Midterm Essay for Anthropology course

Rubric:

Grading (100pts)

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Almost Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Conceptual Understanding of Prompt (25pts) Student addresses correctly and fully all aspects of the prompt.

25

23

20

16

10 (or below)

Clarity of Argument (25pts) Student clearly articulates an argument about the issue at hand in well articulated and grammatically correct sentences.

25

23

20

16

10 (or below)

Precise Use of Concepts Presented in the Course (25pts) Student provides clear connections to specific concepts covered in class in his/her discussion of the issue. References to course contents are NOT vague or general

25

23

20

16

10 (or below)

Quality of Writing (25pts) Student writing is carefully spell/grammar checked, fluid, clear, and succinct.

25

23

20

16

10 (or below)

Deduct points for the following:

3. Use of quotes -5 points (if too many quotes, alert me)