Homework

Criteria

1: Unsatisfactory

2: Less than Satisfactory

3: Satisfactory

4: Good

5: Excellent

Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar and development of paragraphs- topic sentence,body and conclusion of paragraph)

50 pts

Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning.

Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction, lack of variety in language use. Writer appears to be unaware of audience. Use of “primer prose” indicates writer either doesn’t apply figures of speech or uses them inappropriately.

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors that distract the reader.

Some distracting and/or inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure may be sporadic. The writer exhibits some lack of control in using figures of speech appropriately.

Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader.

Sentence structure is correct and occasionally varies. Language is appropriate to the targeted audience for the most part.

Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present.

The writer is clearly aware of audience; uses a variety of sentence structures and appropriate vocabulary for the target audience; uses figures of speech to communicate clearly.

Writer is clearly in control of standard, written American English.

The writer uses a variety of sentence constructions, figures of speech, and word choice in unique and creative ways that are appropriate to purpose, discipline, and scope.

Evaluating and Documenting Sources (includes use of appropriate style, correct in-text and citation format, etc)

50 pts

Plagiarism;

rarely follows any documentation format correctly; uses noncredible sources

Uses documentation, but frequent formatting/citation errors are present; some sources have questionable credibility

Sources used are credible and documented appropriately to the discipline; formatting and citation is usually correct, but some lack of control is apparent.

Documentation is appropriate and formatting/citation is correct, although a few errors/typos may be present; most sources are authoritative.

There are virtually no errors in documentation format or citation; all sources are authoritative.

Organization

See above

25 pts

1. Title page

2. Reference page

3. APA -12 font, double spaced, New times Roman font

4.

Clearly identified questions and answers in interview

All parts of an essay are included.

Argument Logic and Construction

Interview: and reflection

75 pts:

Intro. thesis

Body and Conclusion

Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is in part or wholly incoherent.

Interview does not appear or

It is not clear which questions were asked.

There is a lack of conclusion and/or introduction.

Person and/ or stage of life is not identified.

Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic.

Interview is less than adequate.

Some Questions from the assignment were asked.

Introduced some information about person interviewed.

Ideas and interview are unsupported.

Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose.

Interview is adequate. Some Questions from the assignment were asked.

Introduced some information about person interviewed.

Referenced text to validate thesis and support ideas and interview.

Argument is strong, showing logical progressions. Firm control of the technique of argumentation is evident.

Smooth progression of claims

Interview is in depth.

All Questions from the assignment were asked.

Introduced some information about person interviewed. Stage of life of person interview is identified.

Referenced text to validate thesis and support ideas and interview.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a unique and compelling manner.

Interview is in depth.

Additional questions were asked as a follow up to the ones asked in the assignment.

Introduced age and general information about person interviewed. Stage of life of person interview is identified.

Referenced text and other sources to support ideas and interview.