This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePurpose / Thesis / Audience
Is the purpose evident? Is the thesis clear? Does the tone, content, etc. fit the intended audience?
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
Clear, insightful purpose/thesis, paper matches intended audience
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4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Clear purpose but thesis may need work *mostly ok for intended audience, but a few missteps
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2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
No strong stance—more of a report
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent / Details
Is the paper long enough, the argument deep enough? Are sufficient details used?
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Exceeds minimum length *Many specific supporting details, cited correctly *Excellent counter- arguments
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4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Nears minimum length *Some supporting details, but may be vague could use more *may have lots of points but few counter- arguments
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2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
*Way too short *Lack of supporting details *What are counter- arguments?
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Quality
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Above grade level writing *Complex structure *Smooth flow *Consistent tone
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4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Nears grade level writing *Could use some polishing; may be choppy inconsistent or informal tone
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2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
*Below grade level writing *Inconsistent tone *Choppy, fragmented language
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar / Usage / Mechanics
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Excellent— very few errors
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4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Some errors, but readable
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2 to >0 pts
No Marks
*Grammar errors make the paper difficult to read
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeEthos / Pathos / Logos
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Balanced, effective use of ethos, pathos, & logos
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4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Evidence of all three elements, but out of balance or inappropriate for audience
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2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
*Missing one or more of the three elements
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePersuasive Language
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Excellent control and usage of colorful words, figurative language, rhythm, repetition
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4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Attempts to use colorful words and figurative language, but could use *Needs more rhythm & repetition
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2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
*Reads like any other kind of writing, without extra persuasive elements
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Procedures
*This is an indicator only, will not decrease final grade unless there is overt plagiarism
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Five or more academically reliable sources
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4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*At least three sources, but some may not be academic enough for research
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2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
*Fewer than three sources *Sources may not be academically reliable
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch Format
*This is an indicator only, will not decrease final grade unless there is overt plagiarism
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5 to >4.0 pts
Excellent
*Nearly perfect MLA format for in-text citations and works cited page *No paraphrasing problems *Uses quotes sparingly
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4 to >2.0 pts
Fair
*Good faith attempt at MLA format, but several errors *Lots of over-quoting, may have paraphrasing errors, but good faith attempt to avoid plagiarism
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2 to >0 pts
Needs Significant Work
*Sloppy MLA format, unclear connection between in-text citations and works cited page *May have plagiarism issues
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5 pts
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