ENG 306 HW

Grading Rubric for “Comparing Two Writing Processes”

Outstanding 5

Good 4 Adequate 3 Weak 2 Poor 1

Strong introduction with appropriate context that raises the overall topic and frames the essay in an interesting way. Clear compare/contrast thesis statement which frames the essay. Shows clearly that the student read and understood the article that informs the paper. Develops specific ideas in depth with strong and appropriate examples, data, and experiences. Establishes clear compare/contrast pattern of development, so the paper feels organized and orderly from beginning to end; uses effective generalization/support patterning, strong paragraphing. Source materials are introduced, contextualized, and made relevant to the purpose of the paper.

It is always clear when information, opinions, or facts come from a source as opposed to coming from the student.

Source materials are conventionally documented according to academic MLA style. Student controls the pace, rhythm, and sentence variety.

Sentence style is smooth and efficient, with good use of subordination and coordination.

Words are well-chosen and phrasing is apt and precise.

Sentences move smoothly from one to the next, with clear moves that open, develop, and close topics.

Few punctuation, spelling, and capitalization errors. Few grammatical errors such as agreement, tense, case, number, pronouns.

Total: ________/40 =_________