English Homework

Criteria

“B/C” Range Goals

“A” Range Goals

Cover Page and Title

Weight 5%

Title shows evidence of originality and creativity. Cover page is properly formatted.

Title is extremely creative, original, and thought-provoking – it sounds like the title of a professional article.

Abstract

Weight 15%

Abstract effectively defines an area of interest, summarizes research problem, and captures readers’ interest by providing thought-provoking background information, contextualizing, facts, examples, quotes, and/or statistics, while remaining concise.

The abstract does a masterful job of using dazzling language and attention-grabbing examples to hook the reader into wanting to read further about a clearly defined research problem.

Significance of the Problem

Weight 25%

The significance of the problem has been discussed and the importance of research on that has been identified.

The writer goes beyond the simple identification of the problem significance, and tries to go in-depth with different dimensions of the issue with a critical perspective while acknowledging competing narratives on the issue.

Question and Thesis

Weight 15%

The question and thesis do not reflect the author’s effort to think outside the box, and his/her effort in learning about various dimensions of the question at hand.

The question asked is sharp and demonstrates the author’s genuine care for fixing the identified problem/ The thesis is strong, clear, and indicative of the student’s willingness to take risk and prior effort to understand the complexity of the issue at hand.

Sources and Research Methods

Weight 10%

Description of research methods effectively demonstrates logical plan for gathering sources, including at least one primary source.

Section showcases exceptional research plan that goes into more detail than that of the typical proposal.

Document Design

Weight 10%

Document employs effective use of design that is both visually appealing and genre-appropriate. Single-spacing, clear headings, bolding, font sizes, etc., make this proposal easy to read for audiences with limited time for reviewing the proposal. There is a well-organized works cited page at the end.

Project not only fulfills the basic requirements of visual design; it looks downright eye-catching and professional.

Professionalism and Language

Weight 20%

Draft shows effective and appropriate use of syntax, vocabulary, punctuation, and spelling in service of rhetorical purpose.

Language, in addition to being nearly error-free, is exceptionally dazzling. Sophisticated vocabulary, and / or stellar command of sentence structure make the reading of this project extremely engaging.