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RUBRICANDPAGEFORMAT.docxRUBRIC TO SCORE ANALYTICAL PAPERS
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ADD-ONS = 2 POINTS EACH |
Argument is clear and concise. A point is made and reinforced. Uses applicable terminology related to the topic covered in class and relevant to this issue. Demonstrates a solid understanding of the topic |
Followed all directions on margins, spacing, font, and length. Easy to read and comment. Adhered to guidelines on presentations: facts, position statement, argument / points, and summary. |
Grammar, language, spelling, tense were excellent - paragraphs included topic sentences, proper and logical support, and closing / transitional sentences. Easy flow from one section to the next. College-appropriate level paper. |
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STARTING POINT = 14 POINTS |
Argument is good - can be condensed; eventually comes to a point. Reinforcement is lacking but sufficient. Use of terminology is average as is understanding of the topic. |
Followed directions loosely but minor errors in margins, spacing, font, or length. Hard to read. Presentation follows guidelines but items and transitions needed to be articulated. |
Minor errors in grammar, language, spelling, tense that are normal and easily overlooked. Some issues with paragraph structure and transition. Choppy but readable. Prep school appropriate level paper. |
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DELETES = 1 POINT EACH |
Argument is buried in rhetoric - does not come to a point and meanders; lengthy. Lack of reinforcing data or information. Terminology is absent, inapplicable, or irrelevant to this topic. Shows little understanding of the issue |
Failed to follow directions on margins, spacing, font, or length. Extremely difficult to read. Left out items on facts, position, arguments, or summary. Not sure where this is heading or position being taken. |
Major errors in grammar, language, spelling, tense, that are unacceptable for college. Paragraph structure is underdeveloped or flow and transition are absent. Almost unreadable. High school appropriate level paper. |
SYLLABUS WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT EXPLANATION (EXAMPLE)
Analytical / Reflection Papers (8 total x 20 points each = 160 points): Accelerated Courses must meet the same semester credit hours as traditional semester-length classes. Within this 8-week time frame I must supplement face-to-face contact with outside work and activities. Therefore, this course will weekly reflection / research papers. Every week I will give you 2 – 5 short readings (you can augment those with additional) on a topic related to that week’s presentation. I will then ask you to take a position in response to the question being asked.
Each response should be clear and concise, no more than three (3) pages, double spaced, in length. Papers should include: 1) a brief restatement of the question, the facts, and any relevant rules, 2) your position, 3) two to three statements supporting your position / argument (with proper cites – you may need to do a little research to support your position, don’t just spew rhetoric), and 4) a summary or conclusion.
DEVELOP the paper – it is DELIBERATELY short to teach you to quickly make a point. Grades will be based upon: format provided above (including grammar and spelling), actual response to the question, support of your position, integration of terms, and demonstration of knowledge and understanding.
These instructions are an example of what I want to see in your weekly papers: the font (CALIBRI or ARIAL), size (12), spacing (DOUBLE), and margins (ONE INCH ALL AROUND). Easy!
