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IND301 Course Project – Milestone 5 Grading Rubric Criteria A+ (100) A (95) B (85) C (75) D (65) F (55) F (0)

Possible Points: 30 30 28.5 25.5 22.5 19.5 16.5 0

Introduction Paragraph: The work includes an introduction paragraph that starts with a hook to grab the reader’s attention and ends with a clear, concise thesis statement.

The introduction starts with an engaging, unique hook related to the topic and ends with a clear, concise, unique, and argumentative thesis statement.

The introduction starts with an engaging hook related to the topic and ends with a clear, concise thesis statement.

The introduction starts with a hook that is mostly related to the topic and ends with a clear thesis statement.

The introduction starts with some information about the topic but may not grab the reader’s attention. A thesis statement is present, but may not be clear or concise.

The introduction lacks a starting hook or it does not relate to the topic. The thesis statement is in the wrong location or unclear.

The introduction lacks information about the topic and a thesis statement is not present or totally unrelated to the topic.

No introduction paragraph or no submission.

Possible Points: 10 10 9.5 8.5 7.5 6.5 5.5 0

Outline: Paragraph Organization and Topic Sentences: The outline includes at least 3 body paragraphs that all relate clearly to the thesis, 1 body paragraph that refutes the opposing perspective, and topic sentences that aid in transition and flow from point to point.

All required paragraphs are included and relate clearly to and strengthen the thesis. Topic sentences are good transitions, are logical, and flow naturally from point to point.

All required paragraphs are included and relate clearly to the thesis. Topic sentences are logical and are good transitions.

All required paragraphs are included, and most relate clearly to the thesis. Topic sentences are mostly good transitions, with a few that are unclear or abrupt.

All required paragraphs are included. Some paragraphs do not relate clearly to the thesis. Topic sentences are sometimes unclear and abrupt.

Some required paragraphs are missing and some paragraphs do not relate to the thesis. Topic sentences may be absent, or when present are unclear, abrupt, and illogical.

Many required paragraphs are missing. Most or all paragraphs do not relate to the thesis. Topic sentences are absent.

No paragraphs in outline or no submission.

Possible Points: 40 40 38 34 30 26 22 0

Outline Content: Supporting Details, Sources, and Explanation of Evidence:

Each body paragraph includes at least 3 supporting

Each body paragraph includes at least 3 supporting

Each body paragraph includes 3 supporting details and an

Each body paragraph includes 3 supporting details and an

Some body paragraphs include too few supporting details. Many

The work includes few supporting details or details that are entirely irrelevant to the

No outline or no submission.

Each body paragraph includes at least 3 supporting details with information about the source used to support each point and an explanation of evidence which summarizes the information and relates it to the thesis.

details that are specific, relevant, and greatly strengthen the thesis. Each detail is backed up by an appropriate source. The explanations provide a relevant, cohesive summary of all evidence in each paragraph.

details and an explanation of evidence that is specific and relevant to the thesis. Each detail is backed up by an appropriate source. The explanations provide a relevant summary of all evidence in the paragraph.

explanation of evidence. Most content is specific and relevant to the thesis. Most details are backed up by appropriate sources. The explanation provides a basic summary that is mostly relevant to the evidence.

explanation of evidence, but many components are not specific or relevant to the thesis. Many details are not backed up by an appropriate source. The explanations are somewhat relevant to the topic but do not fully summarize the evidence provided.

components are not relevant to the thesis. Most details are not backed up by an appropriate source. The explanations of evidence are incomplete, mostly irrelevant, or missing for some paragraphs.

thesis. Details include no source information. No explanation of evidence.

Possible Points: 20 20 19 17 15 13 11 0

Writing Skills: Grammar, spelling, and syntax are appropriate for college writing.

The work contains no errors in spelling or grammar; choice of words demonstrates a deep understanding of the topic, always using relevant key terms appropriately.

The work contains no errors in spelling or grammar; choice of words demonstrates a good understanding of the topic, using relevant terms appropriately.

The work contains a few spelling and/or grammatical errors; choice of words demonstrates proficiency on the topic using relevant terms for the most part.

The work contains a few minor spelling and grammatical errors; choice of words demonstrates basic understanding of the topic, sometimes using relevant and appropriate terms.

The work exhibits consistently poor spelling and grammar; choice of words demonstrates a lack of understanding of the topic, often using irrelevant or inappropriate terms.

The work exhibits extremely poor writing skills; incorrect spelling and grammar limits the reader’s ability to follow ideas or thoughts. Choice of words demonstrates a lack of understanding of the topic, with many irrelevant or inappropriate terms.

No submission.