This rubric evaluates student responses on five criteria on a scale from not present to exceeds expectations. The criteria include: providing a clear answer to the question, providing an argument with reasons to support the conclusion, connecting ideas from assigned readings, providing insightful reflection applying source material, and demonstrating personal reflection rather than just reproducing sources. Points are deducted for issues with academic writing style or not following formatting instructions.
This rubric evaluates student responses on five criteria on a scale from not present to exceeds expectations. The criteria include: providing a clear answer to the question, providing an argument with reasons to support the conclusion, connecting ideas from assigned readings, providing insightful reflection applying source material, and demonstrating personal reflection rather than just reproducing sources. Points are deducted for issues with academic writing style or not following formatting instructions.
This rubric evaluates student responses on five criteria on a scale from not present to exceeds expectations. The criteria include: providing a clear answer to the question, providing an argument with reasons to support the conclusion, connecting ideas from assigned readings, providing insightful reflection applying source material, and demonstrating personal reflection rather than just reproducing sources. Points are deducted for issues with academic writing style or not following formatting instructions.
Present Expectations Expectations Expectations Expectations POINTS EARNED: Score Provides a clear and unambiguous answer to the question/s, i.e., 0 10 – 12 13 - 15 16 - 18 19 - 20 an identifiable statement of position; a conclusion to the argument. Provides an argument, consisting of the answer to the question (a 0 10 – 12 13 – 15 16 – 18 19 – 20 conclusion) and reasons to accept it (coherent and defensible claims). Identifies key ideas from the assigned readings and discussions and 0 10 – 12 13 – 15 16 – 18 19 – 20 connects these in a relevant and meaningful way. Is able to provide an insightful reflection based on the source 0 10 – 12 13 – 15 16 – 18 19 – 20 material (film/article) and apply those to their argument. Demonstrates personal reflection, insight and analysis, not merely 0 10 – 12 13 - 15 16 - 18 19 - 20 reproduction of source material. POINTS DEDUCTED 8 - 10 6-8 4-6 2-4 0-2
Demonstrates awareness and competency in stylistic elements of
academic writing (spelling, grammar, punctuation, mechanics and clarity of expression,). Follows the given format and instructed number of words needed.