Final Research Essay – Rubric<\/p>\n
Developing (3-4 pts) Approaching (5-6<\/p>\n
pts)<\/p>\n
Some research is shown<\/p>\n
through the essay\u2019s use of<\/p>\n
historical sources with<\/p>\n
some variation in medium<\/p>\n
and type.<\/p>\n
Historical research is<\/p>\n
shown through the<\/p>\n
essay\u2019s use of some types<\/p>\n
and mediums of historical<\/p>\n
sources of differing<\/p>\n
reliability.<\/p>\n
Essay is somewhat<\/p>\n
organized, but little<\/p>\n
consideration is given to<\/p>\n
the structure, flow, and<\/p>\n
trajectory of the narrative.<\/p>\n
Some argument(s) are<\/p>\n
accompanied by<\/p>\n
reasoning and evidence.<\/p>\n
Essay is partly organized<\/p>\n
logically, with some<\/p>\n
consideration given to the<\/p>\n
structure, flow, and<\/p>\n
trajectory of the narrative.<\/p>\n
Argument(s) are generally<\/p>\n
accompanied by<\/p>\n
reasoning and evidence.<\/p>\n
A thesis statement is<\/p>\n
made and somewhat<\/p>\n
sustained throughout the<\/p>\n
essay that fits some SNAP<\/p>\n
requirements, with some<\/p>\n
arguments relating to and<\/p>\n
in support of the thesis.<\/p>\n
A thesis statement is<\/p>\n
made and sustained<\/p>\n
throughout the essay that<\/p>\n
fits most SNAP<\/p>\n
requirements, with some<\/p>\n
arguments relating to and<\/p>\n
in support of the thesis.<\/p>\n
Somewhat accurate and<\/p>\n
relevant evidence is<\/p>\n
provided in support of the<\/p>\n
thesis.<\/p>\n
Mostly accurate and<\/p>\n
relevant evidence is<\/p>\n
provided through various<\/p>\n
means (quotations,<\/p>\n
Proficient (7-8) Accurate historical<\/p>\n
research is evident<\/p>\n
through the essay\u2019s use of<\/p>\n
a few types and mediums<\/p>\n
of reliable historical<\/p>\n
sources, with primary and<\/p>\n
secondary sources, and<\/p>\n
in-print and online<\/p>\n
sources.<\/p>\n
Essay is mostly organized<\/p>\n
logically, with<\/p>\n
consideration given to the<\/p>\n
structure, flow, and<\/p>\n
trajectory of the narrative.<\/p>\n
Argument(s) are<\/p>\n
accompanied by<\/p>\n
reasoning and evidence.<\/p>\n
A specific, non-obvious,<\/p>\n
arguable, and provable<\/p>\n
(SNAPpy) thesis<\/p>\n
statement is made and<\/p>\n
generally sustained<\/p>\n
throughout the essay,<\/p>\n
with most arguments<\/p>\n
relating to and in support<\/p>\n
of the thesis.<\/p>\n
Historically accurate,<\/p>\n
relevant and extensive<\/p>\n
evidence is provided<\/p>\n
through various means<\/p>\n
Exemplary (9-10 pts)<\/p>\n
In\u2013depth historical<\/p>\n
research is evident<\/p>\n
through the essay\u2019s use of<\/p>\n
a variety of types and<\/p>\n
mediums of reliable<\/p>\n
historical sources, with<\/p>\n
both primary and<\/p>\n
secondary sources, and<\/p>\n
in-print and online<\/p>\n
sources.<\/p>\n
Essay is organized<\/p>\n
logically, with significant<\/p>\n
consideration given to the<\/p>\n
structure, flow, and<\/p>\n
trajectory of the narrative.<\/p>\n
Argument(s) are easy to<\/p>\n
follow and accompanied<\/p>\n
by reasoning and<\/p>\n
evidence.<\/p>\n
A specific, non-obvious,<\/p>\n
arguable, and provable<\/p>\n
(SNAPpy) thesis<\/p>\n
statement is made and<\/p>\n
sustained throughout the<\/p>\n
essay, with all arguments<\/p>\n
relating to and in support<\/p>\n
of the thesis.<\/p>\n
Specific, historically<\/p>\n
accurate and<\/p>\n
comprehensive evidence<\/p>\n
is provided throughAnalysis Transitions Tone and Style Works Cited Little historical reasoning<\/p>\n
or analysis of evidence,<\/p>\n
and little demonstration<\/p>\n
of critical thinking or<\/p>\n
reasoning skills.<\/p>\n
Little to no transitions are<\/p>\n
provided between ideas<\/p>\n
or paragraphs. Essay is<\/p>\n
disjointed with no<\/p>\n
connections made.<\/p>\n
Tone and style of the<\/p>\n
essay are inappropriate or<\/p>\n
inconsistent for the<\/p>\n
historical context.<\/p>\n
Language is overly casual<\/p>\n
or colloquial and does not<\/p>\n
engage the reader.<\/p>\n
Few to no sources cited in<\/p>\n
Chicago Style. Footnotes<\/p>\n
are not utilized or utilized<\/p>\n
improperly. Limited to no<\/p>\n
bibliography included.<\/p>\n
Historical reasoning and<\/p>\n
analysis of evidence<\/p>\n
demonstrates developing<\/p>\n
critical thinking and<\/p>\n
reasoning skills, but little<\/p>\n
consideration is given to<\/p>\n
multiple perspectives and<\/p>\n
points of view.<\/p>\n
Transitions attempted<\/p>\n
between ideas or<\/p>\n
paragraphs. Attempts at<\/p>\n
connections between<\/p>\n
ideas are made to<\/p>\n
enhance the essay.<\/p>\n
Tone and style of the<\/p>\n
essay generally suit the<\/p>\n
historical context but are<\/p>\n
somewhat inconsistent.<\/p>\n
Language is mostly<\/p>\n
appropriate but has<\/p>\n
lapses in engagement.<\/p>\n
Fewer than 8 sources are<\/p>\n
cited in Chicago Style<\/p>\n
format with many errors.<\/p>\n
Footnotes are utilized for<\/p>\n
in-text citations but<\/p>\n
contain errors in<\/p>\n
placement and usage.<\/p>\n
Bibliography is included<\/p>\n
paraphrasing, etc.) in<\/p>\n
support of the thesis.<\/p>\n
Historical reasoning and<\/p>\n
analysis of evidence<\/p>\n
demonstrates some<\/p>\n
critical thinking and<\/p>\n
reasoning skills, with<\/p>\n
some consideration of<\/p>\n
multiple perspectives and<\/p>\n
points of view.<\/p>\n
Transitions between ideas<\/p>\n
lead the reader through<\/p>\n
the narrative. Some<\/p>\n
connections between<\/p>\n
ideas are made to<\/p>\n
enhance the essay.<\/p>\n
Tone and style of the<\/p>\n
essay are appropriate and<\/p>\n
consistent with the<\/p>\n
historical context.<\/p>\n
Language is formal and<\/p>\n
engages the reader at<\/p>\n
many points.<\/p>\n
8 sources are cited in<\/p>\n
Chicago Style format with<\/p>\n
some errors. Footnotes<\/p>\n
are utilized for in-text<\/p>\n
citations. Full<\/p>\n
bibliography is included<\/p>\n
at the end of the essay.<\/p>\n
(quotations,<\/p>\n
paraphrasing, etc.) in<\/p>\n
support of the thesis.<\/p>\n
Historical reasoning and<\/p>\n
analysis of evidence<\/p>\n
demonstrates proficient<\/p>\n
critical thinking and<\/p>\n
reasoning skills, and<\/p>\n
consideration of multiple<\/p>\n
perspectives and points of<\/p>\n
view.<\/p>\n
Transitions between ideas<\/p>\n
effectively guide the<\/p>\n
reader through the<\/p>\n
narrative. Connections<\/p>\n
between ideas are made<\/p>\n
proficiently to enhance<\/p>\n
the essay.<\/p>\n
Tone and style of the<\/p>\n
essay reflect a high level<\/p>\n
understanding of the<\/p>\n
historical context and the<\/p>\n
nuances of language.<\/p>\n
Language is formal and<\/p>\n
exhibits a distinctive voice<\/p>\n
that engages the reader.<\/p>\n
At least 8 distinct sources<\/p>\n
are cited in Chicago Style<\/p>\n
format with few errors,<\/p>\n
with mostly proper<\/p>\n
footnotes utilized to cite<\/p>\n
information in-text. Full<\/p>\n
bibliography is included<\/p>\n
at the end of the essay.<\/p>\n
various means<\/p>\n
(quotations,<\/p>\n
paraphrasing, etc.) in<\/p>\n
support of the thesis.<\/p>\n
Historical reasoning and<\/p>\n
analysis of evidence<\/p>\n
demonstrates strong and<\/p>\n
nuanced critical thinking<\/p>\n
and reasoning skills, and<\/p>\n
consideration of multiple<\/p>\n
perspectives and points of<\/p>\n
view.<\/p>\n
Transitions between ideas<\/p>\n
are seamless and<\/p>\n
effectively guide the<\/p>\n
reader through the<\/p>\n
narrative. Connections<\/p>\n
between ideas enhance<\/p>\n
the overall coherence and<\/p>\n
persuasiveness of the<\/p>\n
essay.<\/p>\n
Tone and style of the<\/p>\n
essay reflect a profound<\/p>\n
understanding of the<\/p>\n
historical context and the<\/p>\n
nuances of language.<\/p>\n
Language is elegant,<\/p>\n
compelling, and exhibits a<\/p>\n
distinctive voice that<\/p>\n
engages the reader.<\/p>\n
At least 8 distinct sources<\/p>\n
are cited in precise<\/p>\n
Chicago Style format, with<\/p>\n
proper footnotes utilized<\/p>\n
to cite information in-text.<\/p>\n
Full bibliography is<\/p>\n
included at the end of the<\/p>\n
essay<\/p>\n
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