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ENGL101 - Portfolio Project Rubric

Criteria

Exceeds Expectations

Meets Expectations

Needs Improvement

Points

Content

40 points

32 - 40 points

· Provides an introduction to the writing and sets the context within which the argument is formed; includes a clear and focused thesis taking a position and laying out main points

· Explains clearly and thoroughly the writer’s position and why the writer believes in the argument made

· Contains specific descriptions, examples, and research to support the writer’s thesis; makes clear connection between research and the persuasive point and acknowledges counterarguments

· Presents final thoughts on the topic; persuades audience this information is important to know

· Paper meets minimum 4-page requirement

31 - 24 points

· Introduction adequately explains the topic but lacks details to create audience interest or lacks a strong, clear position

· The central purpose of the work is identified. Ideas are generally focused in a way that supports the thesis.

· Begins to offer reasons to support its points, perhaps using varied kinds of evidence. Assumes evidence speaks for itself and needs little to no application to the point being discussed.

· Conclusion is recognizable but may lack audience relevance.

· Paper is 2-3 pages in length

0 - 23 points

· Lacks an introduction, is unclear with vague details and/or lacks clearly defined thesis

· The purpose of the student work is not well-defined. Central ideas are not focused to support the thesis. Thoughts appear disconnected.

· Uses irrelevant details or lacks supporting evidence entirely.

· Lacks a concluding paragraph or paragraph does not summarize final thoughts

· Paper is 1 page or less in length

APA Format, Documentation, and Source Usage

30 points

27 - 30 points

· Incorporates sources (paraphrase and quotes) by introducing them smoothly and explaining and demonstrating their relevance. Sources are carefully chosen from reliable sources.

· Cites in correct APA format, both in-text and on reference page. Includes APA title page and page numbers.

21 – 26 points

· Sources (paraphrase and quotes) are relevant and reliable; generally demonstrates within the text the source relevance. Attempts to incorporate sources into the text smoothly without relying heavily on direct quotation.

· APA format is used with minor errors both in-text and on reference page.

0 –2 0 points

· Sources (paraphrase and quotes) lack introduction or explanation; relies heavily on direct quotations with little attempt to paraphrase. Source reliability is questionable, or sources/quotes are not used.

· There are frequent errors in APA format both in-text and on reference page or the format of the paper is not recognizable as APA format.

Tone, Structure, and Organization

15 points

14 - 15 points

· Follows an appropriate organizational scheme (e.g. chronological, least important to most important, etc.)

· Moves the reader smoothly from one idea to the next using transitional expressions

· Stylistically sophisticated, using precise and engaging language, with a notable sense of voice and awareness of audience/purpose

11 - 13 points

· Information and ideas are presented in an order the audience can follow with minimum difficulty.

· Consistently attempts to provide transition to move the reader from one idea to the next

· Demonstrates a consistent awareness of audience and purpose with an academic tone

0 - 10 points

· Information and ideas are poorly sequenced causing the audience to have difficulty following the thread of thought

· Transition is attempted but awkward or repetitive, or no attempt is made to smoothly move the reader from one idea to the next

· Limited awareness of audience and purpose; vocabulary may be vague or lacking academic tone, or audience and purpose unclear with unacceptable tone for academic writing

Grammar and Mechanics

15 points

14- 15 points

· There are no more than two misspelled words or grammatical errors in paper demonstrating careful reading and correcting of awkward sentences as well as spelling, grammar and punctuation errors

11 - 13 points

· There are no more than three misspellings and/or systematic grammatical errors per page. Some errors distract from the work.

0 - 10 points

· There are four or more misspellings and/or systematic grammatical errors per page. The readability of the work is seriously hampered by errors.

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