| 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% | 2 Less than Satisfactory 65.00% | 3 Satisfactory 75.00% | 4 Good 85.00% | 5 Excellent 100.00% |
70.0 %Content | |
70.0 %Research International Faux Pas on the Internet Describe how it pertains to culture and to yourself. | Does not research international faux pas on the internet. Does not describe how the findings pertain to culture and to themselves. | Researches international faux pas on the internet. Vaguely describes how the findings pertain to culture and to themselves. | Researches international faux pas on the internet. Describes how the findings pertain to culture and to themselves. | Researches international faux pas on the internet. Clearly describes how the findings pertain to culture and to themselves. | Researches international faux pas on the internet. Thoroughly describes how the findings pertain to culture and to themselves. | |
20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness | |
7.0 %Thesis Development and Purpose | Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. | Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. | Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. | Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. | Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. | |
8.0 %Argument Logic and Construction | Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses non-credible sources. | Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. | Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. | Argument shows logical progression. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. | Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. | |
5.0 %Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) | Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. | Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. | Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used. | Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used. | Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. | |
10.0 %Format | |
5.0 %Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) | Template is not used appropriately, or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. | Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. | Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. | Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. | All format elements are correct. | |
5.0 %Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style, and meeting assignment requirements.) | No reference page is included. No Internet references are used. | Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used, but direct quotes are present. Some internet references were used. | Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Internet references are used. | Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. Several internet references are used. | In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. Several internet references are used appropriately. | |
100 %Total Weightage | | |