AAS322 – FINAL

Grading Rubric AAS 322: Chinese American Lang & Lit Prof. Anna Eng, SFSU

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Excellent: (10 pts.) Good : (8-9 pts.) Satisfactory: (7 pts.) Unsatisfactory: (5-6pts.) Analysis: - Level and depth of critical engagement with the assigned readings and/or films. How well do you address the question?

Thoughtful analysis of at least 2-3 of the key arguments/ issues addressed by the readings and/or film(s). Analysis is thoughtful and/or original, and comprehensive. Makes important connections between the readings. Paper goes beyond the assignment to explore the implications of arguments or evidence in new contexts or in particularly thoughtful, insightful, and/or original ways. Paper shows a nuanced grasp of principles and the ability to apply and/or discuss these principles with facility.

Paper fully meets the parameters of the assignment but does not exceed them. Analysis of at least 1-2 of the key arguments/ issues addressed by the readings and/or film(s). However, analysis could be more in-depth and comprehensive.

Paper does not address some aspects of the assignment. Paper demonstrates a somewhat shaky grasp of the principles and ideas presented. Analysis is somewhat superficial and lacks insight on the key issues and implications of the readings and the film(s). Paper leans more towards summary rather than analysis.

Paper does not address the assignment. (and/or…) Paper contains little or no analysis of the issues addressed in the readings and the film(s).

Comprehension: How well did you understand the readings and issues raised.

Paper represents the authors’/film’s arguments, evidence and conclusions accurately, fairly and eloquently. Demonstrates a firm understanding of the implications of the author’s arguments. Demonstrates an in-depth and nuanced understanding of the readings and issues raised in the film(s).

Paper represents the authors’ arguments, evidence and conclusions accurately though not sufficiently clearly. (and/or…) There are minor inaccuracies.

Paper badly misrepresents the authors’ arguments, evidence, and/or conclusions.

Paper does not address the authors’ arguments, evidence, and/or conclusions and does not demonstrate an understanding of the materials.

Grading Rubric AAS 322: Chinese American Lang & Lit Prof. Anna Eng, SFSU

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Evidence: How well do you support the issues you are raising with concrete examples from the readings?

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Excellent, well-chosen, and well- explained examples to illustrate your points. Evidence used to support your points are rich, detailed and well chosen. Evidence sections employ appropriate illustrations and/or quotations. (Where applicable) Important opposing evidence (i.e. evidence that might seem to contradict your argument) is considered and convincingly refuted.

Evidence used to support the central point is well chosen, though not particularly rich or detailed, or is not well- explained. (Where applicable) Some opposing evidence is considered and refuted.

Connection between argument and evidence is not clearly articulated in all cases. (and/or…) (Where applicable) Consideration of opposing evidence is cursory or the evidence is not convincingly refuted.

Evidence used does not clearly support the main argument. (and/or) No evidence is given to support your analysis. (Where applicable) Important opposing evidence is ignored, thereby weakening the central argument.

Writing/Mechanics: Grammar, spelling, writing style, sentence structure, clarity and organization of your ideas.

Writing is clear, tight and concise and to the point. Ideas are well organized. Sentences are clear and well– structured. No more than 1-2 spelling or grammar issues Quotations are all framed effectively in the text (i.e. integrated properly in terms of both grammar and meaning) and explicated where necessary.

Paper is for the most part precisely worded and unambiguous. Sentence structure is mostly clear. There are a few minor spelling or grammatical errors. Quotes are all properly attributed and cited.

Wording is imprecise or ambiguous fairly often. (and/or…) Sentence structure is often confusing. (and/or…) There are a number of spelling and grammatical errors. (and/or) In a few places, quotes are not attributed and cited. Quotations are not framed effectively in the text.

Throughout the paper, wording is imprecise or ambiguous. (and/or…) Sentence structure is consistently confusing. Paper is unacceptably sloppy. Many spelling and grammatical errors. (and/or…) Quotes are frequently not attributed or improperly cited.

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