Category/

Assessment

Excellent (1.5)

Above Average (1.0)

Average (0.5)

Below Average (0)

Introduction & Topic

The topic for investigation was specific and achievable; clearly linked to an important aesthetic question of influence

Although the topic was specific and achievable, it was only indirectly linked to an important aesthetic question

Topic was too broad and only marginally linked to an important question

Topic was either too broad, not clearly stated, poorly managed, or not linked to an important question

Thesis—regarding one artist’s influence over another

The thesis statement had an interpretive angle and was clearly stated in the introduction to the paper

The thesis statement was clearly stated in the introduction

The thesis statement was more descriptive than interpretive

The thesis statement was poorly stated or not apparent

Interpretation

The interpretation was original and presented a perceptive, organized analysis, including a response to counterarguments

The interpretation showed some original thought and some response to counterarguments

The interpretation summarized or restated ideas from sources instead of presenting the writer’s view; more narrative than analytical

No discernible interpretation or response to counterarguments appears

Organization

Information was very well organized with a specific and clearly understood viewpoint that lead to a well-supported conclusion and included APA sections

Information was organized with a viewpoint that lead to a conclusion; APA format was usually followed

Information was organized, but lacked a clear viewpoint or argument; conclusion was not well supported; flaws in APA format were noted

Information was disorganized or irrelevant and lacked a discernible viewpoint; no clearly stated conclusion

Amount of information

All topics were addressed with abundant detail

All topics were addressed with moderate detail, but no section was richly detailed

Topics were addressed, but detail was basic or missing

One or more topics were not addressed

Sources

A variety of primary & secondary sources were used, but evidence from primary sources is emphasized

Although primary and secondary sources were used, some were used excessively

Minimal use of primary sources; evidence from secondary sources was emphasized

Almost all evidence was from secondary sources

APA Citation format

All sources were accurately cited in APA format, including References and in-text documentation

Almost all sources are accurately cited & documented according to the standards for APA format

The majority of the sources are accurately cited & documented, according to APA format

Numerous improper citations appear; no in-text documentation appears

Category/

Assessment

Excellent (1.5)

Above Average (1.0)

Average (0.5)

Below Average (0)

APA Format

Title page, appearance (indents, running heads), margins, sections, headings, and subheads are all created accurately

Elements mostly created accurately; 1-2 insignificant errors

3-4 errors

Too many errors

Mechanics

The mechanics, including sentence structure and transitions, were effortless; sentence and vocabulary variety free of errors in spelling, grammar or punctuation

The mechanics were well-formed so that no meaning was lost; there was sentence and vocabulary variety, but there were minor errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation

The mechanics were adequate, but sentence and vocabulary variety was minimal; several grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors appeared

The mechanics were ill formed so that meaning was lost; sentence structure and vocabulary was repetitious or trite; numerous serious errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation appeared.

Final Copy Format

(All) Typed, double-spaced, correct headings, on time

(Three) Typed, doubled-spaced, correct headings, on time

(Two) Typed, doubled-spaced, correct headings, on time

(Disinterested): not typed, single-spaced, no heading, late

Totals:

Summary Total

(Max = 15)

Category/

Assessment

Excellent (1.5)

Above Average (1.0)

Average (0.5)

Below Average (0)

Introduction & Topic

Thesis—regarding one artist’s influence over another

Interpretation

Organization

Amount of information

Sources

APA Citation format

APA Format

Mechanics

Final Copy Format

Totals:

Summary Total

(Max = 15)