iRubric: Weekly Essay Assignments rubric

The paper does not address prompt.<BR>
The major points of the paper are not clear and /or persuasive.

The paper doees not adequately respond to prompt. <BR>
The major points are addressed, but each on is not well supported. <BR>
The research is inadequate or does not appropriately address course concepts.

This is a solid paper, which appropriately responds to and addresses the prompt. The author clearly<BR>
states a thesis/central idea, but may<BR>
have minor issues in developments.<BR>
Solid connections between major course concepts and specific humanistic examples are effectively utilized. <BR>
Attempts to define terms, not always<BR>
successfully.

This paper excels in responding to and appropriately addressing the prompt. The author demonstrates<BR>
nuanced thinking. THe authors central<BR>
idea/thesis is clearly communicated;<BR>
and the author makes thoughtful connections between major course concepts and specific humanistic examples. <BR>
The author understands and critically evaluates<BR>
sources. Appropriately <BR>
defines and uses terms.

The organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.<BR>
Paragraphs are disjointed and lack effective transition.

The structure of paragraphs is not easy to follow. Paragraph transitions need improvement. Logical links not connected.

This paper shows a logical progression of ideasand uses fairly sophisticated<BR>
transitional sentences. e.g.<BR>
Some logical links may be faulty, but each paragraph clearly relates to the paper's central idea.

The author uses a logical structure appropriate<BR>
to paper's subject, purpose, audience,<BR>
thesis.<BR>
The author uses effective transitional sentences. The author effectively guides the reader<BR>
through the chain of reasoning or<BR>
progression of ideas.