Seminar Paper #4 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 research topic that has evolved since the start of the project. Create proper MLA citations. Write accurate, appropriate annotations in both the full and abbreviated forms. Follow the conventions and intent of Annotated Bibliographies. 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