journal assignment

Writing shows high degree of attention to logic and reasoning of points. Unity clearly leads the reader to the conclusion and stirs thought regarding the topic. Multiply citations from multiply sources.

25.0 pts

Writing is coherent and logically organized with transitions used between ideas and paragraphs to create coherence. Overall unity of ideas is present. Multiply citations from text

22.0 pts

Writing is coherent and logically organized. Some points remain misplaced and stray from the topic. Transitions evident but not used throughout essay. 1-2 citation from text

18.0 pts

Writing lacks logical organization. It shows some coherence but ideas lack unity. Serious errors. No citations from text.

14.0 pts

Content indicates synthesis of ideas, in-depth analysis and evidences original thought and support for the topic

25.0 pts

Content indicates original thinking and develops ideas with sufficient and firm evidence

22.0 pts

Content indicates thinking and reasoning applied with original thought on a few ideas

18.0 pts

Shows some thinking and reasoning but most ideas are underdeveloped and unoriginal

14.0 pts

Main points well developed with high quality and quantity support. Reveals high degree of critical thinking.

25.0 pts

Main points well developed with quality supporting details and quantity. Critical thinking is weaved into points.

22.0

Main points are present with limited detail and development. Some critical thinking is present.

18.0 pts

Main points lack detailed development. Ideas are vague with little evidence of critical thinking

14.0 pts

Essay is free of distracting spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors; absent of fragments, comma splices, and run-ons.

8.0 pts

Essay has few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors allowing reader to follow ideas clearly. Very few fragments or run-ons.

6.0 pts

Spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors create distraction, making reading difficult; fragments, comma splices, run-ons evident. Errors are frequent.

4.0 pts

Most spelling, punctuation, and grammar correct allowing reader to progress though essay. Some errors remain

3.0 pts

Shows outstanding style going beyond usual college level; rhetorical devices and tone used effectively; creative use of sentence structure and coordination

9.0 pts

Attains college level style; tone is appropriate and rhetorical devices used to enhance content; sentence variety used effectively.

7.0 pts

Approaches college level usage of some variety in sentence patterns, diction, and rhetorical devices

6.0 pts

Mostly in elementary form with little or no variety in sentence structure, diction, rhetorical devices or emphasis

5.0 pts

Meets all formal and assignment requirements and evidences attention to detail; all margins, spacing and indentations are correct; essay is neat and correctly assembled with professional look.

8.0 pts

Meets format and assignment requirements; margins, spacing, and indentations are correct; essay is neat and correctly assembled

6.0 pts

Meets format and assignment requirements; generally correct margins, spacing, and indentations; essay is neat but may have some assembly errors

5.0 pts

Fails to follow format and assignment requirements; incorrect margins, spacing and indentation; neatness of essay needs attention

4.0 pts