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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Thoroughness, Thoughtfulness, Accuracy: Concepts and Arguments
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25 pts
Perfect
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23.75 pts
Excellent
Correctly uses concepts and arguments from relevant course materials to address the topic. Explanation is clear and thoughtful.
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21.25 pts
Good
Correctly uses concepts and arguments from course materials to address the topic, but may not be complete, fully supported, or entirely clear.
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18.75 pts
Satisfactory
Correctly uses some course concepts and arguments to address the topic. Explanation may be vague, incomplete, or lacking supporting evidence from texts
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16.25 pts
Poor
Offers generally incorrect and/or incoherent explanation of concepts and arguments to address the topic.
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0 pts
Missing
Does not address the topic and/or uses non-course materials.
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25 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Thoroughness, Thoughfulness, Accuracy: Using all of assigned materials.
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25 pts
Perfect
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23.75 pts
Excellent
Uses all of the required materials. Characterization of materials is accurate and thorough. Relevant points are made.
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21.25 pts
Good
Uses the required materials, but characterization is not thorough.
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18.75 pts
Satisfactory
Does not use all of the required materials. While some key points are addressed, others are ignored. Problems with accuracy.
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16.25 pts
Poor
Makes little use of the required materials, misses key ideas and points, and/or inaccurately characterizes arguments.
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0 pts
Missing
Does not make any meaningful reference to the required materials.
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25 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Thoroughness, Thoughfulness, Accuracy: Evidence
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25 pts
Perfect
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23.75 pts
Excellent
Uses course materials to present clear, complete, and accurate supporting evidence.
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21.25 pts
Good
Uses evidence to present a clear and accurate explanation. Some key points are missing and/or unclear.
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18.75 pts
Satisfactory
Uses some evidence, but may be vague, incomplete, or partially inaccurate.
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16.25 pts
Poor
Largely inaccurate or incoherent presentation of evidence.
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0 pts
Missing
Does not present evidence and/or uses non-course materials.
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25 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Organization: Introduction and Thesis
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5 pts
Perfect
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4.75 pts
Excellent
Clearly introduces assigned topic; identifies relevant questions/issues; presents specific thesis on assigned topic.
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4.25 pts
Good
Clearly introduces assigned topic; clearly states thesis on assigned topic.
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3.75 pts
Satisfactory
Vague introduction of assigned topic; vague thesis on assigned topic or thesis implied rather than stated.
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3.25 pts
Poor
Introduces something other than assigned topic, thesis is not on topic, and/or introduction and thesis seriously misinterpret topic.
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0 pts
Missing
Does not introduce topic or thesis.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Organization: Conclusion
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5 pts
Perfect
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4.75 pts
Excellent
Presents logical, clearly reasoned conclusions based on evidence.
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4.25 pts
Good
Presents conclusions consistent with evidence, but reasoning may not be clearly explained.
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3.75 pts
Satisfactory
Presents conclusions consistent with evidence but does not present reasoning.
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3.25 pts
Poor
Presents conclusions at odds with evidence or reasoning.
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0 pts
Missing
Does not present conclusions.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Organization: Overall
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5 pts
Perfect
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4.75 pts
Excellent
Essay is generally well-organized, with clear sections arranged in a manner that elaborates logically on the thesis statement.
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4.25 pts
Good
Some problems with organization. Ideas, data, and evidence may be grouped illogically.
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3.75 pts
Satisfactory
Significant organizational problems. Illogical development of argument and/or missing sections.
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3.25 pts
Poor
Extensive organizational problems. Illogical development of argument and/or missing sections.
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0 pts
Missing
No discernible organization.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Clarity and Character of Writing and Citation of sources.
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5 pts
Perfect
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4.75 pts
Excellent
Writing is always clear and comprehensible. Essay is written in the student's own words, demonstrating that he/she has assimilated the material. Appropriate citations provided for quoted material and sources of data and key ideas.
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4.25 pts
Good
Writing is mostly clear, but not always. Some awkward turns of phrase. Appropriate citations provided for quoted material and sources of data and key ideas.
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3.75 pts
Satisfactory
Writing is often difficult to comprehend. Many awkward formulations. May rely too much on quotes. Essay not written in student's own words.
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3.25 pts
Poor
Writing is extremely unclear and/or citations not provided for quoted material.
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0 pts
Missing
Writing is generally impossible to comprehend and/or contains plagiarized material.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Spelling, Grammar, Typos
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5 pts
Perfect
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4.75 pts
Excellent
Few or no spelling and grammar errors. No typos. Serious effort made to submit high-quality work.
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4.25 pts
Good
Some spelling and grammar problems and/or typos.
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3.75 pts
Satisfactory
Significant grammar and spelling problems and/or typos
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3.25 pts
Poor
Substantial grammar and spelling mistakes and/or typos. Work appears sloppy, slapdash.
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0 pts
Missing
Grammar, spelling, and issues with typos are so extensive that no credit can be granted.
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5 pts
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