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Rubric
Name Description Rubric Detail Levels of Achievement Criteria Excellent Good Unacceptable Milestone Paper Rubric

Introduction

2 Points The paper has a well-constructed introduction that informs the reader of the topic and helps them focus on the information ahead.

1 Points The paper has a good introduction, but it either is unfocused or does not fully introduce the topic

0 Points There is no introduction.

Personal Connection to Topic

2 Points Connection is well-described and engages reader.

1 Points Connection is welldescribed.

0 Points No connection described.

Topic Details

2 Points Includes detailed description, which interests reader, has outside source.

1 Points Description is either interesting or detailed, but not both; has outside source.

0 Points Description is not detailed or interesting to reader, and source absent.

Conclusion

2 Points The paper has a well-constructed conclusion that brings closure to the paper.

1 Points The paper has a conclusion, but it either does not summarize the topic or leaves the topic open.

0 Points There is no conclusion.

Paper Length

2 Points Four to five words higher or lower than paragraph limits.

1 Points Five to ten words higher or lower than paragraph limits.

0 Points More than ten words higher or lower than paragraph limits.

Citations

3 Points Citations present and correctly written.

0 Points Citations are not present or are incorrectly written.

0 Points Citations are not present or are incorrectly written.

Thinking

2 Points

1 Points

0 Points
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About the Course

All questions are answered in complete sentences.

Four questions answered in complete sentences.

Either less than three questions answered or no complete sentences

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