Evaluative Standards |
A Superior Exceeds Standards |
B Good Meets Standards |
C Acceptable Meets Some Standards |
D Needs Improvement Meets A Few Standards |
F Not Acceptable Standards Are Not Met |
Purpose and Audience The paper thoroughly fulfills the purpose and is wholly appropriate for the intended audience of the assignment. |
20 |
17 |
15 |
13 |
11 |
Organization and Coherence The paper is well organized, unified, and coherent throughout. |
20 |
17 |
15 |
13 |
11 |
Making Claims The paper makes a claim that is clearly stated and supported by convincing evidence. |
20 |
17 |
15 |
13 |
11 |
Supporting Claims The paper supports its claims with convincing evidence and/or argument. |
20 |
17 |
15 |
13 |
11 |
Grammar, Mechanics, and Spelling 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. |
20 |
17 |
15 |
13 |
11 |
Integrating Sources The paper integrates ideas from source materials; citation is appropriately used; quotes and paraphrasing are sufficiently integrated.
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No additional points |
Minus 1 pt. |
Minus 2 pts. |
Minus 3 pts. |
Minus 4 pts. |
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