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E#4 Rough Draft Rubric

E#4 Rough Draft Rubric

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

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?

5.0 pts

Yes it's on prompt!

3.0 pts

Sort of...

Draft addresses the prompt, but sometimes goes off on tangents.

0.0 pts

Off prompt!

Author needs to go back and examine the prompt carefully.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

Draft is organized in a classic essay format with an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

5.0 pts

Yes, it's organized!

The essay is centered on the prompt and has an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

3.0 pts

Sort of...

Some aspects of the essay are organized, but not all. Essay is missing a component or is incomplete.

0.0 pts

Disorganized

The draft is disorganized, causing difficulty in understanding the argument.

5.0 pts

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.

5.0 pts

Yes, it's thesis-driven!

The thesis permeates the essay's argument.

3.0 pts

Sort of...

Essay may sometimes drift away from the thesis, or the essay has competing thesis statements.

0.0 pts

No thesis

No recognizable thesis statement.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeQuotation Skills

Quotes and evidence are used effectively. Quotes are framed and well-integrated.

5.0 pts

Quotes are great!

Author frames each quote; quotes have quotation marks; quotes are explained; quotes have in-text citations.

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.

0.0 pts

Dropped quotes

Quotes are dropped or missing entirely.

5.0 pts

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.

5.0 pts

On Fire!

The argument is thoughtful; draft shows originality; rationale and reasoning is used thoroughly.

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.

0.0 pts

Too much summary!

Draft consists largely of summary, not forewarding a fresh or interesting argument.

5.0 pts

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.

5.0 pts

Advanced skills

MLA is excellent with attention to detail!

3.0 pts

Sort of...

Some aspects of MLA are correct, but other aspects are incorrect.

0.0 pts

Beginner skills

Author needs to brush up on MLA by looking at a style guide.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResearch

The draft has followed the specific research criteria for Essay #4 (Theranos).

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.

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.

0.0 pts

Forgot to use research

The author forgot to include research. There is no evidence of research being used in the draft.

5.0 pts

Total Points: 35.0