| Grading Rubric |
| TECON 316 Paper |
| | Excellent | Good | Needs Work | Points |
| Background/Introduction | Excellent introduction of topic, clear and concise explanation of it. Your recommendation position is clearly stated. | Topic introduced well, apparent why the topic is of interest, and what you think of it. | Topic not clearly introduced, and/or not obvious why it is of interest. Recommendation may be unclear or missing. | 2 |
| Description | Excellent application of course information and concepts. Well donepresentation of competiting positions. | Shows good comprehension of course materials, and identifies competing positions. | Might show misunderstanding of course material, or misunderstanding of topic. Differences in positions may need developing. | 3 |
| Analysis | Recommendation well articulated and reasoning for it clearly stated. | Good ability to take a position and explain why you reach that position. | Recommendation and reasoning for it could use some work. Not easy to follow or understand. | 4 |
| Language and Sources | Writing is concise and carefully constructed and proofread. Appropriate sources with correct citation. | Word choice and sentence syntax are appropriate, meaning is clear, few grammatical errors. Good use of sources. | Meaning isn’t always clear, may have numerous grammatical problems. Citation may be missing or unclear. | 3 |