The conclusion nor the essay addressed to what extent. It simply narrates and parrots a point of view.

Excellent 5

Very good 4

Good 3

Below average 2/1

Overall impression.

You directly address main question or issue, and adds new insight to the subject not provided in lectures, readings, or class discussions. You have retained a lot of knowledge presented in class. You can synthesize this knowledge in new ways and relate to material not covered in the course.

You competently address main question or issue, but does not add much new insight into the subject.

You have learned a great deal in class and you are able to communicate this knowledge to others.

You attempt to address the main issue or question, but you have not been able to interpret events and show the links.

You show that you have retained some information from class but cannot link the ideas or convey this to others.

You have not addressed the main issue instead have concentrated on the biography part.

You have not shown that you have understood or retained any of the information from the course.

Sources

Evidence is from a wide range of sources, both primary and secondary. Included sources from class and suggested reading. You have also consulted scholarly books, websites, journal articles, websites, etc. not explicitly discussed in class.

You have incorporated information and been able to support all your views with appropriate quotes.

Evidence is mainly from sources provided in class. When outside sources are used, they are primarily non-scholarly or web based.

Some evidence does not support or may appear inappropriate.

You only use sources provided in class and do not do any additional research.

You have supported some of your points but the quotations used may not be clear.

You have not attempted to research the topic and rely on facts given in class or from one-web sources.

You have not backed up your views with quotes.

Analyze and Evaluate

Your essay shows that you have understood the issue.

You provide accurate and compelling evidence to back up your views. You can respond to the different viewpoints. You can draw this to a conclusion that supports your viewpoint whilst acknowledging others.

Your essay shows that you have understood the issue but you have not been able to provide evidence to support your views.

You have tried to show an alternative viewpoint and made some basic comparisons.

You have produced a good biography. In the essay have failed to make any links between the events and the past. You have present some facts but not shown any understanding. You have given a basic view and the most obvious alternative explanation.

You have given a very basic and simplistic view. You have not provided any evidence to support our view. You have not shown any alternative views or drawn your work to a conclusion.

Structure

Your work is clearly presented

You have used a referencing system correctly.

Your biography is clear and precise.

Your essay contains an intro, main body and conclusion.

Your introduction gives an outline of what to expect. Your conclusion is detailed and includes what further research is needed to improve your viewpoint.

It is around 2000 words.

Your work is clearly presented.

You have used a referencing system.

Your biography is clear and precise.

Your essay contains an intro, main and conclusion. Your introduction outlines your essay. Your conclusion draws it all together but does not show how this may be developed.

Your work is clearly presented.

You use a reference system.

Your biography is too wordy and includes lots of irrelevant information.

Your essay contains and intro, main and conclusion. Your conclusion only repeats your introduction.

You are 500 words either over or under.

No structure.

Biography too long and wordy.

You are 1000 words either over or under.

SPAG

All sentences are grammatically correct and clearly written. No words are misused or unnecessarily fancy. Technical terms, words from other languages, and words from other historical periods are explained.

Spelling is accurate.

All sentences are grammatically correct and clearly written. An occasional word is misused or unnecessarily fancy. Technical terms, words from other languages, and words from other historical periods are usually, but not always, explained. Spelling is good.

A few sentences are grammatically incorrect or not clearly written. Several words are misused. Technical terms, words from other languages, and words from other historical periods are rarely explained.

Some spelling errors.

Essay is full of grammatical errors. Several words are misused. Technical terms, words from other languages, and words from other historical periods are rarely explained.

Several spelling errors.