Grading Rubric For Writing Assignments
A papers meet all of these requirements B papers meet 90% of these requirements C papers meet 75% of these requirements D papers meet 60% of these requirements F papers meet 50% of these requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Organization •
Essay contains coherent introduction and thesis statement
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Paragraphs contain topic sentences, which are supported by the body of the paragraph
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Essay contains a clear conclusion, which restates the thesis and summarizes your argument
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Argument is clear, coherent, and unfolds logically
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Essay uses solid examples and secondary sources to support argument(s)
Style •
Transitions are indicated clearly by use of transition words or other explicit statements that indicate transition from one topic to another
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Tone of argument is mature, even, and objective
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Sources are used appropriately and discriminately and are integrated into your essay properly
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Argument reflects an informed viewpoint and working knowledge of your subject
Technical Elements •
Essay is free of major grammar and spelling errors (major errors are those on the “Grammar Checklist”)*
Grading Rubric For Writing Assignments •
Essay is free of the “major detractors of the mature academic voice”*
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Essay is formatted according to MLA style o
1” margins
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Double-spaced
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12” font, Times New Roman
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MLA-style heading w/ page numbers
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No cover page
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All other MLA-style formatting guidelines as set forth by the most recent edition of the Modern Language Association handbook
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Essay is turned in on time in the appropriate format (e.g., MyLitLab, email, print copy)
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Essay is clean, stapled, and contains no written proofread marks
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Essay topic meets the guidelines or responds to specific topic requirements/ questions
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Sources are properly cited within the body of the essay and in “Works Cited” and “Works Consulted” pages