The Future of File Sharing on the Net

Lesson 1 of 4 Rubric Checklist: Researching the Napster Controversy

Your assignment is due on ________. This rubric checklist will be used to grade your outline for the PowerPoint presentation.

Student:_______________________

Content Knowledge and Skills
(3 points equals proficient)	1 pt	2 pt	3 pt	4 pt	
Research Question
Clearly identifies the problem or issue to be researched with little ambiguity.					
Thesis Statement
Presents a thesis statement that conveys a clear, coherent, position on the topic relevant to your role.					
Suitable Information Resources
Uses at least two of the following three resources: the Internet, the library, and / or personal interviews.
(These three resources can all be accessed from the Internet.)					
Primary and Secondary Sources
Finds and presents at least 1 primary and 2 secondary sources to support your thesis.					
Counterclaim
Includes research evidence that defends at least one main counterclaims to your thesis in your outline that is backed by the relative value and significance of specific data, facts, and ideas.					
Audience
Anticipates and addresses U.S. Appeals Court's potential misunderstandings, biases, and expectations in thesis outline					

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