HIS306.W3A1.06.2014

Description:


Total Possible Score: 10.00

Thesis Development

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Thesis is exceptionally well designed and focus is considerably more developed than the general topic. Thesis concerns one specific idea and expertly argues a position. Firm and succinct thesis statement is included at end of introductory paragraph or section regarding thesis development.

Proficient - Thesis is well designed and focus is more developed than the general topic. Thesis concerns one specific idea and clearly argues a position. Distinct thesis statement is included at end of introductory paragraph or section regarding thesis development.

Basic - Thesis is adequately designed. Focus is more developed than the general topic, but is vague or unclear. Thesis concerns one specific idea. Thesis either neglects to argue a position or no distinct thesis statement is included at end of introductory paragraph or section regarding thesis development.

Below Expectations - Thesis development is attempted, but thesis is either vague or confusing. Topic is chosen, but thesis concerns more than one major idea, neglects to argue a position on the topic, or does not narrow focus beyond the general topic. No distinct thesis statement is included at end of introductory paragraph or section regarding thesis development.

Non-Performance - The thesis is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Summaries of Sources

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - Source summaries provide a rich and detailed generalization of the academic source materials and clearly explain the manner in which they will contribute to the paper.

Proficient - Source summaries provide reasonable generalizations of the academic source materials and explain the manner in which they will contribute to the paper. Some details could use clarification or be more fully developed.

Basic - Source summaries provide basic generalizations of the academic source materials and explain the manner in which they will contribute to the paper. Summaries are either vague and/or under-developed, or they neglect to fully explain the manner in which the sources will be utilized in the paper.

Below Expectations - Source summaries are attempted, but they lack a number of required components described in the assignment instructions. Summaries do not attempt to explain the manner in which they will contribute to the paper.

Non-Performance - The source summaries are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Quality of Sources

Total: 3.00

Distinguished - The totality of the academic source materials utilized is of the highest quality university-level standards.

Proficient - The totality of the academic source materials utilized meets university-level standards. A minority of academic sources may be of limited value to the thesis.

Basic - A majority of the academic source materials utilized meet university-level standards. A minority of sources utilized are either commercial websites of dubious academic merit or may be unrelated to the thesis.

Below Expectations - A minimal number of academic sources utilized are of university level standards. The majority of sources utilized are either commercial websites or of dubious academic merit. A majority of sources may be unrelated to the thesis.

Non-Performance - The academic source materials are either nonexistent or the quality of the source materials lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Reading: Comprehension

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Distinguishes probable implications of the text for contexts, perspectives, or issues outside the assigned task or beyond the author's explicit message.

Proficient - Uses the text and/or specific knowledge of the author’s context to draw more intricate inferences about the author’s message and approach.

Basic - Considers how textual features (e.g., sentence and paragraph structure or tone) contribute to the author’s message. Draws fundamental inferences about context and rationale of text.

Below Expectations - Inadequately captures vocabulary but makes an effort to paraphrase or summarize the information the text communicates.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Evidence and Sources

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Demonstrates consistent use of reliable, appropriate sources and/or evidence to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of the writing.

Proficient - Demonstrates mostly consistent use of reliable sources that are appropriate to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer some support to the ideas in the writing. 

Basic - Demonstrates somewhat inconsistent use of sources that are mostly reliable to the discipline and genre of the writing. Sources offer little support to the ideas in the writing.

Below Expectations - Inconsistently utilizes sources and/or evidence that may be unrelated and offer little support to the ideas in the writing. 

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.