Zujey Galvan

Penalties Chart
(see the Essay 2 Assignment Prompt & Syllabus’s Course Schedule for more information)

Assignment Submission / Attendance Penalty

Annotated Bibliography Yes N/A
Draft 1 Yes N/A
Draft 2 Yes N/A
Group Conference Yes N/A
Peer Review Workshop Yes N/A
Writer’s Workshop No -5%

Minimum Requirement Evaluation

To earn the minimum grade of a C, your essay must…

1. Be in MLA format—No
2. Be on time—Yes
3. Have been peer reviewed in workshops—Yes
4. Meet the page requirements (1,200-1,500 words)—Yes
5. Have a controlling idea (claim) with evidence from all the sources —see Feedback from
Rubric
6. Be cohesive and organized around your controlling idea —see Feedback from Rubric
7. Be specific and give details and examples —see Feedback from Rubric

Feedback from Rubric

Controlling Idea

B+ | Text presents a controlling idea, though it may not be revelatory or clear and is
supported with the use of relevant sub-claims that further the author’s purpose/
intended meaning of the text.

Evidence

A- | Text presents evidence in a logical manner and has been chosen based on relevance
to the controlling idea and ability to further the controlling idea/author’s purpose.

Description

A - / A| Text presents a clear understanding of the concept of the research analysis. Text
also presents evidence that demonstrates this understanding.
Genre Competence (Research Paper)
 A - / A | Text presents a clear understanding of the research analysis paper genre used
and the intended audience. Text clearly understands his/her purpose and uses the genre
as such.

Style, Grammar and the Writing Process

B | Style and grammar are somewhat appropriate for the assigned genre and audience.
Text appears to have not benefitted from proofreading and editing.

Instructor Comments

Overall a strong paper. Please see my marginal comments on your final draft and let me know if
you have any questions.

Final Draft Grade: A- (92/100) – 5% penalty = B (87.4/100)