Paper #3

GRADING RUBRIC FOR PAPER #3

Criteria Description Possible points

Accomplishes assignment including content and analysis

 Provides a semiotic analysis of a sport, a game, a toy, or a social media site

 Discusses the texts relationship to American culture or the subgroup of targeted audience

 Incorporates material from assigned readings where applicable

 Throughout the course of the essay, the student's own voice is evident. Student shows originality of thought

50.0 pts

Global structure  Paper contains a strong thesis statement

 Overall structure of the essay represents an effective attempt to present and support the thesis statement

 Good transitions between paragraphs

 Paragraphs have a clear and logical relationship to each other

 Introduction and conclusion do not merely summarize the paper but add to the argument

25 pts.

Paragraph organization and development

 Paragraphs are of appropriate length

 Logical transitions are used to connect sentences

 Paragraphs are internally consistent and coherent

 Material from articles are incorporated into student’s own thoughts, using effective transitions

30 pts.

Effective sentences and grammar

 No run-on sentences

 Sentences are clear and concise

 Sentences show proper coordination and subordination

 Sentences show proper word choice and usage

 Follows correct pronoun usage

 And so forth.

40 pts.

Proofreading and logistics

 Correct format

 No typographical errors

 Standard spelling and usage

 Meets paper minimum requirement

 Correct documentation

10 pts.

Logical fallacy  Addresses a logical fallacy somewhere in the paper showing understanding of the fallacy.

5 pts.