Emergency Strategy Report

Criteria	Exceptional (90% and above)
Thesis statement	5 points Student develops a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis that enhances the scholarly discussion of questions and ideas that are important to scholars in the discipline.

Introduction 5 points

The writing provides an exceptional roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets all of the following criteria:

· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.

· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.

· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.

Good - meets expectations

(80-89%)

4.5 points

Student develops a focused and sophisticated research question or thesis, engaging with the questions and ideas of the field.

4.5 points

The writing provides a clear roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets at least 3 of the following criteria:

· The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline.

· The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question.

· The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.

Needs improvement (70-79%) Unsatisfactory (<70%)

4 points 3.5 points

in the discipline.

scholars in the discipline.

4 points The writing provides a basic roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets at least 2 of the following criteria: · The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline. · The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question. · The introduction articulates how the paper will address the key question or issue being studied.

3.5 points The writing provides an incomplete roadmap for the essay. In addition, the introduction includes meets fewer than 2 of the following criteria: · The introduction contextualizes the thesis statement by referring to larger issues in the discipline. · The introduction provides rationale for pursuing the thesis by demonstrating a research need or question. · The introduction articulates how the paper will address the

Student develops a research Student develops a research question that is clear, but not question that is unclear or focused or sophisticated, and confused, or does not at all may or may not engage with engage with the questions questions and ideas important and ideas important to

· The introduction refers • The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature. scholarly literature.

· The introduction refers to relevant, appropriate scholarly literature.

key question or issue being studied.

· The introduction refers to relevant,

32 points

40 points 36 points Logical arguments may be

The argument builds logically upon the thesis with research-based, discipline-appropriate supporting facts, evidence, and/or data. Minor gaps in logic and argument may appear. Supporting facts, evidence, and/or data are evident. one-sided, or incomplete, or may be based on inadequate sources.Student describes major

and synthesis of knowledgeArgument Student clearly describes major methodologies and practices of the field and implements them in creative and innovative ways. Student describes major methodologies and practices of the field accurately, uses them appropriately in the project. methodologies and/or practices of the field, but may have some omissions or problems in implementation (methodology, rather than an such as using an adequate

The writing demonstrates the ability to interpret, analyze, and synthesize information to advance the argument. The writing demonstrates the ability to interpret and analyze information to support the argument. exemplary one).The writing demonstrates the ability to summarize information that supports the

argument.

Sources and 15 points 13.5 points 12 points

Support

appropriate scholarly literature.

28 points

Fuzzy logic may be evident and adequate supporting evidence is lacking.

Student's work does not accurately or thoroughly describe the major methodologies and practices of the field, may implement them inappropriately.

The writing demonstrates the ability to refer to external information with limited ability to support the argument.

10.5 points

Student communicates, Student clearly and effectively Student communicates results Student does not adequately organizes and synthesizes communicates, organizes and from various sources, but the communicate, organize complex and contradictory synthesizes complex and information is not clearly and and/or synthesize information from multiple contradictory information effectively communicated or information from sources sources to advance knowledge from multiple sources to does not advance knowledge and/or does not advance in the discipline. knowledge in the discipline.

in the discipline at a professional level.

Student accurately quotes, paraphrases, and cites information in ways that are true to the original context with no errors.

advance knowledge in the Student quotes, paraphrases discipline. and cites information mostly

correctly and consistently, in Student quotes, paraphrases ways that are largely true to and cites information correctly the original context. and consistently, using information in ways that are true to the original context, with minimal errors.

Student quotes, paraphrases and cites information but may have many errors or use the information out of context.

10 points

The writing flows smoothly and logically from a welldefined thesis. There is a coherence in each sentence and paragraph that relates clearly to the controlling idea Organization using appropriate examples. The flow of information demonstrates logical reasoning without jumps or shifts. The writing contains a thorough introduction, body sections, conclusion, and smooth transitions.

8 points

The writing demonstrates

9 points rudimentary organization and logical structure, but ideas

The writing is organized logically and flows well. Paragraphs are organized to fit may be more fully developed and supported by more appropriate evidence.

each controlling idea using appropriate examples. The flow of information demonstrates logical reasoning with minor jumps or shifts. The writing contains an appropriate introduction, body sections, conclusion, and transitions.the type of essay being written. The writing discusses essay being written. The writing discusses the controlling idea using prescribed resources or examples. The writing contains a basic introduction and body sections, but may be missing a conclusion. There may be repetition of Paragraphs are somewhat organized to fit the type of

thought or ideas. The coherence at times is choppy or flat.

7 points

The writing is noticeably lacking in organization.

Paragraphs are somewhat organized, at least by shape, to fit the type of essay being written. However, the writing lacks discussion of the proposed controlling idea. There may be repetition of thought or ideas.

The writing contains some elements of the introduction and body sections, but may be missing a conclusion.

Transitions are not evident.

Style 10 points 9 points 8 points 7 points The writing engages the reader The writing keeps the reader’s The writing is clear but could The writing lacks clarity and through an original prose style attention through a carefully be expressed in a terminology is sometimes confusing. The appropriate to the subject. crafted prose style. Language more appropriate to the language chosen is not Language is precise and uses chosen is appropriate to the subject. Sentences are appropriate to the subject nor terminology appropriate to the discipline, but may have sometimes nonstandard or the assignment. Sentences discipline. All sentences are minor errors in using included fragments/run-ons. are often nonstandard and solid and reflect mature terminology. Sentences are There is limited use of included fragments and runwriting. Variety in sentence strong in thought construct. sentence variety for logical ons. There is no evidence of structure contributes to the Variety in sentence structure flow. Active voice and sentence variety used for logical flow and enhances contributes to the logical flow. passive voice are used logical flow. Active voice readability. Active voice and Active voice and passive inconsistently. and passive voice are used passive voice are used voice are typically used inconsistently. appropriately for the subject appropriately for the subject matter. matter.

10 points 9 points 8 points 7 points

The writing is free of The writing may exhibit a few The writing could benefit The writing exhibits

Grammar proofreading errors. The writing contains sentences that flow of the reading. The minor errors in proofreading, but they do not impair the writing contains some from additional proofreading, as some errors impede the flow of the reading. The substantial errors in proofreading. The writing is confusing and ambiguous owing to substantial errors of and are always complete and writing contains sentences that grammatical errors easily grammar and syntax. There

Mechanics grammatically correct, and are complete or which imply corrected. Additional is no evidence of

free of confusion and unstated connections and/or proofreading would help proofreading, editing, or ambiguity. conclusions. eliminate errors. rewriting.

Formating

5 points

Student provides a highcaliber, correctly formatted assignment in the assigned citation style. All citations in the text and in the references are accurately cited in the appropriate style.

4.5 points

Assignment presents an above-average use of formatting skills with few errors in citation style.

Most citations in the text and in the references are

4 points 3.5 points

Appearance of final Appearance of the final

assignment demonstrates the assignment is distracting. student's limited ability to use The number of citation style

appropriate citation style formatting errors impedes formatting. easy reading.

Overall Score 31Level 4 or more

accurately cited in the appropriate style.

Level 3

23 or more

Some citations in the text and in the references are accurately cited in the appropriate style.

Level 2

15 or more

Few citations in the text and in the references are accurately cited in the appropriate style.

Level 1

0 or more