Enlightenment and French Revolution

14.0 to >0 pts

Below Standard

16.0 to >14.0 pts

Meets Standard

18.0 to >16.0 pts

Exceeds Standard

20.0 to >18.0 pts

Exceptional

Introduction

& Thesis

Statement

20%

The paper lacks clear historical context that introduces the topic. The thesis statement is missing.

The paper provides some historical context. It has a partial or unclear thesis statement.

The paper provides good historical context and an adequate thesis statement.

The paper provides excellent historical context, and a superior thesis that includes a position on the essay prompt and a clear blueprint.

Organization

& Structure

20%

The information appears disorganized. There is no clear introduction, body and/or conclusion and topic sentences do not reflect the content of the thesis or corresponding body paragraphs.

Information is partially organized but lacks a clear intro body or conclusion. Some topic sentences are unclear.

Most of the information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. The paper has a clear intro, body, and conclusion. Most topic sentences are adequate.

Information is effectively organized with well-constructed paragraphs. The paper has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. All topic sentences are clear and reflect the argument and blueprint in thesis.

Content &

Analysis

20%

The writing does not clearly relate to the essay prompt. Ideas are unclear and lack depth.

Some of the writing relates to the essay prompt, but the paper lacks clear examples and support detail.

The writing relates to essay prompt. Most supporting details and examples support thesis.

The paper clearly relates to the essay prompt. It contains excellent examples that support thesis. The paper reflects deep analysis of the topic.

Grammar &

Style

20%

The writing is difficult to understand. It has excessive grammatical and stylistic errors, which makes the line of reasoning hard to follow. It uses colloquialisms or inappropriate language for a formal paper.

The paper is mostly understandable. It contains some grammatical and stylistic errors. It contains some colloquialisms and informal language.

The paper is very understandable. It has few grammatical and stylistic errors. Generally, it avoids colloquialisms and informal language.

The paper was carefully edited and displays an insignificant amount of grammatical or stylistic errors. It does not include colloquialisms or informal language and uses a superior style of writing.

Sources &

Citations

20%

There are no citations. The paper does not meet the required number of required sources.

The paper cites some primary and secondary sources, but is missing some footnotes. They are not entirely in the correct format.

The paper meets the required number of sources. Most sources are correctly cited and formatted.

The paper meets or exceeds the required number of sources and are correctly cited.