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302 H Evaluation Rubric Essay 2

Name: Kristine Brown

Grade: 92

Criteria / Exceeds Expectations
Grade: A, A-, B+, B / Meets Expectations
Grade: B-, C+, C / Needs Improvement
Grade: C-, D / Unsatisfactory
Grade: F
Introduction10 points
Introduction situates the reader to the specific technology and sets up the thesis
Evaluation / 8/10
Thesis Statement
10 points
The thesis statement contains both a claim and a reason, clearly expressed; the claim and reason reflect the cause and effect relationship between the specific technology and its impact on the field or profession
Evaluation / 9.5/10
Background Information
5 points
Background provides a concise overview of the technology / It’s not the caliber of the information, it’s the placement of it that needs a bit of tweaking.
Evaluation / 4.5/5
Structure 10 points
There is a discernible pattern of organization that creates a coherent structure for the argument.
Evaluation / 7.5/10
Quality of Support 10 points
Sufficient use of facts, statistics, and expert opinion to defend the thesis. A minimum of five cited sources (two of which are scholarly). Capable use of source summary, paraphrase, and quotations.
Evaluation / 9.5/10
Selection of Sources 10 points
Sources reflect careful research and selection from highly credible writers, organization, and publications
Evaluation / 10/10
Counterarguments 10 points
The writer identifies the opposing points of view, provides counterarguments and concedes valid points. / What are the arguments against using Twitter in education?
Evaluation / 8/10
Criteria / Exceeds Expectations
Grade: A, A-, B+, B / Meets Expectations
Grade: B-, C+, C / Needs Improvement
Grade: C-, D / Unsatisfactory
Grade: F
Conclusion10 points
Conclusion is substantive and does more than simply restate the thesis and idea in the introduction; a good conclusion demonstrates the author’s awareness of the target audience and purpose of the essay
Evaluation / 8.5/10
Documentation & Format
10 points
Full and accurate compliance with MLA or APA style rules for in-text citation and Works Cited/Reference page
Evaluation / 10/10
Grammar & Mechanics
10 points
Is substantially free of major errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation & mechanics and completely free of distracting errors / Work on the uses of the comma.
Evaluation / 8.5/10
Paragraphing5 points
Paragraphs are unified in support of subordinate points; coherence is promoted through the logical order of sentences and the use of topic sentences, paragraph summary sentences, and transition words and phrases.
Evaluation / 4/5
Style and complexity of writing 5 points
Uses stylistic options such as tone, word choice, sentence patterns; Writing is clear & precise; Sentence meaning is clear; Sentence structures generally are correct
Evaluation / 4/5