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Final Paper
Criteria Ratings Pts
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Final Paper: Option 1 / Option 2
For the final course assignment, students will complete one of the following paper options:
Option 1: A Comparative Critique (Language)
Option 2: A Position Paper (Science/Spirituality)
You should carefully review each paper option to decide which of the two options you will choose to complete for the Final Paper assignment. You are only permitted to complete one of the two paper options; requests to complete both paper options for extra credit will be declined.
Structure: Structure • Organization • Flow / Transitions
25.0 pts Exceeds Expectations: • Paper is organized in a logical manner that is easily followed from beginning to conclusion. • Introduction and/or conclusion summarize the
21.0 pts Meets Expectations: • Paper has a clear organization with only a few ambiguities or digressions. • Introduction and/or conclusion summarize the
19.0 pts Needs Improvement: • There is some evidence of organization but paper contains digressions or ambiguities that disrupt flow of thought. • The paper demonstrates
16.0 pts Inadequate: • Scant or no evidence of organization to the paper. • No introduction or conclusion. • Flow of discussion is difficult toContent: Content • 75.0 pts 67.0 pts 59.0 pts 51.0 pts
Total Points: 175.0
75.0 pts
50.0 pts
25.0 pts
main points of the paper. • Consistent use of smooth and logical transitions.
main points of the paper. • Consistent use of basic transitions.
very little sense of introduction and/or conclusion. • Transitions are ineffective.
follow • No transitions between sentences and/or paragraphs.
Clarity of purpose • Critical and original thought • Supporting details
Exceeds Expectations: • Paper addresses the writing task in a clear manner with a richly detailed and insightful development of main issues. • Response demonstrates an exceptional level of original discussion and ideas throughout the paper. • Content is presented in a thoughtful and reflective manner with vivid and specific supporting details and information.
Meets Expectations: • Paper addresses the writing task in a clear manner with adequately detailed and insightful development of main issues. • Content is presented in a thoughtful manner with identified supporting details and information. • Response demonstrates original discussion and ideas.
Needs Improvement: • Paper addresses the writing task in a vague manner that lacks clear clarity of purpose. • Content demonstrates some critical thought with some general supporting details and information. • Response demonstrates some original discussion.
Inadequate: • Paper has no central idea and is completely lacking in purpose. • Scant or no evidence of critical thinking or careful thought. • Few if any supporting details and/or examples • If present, supporting details or examples are irrelevant to the purpose of the assignment.
Grammar / Mechanics / Language: Grammar / Mechanics / Language • Sentence structure • Punctuation/mechanics • Vocabulary
50.0 pts Exceeds Expectations: • No punctuation or mechanical errors. • Uses complex sentences for excellent effect and impact. • Uses sophisticated vocabulary in a correct manner.
44.0 pts Meets Expectations: • Very few punctuation or mechanical errors. • Uses complex sentences. • Vocabulary is varied, and appropriate to the context of the assignment.
39.0 pts Needs Improvement: • Excessive punctuation and/or mechanical errors. • Uses compound sentences intermingled with simple sentences. • Vocabulary is used properly but may be simple and without much variation.
34.0 pts Inadequate: • Punctuation and/or mechanical errors render the paper incomprehensible • Uses only simple sentences. • Vocabulary is very simple and may be used inappropriately.
Description of Citations / Bibliography/Image: • Acknowledgement of supporting sources of information • In-text citations • Bibliography • Image/URL
25.0 pts Exceeds Expectations: • Multiple and varied supporting sources of information. • Citations formatted correctly and consistently using standard methods of citation. • In-text citations properly noted and formatted. • Bibliography is complete and properly formatted. •
21.0 pts Meets Expectations: • Several supporting sources but primary source is course textbook. • Citations formatted correctly and consistently using standard methods of citation. • In-text citations properly noted and formatted. • Bibliography is complete and properly
19.0 pts Needs Improvement: • Sole supporting source is course textbook. • Citations are not formatted in a consistent manner and/or exhibit errors in format. • In-text citations are not always properly noted and identified. • Bibliography is incomplete and/or not properly formatted. • Image and/or
16.0 pts Inadequate: • Citations are inappropriately identified. • In- text citations are consistently missing and/or improperly identified. • Bibliography is missing. • Image and/or functional URL not included in paper.
Image and/or functional URL included in paper.
formatted. • Image and/or functional URL included in paper.
functional URL not included in paper.