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PAPER RUBRIC
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A PASSING GRADEMEET IT?
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1. Does the paper formulate clearly a thesis on a topic the professor has o.k.'d?
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2. Does the paper defend the thesis by means of at least one argument?
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3. Is at least one of the paper's arguments different from every argument formulated in class or the readings?
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4. Does the paper present at least one objection to your argument and provide a reply?
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5. Does the paper contain the appropriate number of references to relevant outside sources? (see syllabus)
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ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS (SCORES)YOUR SCORE
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CRITERIAF (1)D (1.3)C (1.5)B (1.7)A (2)
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TitleNo titleTitle does not give clear topic or thesis.Title makes topic clear, thesis is unclear.Title makes topic and thesis clear, but not very creative.Creative, clear title.
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OriginalityAll arguments are the same as those in your sources.All arguments are minor variations of those in the sources.At least one argument differs somewhat from your sources.Most arguments differ somewhat from your sources.At least one argument differs significantly from your sources.
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ReferencesNever gives references when needed.Missing some needed references.Citations are often improper.Occasional improper citation.Proper citation whenever needed.
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PrecisionVery often imprecise.Often imprecise.Occasionally imprecise, affects the argument.Occasionally imprecise, but does not substantially affect argument.Rarely imprecise
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LanguageRife with mistakes.Enough mistakes that it is difficult to focus on the argument.Some mistakes, but not enough to be distracting.Occasional mistakes.Almost no grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation mistakes.
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ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS (SCORES)
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CRITERIAF (1.5)D (1.95)C (2.25)B (2.55)A (3)
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ThesisThesis is not announced in either the intro or conclusion.Thesis is not announced in one of the intro and conclusion.Unclear whether thesis is announced in both places.Thesis is clearly announced, but unclearly stated.Thesis is announced clearly in intro and concluding (if needed) paragraph.
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OrganizationPaper does not follow a coherent plan.Plan is not very coherent; many parts need to be rearranged.Follows a coherent plan, but could be improved by rearranging a few parts.Follows a coherent plan, but could be improved with minor rearranging.Follows a coherent plan with every piece in a proper place.
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TransitionsAlmost never uses transitions.Several missing or unclear transitions.Some missing or unclear transitions.Uses transitions when needed, but could be clearer.Every move in the argument is introduced with a clear transition.
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ClarityVery often unclear.Often unclear.Occasionally unclear, affects argument.Occasionally unclear, but does not affect argument.Very clear to the audience.
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ConcisenessSeveral, large, RWDs.Several RWDs.Occasional larger RWDs.Occasional, small RWDs.Almost no repetition, wordiness, digressions (RWD).
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ACHIEVEMENT LEVELS (SCORES)
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CRITERIAF (7.5)D (9.75)C (11.25)B (12.75)A (15)
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ReasoningFallacious inference.There are non-trivial implied premises that are not in any way defended.Inductively moderately weak or redundant or irrelevant premises.Inductively moderately strong.Valid or inductively strong.
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JustificationVery poor or no justification for at least one premise.Weak justification for several premises.Weak justification for, or readily noticeable objections to, some premises.Good justification for premises.Strong justification for all premises.
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YOUR SCORES
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ReasoningJustification
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Arg for thesis
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Obj 1
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Reply 1
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*Exception: Your paper grade cannot exceed 'D' (65%) if
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the score for clarity is 1.5 or if the sum of your average
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reasoning and justification scores is less than 19.5.
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# of arg's:
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Average Scores:#DIV/0!#DIV/0!
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Your average scores on reasoning and justification are addedTOTAL SCORE:#DIV/0!
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to your scores on the other criteria, yielding your total score.% of Points:*#DIV/0!