Emotional Intelligence Essay

10.0 pts

Exemplary

1. has unique, relatable hook on the topic 2. creates cohesion using a bridge and introduces research topic with relevant summary and definition 3. has implied or uniquely stated thesis 4. has logical, cohesive sequence of ideas

8.0 pts

Competent

1. has a clear hook on the topic 2. uses bridge to introduce research topic with a relevant summary and definition 3. states thesis 4. has mostly logical sequence among ideas

6.0 pts

Developing

1. has overly broad or too specific hook 2. introduces research topic yet has too much or too little summary; may not define or only define 3. announces thesis or lists points in thesis 4. has formulaic sequence of ideas

4.0 pts

Beginning

1. does not have a hook or starts with main idea 2. has unrelated or overly broad background on the topic 3. has an unclear or absent thesis 4. has disjointed ideas

0.0 pts

No Marks

40.0 pts

Exemplary

1. has clear main ideas within focused topic sentences that align to thesis 2. includes most relevant support that is properly integrated, cited, and explicated 3. has a logical sequence among ideas 4. has unique and varied transitions 5. Meets all requirements for this assignment's topic and required sources.

35.0 pts

Competent

1. has main ideas within topic sentences that mostly align to thesis 2. includes mostly relevant support that is integrated, cited, and explicated with some errors in the three steps 3. has a mostly logical sequence among ideas 4. has appropriate transitions 5. Meets most requirements for this assignment's topic and required sources.

30.0 pts

Developing

1. has summary-driven or unclear main ideas within the topic sentences 2. support needs further development or quotes take over; errors with the 3 steps 3. has formulaic sequence of ideas or limited discussion of ideas 4. has formulaic transitions 5. Meets some of the requirements for this assignment's topic and required sources.

25.0 pts

Beginning

1. has unclear or unrelated main ideas; may begin with evidence 2. has disconnected or summarized supporting evidence; does not demonstrate understanding of the three steps 3. has repetitive or disjointed ideas 4. has few or many transitions 5. Does not meet many of the requirements for this assignment's topic and required sources.

0.0 pts

No Marks

10.0 pts

Exemplary

1. restates thesis by stating significance of what was proven 2. synthesizes main points clearly 3. offers a sophisticated closing remark that provides a lasting impression or take away for the audience

8.0 pts

Competent

1. restates thesis and communicates some significance 2. communicates main ideas with some synthesis 3. offers a closing remark that provides a lasting impression or take away for the audience

6.0 pts

Developing

1. restates thesis 2. repeats main ideas 3. offers limited remarks and/or take away and shifts point of view

4.0 pts

Beginning

1. repeats thesis. 2. repeats main ideas 3. does not offer a lasting impression, or it is disconnected from ideas, or repeats hook

0.0 pts

No Marks

20.0 pts

Exemplary

1. writes using consistent point of view and formal language/tone required for the assignment 2. writes with consistent verb tense as required by the assignment 3. has correct use of grammar and punctuation; very few errors that do not interfere with communication 4. varies word choice, sentence structure, and transitional device to develop clarity and cohesion among ideas

16.0 pts

Competent

1. writes using point of view required for the assignment with minor shifts or informal language 2. writes with mostly consistent verb tense as required by the assignment 3. has mostly correct use of grammar and punctuation that does not interfere with communication 4. uses some variety with word choice, sentence structure, and transition for cohesion among ideas

14.0 pts

Developing

1. shifts in point of view; may slip to informal, conversational language/tone 2. has inconsistent verb tense at times 3. makes some repeated errors with grammar and/or punctuation (commas, fragments, run-on sentences) that sometimes interfere with communication 4. is formulaic and needs more attention to word choice, sentence structure, and/or transitional device

10.0 pts

Beginning

1. writes with incorrect point of view; has informal, conversational language/tone (abbreviations, texting style, slang, profanity, capitalization) 2. writes with incorrect verb tense or shifts frequently 3. has grammar and punctuation errors (commas, fragments, run-on sentences) that interfere with communication

0.0 pts

No Marks

20.0 pts

Exemplary

1. references 6-8 credible and varied sources that communicates a thorough and in-depth understanding of the research topic. 2. has correct usage and formatting of both in-text parenthetical citations and an MLA Works Cited

16.0 pts

Competent

1. references 6-8 credible and mostly varied sources that communicates an understanding of the research topic. 2. has mostly correct usage and formatting of both in-text parenthetical citations and an MLA Works Cited

14.0 pts

Developing

1. references at least 6 credible and varied sources that communicates a basic understanding of the research topic. 2. has errors when using and formatting in-text parenthetical citations and/or MLA Works Cited

10.0 pts

Beginning

1. references some credible sources; does not always communicates an understanding of the research topic. 2. has significant errors when using and formatting in-text parenthetical citations and an MLA Works Cited

0.0 pts

No Marks

1. does not provide an MLA Works Cited and/or in-text parenthetical citations.