Assignment 7.4

ENG 123: Assignment Two Grading Rubric Critical Elements Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement Not Evident Value Introduction: Overview Provides an overview of the issue being analyzed and briefly describes main points of argument (100%) Provides an overview of the issue being analyzed and briefly describes main points of argument but contains issues regarding accuracy (55%) Does not provide an overview of issue being analyzed (0%) 7.5 Introduction: Thesis Meets "Proficient" criteria and thesis is exceptionally clear and concise (100%) Composes a thesis that states the argument that will be supported and proven throughout the essay (85%) Composes a thesis but contains issues related to clarity or relevancy (55%) Does not compose a thesis (0%) 7.5 Body: Intent Writes multiple paragraphs that are focused, clearly state their intent, and build the thesis argument (100%) Writes multiple paragraphs but writing does not build the thesis argument (55%) Does not write multiple paragraphs (0%) 7.5 Body: Body Paragraphs Meets "Proficient" criteria and supports argument with a masterfully-constructed combination of thoughts and evidence (100%) Body paragraphs communicate argument by combining thoughts and ideas with evidence (85%) Body paragraphs communicate argument but do not combine thoughts and ideas with evidence (55%) Does not communicate argument through body paragraphs (0%) 45 Body: Opposing Viewpoints Meets "Proficient" criteria and demonstrates a keen insight of both sides of argument (100%) Addresses and refutes opposing viewpoints in a way that strengthens the argument (85%) Addresses and refutes opposing viewpoints but not in a way that strengthens the argument (55%) Does not address or refute opposing viewpoints (0%) 7.5 Conclusion: Review Meets "Proficient" criteria and response is clear and contextualized (100%) Reviews claim and summarizes key supporting points of essay (85%) Reviews claim and summarizes key supporting points but contains issues regarding alignment to the intent of the thesis (55%) Does not review claim (0%) 7.5 Conclusion: Insights Meets "Proficient" criteria and offers a nuanced insight into the relationship between the evidence and the claim (100%) Articulates insights about argument established through your analysis, following argument logically, referring to key points or quotes used to support argument (85%) Articulates insights about argument established through your essay, but does not follow argument logically or does not refer to key points or quotes used to support claim (55%) Does not articulate insights about argument (0%) 7.5 Articulation of Response Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy to read format (100%) Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization (85%) Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas (55%) Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas (0%) 10