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Rubric
Paper Evaluation: Although each
assignment will have specific instructions and evaluation criteria,
the following general rubric will apply:
"A" Range Papers –
Outstanding
An “A” essay answers the demands
of the assignment exceptionally; in addition, it displays
particularly thoughtful or creative insights; it displays
few or no mechanical flaws; it demonstrates complex, varied
word choice that is appropriate to the demands of the essay;
it displays a command of sentence variety and organization;
and it may contain stylistic devices which illuminate the
material.
“B” Range Papers –
Very Good
A “B” essay answers the demands
of the assignment effectively; in addition, it displays effective
insights (possibly acknowledging multiple perspectives), has
few or no major mechanical flaws, and has an organization
and tone appropriate to the material.
“C” Range papers –
Competent
A “C” essay is one which manages
to convey information to the reader competently. It has adequately
logical organization with a clear thesis statement or controlling
idea; it contains coherent and complete sentences, and appropriately
fulfills the assignment; and it does not have so many mechanical
flaws that legibility suffers. Essays with few or no grammar
flaws can still receive a “C”.
“D” Range Papers –
Shows Potential
A “D” essay is one that is appropriate
to the assignment at times, but lacks overall focus or coherence.
It may have several major grammatical errors that make the
essay difficult to understand. Although it is not a passing
grade, a “D” paper shows potential and gestures
toward fulfilling the assignment.
“F” Range Papers—Clearly
Inadequate
A “F” essay has significant flaws
in organization, content, or mechanics that seriously impair
its meaning. It demonstrates an inappropriate or incoherent
response to the assignment.
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