Fixing History essay on Slavery based on professor's feedback

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  Non Compliant

Novice Competent Pro�cient

Argument/Thesis 1 (1.00%) - 4 (4.00%)

No thesis or argument

3 (3.00%) - 8 (8.00%)

Paper has a thesis statement or argument, but is invalid. Argues an aspect of history that does not exist, is full of subject statements, or is implied, but not stated outright.

9 (9.00%) - 11 (11.00%)

Paper attempts a strong, subjective statement which organizes the body of the paper, but falls short. Argument might be too weak, obvious, or objective.

12 (12.00%) - 14 (14.00%)

Paper has a strong, subjective statement which organizes the body of the paper.

Organization 1 (1.00%) - 5 (5.00%)

No

6 (6.00%) - 10 (10.00%)

Paper is

11 (11.00%) - 16 (16.00%)

The paper is

17 (17.00%) - 19 (19.00%)

The paper is

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4/22/2020 Rubric Detail – 2020SP-HIST-1301-70012

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  Non Compliant

Novice Competent Pro�cient

No Organization

Paper is unorganized, but at least follows a logical progression.

The paper is slightly organized in a cohesive fashion which supports the argument of the paper. May fall short or meander away from the original topic.

The paper is organized in a cohesive fashion which supports the argument of the paper.

Evidence 1 (1.00%) - 5 (5.00%)

Does not use a variety of sources. Over quotes or does not use evidence at all to support arguments.

6 (6.00%) - 10 (10.00%)

Only uses one of the two source types: primary and secondary. Rarely uses sources to support some of their argument. Evidence is often redundant. Quotations might be too long and quote simple ideas/arguments that can be reworded.

11 (11.00%) - 16 (16.00%)

Only uses both primary and secondary sources, but not successful to their use. Evidence is sometimes relative, meaning not redundant. Evidence might over use of quotations and might quote simple ideas/arguments that can be reworded.

17 (17.00%) - 19 (19.00%)

Successfully utilizes all source types: primary, secondary. Uses sources to support their argument. Evidence is relative, meaning not redundant, has no over use of quotations and does not quote simple ideas/arguments that can be reworded.

Originality of Thought and Understanding

1 (1.00%) - 5 (5.00%)

Paper does

6 (6.00%) - 10 (10.00%)

Paper does not

11 (11.00%) - 16 (16.00%)

Paper

17 (17.00%) - 19 (19.00%)

Paper

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  Non Compliant

Novice Competent Pro�cient

g of Subject

Paper does not show the author's understanding of the topic. Unable to convey some key points and arguments in their own words and explanations. It is clear that no attempt of originality of thought was made on the part of the author.

Paper does not show the author's understanding of the topic. Unable to convey some key points and arguments in their own words and explanations. BUT an attempt is made, and the student understands the subject.

Paper demonstrates the author's somewhat understanding of the topic. Able to convey some key points and arguments in their own words and explanations. Might be parroting someone else's ideas.

Paper demonstrates the author's understanding of the topic. Able to convey key points and arguments in their own words and explanations. Is not parroting someone else's ideas.

Formatting, Grammar, Mechanics

0 (0.00%) - 1 (1.00%)

Barely knows the basics of the English language, grammar, and mechanics. Does not meet formatting requirements.

2 (2.00%) - 3 (3.00%)

Demonstrates a basic knowledge of the English language, grammar, and mechanics. Does not meet formatting requirements are met.

3 (3.00%) - 4 (4.00%)

Demonstrates a working knowledge of the English language. A few, but common grammar and mechanics mistakes are made. All formatting requirements are met.

4 (4.00%) - 5 (5.00%)

Demonstrates a mastery of the English language. All formatting requirements are met.

Citation 0 (0.00%) - 1 (1.00%)

Does not use any citations at all

2 (2.00%) - 3 (3.00%)

Cites some evidence

3 (3.00%) - 4 (4.00%)

Cites all evidence, but some are incorrect.

4 (4.00%) - 5 (5.00%)

Cites all evidence correctly.

Historical Accuracy

1 (1.00%) - 4 (4.00%)

Several

5 (5.00%) - 8 (8.00%)

Most statements

9 (9.00%) - 11 (11.00%)

Most statements

12 (12.00%) - 14 (14.00%)

All statements

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  Non Compliant

Novice Competent Pro�cient

Several statements are historically inaccurate, compromising the argument.

Most statements are historically accurate, with the exception of 2 errors.

Most statements are historically accurate, with the exception of 1 error.

All statements are historically accurate.

Answering Prompt

0 (0.00%) - 1 (1.00%)

Only answered one of the four parts of the questions.

2 (2.00%) - 3 (3.00%)

Only answered two of the four parts of the questions.

3 (3.00%) - 4 (4.00%)

Only answered three of the four parts of the questions.

4 (4.00%) - 5 (5.00%)

Only answered all of the four parts of the questions.

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