PROF XAVIER

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Excellent

Good

Average

Below Average

Unacceptable

Points Earned

Part 1 – Content and Analysis

36 to 40 points

Four images are selected. Questions are answered in a paragraph that clearly synthesizes information from the website and course materials. Paragraphs explain connections between image and historical context with clear analysis. All information is historically accurate.

32 to 35 points

Four images are selected. Questions are answered in a paragraph that attempts to synthesize information from the website and course materials. Paragraphs explain some connections between image and historical context, but there are some omissions or lack of clarity in the analysis. Information is historically accurate with only 1 minor issue.

28 to 31 points

Four images are selected. Questions are answered but not with any clear synthesis of information. Paragraphs only describe the context but do not present any analysis. Information is basically accurate with only minor errors that do not detract from understanding of the context.

24 to 27 points

Only 3 images are selected. Paragraphs address the questions with no attempt at synthesis of information. Paragraphs only mention the historical context with no description or analysis. There are 1 or more significant errors in accuracy that significantly change understanding of the context.

0 to 23 points

Less than 3 images are selected. Paragraphs do not address the questions in any clear way, nor is there any reference to the course materials. Paragraphs do not mention the historical context. There are significant historical errors.

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Excellent

Good

Average

Below Average

Unacceptable

Points Earned

Part 1 – Length and Format

18 to 20 points

Presentation contains image, title, and name of artist preceding each paragraph. Paragraphs contain 200–300 words. Citations are written in current Turabian format as provided in the style document.

16 to 17 points

Presentation contains image, title, and name of artist preceding each paragraph. Paragraphs contain 190–310 words. Citations are written in current Turabian format as provided in the style document, with only 1–2 minor errors.

14 to 15 points

Presentation contains image, title, and name of artist preceding each paragraph. Paragraphs contain 170–330 words. There is an attempt to provide citations in current Turabian format as provided in the style document.

12 to 13 points

Presentation contains image, title, and name of artist preceding paragraphs. Paragraphs contain 150–350 words. There is an attempt to provide citations in current Turabian format as provided in the style document, but there are significant errors.

0 to 11 points

Presentation contains image, title, and name of artist preceding less than 4 paragraphs. Paragraphs contain less than 150 words or more than 350 words. There is no attempt to include citations in current Turabian format.

Part 2 – Content and Analysis

19 to 20 points

Both paragraphs include summary of historical significance and evaluation of the individuals based on historical fact, with suggestions for replacement as appropriate.

17 to 18 points

Both paragraphs include summary of historical significance and some evaluation of the individuals based primarily on historical fact mixed with personal opinion, with suggestions for replacement as appropriate.

14 to 16 points

Both paragraphs include some summary of historical significance and an attempt at evaluation of the individuals based primarily on personal opinion rather than historical fact, with suggestions for replacement that more accurately represent another state.

11 to 13 points

At least 1 paragraph makes some attempt at presenting the historical significance and some attempt at evaluation that relies on personal opinion. Suggestions for replacement are vague or inappropriate.

0 to 10 points

Neither paragraph presents historical significance beyond a cursory mention, nor is there any attempt at evaluation.

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Excellent

Good

Average

Below Average

Unacceptable

Points Earned

Part 2 – Length and Format

10 to 10 points

Presentation contains image, name, and state preceding each paragraph. Paragraphs contain 200–250 words. Citations are written in current Turabian format as provided in the style document.

8 to 9 points

Presentation contains image, name, and state preceding each paragraph. Paragraphs contain 190–260 words. Citations are written in current Turabian format as provided in the style document, with only 1–2 minor errors.

6 to 7 points

Presentation contains image, name, and state preceding each paragraph. Paragraphs contain 175–275 words. There is an attempt to provide citations in current Turabian format as provided in the style document.

4 to 5 points

Presentation contains image, name, and state preceding each paragraph. Paragraphs contain 150–300 words. There is an attempt to provide citations in current Turabian format as provided in the style document, but there are significant errors.

0 to 3 points

Presentation contains image, title, and name of artist preceding only 1 paragraph. Paragraphs contain less than 150 words or more than 300 words. There is no attempt to include citations in current Turabian format.

Overall – Grammar, Mechanics, and Style

5 to 5 points

Paragraphs are well-constructed and original. They are proofread to prevent grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. There are no mistakes from the Writing Tips document.

4 to 4 points

Paragraphs are well-constructed and original. There are 2–3 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. There are no mistakes from the Writing Tips document.

3 to 3 points

Paragraphs have some degree of proper construction and are original. There are 4–5 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. There is 1 mistake from the Writing Tips document.

2 to 2 points

Paragraphs need some improvement in construction but are original. There are 6–7 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. There are 2 mistakes from the Writing Tips document.

0 to 1 points

Paragraphs are poorly constructed with more than 8 grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors. There are 3 or more mistakes from the Writing Tips document.

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Excellent

Good

Average

Below Average

Unacceptable

Points Earned

Appearance

5 to 5 points

Submission is creative, visually attractive, and easily readable.

4 to 4 points

Submission is acceptable, with some minor issues with clarity and readability. Some attempt at creativity.

3 to 3 points

Submission lacks creativity but is clear and readable.

2 to 2 points

Submission lacks creativity, contains issues with clarity, or is difficult to read.

0 to 1 points

Submission is poorly crafted, with little or no attempt at clarity or readability.

Total

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