| Course Code | Class Code | Assignment Title | Total Points |
| ELM-305 | ELM-305-O501 | Applying Writing Strategies | 30.0 |
| Criteria | Percentage | No Submission (0.00%) | Insufficient (65.00%) | Approaching (75.00%) | Acceptable (85.00%) | Target (100.00%) | Comments | Points Earned |
| Criteria | 100.0% |
| Writing Strategies | 20.0% | Not addressed. | Essay vaguely explains the POW + TREE, STOP and DARE. A third research-based writing strategy may not be included. If present, the third strategy is inappropriate for the grade described in the case study. | Essay minimally explains the POW + TREE, STOP and DARE, and a third research-based writing strategy. The third strategy is adequate for the grade described in the case study. | Essay appropriately explains the POW + TREE, STOP and DARE, and a third research-based writing strategy. The third strategy is sound for the grade described in the case study. | Essay proficiently explains the POW + TREE, STOP and DARE, and a third research-based writing strategy. The third strategy is ideal for the grade described in the case study. |
| Strategy and Rationale | 20.0% | Not addressed. | Essay recommends an inappropriate strategy for the case study student. It is incoherent in describing how the selected strategy would help the student meet her writing goal. | Essay recommends an adequate strategy for the case study student. It includes cursory reasoning for how the selected writing strategy would help the student meet her writing goal. | Essay recommends an appropriate strategy for the case study student. It includes sound reasoning for how the selected writing strategy would help the student meet her writing goal. | Essay recommends an ideal strategy for the case study student. It includes a compelling rationale for how the selected writing strategy would help the student meet her writing goal. |
| Engaging Student in Personal Reflection | 20.0% | Not addressed. | Essay inappropriately explains how selected writing strategy will allow case study student to engage in personal reflection and evaluate her own writing. | Essay briefly explains how selected writing strategy will allow case study student to engage in personal reflection and evaluate her own writing. | Essay successfully explains how selected writing strategy will allow case study student to engage in personal reflection and evaluate her own writing. | Essay insightfully explains how selected writing strategy will allow case study student to engage in personal reflection and evaluate her own writing. |
| Thesis Development and Purpose | 10.0% | Not addressed. | Thesis or main claim are insufficiently developed or vague; purpose is not clear. | Thesis or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. | Thesis or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. | Thesis or main claim is comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. |
| Argument Logic and Construction | 10.0% | Not addressed. | Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. | Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Sources used are credible and generally support the claim. | Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative and clearly support the claim. | Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative and thoroughly support the claim. |
| Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) | 10.0% | Not addressed. | Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice or sentence construction are used. | Submission includes mechanical errors, but they do not hinder comprehension. Effective sentence structures are used, as well as some practice and content-related language. | Submission is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few are present. A variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech are used, as well as appropriate practice and content-related language. | Submission is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice reflects well-developed use of practice and content-related language. Sentence structures are varied and engaging. |
| Paper Format (use of appropriate style format) | 5.0% | Not addressed. | Template is missing key elements or includes pervasive errors. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. | Appropriate template is used, but formatting includes several minor errors. | Appropriate template is fully used. There are very few errors in formatting style. | All template and format elements are correct. |
| Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style) | 5.0% | Not addressed. | Documentation of sources is inconsistent and/or incorrect, as appropriate to assignment and style, with numerous formatting errors. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, although several formatting errors are present. | Sources are documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is mostly correct. | Sources are completely and correctly documented, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error. |
| Total Weightage | 100% |
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