GEOL108: EARTH SCIENCE AND SOCIETY
andres1979112017 Default Writing Rubric Updated 6-17
2017 Default Writing Rubric Updated 6-17
Criteria Ratings Pts
Theme/thesis: The work contains an appropriate, original, and coherent theme or thesis statement which is reinforced throughout the paper.
15 pts
A: The work’s theme/thesis statement is original, completely developed, clearly articulated, and coherently unites the content.
14 pts
A: The work’s theme/thesis statement is original, thoroughly developed, and reinforced throughout the paper.
13 pts
B: The work’s theme/thesis statement is original and mostly developed, consistently used throughout the work.
11 pts
C: The work’s theme/thesis statement is acceptable, but elementary, occasionally used in the rest of the work.
10 pts
D: The work’s theme/thesis statement is difficult to identify, unoriginal, and/or is not reinforced throughout the paper.
4 pts
F: The work has no theme/thesis statement.
0 pts
F: No submission.
/ 15 pts
Analysis, argument, evaluation, or methods: The work demonstrates original and effective analysis, argumentation, evaluation, critical thinking, and/or the use of appropriate research methods, as applicable to the assignment.
25 pts
A: The work is built around an original, well-constructed analysis, argument, evaluation, and/or methodology as applicable to the assignment, meeting all expectations.
24 pts
A: The work demonstrates application of analysis, argument construction, evaluation, and/or methodology as applicable to the assignment, in a thorough, original, and well-reasoned presentation.
21 pts
B: The work demonstrates the consistent use of original analysis, argument construction, evaluation, and/or methodology as applicable to the assignment at an acceptable level.
19 pts
C: The work inconsistently demonstrates some efforts at original analysis, argument construction, evaluation, and/or methodology as applicable to the assignment.
16 pts
D: The work demonstrates a basic, simplistic attempt at original analysis, argument construction, evaluation, and/or methodology as applicable to the assignment.
14 pts
F: The work demonstrates a complete lack of any analysis, argument construction, evaluation, and/or methodology as applicable to the assignment, and/or the ideas are not original.
0 pts
F: No submission.
/ 25 pts
Structure/organization: The work has a well-crafted structure and organization, including an introduction, body, and discussion/conclusion, as appropriate to the assignment. The work contains effective transitions and/or topic sentences that build upon the central theme or thesis.
15 pts
A: The work is built around a clearly identifiable structure and organization, which brings a better understanding for the reader with a fully articulated introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions are smooth and fully
14 pts
A: The work follows an easily identifiable structure and organization, with a clearly articulated introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions are appropriate and all link to the theme/thesis.
13 pts
B: The work is well structured and organized, with an adequate introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions often link to the theme/thesis.
11 pts
C: The work shows an acceptable structure and organization, with an identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions are somewhat related to the theme/thesis.
10 pts
D: The work shows a basic attempt to organize the material, struggling to differentiate the introduction, body, and conclusion. Transitions often show little or no relationship to the theme/thesis.
4 pts
F: The work shows no obvious organization, lacking a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
0 pts
F: No submission.
/ 15 pts
Sources/evidence: The work demonstrates the selection and use of an appropriate quantity and quality of sources, evidence, and/or information as appropriate to the assignment.
25 pts
A: The work uses an excellent selection of evidence from quality sources that fully support all the parameters of the assignment in both quantity and quality.
24 pts
A: The work uses a thoughtful selection of evidence that fully support the assignment in both quantity and quality.
21 pts
B: The work uses a selection of supporting evidence that is appropriate to the assignment in both quantity and quality.
19 pts
C: The work uses a selection of supporting evidence that meets some expectations for the assignment in either quantity and/or quality.
16 pts
D: The work exhibits limited success in selecting supporting evidence. It struggles to meet the assignment specifications in either quantity and/or quality and rarely supports the theme/thesis.
14 pts
F: The work contains no sources/evidence or sources/evidence does not meet the quality and/or quantity requirements for the assignment, and do not support the theme/thesis.
0 pts
F: No submission.
/ 25 pts
Writing Mechanics & Formatting: Grammar, spelling and syntax are correct. Length meets requirements for the assignment. Sources & references are cited per specifications in the assignment.
10 pts
A: No errors in grammar, spelling or syntax throughout the entire document; meets length requirements. Uses the required formatting style for all citations and provides accurate and complete references.
9 pts
A: Essentially, no significant errors in grammar, spelling or syntax throughout the entire document; meets length requirements. Uses the required formatting style for all citations and references.
8 pts
B: No extensive errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax; meets length requirements. Uses the required formatting style correctly for most citations and references
7 pts
C: Some errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax; meets length requirements. Contains some errors in formatting style for all citations and/or references
6 pts
D: Errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax on most pages. Does not adhere to length requirements. Does not use the required formatting style for citations and/or references.
5 pts
F: Significant number of errors in grammar, spelling and/or syntax per page. Does not adhere to length requirements. Does not use the required formatting style for citations and/or references.
0 pts
F: No submission.
/ 10 pts
Context and audience: The work is written in a way that is appropriate to the target audience, the purpose of the assignment, and addresses all elements of the assignment with a tone that is appropriate to the assignment.
10 pts
A: The work built around a strong focus on an audience and/or purpose; the tone is always appropriate.
9 pts
A: The work is focused on an appropriate audience and/or purpose; the tone is primarily appropriate to the assignment.
8 pts
B: The work remains focused on an appropriate audience and/or purpose most the time; usually contains appropriate tone.
7 pts
C: The work sporadically attempts to focus on an appropriate audience and/or purpose; often contains inappropriate tone.
6 pts
D: The work struggles to focus on an audience and/or purpose; primarily contains inappropriate tone.
5 pts
F: The work lacks any focus on an audience and/or purpose; tone is inappropriate to the type of assignment.
0 pts
F: No submission.
/ 10 pts
Total Points: 0
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