iRubric: Paper 3: Song Argument rubric

Diction prevents clear and concise communication.

Wordy or unnecessarily complex sentences may provide a major distraction to the reader.

The reader may not understand the idea of the sentence.

Grammatical & mechanical errors distract the reader. These errors may prevent understanding of content in major ways.

Word choice is vague and generic. Does not contribute to clear and concise communication.

Wordy or unnecessarily complex sentences may provide a minor distraction to the reader.

Many sentences may contain good ideas but the syntax may need work.

Noticeable grammatical & mechanical errors. These errors may prevent understanding of content in minor ways.

May have a few wordy or unnecessarily complex sentences.

A few sentences may contain good ideas but the syntax may need work.

Few grammatical & mechanical errors that do not distract the reader.

Conscious, specific, and appropriate word choice contributes to clear and concise communication.

No grammatical & mechanical errors.

Sources cited in a style other than APA

Sources need citing.

Sources are unconnected to the content.

A reader may question the credibility of all sources.

Numerous errors in citations and formatting.

A reader might not understand how multiple sources relate to the rest of the paper.

A reader may question the credibility of a couple source.

Minor errors in citations or formatting.

A reader might not understand how a source relates to the rest of the paper.

A reader may question the credibility of one source.

All sources cited correctly and document has proper formatting.

Sources are integrated into the text.

All sources are credible.

Alternative POVs are not expressed.

Alternative POVs are highlighted but under supported.

Alternative POVs are mostly supported.

Alternative POV are supported and integrated well into the text.