Students will be able to write a freshman-level essay, demonstrating their facility with
1. Purpose and Audience
2. Organization and Coherence
3. Making and Supporting Claims
4. Grammar, Mechanics, and Syntax
1. Samples of the first and last essays will be scored with the common ENGL 1101 Essay Rubric.
a. 1/3 of each class will be randomly selected.
2. Each assessment cycle 2 SLOs will be assessed.
3. For each SLO assessed, 70% of assessed students will score at least a “C” or higher (7.5 out of 10 possible points).
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Evaluative Standards |
A 5 points |
B 4 points |
C 3.5 points |
D 3 points |
F 2.5 points |
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Purpose and Audience (SLO 1): The paper thoroughly fulfills the purpose and is wholly appropriate for the intended audience of the assignment. |
Exceeds Standards |
Meets Standards |
Meets Some Standards |
Meets A Few Standards |
Standards Are Not Met |
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Organization and Coherence (SLO 2): The paper is well organized, unified, and coherent throughout. |
Exceeds Standards |
Meets Standards |
Meets Some Standards |
Meets A Few Standards |
Standards Are Not Met |
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Making and Supporting a Claim (SLO 3): The paper makes a claim that is clearly stated and supported by convincing evidence. |
Exceeds Standards |
Meets Standards |
Meets Some Standards |
Meets A Few Standards |
Standards Are Not Met |
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Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling (SLO 4): The paper shows a comprehensive command of vocabulary, syntax, and grammar and contains appropriate and effective sentence structures. There is accuracy in mechanics and, when appropriate, citations. |
Exceeds Standards |
Meets Standards |
Meets Some Standards |
Meets A Few Standards |
Standards Are Not Met |