning skills Selecting a topic, brainstorming arguments, organizing ideas for presentation |
Uses planning skills with limited effectiveness. May struggle to select a suitable topic, brainstorm relevant arguments, or organize ideas in a coherent manner for presentation.
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Uses planning skills with some effectiveness. Can select a topic and generate some arguments, but may need more structure or guidance to organize ideas effectively for presentation.
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Uses planning skills with considerable effectiveness. Can independently select a topic, brainstorm a range of dishonest arguments, and organize them logically for a clear and persuasive presentation.
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Uses planning skills with a high degree of effectiveness. Demonstrates exceptional planning and organization, selecting a compelling topic, crafting a diverse array of dishonest arguments, and structuring them strategically for maximum impact.
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Use of processing skills
Analyzing the assigned topic, identifying appropriate dishonest arguments to use, evaluating the effectiveness of their chosen argument