Critical Analysis Paper

Grading Rubric for Critical Analysis Paper

CI 2311W: Introduction to Technology & Ethics in Society

Paper 10 points 5 points 0 points

Component A l papers must adhere to the document specifications listed in Technical the assignment instructions: double spaced with standard 1” specifications margins. (no associated point value; this is a The content of your paper must also be at least 800 words in non-negotiable length. And this word length requirement does not include the expectation) Title page or the List of Sources page(s). If your paper is slightly

longer than 800 words, that is stil acceptable. There wil be no penalty for going longer. However, if your paper is less than the minimum word count, the paper will be returned to you, ungraded.

If the final paper does not adhere to the document specifications listed in the assignment instructions (does not use double spacing and standard 1” margins) the paper will be returned to you, ungraded.

Paper begins with a Paper begins with a Paper begins with a separate title page, but it is missing more Title page separate title page that separate title page, but it is than 2 of the following components: student name, course (10 points possible) includes ALL of the missing 1-2 of the following number, section number, date of submission, brief title of the

fol owing components: components: student paper summarizing the premise or content. Or no separate title student name, course name, course number, page was included at the beginning of the paper. number, section number, section number, date of date of submission, brief submission, brief title of the title of the paper. paper.

Very effective opening Moderately effective Ineffective opening paragraph(s); does not provide a proper Introductory paragraph(s) introducing opening paragraph(s) introduction to the paper. Or a proper introduction to the paragraph(s) what will be discussed introducing what will be paper is not provided at al . (10 points possible) throughout the paper, discussed throughout the

captures reader’s paper, minimally captures attention, and piques reader’s attention. curiosity to continue to read on.

Overall content

value of the paper

(40 points possible)

Summary or

Conclusions

(10 points possible)

Writing effectively communicates the main ideas presented in the paper. At least 2 basic ethical principles or theories are referenced and well addressed Critical analysis is very thoughtful and detailed with examples from the film to support points made in the paper. (x 4)

Very effective at providing a summary of the key findings (or key points made throughout the paper) from the critical ethical analysis of the film. The summary very effectively addressed how the findings of this analysis can contribute to the reader’s knowledge or some conclusions that can be drawn about this topic.

Some of the main ideas in the writing are unclear or less developed. The principles or theories are referenced, but they are only addressed briefly and not fully. Critical analysis was sufficient but examples were not included to

support the points made in the paper. (x 4)

Moderately effective at providing a summary of the key findings (or key points made throughout the paper) from the critical ethical analysis of the film. The summary minimally

addressed how the findings of this analysis can contribute to the reader’s knowledge or some conclusions that can be drawn about this topic.

Writing ineffectively communicates the main ideas presented in the paper.

Basic ethical principles and theories were not adequately addressed. Critical analysis was insufficient. (x 4) Weak summary of the key findings (or key points made throughout the paper) from the critical ethical analysis of the film.

Or, did not summarize how the findings of this analysis can

contribute to the reader’s knowledge or some conclusions that

can be drawn about this topic.

Very we l organized, Suitably organized, but Weakly organized with no logical sequencing or structure and Organization demonstrates logical demonstrates some illogical the writing was difficult to fol ow throughout. (10 points possible) sequencing and structure. sequencing or structure. Paper fails to follow a logical progression and does not include

Paper generally follows a There are some problems proper transitions between paragraphs. logical progression and with logical progression of includes proper transitions the paper or some weak between paragraphs. transitions between

paragraphs.

Proper spel ing and 1-5 misspelings, uses of More than 5 misspel ings, uses of improper grammar, or Mechanics: grammar used improper grammar or improperly structured sentences that distracted the reader Spelling, Grammar, throughout. Proper improperly structured from the content and quality of the writing. More than 5 run-on & Sentence sentence structure and sentences that did not sentences, unclear sentences, or awkward arrangement of Structure complete sentences were significantly distract the sentence structure. (10 points possible) used throughout. NO run- reader. 1-5 run-on on sentences, unclear sentences, unclear

sentences, or awkward sentences, or awkward arrangement of sentence arrangement of sentence structure. structure.

Uses correct APA or MLA 1 – 5 blatant errors in APA or More than 5 blatant errors in APA or MLA formatting. Minor APA or MLA formatting throughout the MLA formatting. Minor errors errors wil not be penalized. formatting paper, including properly will not be penalized. throughout formatted in-text citations More than 5 errors or missing components in list of sources. document + List of and list of sources. Some missing components Sources in list of sources. (10 points possible) The citation for each

source is complete and properly composed according to the formatting style used.

If APA format is used for the list of sources at the end of the paper, “References” is centered at the top of the first page of sources; If MLA format is used, “Works Cited” is centered at the top.

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Points Earned Total Points Possible Percentage Grade

100

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