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ENG 202 Problem/Solution Paper Guide

The document is a rubric for a Problem/Solution paper in ENG 202, detailing the criteria for evaluation across three main categories: Content, Documentation and Format, and Academic Language. Each category is broken down into specific components with point allocations, emphasizing the importance of a clear introduction, well-structured body paragraphs, proper citation, and coherent language. The total score for the paper is out of 100 points, with guidelines for word count and formatting requirements.

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ENG 202 Problem/Solution Paper Guide

The document is a rubric for a Problem/Solution paper in ENG 202, detailing the criteria for evaluation across three main categories: Content, Documentation and Format, and Academic Language. Each category is broken down into specific components with point allocations, emphasizing the importance of a clear introduction, well-structured body paragraphs, proper citation, and coherent language. The total score for the paper is out of 100 points, with guidelines for word count and formatting requirements.

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Problem/Solution Paper Rubric

ENG 202

Content (40 pts.)


Introduction
a. Introduction of the topic
b. Definition of the problem / 10
c. Thesis statement

Body Paragraph 1:
a. Topic sentence
b. Adequate presentation and evaluation of the solution(s)
/10
c. Concluding sentence

Body Paragraph 2:
a. Topic sentence
b. Adequate discussion of shortcomings and proposal of /10
recommendations/ new solution(s)
c. Concluding sentence

Conclusion
a. Summary of main solutions
b. Benefits of solutions and predictions of implementation /10
c. Call-for action or claim of universal significance

Documentation and Format (20 pts.)


Documentation: All references to other sources are accurately cited
using parenthetical citations and referenced (APA) /10

Format: The document follows correct APA format: Times New


Roman, 12 pt. font, double-spacing; header: page numbers in top
right; paper title: centered/bold; correct paragraph indentation; /10
references have hanging indentations

Academic Language (40 pts.)


Coherence and Unity: Coherent and concise sentence structure.
Transitions are used effectively to draw the appropriate connections
/10
between ideas (cause/effect; compare/contrast; etc.)

Language:
a. Appropriate and relevant meta-discourse and rhetorical function
b. Hedging and boosting used appropriately
c. Appropriate academic word choice
/30
d. Appropriate verb tenses used: simple present tense; simple past
tense; present perfect tense; future tense
e. Overall spelling and grammar

Word Range: Approximately 850 – 1,000 words (without the RL) Total: /100
Problem/Solution Paper Rubric
ENG 202

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