Drafting Your Text

Drafting Your Text Scoring Guide

Due Date: Unit 5 Percentage of Course Grade: 10%.

CRITERIA NON-PERFORMANCE BASIC PROFICIENT DISTINGUISHED

Introduce thesis within context for appropriate audience.

25%

Does not introduce thesis within context for appropriate audience.

Introduces thesis, but the context is not clearly connected to the appropriate audience.

Introduces thesis within context for appropriate audience.

Introduces thesis within context for appropriate audience, providing a clear connection to the topic, purpose, and aspects.

Incorporate evidence with coherent placement that supports structure of arguments.

25%

Does not incorporate evidence with coherent placement that supports structure of arguments.

Incorporates evidence in only a basic fashion, lacking evidence- based reasoning.

Incorporates evidence with coherent placement that supports structure of arguments.

Incorporates evidence with coherent placement that supports the structure of arguments, using clear and direct reasoning.

Present a clear and complete argument.

25%

Does not present a clear and complete argument.

Presents only a basic argument.

Presents a clear and complete argument.

Presents a well-developed, clear and complete argument.

Utilize proper mechanics including spelling, grammar, and APA formatting

25%

Does not utilize proper mechanics including spelling, grammar, and APA formatting.

Utilizes most, but not all, proper mechanics including spelling, grammar, and APA formatting.

Utilizes proper mechanics including spelling, grammar, and APA formatting.

Utilize proper mechanics including spelling, grammar, and APA formatting in a comprehensive and informed fashion.