Final Portfolio (Prof. Samuel)

HU200 | Unit 9 Portfolio Rubric

Grade: Grading Criteria

A: 144 - 160

points

 The Portfolio demonstrates careful introduction of the chosen “Encounter,” explaining the unit selected, the reasons for its selection, and the setting for the “Encounter.”

 The Portfolio continues each analysis by a thorough reflection on the Humanities area and the experience of “Encounter.” The length and content is equivalent across all 4 selected “Encounters.”

 The Portfolio applies concepts from the course in each Humanities “Encounter” to demonstrate change in perspective. The ideas from the course are well defined, effectively cited, followed by context and interpretation, and connected directly to the experience by a strong explanation.

 The Portfolio uses vocabulary terms from the unit and incorporates APA formatting for source citation. The Portfolio offers interpretations of the sources, and draws connections between the sources and the main idea of the essay.

 The writing demonstrates clarity, organization, and attention to detail in spelling, grammar, and capitalization.

 Portfolio meets posted length requirements.

B: 128 - 143

points

 The Portfolio demonstrates introduction of the chosen “Encounter,” explaining the unit selected, some reason for its selection, and the setting for the “Encounter.”

 The Portfolio continues each analysis by a basic reflection on the Humanities area and the experience of “Encounter.” The length and content is roughly equivalent across all 4 selected “Encounters.”

 The Portfolio applies concepts from the course in each Humanities “Encounter” to demonstrate change in perspective. The ideas from the course are defined, cited, followed by some context and interpretation, and connected to the experience by an explanation.

 The Portfolio uses vocabulary terms from the unit and incorporates APA formatting for source citation. The Portfolio offers some interpretations of the sources, and draws some connections between the sources and the main idea of the essay.

 The writing demonstrates some clarity, organization, and attention to detail in spelling, grammar, and capitalization.

 Portfolio meets posted length requirements.

C: 112- 127

points

 The Portfolio introduces of the chosen “Encounter,” but is incomplete in explaining the unit selected, the reasons for its selection, and the setting for the “Encounter.”

 The Portfolio offers a basic reflection on the Humanities area and the experience of “Encounter.” The length and content is not equal across all 4 selected “Encounters.”

 The Portfolio briefly mentions or fails to mention the concepts from the course in each Humanities “Encounter” to demonstrate change in perspective. The ideas from the course are not fully defined, cited, followed by context and interpretation, or connected directly to the experience by an explanation.

 The Portfolio does not vocabulary terms from the unit and/or does not incorporate APA formatting for source citation.

 The writing is lacking in clarity, organization, and attention to detail in spelling, grammar, and capitalization.

 Portfolio does not meet posted length requirements.

D: 96 - 111

points

 The Portfolio introduces less than the required number of 4 “Encounters,” or the writing is brief and does not introduce the chosen “Encounter,” explain the unit selected, reasons for its selection, or the setting for the “Encounter.”

 The Portfolio does not support each introduction with a reflection on the Humanities area and the experience of “Encounter.” The length and content is not equal across all 4 selected “Encounters,” or some “Encounters” are missing.

 The Portfolio does not directly apply concepts from the course in each Humanities “Encounter” to demonstrate change in perspective. The ideas from the course are alluded to without definition, citation, or explanation.

 Portfolio does not meet posted length requirements; does not cite the text; no APA formatting.

F: 0 – 95 points  Portfolio is off topic and lacks originality.

 Project does not include all the required Portfolio elements and reflections.

 Portfoli has several mechanical or stylistic errors.

 Portfolio does not meet posted length requirements and does not use the text.

 Portfolio is abusive, inappropriate, or plagiarized.