History project part 3

Critical Elements

Exemplary

Proficient

Needs Improvement

Not Evident

Value

Topic Analysis

Identifies a historical interpretation or thesis that clearly synthesizes information from the primary and secondary sources included in the paper

(27-30)

Identifies a historical interpretation or thesis that synthesizes information from the primary and secondary sources included in the paper

(24-26)

Attempts to identify a historical interpretation or thesis somewhat based on the information from the sources included in the paper; however, there are gaps in reasoning or insufficient sources

(21-23)

Does not identify a historical interpretation or thesis based on the sources included in the paper, or sources are not included or not relevant to thesis

(0-20)

30

Analysis of Sources

Accurately differentiates between primary and secondary source documents and offers logical analysis of each with specific details

(23-25)

Accurately differentiates between primary and secondary source documents and offers logical analysis of the each with some detail

(20-22)

Accurately differentiates between primary and secondary source documents but with gaps in reasoning or details that detract from logical analysis of each

(18-19)

Does not accurately differentiate between primary and secondary source documents or offer logical analysis OR uses fewer than two primary sources and two secondary sources

(0-17)

25

Integration of Sources

Integrates appropriate sources at key points in paper to clearly support thesis or points; explains direct relationship of all sources to topic (18-20)

Integrates sources at key points in paper to support thesis or points; explains relationship of most sources to topic

(16-17)

Integrates some sources in paper that support the thesis or points; explains relationship of some sources to topic

(14-15)

Does not integrate sources in the paper that support the thesis or points; does not explain relationship of most sources to topic

(0-13)

20

Citation Quotes, Paraphrases, Bibliography

All citations and sources are formatted accurately

(14-15)

Most citations and sources are formatted accurately

At least two sources and two citations are formatted accurately

(11)

Fewer than two sources and two citations are formatted accurately

(0-10)

15

Writing Mechanics

No errors related to grammar or organization

(9-10)

Errors of grammar and organization are minimal and rarely interrupt the flow

(8)

Errors of grammar and organization are limited enough that the paper is still able to be understood

(7)

Errors of grammar and organization make the paper difficult to understand

(0-6)

10

Earned Total

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