Order 348616: an extra credit history paper

Excellent

Good

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Requisite Length and Format

27-30 pts

· Minimum 5-7 pp

· Proper format

· Effectively placed into correct historical setting

· Paper is organized in a clear logical sequence

that engages the reader

23-26 pts

· At least 4+ pp AND

· Proper format AND

· Adequately placed into historical setting, AND

· Paper follows somewhat logical sequence

19-22 pts

· Only 3+ pp, OR

· Strays from proper format, OR

· Inadequately placed into historical setting, OR

· Paper is disorganized or difficult to follow

0-18 pts

· Less than 3 pp, OR

· Does not follow format, OR

· Disregards or incorrect historical setting, OR

· No apparent sequence or organization

Thesis and

Authenticity

27-30 pts

· Clearly stated opinion

· Clearly stated evidence

to support the opinion

· Presents major points or arguments with strong relevance to character(s) sphere of knowledge and influence

23-26 pts

· Seems to offer an opinion

· Evidence may be only superficial or easily refuted

· Presents major points or arguments with some relevance to character(s) sphere of knowledge and influence

19-22 pts

· Opinion is vague or unclear, OR

· Evidence may be vague, unclear, or dubious OR

· Main points are unclear, OR

· Relevance to character(s) sphere of knowledge or influence is questionable

0-18 pts

· Opinion is not stated, OR

· Evidence is not offered or is irrelevant, OR

· Lacks substantive historical facts, OR

· Major points or facts are clearly wrong, OR

· Lacks any recognizable analysis

Historical Research

27-30 pts

· Directly cites at least 3 different primary sources

· Explores interpretation of people and events from at least 2 secondary sources

· Thorough bibliography

23-26 pts

· Directly cites 2 different primary sources, OR

· Explores interpretation of people and events from 1 secondary source, OR

· Acceptable bibliography

19-22 pts

· Directly cites only 1 primary source, OR

· No secondary source used or is only referred to, OR

· Sources used are not properly cited, OR

· Minimal or weak bibliography

0-18 pts

· No primary sources, OR

· No secondary source, OR

· No bibliography

Connections & Diversity

27-30 pts

Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of connections and diversity of global communities

23-26 pts

Demonstrates adequate understanding of connections and diversity of global communities

19-22 pts

Demonstrates partial understanding of connections and diversity of global communities

0-18 pts

Shows little understanding of connections and diversity of global communities

Historical Context and Analysis of Human Experiences

27-30 pts

· Clearly and engagingly discusses significance of historical context

· Description of life at the time is compelling and creative

· Convincingly analyzes how past experience is similar/different from the present

23-26 pts

· Adequately discusses significance of historical context

· Description of life at the time is adequate and convincing

· Acknowledges how past experience is similar/ different from the present

19-22 pts

· Only minimal discussion of historical context

· OR Description of life at the time is only partially convincing, OR

· Shows minimal understanding of how past experience is similar/different from the present

0-18 pts

· Fails to discuss historical context, OR

· Description of life at the time is inaccurate or unconvincing, OR

· Fails to notice how past human experience is similar/different from the present

Spiritual Insight

27-30 pts

· Cites or refers to at least 2 relevant spiritual principles or beliefs

· Applies insight within proper context to events or characters discussed

· Shows critical awareness of past or present geo-political concerns

23-26 pts

· Cites or refers to only 1 relevant spiritual principle or belief, OR

· Principle or belief used does not apply within historical context, AND

· Shows some awareness of past or present geo-political concerns

19-22 pts

· Principle or belief only vaguely referred to in a general context, OR

· Principle or belief does not apply within the historical context, OR

· Seems to misunderstand past or present geo-political concerns

0-18 pts

· NO principle or belief is offered, OR

· Past or present geo-political concerns are clearly ignored

Mechanics

18-20 pts

Good fluency, w proper spelling, grammar, etc.

15-17 pts

May lack some fluency, or has minimal minor errors

12-14 pts

Lacks coherence or has numerous or clearly noticeable writing errors

0-11 pts

Poorly written, or has major errors