CATEGORY

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8

6

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Introduction

(foreword; Cultural Lit) 

Got my attention and I knew what to expect

Sort of knew what to expect. Kind of interesting.

Not sure what it was all about. 

What introduction?

(organization, plot)

The story was told and then some. Lots of details. 

The story was told, but lacked explanation beyond basics.

Story was pretty much told but it was kind of disorganized.

The story was not told or was not changed at all.  

Clear, concrete writing

Information clearly relates to the main topic. I could understand it and I liked it.

Information clearly relates to the main topic, but some of the writing was hard to understand.

Information relates to the main topic, but it’s not real clear.

Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic.

Conventions

No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Sentences flow well.

Almost no grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors. Sentences a bit choppy.

A few grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors. Sentences disjointed.

Too many grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors.

In-text citations

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. (MLA)

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format. (MLA)

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format. (MLA)

No sources are accurately documented.

Works cited

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented in the desired format. (MLA)

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but a few are not in the desired format. (MLA)

All sources (information and graphics) are accurately documented, but many are not in the desired format. (MLA)

No sources are accurately documented.

Special effects presentation

The pictures were neat and helpful. They got my attention and helped me understand.

The pictures were fairly neat and helpful. They at least got my attention.

The pictures were there but didn’t do much.

I didn’t see any pictures, diagrams, or anything like that.

First Draft (may not apply)

Detailed draft is neatly presented and includes all required information. Writing Center and peer checked.

Draft includes all required information and is legible. Writing Center OR peer checked.

Draft includes most required information and is legible. Not writing center or peer checked.

Draft is missing required information and is difficult to read. Not turned in.

Final Draft

Final draft is in on time and looks good enough to send to elementary school. Approx. 3+ pages.

Final draft is in on time, but still has a few errors or items missing. Approx. 3 pages.

Final draft is in on time, but lacks the revision or effort necessary to create a paper for the audience. Approx. 2+ pages

Paper is not finished by the absolute due date. One page or less.

Oral Presentation

The intro/story is presented. Must be well-organized, clear, and effective, using vivid language skills. 3-5 minutes

The intro/story is presented. Speaking skills are adequate. 3-5 minutes

The intro/story is presented. Speaking skills need work. 2-4 minutes

Intro/story is not presented in speech. Speaking skills are poor or no speech is given. 0-2 minutes