Due in 36 hrs 1500 word count

Item selection

0 points No item selected

1-2 points

Item is not relevant

3 points

Item is mildly appropriate given student’s argument

4 points

Item is adequately applicable

5 points

Excellent item selection

Personal argument/assessment and definitions

0 points

No personal argument or definitions

1-10 points

Missing either a personal argument or definitions, or these elements are drastically underdeveloped

11-15 points

Loosely developed argument and/or loosely defined concepts

16-20 points

Argument is clear and well-developed. Relevant concepts are clear well-defined

21-25 points

Argument and relevant concepts are exceptionally clear and well-defined. Displays a unique assessment and thorough understanding of the topic is evident.

Supportive and contextual argument/assessment

0 points

No supportive arguments

1- 20 points Supportive arguments lack context, are irrelevant, or are under developed. Does not reference the minimum of 3 scholarly sources

21-35 points

Supportive arguments are mostly contextualized. May be mildly under-developed. May not meet the minimum of 3 scholarly sources

36-45 points

Supportive arguments address all elements of the prompt, are well-organized and relevant, and meet the minimum requirement of 3 scholarly sources.

46-50 points

Supportive arguments address all elements of the prompt, are exceptionally well-organized and contextualized. Meets the 3 scholarly sources minimum and provides additional sources for reference.

Concluding suggestions / complications

0 points

No concluding remarks

1-3 points

Irrelevant, unrelated, or drastically under-developed conclusion

4-6 points

Conclusion addresses the prompt but may not be well-articulated or thoroughly developed

7-9 points

Conclusion addresses possibilities and conflicting arguments that are relevant and well-articulated

10 points

exceptionally well-articulated conclusion that addresses the complexity of their item in context.

Formatting and Mechanics

0 points

exceptionally un-formatted document or no document

1-3 points

Document is missing two or more sections of title page, body, and reference page. Document displays numerous citation and other formatting errors

4-6 points

Document is missing one or more sections of title page, body, and reference page. Document displays few citation and other formatting errors

7-9 points

Document contains all required sections: title page, body, and reference page. Document displays minimal citation and other formatting errors

10 points Document contains all required sections: title page, body, and reference page. Document is well-formatted and displays no or negligible citation and other formatting errors