Seminar Paper #3 Grading Rubric
ENGL&102 – ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
Excellent
3.5-4.0
High
2.5-3.4
Average
1.5-2.4
Minimum
0.7-1.4
IDEAS (What you write)
To what extent does the writer demonstrate the ability to…
 Present a clear and focused research topic that stems from a thread in Zeitoun
and is phrased as a question.
 Describe how this thread also applies beyond the book and why it’s worthwhile
to research.
 Effectively use paraphrase and quotations, including stepping in and out.
 Present focused and relevant research expectations.
LANGUAGE (How you write it)
To what extent does the writer demonstrate the ability to...
 Use diction and syntax appropriate for the audience and subject.
 Write clear, strong, interesting sentences.
 Avoid errors in grammar, punctuation, usage, etc.
 Follow the conventions of the medium (MLA format).
STRUCTURE (What order it’s in)
To what extent does the writer demonstrate the ability to...
 Spend an appropriate amount of words on each task within the prompt.
Points:
Decimal Grade:
 Write clear and specific transitions between paragraphs.
Percentage:
Letter Grade:
Failing
Below 0.7