| Week 2—Source Summary Grading Rubric | | Total Points Possible | 100 | Total Points Earned | 0 |
| | Pts. Pos. | Pts. Ernd. | Comments |
| Part I—Summary. One-sentence summary of the article, which includes a signal phrase to introduce the source. | 10 |
| Part II—One-paragraph summary of the article. Thesis includes a clear statement of purpose. Includes a signal phrase to introduce the source. | 10 |
| Part II—Multiple Paragraph Summary. Two- or three-paragraph summary that includes a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. The first paragraph includes a thesis statement that highlights the main points of the article. The body explains, justifies, or elaborates upon the thesis. Transitions are used to move from point to point. Transitions provide logical sequence appropriate for the purpose. Summary ends with a strong conclusion that summarizes the main points of the article. | 35 |
| Part IV—Student Reaction. Summarizes students' reaction to the ideas discussed in the article. | 10 |
| Part V—Formatting and References. Correctly formatted following APA guidelines. Includes appropriately formatted title page. Includes references listed in the Course Project. References used include both an in-text citation and a References page. | 15 |
| Mechanics. The paper reflects correctness of expression and has been carefully edited for spelling errors, grammar, and punctuation. Sentence structure contains no major flaws such as run-on sentences, fragments, or verb errors. Word choice: words are effective, precise, and convey images appropriate for the audience and purpose. Vocabulary is varied, specific, and appropriate for college writing. | 20 |