Sophomore Project Rubric (2020) Distance Learning
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| Master Grade 1 – RESEARCH | |||||
| Introduction, Definition of Problem and Thesis/Claim
| – Effective introduction that builds up to thesis. – Problem is clearly and effectively defined. – Contains a clear and sophisticated thesis/claim.
| – Adequate introduction that builds up to thesis. – Problem is defined. – Contains a coherent thesis/claim.
| – Introduction is present but does not clearly build up to thesis. – Definition of the problem is present but vague/hard to follow. – Contains thesis/claim but vague or confusing. | – Introduction is irrelevant or off topic. – Definition of the problem is missing – Paper lacks clear thesis/claim.
| –No evidence |
| Causes and Effects of the Problem
| – Effectively organized! Smooth, logical progression of ideas; fluent, cohesive, unified, focused. – Insightful analysis of causes and effects of the problem. – All evidence and quotes are integrated with appropriate context and explained/elaborated upon; reveals understanding, mastery. | – A somewhat logical progression of ideas; somewhat fluent, focused, unified and coherent. – Adequate analysis of causes and effects of the problem. – General understanding and implementation of paraphrasing, summarizing, & quoting. | – Organization needs improvement: ideas loosely connected, somewhat uneven progression. – Incomplete analysis of causes and effects of the problem. – Some understanding and implementation of paraphrasing, summarizing, & quoting. | – Poorly organized and/or focused and serious problems with coherence or progression of ideas. – Very little analysis of causes and effects of the problem. – Very little understanding and implementation of paraphrasing, summarizing, quoting. | –No evidence |
| Current Solutions | – Current solutions are explored and evaluated in depth. | – Current solutions are explored and evaluated, but analysis is cursory. | – Current solutions are identified but not evaluated. | – Current solutions are not fully identified or evaluated. | –No evidence |
| Master Grade 2 – ARGUMENT | |||||
| Most Effective Current Solution | – Most effective solution is clearly identified and supported. Provides clear background on who created this solution, where it is in effect and how effective it is. | – Most effective solution is identified and supported. Background on who created this solution, where it is in effect and how effective it is lacks clarity. | – Most effective solution is identified but not supported. | – Most effective solution is not present. | –No evidence |
| Counterargument and Rebuttal | – Clear, practical counter arguments and rebuttals.
| – Practical counter argument and rebuttal, though it may lack clarity.
| – Counter argument and/or rebuttal is insufficient or impractical. | – No counter argument and/or rebuttal present.
| –No evidence |
| Call to Action and Conclusion | – Strong conclusion with persuasive Call to Action. | – Apparent conclusion with Call to Action. | – Attempted conclusion but may lack adequate closure | – Lacking sufficient conclusion | –No evidence |
| Master Grade 3 – CITATIONS AND CONVENTIONS | |||||
| Works Cited
| – At least 6-8 reliable sources – No errors in formatting of Works Cited page. | – At least 5 reliable sources – Few errors in formatting of Works Cited page. | – Only 4 sources, most of which are reliable – Several errors in formatting of Works Cited page. | – Fewer than 4 sources and/or unreliable sources – Numerous errors in formatting of Works Cited page. | –No evidence |
| Conventions | – No errors in grammar, mechanics, usage throughout. – Meaningful – correct construction – formations and variety of sentences. | – Few errors in grammar, usage, mechanics throughout. – Some variety in sentence structure. | – Some errors in grammar, usage, mechanics throughout. – Little variety in sentence structure. | – Numerous minor errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics, obscuring meaning. | –No evidence |
| Parenthetical (In Text) Citations | – All quotes are properly integrated using a variety of integration methods. Proper implementation of citations (proper MLA format) | – Most evidence and quotes are integrated with appropriate context and explained/elaborated upon; includes adequate amount of citations (in proper MLA format). | – Few citations (may or may not be in proper MLA format), evidence not well integrated or repetitive in details | – Few or no citations (not in proper MLA format). | –No evidence |