Midterm Paper Rubric
Midterm Paper Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReliance on Professional Literature
60 pts
Accomplished
Paper provides citations and references to support arguments, relies on quotes, and includes an appropriately discussed outside reference.
40 pts
Developing
Paper cites or references websites outside of academia and poorly integrates sources when building argument and response. Includes an additional outside reference that is not relevant. There is an over-reliance on quotes.
20 pts
Incomplete
Paper provides links to .com websites or other popular writing rather than academic sources, or there are no sources at all. The paper is not supported by professional literature and does not include an additional outside reference.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeResponses to Assigned Questions
60 pts
Accomplished
Paper connects to questions with clear understanding of what is asked. Paper demonstrates an organized response to assigned questions and fully meets assignment criteria.
40 pts
Developing
Minimal connections to questions are made, indicating questions were understood but not responded to. Paper does not fully address assigned questions or questions are not addressed in an organized fashion.
20 pts
Incomplete
Few or no connections to questions are made. Paper is largely tangential, fails to address the questions posed, and/or is completely unorganized.
60 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWriting Quality
30 pts
Accomplished
Paper is well written and clearly articulated using standard English, characterized by elements of a strong writing style with correct grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
20 pts
Developing
Paper shows an average and/or casual writing style using standard English that is generally clear but contains some errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
10 pts
Incomplete
Paper shows a below average/poor writing style that lacks standard English, and/or is difficult for readers to follow. Paper contains frequent errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, and spelling.
30 pts
Total Points: 150