E#4 Rough Draft Rubric
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePrompt
Does the draft address the Theranos prompt? Does the draft contrast a company with Theranos? Does the draft mention aspects of critical thinking and its significance to success?
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5.0 pts
Yes it's on prompt!
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3.0 pts
Sort of...
Draft addresses the prompt, but sometimes goes off on tangents.
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0.0 pts
Off prompt!
Author needs to go back and examine the prompt carefully.
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization
Draft is organized in a classic essay format with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
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5.0 pts
Yes, it's organized!
The essay is centered on the prompt and has an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
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3.0 pts
Sort of...
Some aspects of the essay are organized, but not all. Essay is missing a component or is incomplete.
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0.0 pts
Disorganized
The draft is disorganized, causing difficulty in understanding the argument.
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis-driven
Essay's thesis presents an argument, meaning some people will disagree with the argument. Essay is unified around the thesis.
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5.0 pts
Yes, it's thesis-driven!
The thesis permeates the essay's argument.
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3.0 pts
Sort of...
Essay may sometimes drift away from the thesis, or the essay has competing thesis statements.
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0.0 pts
No thesis
No recognizable thesis statement.
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuotation Skills
Quotes and evidence are used effectively. Quotes are framed and well-integrated.
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5.0 pts
Quotes are great!
Author frames each quote; quotes have quotation marks; quotes are explained; quotes have in-text citations.
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3.0 pts
Sort of...
Quotation marks are used but the quotes are incomplete in some way such as not using signal phrases ("he writes") or providing explanations.
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0.0 pts
Dropped quotes
Quotes are dropped or missing entirely.
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Thinking
Draft showcases ability to use evidence thoughtfully, makes an argument, uses inference skills, and strong reasoning.
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5.0 pts
On Fire!
The argument is thoughtful; draft shows originality; rationale and reasoning is used thoroughly.
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3.0 pts
Sort of...
Essay is interesting and the author explains his/her argument, but it may be inconsistent. Parts of the essay may be summary rather than analysis.
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0.0 pts
Too much summary!
Draft consists largely of summary, not forewarding a fresh or interesting argument.
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMLA
Page setup is in MLA style, header, page-numbering, double-spacing, in-text citation, and Works Cited page.
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5.0 pts
Advanced skills
MLA is excellent with attention to detail!
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3.0 pts
Sort of...
Some aspects of MLA are correct, but other aspects are incorrect.
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0.0 pts
Beginner skills
Author needs to brush up on MLA by looking at a style guide.
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5.0 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch
The draft has followed the specific research criteria for Essay #4 (Theranos).
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5.0 pts
Yes, they used research!
The author has quoted or paraphrased from four college-level research sources and cited them. They used THREE quotes from Bad Blood and ONE quote from YNS.
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3.0 pts
Sort of. . .
There is evidence of research being used, but it is not clearly indicated with a signal phrase or in-text citation.
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0.0 pts
Forgot to use research
The author forgot to include research. There is no evidence of research being used in the draft.
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5.0 pts
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Total Points: 35.0
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