Memo format of review of major network commentator

Your response should be at least one full page double spaced in Memo Format.
Visit a major network news Web site and view a video of a commentator such as Rachel Maddow or Joe Scarborough (MSNBC) Anderson Cooper (CNN) Sean Hannity or Tucker Carlson (Fox News).
Identify the topic of the segment that you viewed.
Include a brief summary of the segment.
Describe the commentator’s point of view. If you were giving a presentation to inform, would you express your point of view in a similar style?
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Chapter 13 Essay
Chapter 13 Essay
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormat
5 pts
Full Marks
Correct APA Style all basic features (e.g. title page, page numbering, spacing, titling, font, point, etc.)
3 pts
Partial
Two or more errors in APA Style all basic features (e.g. title page, page numbering, spacing, titling, font, point, etc.)
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFocus
10 pts
Full Marks
One sentence thesis statement with complete elements
7 pts
Partial Marks
Thesis statement missing, vague, or incomplete.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnity
5 pts
Full Marks
Each paragraph develops one main idea; essay is focused; transitions between and within paragraphs reflect coherence
3 pts
Partial Marks
Breaks occur in paragraph or essay unity
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment
10 pts
Full Marks
General and specific ideas thorough support each paragraph main idea, and altogether support the thesis statement
7 pts
Partial Marks
General and specific ideas missing, vague, or incomplete in supporting paragraph main ideas or thesis statement
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCoherence
5 pts
Full Marks
Correct grammar–structure, spelling, punctuation, mechanics Correct Style–academic tone, third person point of view, formal language
3 pts
Partial Marks
Three or more errors in Grammar–structure, spelling, punctuation, mechanics or Style–academic tone, third person point of view, formal language
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLength
5 pts
Full Marks
One page text (excludes title page and reference page)
0 pts
No Marks
Less than one page text
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocumentation
10 pts
Full Marks
Correctly cites in-text and in the reference list in complete APA Style
7 pts
Partial Marks
Incorrectly cites in-text or in the references list one or more sources, or missing sources.
10 pts
Total Points: 50
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