English

English Composition I – Week 7

Peer Review Rubric Comment by Michael Clines: First of all, I think you have done a good job on your draft. It is a great controversial topic for argument, that is for sure. I am a little confused about some of the paragraphs. I believe that I am understanding in paragraph one that your thesis is that many people argue marijuana should be legalized because of the medicinal value. Then do I also understand correctly that you are against the legalization of marijuana? If this is the case I think I might shorten the opening and maybe add the medicinal value instead of the(opening) first paragraph to the second paragraph and then the rebuttal about the harmful effects. Remember to write in the third person and not use I. It would be better to combine some information and have three paragraphs in the body and then a conclusion. For instance in the third paragraph those arguing against legalization are talking about the negative impacts, what would be an argument for those arguing for legalization? Next your concluding paragraph should tie everything to your thesis. I have attached the rubric. I can tell you have worked hard on this topic and think it is a good draft. Comment by Michael Clines: Comment by Michael Clines:

Meets or Exceeds Established Assignment Criteria

 

Grading Criteria	Possible Points	Points Awarded
An introduction with a clear thesis statement	15	10

 

Provide feedback for your score in this category here. Why did you take points off or why did you provide full points?  Include constructive (positive) comments and recommendations. Not exactly sure of the thesis statement. See notes in discussion

 

Grading Criteria	Possible Points	Points Awarded
Has chosen a well-defined issue that is controversial in nature	10	10

 

Provide feedback for your score in this category here. Why did you take points off or why did you provide full points?  Include constructive (positive) comments and recommendations .Absolutely a controversial in nature topic. Great pick.

 

Grading Criteria	Possible Points	Points Awarded
Meets project presentation requirements: 500-700 words in length, typed in Times New Roman 12pt. Font, double spaced, with one inch margins Written primarily in third person	10	10

 

Good form. Could use fewer paragraphs. Remember to use third person and not I

 

Clearly Presents Well-Reasoned Ideas and Concepts

 

Grading Criteria	Possible Points	Points Awarded
Body paragraphs that support the persuasive thesis (with evidence) Logical Transitions between Introduction, body paragraphs, and Conclusion	25	20

 

Provide feedback for your score in this category here. Why did you take points off or why did you provide full points?  Include constructive (positive) comments and recommendations.

 See notes in discussion

Grading Criteria	Possible Points	Points Awarded
Addresses counter argument (with at least one source defending opposing viewpoint) Refutation to or compromise with that counter argument	15	10

 

Provide feedback for your score in this category here. Why did you take points off or why did you provide full points?  Include constructive (positive) comments and recommendations. See notes in discussion

 

Quality of Project

 

Grading Criteria	Possible Points	Points Awarded
Academic and professional tone and appearance	15	15

 

Provide feedback for your score in this category here. Why did you take points off or why did you provide full points?  Include constructive (positive) comments and recommendations. 

 Good appearance

Grading Criteria	Possible Points	Points Awarded
Grammar and proofreading	10	8

 

Provide feedback for your score in this category here. Why did you take points off or why did you provide full points?  Include constructive (positive) comments and recommendations. Some capitalized letters not needed, last two paragraphs and misspellings, for instance, fourth paragraph, (stage)

 

Conclusion

 

Grading Criteria	Possible Points	Points Awarded
Total	100	83