Student Name: __________________________
Category
“A” Effort
“B” Effort
“C” Effort
“F” Effort
Introduction:
(____ / 10 pts)
*exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and engages topic.
*proficient introduction that is interesting and states topic.
*basic introduction that states topic but lacks interest.
*weak or no introduction of topic.
Quality of Information and Research:
(____ / 20 pts)
*paper is exceptionally researched, extremely detailed, and factually accurate.
*information included relates to the main topic.
**paper is clearly researched and includes a variety of scholarly sources.
*information relates to the main topic, few details and/or examples are given.
**shows a limited variety of sources.
*information has little or nothing to do with the thesis.
**information has weak or no connection to the thesis.
Analysis:
(____ / 20 pts)
*exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections.
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**personal insight and complete analysis.
*consistent connections .
**general analysis.
*some connections made.
*limited or no connections made
**lack of analysis.
Organization:
(____ / 10 pts)
*exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of paper with excellent transitions between and within paragraphs.
*clear and logical order that supports paper with good transitions between and within paragraphs.
*somewhat clear and logical development with basic transitions between and within paragraphs.
*lacks development of ideas with weak or no transitions between and within paragraphs.
Conclusion:
(____ / 10 pts)
*excellent summary of topic with concluding ideas that impact reader.
**introduces no new information.
*good summary of topic with clear concluding ideas.
**introduces no new information.
*basic summary of topic with some final concluding ideas.
**introduces no new information.
*lack of summary of topic.
Style and Tone:
(____ / 10 pts)
*style and voice are not only appropriate to the given audience and purpose, but also show originality and creativity.
**word choice is specific, purposeful, dynamic and varied.
***sentences are clear, active (subject-verb-object), and to the point.
*style and voice appropriate to the given audience and purpose.
**word choice is specific and purposeful, and somewhat varied throughout.
***sentences are mostly clear, active (SVO), and to the point.
*style and voice somewhat appropriate to given audience and purpose.
**word choice is often unspecific, generic, redundant, and clichéd.
***sentences are somewhat unclear; excessive use of passive voice.
*style and voice inappropriate or do not address given audience, purpose, etc.
**word choice is excessively redundant, clichéd, and unspecific.
***sentences are very unclear.
Grammar and Mechanics:
(____ / 10 pts)
*control of grammar, usage, and mechanics.
**almost entirely free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors.
*may contain few spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors.
*contains several spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors which detract from the paper’s readability.
*so many spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors that the paper cannot be understood.
Citations and Bibliography:
(____ / 10 pts)
*conforms to standard rules (MLA, APA, ASCE) for formatting and citation of sources are perfect.
*conforms to standard rules for formatting and citation of sources with minor exceptions.
*frequent errors in standard format.
*lack of standard format/numerous errors.
Student Name: __________________________
Final Grade: __________________________
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