iRubric: Final Paper: Reading Development Stories rubric

Does not respond to the assignment,
lacks a central idea, and may neglect to use sources where
necessary.

Does not have a clear central idea or
does not respond appropriately to the
assignment. Paper may misunderstand sources.

-Adequate but weaker and less
effective, possibly responding less
well to assignment. Presents central
idea in general terms.
Usually does not acknowledge other
views. Shows basic comprehension
of sources, with lapses in
understanding. If it defines terms,
often depends on dictionary definitions.

- A solid paper, responding
appropriately to assignment. Clearly
states the central idea, but may
have minor lapses in development.
Shows careful reading of sources,
but may not evaluate them critically.
Attempts to define terms, not always
successfully.

-Excels in responding to assignment.
Interesting, demonstrates
sophistication of thought. Central
idea is clearly communicated, follows a logical sequence.
Understands and critically evaluates
its sources, appropriately limits and defines terms. Important quotes from the interview transcript are included in the paper. Two people were interviewed to complete the assignment.

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
-Impossible for the reader to follow thinking from sentence to sentence.
- Few, if any, necessary citations are provided.
- Bibliography is missing or incomplete.

-Paper contains many grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
-Reader unable to understand or see connections between thoughts.
- Many necessary citations are missing.
- There is no consistency in the formatting of the citations and bibliography.

-Paper contains several grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
-Language consistently lacks clarity, sentence structure may be wordy, unfocused, repetitive, or confusing.
- Not all citations that are necessary are provided.
- Citations and bibligoraphy contain numerous formatting errors. bibliographical format.

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
- Citations are used appropriately.
- Citations and bibliography contain a few formatting errors.

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
- Citations used appropriately when necessary.
- Citations and bibliography correctly formatted.