Here is the rubric that I will be using to grade your final drafts!!! Good luck!!
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Criterion
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Poor 5-25
pts
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Fair 25-40
pts
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Good 40-50
pts
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Content & Development
50 pts |
Poor
- Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear and
/or persuasive.
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Fair
- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major
points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or
does not address course concepts. - Content is inconsistent with regard to
purpose and clarity of thought.
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Good
- Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. -
Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is
adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. - Content and purpose of the
writing are clear.
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Criterion
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Poor 5-25
pts
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Fair 25-40
pts
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Good 40-50
pts
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Organization & Structure
50 pts |
Poor
- Organization and structure detract from the message of
the writer. - Paragraph is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
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Fair
- Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. -
Paragraph transitions need improvement.
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Good
- Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow.
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Criterion
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Poor 5-25
pts
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Fair 25-40
pts
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Good 40-50
pts
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Format
50 pts |
Poor
- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting. -
Paragraph is inadequate/excessive in length.
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Fair
- Paper follows most guidelines. - Paper is over/ under
word length.
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Good
- Paper follows designated guidelines. - Paper is the
appropriate length as described for the assignment.
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Criterion
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Poor 5-25
pts
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Fair 25-40
pts
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Good 40-50
pts
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Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
50 pts |
Poor
- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation,
and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
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Fair
- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling
errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some
jargon or conversational tone.
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Good
- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed;
spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display
consistently strong, varied structure.
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For every day late, the research paper will have 5 points taken
off for a total of a ¼ of a letter grade.
