Students will be able to write a sophomore-level essay, demonstrating their facility with:
1. The development of an argument
2. Supporting an argument using evidence, analysis, and citations
3. Essay-level and paragraph-level organization
4. And the conventions of standard written English (Mechanics, Usage, Grammar, and Spelling)
1. Samples of the first and last essays will be scored with the common ENGL 1102 Essay Rubric (attached).
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 |
Superior (A) 5 points |
Good (B) 4 points |
Acceptable (C) 3.5 points |
Needs Improvement (D) 3 points |
Not Acceptable (F) 2.5 points |
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Argument: Thesis and Development (SLO 1) Contextualized and qualified thesis; original, nuanced, and sophisticated argument that develops clearly and reasonably; frame of reference and significance are convincingly stated. Argument anticipates and addresses both major and subtle objections. |
Exceeds Standards |
Meets Standards |
Meets Some Standards |
Meets A Few Standards |
Standards Are Not Met |
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Support: Evidence, Analysis, Citations (SLO 2) Evidence is pertinent to argument and deeply engaged; evidence drives argument. Relationship between ideas and support is explained in a nuanced fashion. |
Exceeds Standards |
Meets Standards |
Meets Some Standards |
Meets A Few Standards |
Standards Are Not Met |
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Organization: Essay Structure and Paragraphs (SLO 3) Essay structure reflects logical and organic progression of argument. Paragraph logic is expressed through transitions and signposting, and furthers development of argument. Paragraphs are well-organized and sentences flow. Conclusion synthesizes the argument’s greater implications. |
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 |
Grading Rubric Short Form
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A=5 |
B=4 |
C=3.5 |
D=3 |
F=2.5 |
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