Seminar Paper #2 Grading Rubric
ENGL&102 – ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
IDEAS (What you write)
To what extent does the writer demonstrate the ability to…
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Identify and explicate a meaningful thread, binary, or binary opposition that accrues throughout multiple stories in Jesus’ Son.
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Effectively step into and out of quotations.
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Articulate clear and meaningful ideas for the Synthesis of Two Texts Essay.
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Present a clear and definite plan for the Synthesis of Two Texts Essay.
LANGUAGE (How you write it)
To what extent does the writer demonstrate the ability to...
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Use diction and syntax appropriate for the audience and subject.
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Write clear, strong, interesting sentences that avoid errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, etc.
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Follow the conventions of the medium (MLA format).
STRUCTURE (What order it’s in)
To what extent does the writer demonstrate the ability to...
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Spend an appropriate amount of words on each task within the prompt
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Write clear, specific transitions that use pointing words and bridge sentences.
Excellent
3.5-4.0
High
2.5-3.4
Average
1.5-2.4
Minimum
0.7-1.4
Failing
Below 0.7