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Reaction Paper 
Reaction Paper
The students will be graded on two-page reaction papers written in response to reading/topic assigned.
Rubric Code: WX84943
By plewis
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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100 %
  Poor

Does not meet assignment objectives

1 pts

Fair

Assignment objectives minimally met

2 pts

Good

Meets assignment objectives

3 pts

Excellent

Exceeds assignment objectives

4 pts

Content & Development
30 %

Poor

- Content is incomplete and/or obscure.
- Major points are not clear and/or persuasive.
- No real thesis statement and/or response to material
Fair

- Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive.
- Major points are addressed, but not well supported with evidence or argument.
- Response is inadequate.
- Content lacks clarity of thought.<BR>
- Unclear or trivial thesis
Good

- Content is reasonably accurate and persuasive.
- Major points are stated and mostly substantiated.
- Argument and thesis are reasonably clear.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Excellent

- Content is comprehensive, accurate.
- Argument is persuasive.
- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
- Response is excellent, timely and sophisticated.
Organization & Structure
25 %

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transitions among thoughts.
- Introduction and/or conclusion are missing, or do not flow from the body of the paper.
Fair

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Introduction and/or conclusion are too vague/ general.
Good

- Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow.
- Appropriate introduction and conclusion.
- Paragraph transitions are present.
- Conclusion is logical.
Excellent

-Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
- Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper.
- Introduction creates interest in topic.
- Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Format
20 %

Poor

- Paper lacks many elements of correct formatting.
- Failed to follow guidelines generally.
Fair

- Paper follows some guidelines.
- Paper is too long or short.
- Paper lacks page numbers or is not double-spaced
Good

- Paper follows most designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length.
-Format is good.
Excellent

- Paper follows all designated guidelines.
- Paper is the appropriate length.
-Format enhances readability of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
25 %

Poor

- Grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors are common.
- Language obscures meaning.
Fair

- Paper contains many grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language sometimes lacks clarity.
- Inappropriate word choices
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with only some errors.
- Spelling is correct.
- Language is generally clear and appropriate.
Excellent

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with nearly no errors.
- Spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences consistently strong.



Keywords:
  • Critical thinking and analysis



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