Compare and Contrast each rhetorical situations

Assignment #1 (Option 2) Rubric

Student name: _______________________

*Instructors can choose whether to use a points- or ranking-based approach for this rubric, but must use the criteria listed under the outcome categories below.

1. Purpose ____

· Does the writing feature a clear, original thesis that is maintained and supported throughout and that concisely states what the author has learned about research and writing in his/her academic discipline as compared to popular media or trade reporting?

· Does the writing demonstrate the author has developed a well-informed introductory understanding of research and writing in his/her academic discipline?

· Does the writing effectively compare and contrast the selected required articles so that the audience understands the similarities and differences between them in terms of rhetorical situation and style?

2. Conventions and Mechanics ____

· Does the writing follow Standard English grammar, punctuation, and usage guidelines?

· Are all citations (in-text and bibliographic) correctly formatted?

· Are the title page and bibliography page correctly formatted?

3. Research ____

· Does the writing demonstrate the author has selected an appropriate popular media or trade publication article and a corresponding academic journal article to inform his/her learning about how the two compare/contrast in terms of rhetorical situation and style?

· Does the author ethically integrate the selected required articles?*

Note that if plagiarism occurs the paper will earn an automatic “F” regardless of the score this category and the others would otherwise earn. Additional sanctions may occur.

4. Evidence and Development ____

· Does the writing provide sufficient information/evidence from the selected articles to support the author’s claims about how research and writing in his/her academic discipline compare to popular media or trade publication reporting?

· Does the author balance his/her discussion of the selected articles (avoiding analyzing one article for the majority of the paper while minimally discussing the other article, for example)?

· Does the organization of the writing effectively enable the reader to follow the progression of the author’s ideas?

5. Audience and Exploration ____

· Does the writing demonstrate that the author is aware of his or her audience and has made sufficient efforts to maintain formal, academic tone and diction appropriate to the genre and audience?

· Does the author consistently and confidently demonstrate his/her credibility throughout the writing, presenting himself/herself as a reliable source of information about research and writing in his/her academic discipline?

· Does the writing demonstrate that the author has thoughtfully reflected on the relationship between research and writing in his/her academic discipline and popular media or trade publication reporting to convey the significance of scholarship to everyday life?

6. Process (*Optional category depending on instructor preference; below is an example)­­­­­­­­____

· Did the author actively and effectively participate in all process work activities assigned inside and outside of class?

· Does the writing demonstrate the author thoughtfully reflected on peer/instructor/Writing Center consultant feedback to improve the essay?

Total points earned _____

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