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ALCS330: Futbol in Latin America. Essays: Instructions and Rubric Instructions: These Essay assignments have been developed to explore and explain your understanding of the readings. This understanding represents consequently the level of engagement you have with the texts. There are plenty of opportunities for you to ask questions about the materials and thus, when you do not ask any questions nor do you have any comments, my assumption is that you have both read and grasped the concept(s) rising from the text(s). So, you will answer the questions in a form of essay by grounding your writing on the text; meaning that you will craft your essay-answer by textually and literally referring to the texts. So, your reply implies quoting and citating the text. This is a requirement when constructing your answer. Indeed, the questions posted on your assignment should be answered with a quote from the materials as the foundation of each question/essay. This methodology forcers you to analyze the materials with an explanation that refers to what we read for class. In other words, the quote contributes to think materials/answer as well as your understanding of the texts in general. Simply put it, before answering your question follow these steps: 1) Read the text 2) Read the question(s) 3) Identify a quote (sentence or brief passage) from the text and write it on your answer 4) Craft your essay applying the quote and examine what it means to show your comprehension of the concepts we discuss(ed) in class. Technical Layout: Letter format with margins of 1 inch by 1 inch. You must write 4 – 5 pages using “Double Space” and “Times New Roman” or “Garamond (12)” MLA style. Citations are required. Your reference list should be labeled as “Works Cited”. Upload your answer on a PDF file ONLY.

Rubric:

Argument (1) Evidence (1) Structure (1) Technique (1)

Polished The argument is clearly stated and is reasonable and thoughtful

The evidence skillfully draws from sources. Quotations support the argument and sources are identified.

The structure of the essay, with introduction and conclusion, leads the reader to be convinced of the argument. It has references and appropriate citations.

The essay reads easily, with good sentence structure, and word choice.

Some room for improvement

The main argument is identifiable, thought it could be more clearly stated or is only partially true

The evidence presented supports the argument but there may not be enough of it or the sources may not be varied enough or clearly identified.

Parts of the essay are well-organized, but the body may seem out of order, or it may not flow logically. Some citations are missing or not cited correctly. The reference list does not have all sources used in the essay.

Some sentences are confusing, but overall, the writing is clear

Needs major work

The argument is unclear, unstated, or unreasonable

The evidence doesn’t support the argument, or doesn’t draw from sources

The organization of the essay is confusing for the reader. Citations are unclear and borderline ‘plagiarism’. The reference list is missing.

The writing has problems that make it hard for the reader to follow