humanity questions 1130 book review

Criteria Achievement Level

OUTSTANDING (100%)

STRONG (75%)

PROFICIENT (50%)

NEEDS IMPROVEMENT

(25%)

BELOW EXPECTATIONS

(0%)

Overview of the Book

(28% Weighting)

28 percent Student presents a clear overview of the content of the book, the author's purpose in writing it. 4 or more examples are included. Good understanding of relevant main points. Also includes a description of how this book relates to HUM1130.

21 percent Student presents a clear overview of the content of the book, the author's purpose in writing it. 2 or 3 examples or quotes are included. Also includes a description of how this book relates to Hum1130

14 percent Student presents an overview of the content of the book, and provides an example or two of things that the student made note of while reading. A moderate description of the connection to Hum1130 is made.

7 percent Presents a very limited overview of the content of the book. Fails to refer to specific examples. Misses or misunderstands major parts of text

0 percent Is unclear or seriously limited in presenting or developing what the book is about, how this book relates to HUM1130. Lacks basic understanding of the assignment

Analysis and Critique

Student analyzes the thesis of the book,

provides a critique/impression

of what he/she thinks of it

(28% Weighting)

28 percent Thoughtful evaluation of strengths and weaknesses of text. Discusses evidence that seems to support or weaken author's position.

21 percent Thoughtful evaluation of strengths and weaknesses of text, with some reference to other material that indicate value of author's arguments

14 percent Shows basic understanding of strengths and weaknesses of text, gives limited or no reference to supporting material

7 percent Student's analysis is minimal, poorly supported. Mostly ignores evaluation and focuses on summary.

0 percent None or little support for argument, misuse of sources (misunderstanding sources, using sources that are not relevant to argument).Is unfocused and/or disorganized

Written Communication

Organization (24% Weighting)

24 percent Student clearly controls the pace, rhythm, and variety of sentences. Sentence style is smooth and efficient. Words are well chosen and phrasing is precise. Sentences move smoothly from one to the next.

18 percent Student uses variation in word choices, sentence lengths, and sentence transitions, but sentences are often wordy and cluttered. Economy in writing has not yet been developed.

12 percent Style is competent, though not engaging or inventive. Shows reasonable command over phrasing and word choice. Some useful transitions and patterns of reference provide connections in the paper

6 percent Requires the reader to backtrack to make sense of the organization. Uses awkward, though not necessarily incorrect phrasing. Overly reliant on passive voice

0 percent Lacks control over sentence structure, difficult to follow, does not use appropriate transitions

Format & Mechanics

(15% Weighting)

15 percent Language is clear and appropriate. Writing style is effective. Excellent mechanics, grammar, word usage.

11 percent Expresses ideas clearly and well, using appropriate vocabulary and sentence variety. May have errors in mechanics, grammar, or word usage.

8 percent Expresses ideas with reasonable clarity. Contains significant errors in mechanics, grammar, or word usage.

4 percent Has problems in language and sentence structure that result in a lack of clarity. Contains occasional major errors or frequent minor errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics.

0 percent Many mechanical errors (spelling, punctuation, verb tense, capitalization, punctuation, etc.).

COVER PAGE Adherence to

assignment Criteria (5% Weighting)

5 percent Paper submitted with proper cover page as listed in syllabus. All data correct with proper format.

4 percent Cover page includes all components with some errors in grammar or format

3 percent Cover page missing components with errors in format

1 percent Paper submitted with cover page, but not as detailed in assignment criteria sheet

0 percent Paper submitted without a cover page