Would you attend college if you didn't receive a degree?

FYS Rubric for a Cross-Disciplinary Essay

Prof. Kowalczyk

Your essay is supposed to provide a guiding question that you should analyze through at least three lenses such as economic, historical, social, political, philosophical, religious etc.

In order to do well on this paper, you need to do these things:

1. Have a guiding question.

2. Make at least three observations to each of the perspectives of your choice.

3. Make your essay clear enough for a reader to understand with one reading.

Criterion 1 Does your paper clearly analyzes and presents data/information?

Observations (arguments) are supported with evidence

Weak Argument Strong Argument

2 4 6 8 10

The paper clearly analyzes information for accuracy, validity and relevance

2 4 6 8 10

The paper demonstrates sound reasoning and conclusions; reasoning is logical and consistent and conclusions are well-supported and relevant

2 4 6 8 10

Criterion 2 Is your paper easy for reader to follow?

Question -observation-conclusion model

2 4 6 8 10

Paragraphing and Transitions

2 4 6 8 10

Clear Sentences

2 4 6 8 10

Effective language style

2 4 6 8 10

Criterion 3 Is your essay well researched? Doe it follow inquiry model?

The paper has appropriate degree of complexity/ identifies and defines key issues

2 4 6 8 10

The paper has at least three lenses/ has a multi-dimensional approach

2 4 6 8 10

The paper is thoughtful and shows originality

2 4 6 8 10

Opposing or alternative views are adequately and fairly summarized/no bias

2 4 6 8 10

The paper contains at least 5 questions

2 4 6 8 10