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10 -- Clears Upper Division Writing Proficiency (GWAR). Writing prompt is proficiently addressed Analysis of the reading is reasonable, credibly presented, and well developed Structure is clear, meeting the needs of the analysis Examples and details provide sufficient support for the analysis Prose style is good, particularly in terms of syntax and diction Grammar and mechanics are solid; few distracting errors are present --------------------------------------------------------------- 8/9 -- Writing prompt is adequately addressed Analysis of the reading is present, if minimal Structure is functional, yet mechanical Examples and details support the analysis, but occasionally may be ill chosen Prose style demonstrates adequate-if basic- syntax and diction Grammar and mechanics flaws are noticeable, but few distracting errors are present --------------------------------------------------------------- 6/7 -- Writing prompt is inadequately addressed Analysis of the reading is confused, repetitive or underdeveloped Structure is forced, difficult to follow Examples and details are sparse and often ill chosen Prose style demonstrates difficulties with syntax and diction Grammar and mechanics are poor; an accumulation of distracting errors is present --------------------------------------------------------------- 4/5 -- Writing prompt is minimally addressed Analysis of the reading is confused, simplistic or underdeveloped Structure is forced, difficult to follow Examples and details are sparse and ill chosen Prose style demonstrates considerable difficulties with syntax and diction Grammar and mechanics are very poor; an accumulation of a variety of errors interferes with meaning --------------------------------------------------------------- 2/3 -- Writing prompt is minimally addressed Analysis of the reading is confused, incoherent, simplistic or underdeveloped Structure is forced, difficult to follow, rambling, or incomplete Examples and details are virtually nonexistent Prose style is incomprehensible Grammar and mechanics fail; an accumulation of errors renders the essay unreadable

Prompt Does the student address all aspects of the prompt?

_Summary Does she clearly give the authors’ claim/reasons?

_Strategy : ___________________ Is the strategy clearly identified? Does the student give an example of the strategy? Does s/he describe why it was/wasn’t effective?

_Strategy : ___________________ Is the second strategy clearly identified? Does the student give an example of the strategy? Does s/he describe why it was/wasn’t effective?

_Organization Is the organization or structure described? Does the student give an example? Does s/he describe why it was/wasn’t effective?

_Assumption Does the student discuss the values that influence

this argument? Does s/he discuss how the author does/doesn’t

“share common ground” with the reader?

_Analysis Does the student develop an overall analysis?

Reading Does s/he give appropriate examples from the reading?

Structure Is the structure clear and developed? See outline on back.

Language Does the essay have varied sentence structure?

-locate any coordination, subordination, transitions -locate any relative (adjective) clauses

Does the essay have varied ‘analysis’ language? -circle all adjectives similar to ‘effective’ -circle all reporting verbs

Are there any distracting grammatical errors?

Grading Rubric for Sample Essay

Identify and provide a brief explanation of the author's argument;

Identify two persuasive strategies that the author uses to support his or her argument and analyze how those strategies support the claim;

Describe the overall organization of the reading selection and explain whether it makes the argument persuasive;

Discuss the assumption(s) on which the argument is based;

Evaluate the extent to which you find the argument convincing

Write an essay in which you respond to all of the following: