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History 1302 Navarro

Mid-term Grading Rubric

Below is a breakdown of the possible points a student can earn and why they might have points

deducted:

Possible Points Earned:

Letter Grade:

Possible Reasons for Point Deductions

50pts to 48pts A+ The essay is well-developed, supported with clear examples and thoroughness of argument. Minor issues with MLA citations, Works Cited page, or grammar/spelling. Essay contains a clear argument—i.e., lets the reader know exactly what the author is trying to communicate.

45pts A A little more elaboration of ideas, but overall a strong essay with good examples provided. All evidence is cited with in-text citations, but there are some minor problems with completeness or format of some citations. Minor grammar/spelling issues.

40 pts B Make sure all of your quotes have an in-text citation. Make sure the writing is not too informal. Problems with grammar/spelling issues. Write more in 3rd person POV, scholarly voice. Not enough sources or missing Works Cited page.

35pts C Student has the beginnings of some good ideas, but the essay is not developed enough. Student needs to provide more examples and tie back to the essay question and video. Please include multiple examples from Unit 01 and Unit 02 that include direct quotes using MLA In-text citations. Also, make sure your writing is not too informal. Write more in 3rd person POV. MLA in-text citations not correct; not enough sources or missing Works Cited page.

30pts D Not enough writing (essay too brief), not enough development of sources. Possibly major issues with grammar, sentence structure or overall format of the essay. Writing is not scholarly and too informal in tone. Not enough sources or missing Works Cited page. Author attempts, but fails, to make an argument (e.g., starts with a rhetorical question/statement or anecdote that is never put into context). Essay has no clear organizational pattern.

25pts or less F Overall, there is not enough work here for this assignment. Please read all directions carefully. Student has the beginnings of some ideas, but they are not developed enough. Little or no quotes, no MLA in-text citations, and/or no works cited page. No attempt is made to articulate an argument. Automatic F if paper is plagiarized from another student, sources from the Internet, or no citations for sources used within the paper.