MAT 126 Module Two Journal Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
An important part of studying mathematics is understanding how to evaluate credible sources and data sets. If a data set or a mathematical source is not credible, it will negatively impact your analysis. In this journal assignment, you will reflect on how to evaluate various sources for credibility.
Directions
For this journal activity, you will review the sources linked in the Supporting Materials section. Then, use the provided checklist in the Supporting Materials section to determine if the source is credible or not credible and explain your rating choice.
Note: The sources may be unrelated to your project. This activity serves as an exploration of evaluating the credibility of sources.
Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
- Identify a rating for each source.
- You can rate each source as not credible, somewhat credible, or very credible.
- Use the provided checklist when making your rating.
- Explain the ratingthat you chose for each source.
- How did the criteria in the checklist make something more or less credible?
What to Submit
Submit your journal assignment as a 1- to 2-page Microsoft Word document with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins.
Supporting Materials
The following resources support your work on this assignment:
Module Two Journal Credible Sources Checklist
MAT 126 Module Two Journal Rubric
Criteria | Proficient (100%) | Needs Improvement (75%) | Not Evident (0%) | Value |
Rate Each Source | Identifies a rating for each source | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include specific details about the chosen credibility rating | Does not attempt criterion | 45 |
Explain the Rating | Explains the rating chosen for each source | Shows progress toward proficiency, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include more details about why the credibility rating was chosen | Does not attempt criterion | 45 |
Clear Communication | Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience | Shows progress towards proficiency, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding | Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication | 10 |
Total: | 100% |
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