ENG125.W3A1.10.2014

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Total Possible Score: 10.00

Conflict Identification

Total: 10.00

Distinguished - Clearly and accurately identifies the conflict in the two chosen texts, the similarities and differences, and three literary techniques/elements that help represent this conflict.

Proficient - Identifies the conflict in the two chosen texts, the similarities and differences, and three literary techniques/elements that help represent this conflict. One of the components may have slight inaccuracies. 

Basic - Identifies the conflict in the two chosen texts, the similarities and differences, and at least two literary techniques/elements that help represent this conflict. At least two of the components have inaccuracies. 

Below Expectations - Identifies the conflict in one of the chosen texts, few of the similarities and differences, and at least one literary technique/element that helps represent this conflict. All of the components have inaccuracies. 

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


Literary Techniques in the First Chosen Text

Total: 0.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains where and how three literary techniques are at work in the first chosen text in providing specific and relevant examples by quoting, paraphrasing, and/or summarizing and effectively explains how the literary techniques/examples define and draw out this conflict.

Proficient - Explains where and how three literary techniques are at work in the first chosen text by providing specific examples by quoting, paraphrasing, and/or summarizing and explains how the literary techniques/examples define and draw out this conflict. The examples provided may be slightly irrelevant or minor details are missing from at least one of the explanations.

Basic - Partially explains where and how at least two literary techniques are at work in the first chosen text in providing examples by quoting, paraphrasing, and/or summarizing and somewhat explains how the literary techniques/examples define and draw out this conflict. The examples provided are irrelevant and/or relevant details are missing from the explanations.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain where and how at least three literary techniques are at work in the first chosen text and explain how the literary techniques/examples define and draw out this conflict; however, examples are not provided by quoting, paraphrasing, and/or summarizing, and significant details are missing from the explanations.

Non-Performance - The literary techniques in the first chosen text are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Literary Techniques in the Second Chosen Text

Total: 0.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly explains where and how three literary techniques are at work in the second chosen text in providing specific and relevant examples by quoting, paraphrasing, and/or summarizing and effectively explains how the literary techniques/examples define and draw out this conflict.

Proficient - Explains where and how three literary techniques are at work in the second chosen text by providing specific examples by quoting, paraphrasing, and/or summarizing and explains how the literary techniques/examples define and draw out this conflict. The examples provided may be slightly irrelevant or minor details are missing from at least one of the explanations.

Basic - Partially explains where and how at least two literary techniques are at work in the second chosen text in providing examples by quoting, paraphrasing, and/or summarizing and somewhat explains how the literary techniques/examples define and draw out this conflict. The examples provided are irrelevant and/or relevant details are missing from the explanations.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain where and how at least three literary techniques are at work in the second chosen text and explain how the literary techniques/examples define and draw out this conflict; however, examples are not provided by quoting, paraphrasing, and/or summarizing, and significant details are missing from the explanations.

Non-Performance - The literary techniques in the second chosen text are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.


Compares and Contrasts the Texts

Total: 0.00

Distinguished - Effectively compares and contrasts the manner in which the texts address the conflict. 

Proficient - Compares and contrasts the manner in which the texts address the conflict, but minor details are missing.

Basic - Somewhat compares and contrasts the manner in which the texts address the conflict and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to compare and contrast the manner in which the texts address the conflict; however, significant details are missing.

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


Explains Different and/or Similar Literary Techniques

Total: 0.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains if the texts use different and/or similar literary elements and techniques to articulate the chosen conflict. 

Proficient - Explains if the texts use different and/or similar literary elements and techniques to articulate the chosen conflict, but minor details are missing. 

Basic - Partially explains if the texts use different and/or similar literary elements and techniques to articulate the chosen conflict, and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain if the texts use different and/or similar literary elements and techniques to articulate the chosen conflict; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of different and/or similar literary techniques is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Explains Different and/or Similar Resolutions and How Those Resolutions Were Reached

Total: 0.00

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the different and/or similar resolutions in the each text for the chosen conflict and how those resolutions were reached. 

Proficient - Explains the different and/or similar resolutions in the each text for the chosen conflict and how those resolutions were reached, but minor details are missing. 

Basic - Partially the different and/or similar resolutions in the each text for the chosen conflict and how those resolutions were reached, and relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts explain the different and/or similar resolutions in the each text for the chosen conflict and how those resolutions were reached; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of different and/or similar literary techniques is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.00

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.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.00

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

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


Written Communication: Word Requirement

Total: 0.00

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words.   

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


Written Communication: Resource Requirement

Total: 0.00

Distinguished - Uses more than the required number of scholarly sources, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Proficient - Uses the required number of scholarly sources to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment.

Basic - Uses less than the required number of sources to support ideas. Some sources may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are used within the body of the assignment. Citations may not be formatted correctly.

Below Expectations - Uses an inadequate number of sources that provide little or no support for ideas. Sources used may not be scholarly. Most sources on the reference page are not used within the body of the assignment. Citations are not formatted correctly.

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