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Written Assignment 
Written Assignment
Grading Rubric for first full essay
Rubric Code: HBW836
By weissd
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Political Science  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Post Graduate

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100 %
  Needs Improvement

5 pts

Developing

10 pts

Meets Expectations

15 pts

Exceeds Expectations

20 pts

Content & Organization
95 % Settlement of North America
Use of primary sources
40 %

All key elements of the assignments are covered. Analyzes at least 4 documents.
Needs Improvement

Signifcant elements of the assignment are missing. Contains only 1 citation.
Developing

Writer may not have fully understood the assignment and is missing some elements. Contains only 2 citations.
Meets Expectations

Writer understands the assignment and generally covers all required elements. Contains 3 citations.
Exceeds Expectations

Writer meets all elements of the assignment,exceeds requirements in certain key areas. Contains 4 or more citations.
Content
20 %

The content is comprehensive, accurate, and/or persuasive.
Needs Improvement

The content is not from credible sources or is not persuasive.
Developing

The content leads the reader to some opinion, but he may need more material and persuasion to be convinced.
Meets Expectations

The content covers a good deal of material quite accurately and persuasively. It covers material well.
Exceeds Expectations

The content is exceptionally comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. It sparks new ideas.
Organization
20 %

Major points are stated clearly; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically.
Needs Improvement

The paper is lacking organization of ideas.
Developing

The paper follows a rudimentary organizational pattern.
Meets Expectations

The essay is clearly organized with a thesis, topic sentences, developed paragraphs, and a strong conclusion.
Exceeds Expectations

The essay is exceptionally organized. Additionally, the organization lends itself well to the argument. An opposing view is explained, considered, and rebutted.
Thesis
10 %

Introduction of thesis beyond a simple restatement of the question.
Needs Improvement

The paper does not contain an introduction or is lacking a thesis statement.
Developing

Introduction makes
some reference to the
work(s), attempts to
address the topic, and
has a fairly clear thesis
statement.
Meets Expectations

Introduction refers
specifically to the
work(s), addresses the
topic, and has a clear
thesis statement. A restatement of the Task.
Exceeds Expectations

Introduction refers
specifically to the
work(s), addresses the topic directly, has a clear thesis statement and is original.
Conclusion
5 %

Concludes with a summation of the theme.
Needs Improvement

The paper does not contain a conclusion.
Developing

Conclusion is not finished or does not restate the thesis.
Meets Expectations

Conclusion is complete but is not original. Rehash of Introduction.
Exceeds Expectations

Conclusion is complete and completely original.
Mechanics & Format
5 %
Grammar
5 %

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. Spelling is correct.
Needs Improvement

Errors in this area of assessment lead to confusion of ideas.
Developing

An occasional error in this area may cause the reader to a moment of confusion.
Meets Expectations

There are very few errors in this area. Any mistakes are usually typos.
Exceeds Expectations

The paper follows the major conventions of grammar and punctuation leading to a clear and understandable expression of ideas.






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