response paper

5.0 pts

"The RP is well- supported by the student’s own ideas as well as the best possible and well analyzed evidence. "

4.0 pts

The RP is mostly supported by the student's own ideas and good evidence.

3.0 pts

The RP has some good ideas but may be too simple in its analysis of the included evidence.

2.0 pts

The ideas and evidence presented throughout the paper may not be fully explained, connected, or expanded upon.

1.0 pts

The RP may lack or completely fail in providing clear evidence and strong ideas.

5.0 pts

The RP is exceptionally well-organized, following the provided guidelines.

4.0 pts

The RP may be adequately organized, mostly following the provided guidelines.

3.0 pts

The RP has some organization; however, it only follows some of the provided guidelines.

2.0 pts

The RP may have a semblance of organization; however, it does not clearly follow the provided guidelines.

1.0 pts

The RP is “organized” in such a way that the reader can barely follow the argument and does not conform to the guidelines.

5.0 pts

The voice is confident, positive, and convincing. It exhibits a tone proper to the topic.

4.0 pts

The voice is confident and persuasive and presents an appropriate tone.

3.0 pts

The voice is confident, but it needs to be more persuasive. It may have some occasional issues with appropriate tone

2.0 pts

The voice needs to be more confident and persuasive. Tone is fair.

1.0 pts

The voice rambles on and lacks confidence. The tone may be improper or offensive.

5.0 pts

Precise words choice create a clear message to engage and persuade the audience.

4.0 pts

Precise words create a clear message and fit the purpose.

3.0 pts

Accurate words create a message. More persuasive words are needed.

2.0 pts

More precise and accurate words are needed to create a clear message.

1.0 pts

No MarksThe words do not create a clear message.

5.0 pts

The RP evidences the writer’s exemplary craftsmanship when it comes to sentence variation.

4.0 pts

Variety is seen in both the types of sentences and their beginnings.

3.0 pts

Varied sentence beginnings are used. Further sentence variety would make the RP more interesting to read.

2.0 pts

Varied sentence beginnings are needed. Sentence variety would make the essay more interesting.

1.0 pts

Most of the sentences begin the same way. Most sentences are simple. Some compound and complex sentences are needed.

5.0 pts

The RP is error-free with regard to spelling and grammar.

4.0 pts

Grammar and punctuation errors are few and are not distracting.

3.0 pts

Grammar and punctuation errors are seen in a few sentences and are distracting where they appear.

2.0 pts

Some errors cause confusion.

1.0 pts

Frequent errors make the essay difficult to read.