sal Castro and the High School Walkouts

Writing Assignment Rubrics Page

As stated in the syllabus, this assignment is worth a total of 100 points. As such the assessment methods for this project will utilize the following categories for determining your overall grade. You do not have to follow this order but do try to include elements from each category into your writing assignment to receive the highest grade possible.

1. Format-20pts: For this section I am checking to see that you followed the directions explained in the instructions that describes the assignment.

2. Content-20pts: For this section I am looking to see if your writing assignment is making links to a larger historical context. I am also looking to see if your thesis clear and if you provided sufficient evidence to substantiate your argument(s).

3. Organization-20pts: Your writing assignment will also be graded on your ability to connect several themes, examples, and sections into a cohesive narrative or story. Be sure to use transitions and avoid leaving ideas or topics dangling or insufficiently described. Also, do not add insignificant facts that do not add to your story.

4. Creativity-20pts: For this section I am looking to see how imaginative your final product is. I want to be engaged by your response. I’m looking for creativity and authenticity. Be detailed, be interesting. Tell me a story that fascinates me.

5. Final Product-20pts: As noted in the syllabus, this assignment is worth a maximum of fifty points. Assignment will be graded using the guidelines listed above. Each of the four elements are worth a maximum of ten points apiece, with ten points reserved for overall clarity of writing style (proper grammar and spelling/typing), originality of thought, believable examples and situations, and accuracy.

One last word of wisdom, avoid at all costs using the internet to formulate your response. Do not use any online sources for this assignment. The internet should never be consulted for this project. You may consult, however, with the following Campus Writing Labs for assistance: the MTM Writing Clinic located in the MLK building in room 252 which can be contacted at (713) 313-7981 and the SAES Writing Lab located in the Fairchild building in room 167 which can be contacted at (713) 131-4355.