| Week 8 Grading Rubric for Course Project Final Draft | Total Points Possible | Total Points Earned |
| Criteria: | 175 | 0 | Comments: |
| Central Idea/Focus: Topic, purpose, and thesis are clear and identifiable in the introduction; all ideas consistently address the main argument without off-topic or irrelevant ideas. Presentation of central idea/focus reflects revision and refinement from prior drafts. | 10 | 0 |
| Support/Development of Ideas: Ideas are sufficiently developed for each section. Fifteen points may be earned for each of the five sections of the document. Introduction must have attention-grabbing story, topic, purpose, credibility, and why the topic is important; the thesis is graded above in central idea. Sections II, III, and IV must contain main idea indicated by a topic sentence followed by properly attributed support from sources. Development of ideas anticipates reader objections and responds appropriately. Evidence is varied and effective. Uses argumentative strategies and appeals to improve the logic and credibility of the presented ideas. Conclusion contains memorable ideas and does not rely on repetition of earlier content. Body of project reflects improvement from earlier drafts or points will be deducted from each section accordingly. | 75 | 0 |
| Organization/Structure: The internal structure of a piece of writing, the thread of central meaning. All ideas are organized well without any missing or incomplete components. Organization responds to feedback on earlier drafts and presents an improved version from prior drafts. Points are deducted for organization that has not been revised based on feedback. | 25 | 0 |
| Formatting Including Use of APA: Correct title page, headers, second page title, margins, ,alignment, spacing, font and size (5 points). In-text citations and end-text References match and demonstrate proficient use of APA style, errors in in-text citations, or lack of in-text citations (10 points). References page with a minimum five sources correctly cited, match the in-text citation, and use of citations demonstrates improvement from early to final drafts (15 points). Formatting and layout: Use of appropriate layout including headings and effective use of images, graphs, and charts which are effectively labeled and integrated into the body of the report (10 points). | 40 | 0 |
| Grammar/Mechanics/Style: Grammar refers to correctness of language usage. Mechanics refers to conventional correctness in capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Style includes word choice, sentence variety, clarity, and conciseness. Also, sentences vary in length and structure; ideas are clear, logical, and concise. Style is persuasive and authentic to the topic and purpose. | 25 | 0 |
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