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Technology Paper Rubric 
Persuasive Paper Rubric
For a 3-page research paper in Ms. McGeehan's grade 11 English class. Its purpose is to discuss the impact of a new or relatively new technology on society, based on their 24-hour experience of giving up an aspect of daily technology. The paper as a prewriting assignment prior to reading the science fiction novel "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury.
Rubric Code: W547A7
By alixmcgeehan
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

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Journal
20 pts

Excellent

Student’s responses are very detailed and show great depth.
Student fully understands and communicates ideas in writing. Writing is insightful, shows deep understanding of the relationship between techonology and daily life, and goes beyond the obvious. (20 pts.)
Good

Student’s responses
have details and
depth. Student attempts to fully understand and communicate ideas in writing. Writing is insightful and shows understanding of the relationship between techonology and daily life. (12 pts.)
Fair

Student’s responses are limited in detail and depth. Student generally attempts to understand and communicate ideas in writing. Writing is occasionally insightful and shows some understanding of the relationship between techonology and daily life. (9 pts.)
Below Average

Student’s responses lack detail and depth.
Student seldom attempts to understand and communicate ideas in writing. Writing lacks insight and understanding of the relationship between techonology and daily life. (7 pt.)
Unacceptable

No journal was submitted. (0 pts.)
Comments

Score=_________
Focus - Thesis Statement
10 pts

Excellent

Assertion/thesis statement was clearly stated at the end of the introductory paragraph and consistently maintained throughout paper. Clear references to the effect of technology dependence were stated. (10 pts)
Good

Assertion/thesis statement was clearly stated and consistently maintained throughout the paper. Important references to the effect of technology dependence were stated, but more and clearer ones could be mentioned. (8 pts)
Fair

Basic assertion/thesis statement for topic attempted but was not consistently maintained throughout the paper. A few important references to the effect of technology dependence were mentioned. (6 pts)
Below Average

Assertion/thesis statement attempted but was very weak and incomplete. One or no references to the effect of technology dependence were mentioned. (4 pts)
Unacceptable

Assertion/thesis statement could not be determined. (0 pts)
Comments

Score=_________
Analysis - Supporting Evidence
30 pts

Excellent

Evidence clearly supported the assertion/thesis. Evidence and quotes were sufficient, and personal experience is used expertly as support for the impact of technology on everyday life. (30 pts)
Good

Evidence and quotes clearly supported the assertion/thesis, but there were not enough. Personal experience is used for support but not entirely reflective of the impact of technology on everyday life. (25 pts)
Fair

Assertion/thesis was supported by limited evidence/quotes. Some are improperly cited. Personal experience is mentioned but does not support the impact of technology on everyday life. (20 pts)
Below Average

One or two improperly cited quotes that support assertion/thesis statement. Personal expereince is barely mentioned. (15 pts)
Unacceptable

No properly cited quotes that support assertion/thesis statement. Personal experienc is not mentioned. (0 pts)
Comments

Score=_________
Organization
10 pts

Excellent

Had an introduction that hooked the reader into the paper. Also had a clear beginning, middle, and end. Paragraphs had at least 5-7 sentences and were well developed. Effective transitions were used. (10 pts)
Good

Introduction was interesting. Had a beginning, middle and end. Most paragraphs had 5-7 sentences, were developed and transitions were used. (8 pts)
Fair

The writer tried to create an introduction to grab the reader's attention. Some paragraphs had between 5-7 sentences and are only somewhat developed. Some transitions were used. The argument has been made, but the structure is poorly developed. (6 pts)
Below Average

Introduction was trite, showing little originality. Paper jumped from topic to topic with little or no apparent organization. (4 pts)
Unacceptable

There was a total lack of structure. (0 pts)
Comments

Score=_________
Style & Conventions
10 pts

Excellent

Paper was a full three pages long. It was done in the proper MLA format works cited page.
No mistakes in spelling, punctuation or grammar. (10 pts)
Good

Paper was nearly three pages long. Used the proper MLA format, and had aworks cited page. Few mistakes in spelling, punctuation and grammar. (8 pts)
Fair

Paper was only 2 pages long. Used some of the MLA format but incorrectly. Significant mistakes in spelling punctuation and grammar. (6 pts)
Below Average

Paper was less than 2 pages long, and did not follow MLA format. Frequent mistakes in spelling, punctuation, andgrammar. (4 pts)
Unacceptable

Paper was only 1 page long. Did not have a works cited page, and is full of mistakes in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. (0 pts)
Comments

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