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EUH 2030 RUBRIC FOR WRITING ASSIGNMENT ON THE ENLIGHTENMENT

5 4 3 2 1

WRITTEN COMMUNI-

CATION

Language is clearly

organized. Word usage,

spelling, and punctuation are

excellent Faultless use of

grammar language.

Provides a complex and

sophisticated thesis with

supporting evidence.

Writing is sufficient. Adequate use of wording,

grammar, and punctuation. 3-4 errors in use of

grammar language. Provides a clear thesis with

limited supporting evidence.

Writing is rambling and

unfocused. Topic and

supporting arguments are

presented in disorganized

and unrelated way. No clear

thesis.

CONTENT Should argue, discuss, and

analyze the social and

political ideals of the

Enlightenment and its

connection to revolutionary

principles/policies.

No understanding or

discussion of the impact of

the Enlightenment on the

French Revolutionary period

REFERENCES

RESOURCES

Correct use of citations,

correct and specific

reference made to Levack,

Kishlansky and 3 outside

sources.

Correct use of citations,

minor errors (2-3) in

mechanics.

Some errors in citations, errors in mechanics. Incorrect use of citations,

others errors in mechanics.

CRITICAL THINKING Concepts, assumptions, and

conclusions are clearly and

thoroughly expressed.

Analysis is logical and

thorough. Complete

understanding of

Enlightenment ideas and its

influence (or lack of) on

revolutionary

principles/policies.

Concepts, assumptions, and

conclusions are expressed

clearly in most cases, but are

not thoroughly expressed.

Analysis is logical and

thorough.

Concepts, assumptions, and conclusions are not

clear. Failure to explain and clearly link both

Enlightenment ideas to Revolutionary

principles/policies.

Concepts, assumptions,

inferences and conclusions

are unclear, or may be

absent. Flawed logic.

Analysis is minimal or

absent. Superficial and

limited discussion of both

the Enlightenment and its

influence on the French

Revolution.

Scale: 18-20=90-100 (A range); 16-17=80-89 (B range); 14-15=70-79 (C range); 12-13=60-69 (D range); 10-11=50-59 (F)