Midterm Essay

35.0 to >31.5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

The assignment conveys a clear description of the topic and its associated functions. It accurately addresses the most significant issues and points in the literature.

31.5 to >24.5 pts

Meets Expectations

The assignment conveys an adequate description of the topic and its associated functions. It adequately addresses the most significant issues and points in the literature.

24.5 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

The assignment does not convey an adequate description of the topic and its associated functions. It does not address the most significant issues and points in the literature

35.0 to >31.5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

The assignment conveys a clear understanding of the values, functions and systems of the topic.

31.5 to >24.5 pts

Meets Expectations

The assignment conveys an adequate understanding of the values, functions and systems of the topic.

24.5 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

The assignment does not convey an adequate understanding of the values, functions and systems of the topic.

35.0 to >31.5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

The assignment reflects thoughtful reading and analysis of quality research sources.

31.5 to >24.5 pts

Meets Expectations

The assignment reflects an adequate reading and analysis of quality research sources.

24.5 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

The assignment does not reflect an adequate reading and analysis of quality research sources.

35.0 to >31.5 pts

Exceeds Expectations

The assignment clearly leads the reader to an understanding of the topic. Paragraphs are concise, to the point, and convey the author’s message with little effort on the reader’s part. Correct grammar, punctuation, and citations are used.

31.5 to >24.5 pts

Meets Expectations

The assignment adequately leads the reader to an understanding of the topic. Paragraphs are adequately concise and to the point, and adequately convey the author’s message with some effort on the reader’s part. Correct grammar, punctuation, and citations are used some of the time.

24.5 to >0 pts

Does Not Meet Expectations

The assignment does not lead the reader to an understanding of the topic. Paragraphs are not concise or to the point, and conveys the author’s message with great effort on the reader’s part. Correct grammar, punctuation, and citations are not used.