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GRADING SHORT ESSAYS IN HISTORY 
GRADING RUBRIC FOR PROJECT PAGERS
This rubric is for grading students' written assignments.
Rubric Code: Q3XBA2
By foreverben
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Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate, Graduate

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  Substandard = F

2 pts

Poor = D

4 pts

Fair = C

6 pts

Good = B

8 pts

Exceptional = A

10 pts

Content & Discussion
15 pts

Understanding of the main idea, problems and arguments
Substandard = F

- Content is incomplete.
- Major required topics are lacking or not all included or poorly discussed.
Poor = D

- Major points are addressed, but not well supported or discussed.
Fair = C

- Content is accurate
- Content is mostly complete
Good = B

- Major points are stated clearly and are well supported.
Exceptional = A

- purpose of the writing is clear.
Organization & Structure
20 pts

Introduction - state your specific:
what you will discuss...

Body - Discuss your findings

Conclusion: Summarize the main points and discuss your unifying thoughts
Substandard = F

- Structure detracts from the message of the writer.
- Introduction and/or conclusion is missing.
- Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.
Poor = D

- Structure of the paper is not easy to follow.
- Introduction does not preview all major points.
- Paragraph transitions need improvement.
- Conclusion is does not flow well.
Fair = C

- Structure of the paper is clear.
Good = B

- Introduction previews major points.
- Paragraph transitions is logical.
Exceptional = A

- Conclusion flows from the body of paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
10 pts

Spell check your work.
Substandard = F

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Poor = D

Paper contains some grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
Fair = C

- Paper contains few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors.
Good = B

Paper contains very few grammatical, and a few punctuation and spelling errors.
Exceptional = A

- Paper contains less than 1-2 errors in grammar, punctuation or spelling.
- Language is clear and precise.
Current Resource Publications Cited
10 pts

Use 3 academic Sources
(only if the cw is given as such).
Substandard = F

Selections earlier than 8 years to date.
Poor = D

Sources are not current, adequate or relevant.
Fair = C

Sources are recent but with questionable relevance or reliability.
Good = B

Sources are mostly recent but some with questionable relevance or reliability.
Exceptional = A

All sources are recent and relevant.
Submitted on time
10 pts

(only if the cw is given as such)
Substandard = F

Failed to turn in the paper on time online or in class.
Poor = D

Failed to turn in the paper on time online or in class.
Fair = C

Turned in on time online or in class.
Good = B

Turned in on time online or in class.
Exceptional = A

Turned in on time online and in class.
Intergration of your own thinking
20 pts

Discuss results quoting sources, interviewees and conclude w/your own analysis based upon information learned from course.
Substandard = F

Offered no personal analysis.
Poor = D

Offered very little personal analysis.
Fair = C

Personal analysis followed script from the text book.
Good = B

Personal analysis was adequate but not thought provoking.
Exceptional = A

Provided exceptional and thought provoking analysis.



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