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Synthesis 
G/T Research FINAL Synthesis Paper
Rubric Code: UX3AC23
By PLLC2015
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Subject: Humanities  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Synthesis
  4/Superior

40 pts

3/Proficient

30 pts

2/Adequate

20 pts

1/Insufficient

10 pts

Fail

0 pts

Integration of Knowledge
30 %

4/Superior

The author demonstrates full understanding and has applied concepts learned through the module. The author makes strong connections between different online activities. Knowledge from the module is integrated into the writer's own original insights. Author cites required number of sources.
3/Proficient

The author demonstrates general understanding and has applied general concepts learned from the module. The author makes connections between different online activities. Some connections/insights are integrated into the writer's own original insights. Author cites required number of sources.
2/Adequate

The author demonstrates basic to cursory understanding and has superficially applied concepts learned from the module. Some connections/insights are not fully supported. Little to no original insight. Author cites required number of sources.
1/Insufficient

The author does not demonstrate basic understanding nor has applied concepts learned in the module. Author summarizes but does not include original thought. Author does not cite required number of sources.
Fail

Author confuses/misrepresents/fails to understand module content. Author does not cite required number of sources
Focus
20 %

4/Superior

The synthesis is focused narrowly enough for the scope of the assignment. An original thesis statement provides direction for the paper either with a statement of a position or guiding question.
3/Proficient

The synthesis is focused but lacks direction. The synthesis has a thesis statement or guiding question, but it is unoriginal.
2/Adequate

The synthesis has a thesis statement or guiding question, but it is broad and unoriginal.
1/Insufficient

The synthesis lacks a thesis statement or guiding question.
Fail

The synthesis has no focus and is impossible to follow.
Quality of Writing
20 %

4/Superior

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent, fully engaging the reader. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Consistent and appropriate tone and word choice is used throughout the essay.
3/Proficient

Writing is clear and sentences have varied structure. There is consistent tone and word choice is appropriate.
2/Adequate

Writing is clear, but sentences lack variety. The tone is inconsistent and word choice, while adequate, does not clearly explain the process.
1/Insufficient

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Writing contains fragments and/or run-on sentences. The tone is inconsistent and word choice is inadequate/confusing.
Fail

Writing makes synthesis very difficult to understand.
Inappropriate tone is used.
Writing contains fragments and/or run-on sentences.
Cohesiveness
10 %

4/Superior

Synthesis flows from one issue to the next with smooth transitions. Writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between sources.
3/Proficient

Synthesis flows with adequate transitions. Writing demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between these sources.
2/Adequate

Synthesis does not flow; disjointedness is apparent. Transitions are there, but weak. Writing does not demonstrate full understanding of the relationship between sources.
1/Insufficient

Synthesis does not flow and there are no transitions. Writing does not demonstrate full understanding of the relationship between sources.
Fail

Synthesis is disjointed and ignores relationships between sources.
Overall
10 %

4/Superior

Synthesis fully engaged reader and left reader thinking, expanding the reader's understanding of the topic. Reader is able to summarize the synthesis. Synthesis furthered the reader's interest in the topic.
3/Proficient

Synthesis left reader thinking and expanded the reader's understanding of the topic. Reader is able to summarize the synthesis. Synthesis furthered the reader's interest in the topic.
2/Adequate

Synthesis expanded the reader's understanding of the topic. Reader is able to summarize the synthesis. Synthesis did not further reader's interest in the topic.
1/Insufficient

Synthesis left reader confused and/or frustrated. Synthesis did not spark the reader's interest in the topic, or further understanding of the topic.
Fail

Synthesis left reader frustrated and confused. Synthesis used problematic language/made problematic statements that need follow up from Teaching Fellow
Spelling & Grammar
5 %

4/Superior

No spelling or grammar mistakes.
3/Proficient

Minimal spelling or grammar mistakes.
2/Adequate

Noticeable spelling and grammar mistakes.
1/Insufficient

Unacceptable number of spelling and grammar mistakes.
Fail

Spelling/grammar makes synthesis very difficult to understand.
Citations in APA format
5 %

4/Superior

Accurately cites all sources. In-text citations and bibliography strictly adhere to APA format.
3/Proficient

Cites all sources. In-text citations and bibliography generally adhere to APA format.
2/Adequate

Cites all sources. In-text citations and bibliography somewhat adhere to APA format inconsistently or incorrectly.
1/Insufficient

Not all sources are cited. Most sources are not cited in APA format; bibliography does not adhere to APA style.
Fail

Most sources are not cited. Sources that are cited are not cited in APA format; bibliography is absent and/or does not adhere to APA style.






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