Henrietta Analysis Final Drafts

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LSC 100 Writing Rubric
LSC 100 Writing Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
Audience & Revisions
Author successfully revises final draft in a way that clearly distinguishes it from the rough draft. Final draft is not simply a verbatim copy with only minor edits, but a substantively different draft. Author includes a revision paragraph summarizing revisions made to the rough draft.
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10 to >8.5 pts A Final draft differs substantially from the rough draft. Highlighted sentences taken verbatim from the rough draft represent only a minor portion of the final copy. Revision paragraph summarizes revisions the the author *actually* made to the essay.
8.5 to >7.0 pts AB Final Draft differs significantly from first draft, although similarities are present. Audience is clear, but some informal expressions might exist.
7 to >5.5 pts B Final draft is a good effort, but would benefit from revisions or proofreading. Audience is somewhat clear and tone is somewhat appropriate.
5.5 to >4.0 pts BC Few revisions appear to have been done aside from only minor grammatical changes. Tone and audience are somewhat appropriate, but too informal for college writing.
4 to >2.0 pts C Final draft looks like a copy of the first draft. Few revisions, inappropriate tone. Audience unclear.
2 to >0.0 pts D Audience is inappropriate, revisions are incomplete or not done. Final draft is indistinguishable from rough draft. Only extremely minor improvements in grammar were made.
0 pts F No revisions have been made. Final draft is verbatim copy of the rough draft. Audience is unclear and/or inappropriate.
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10 pts
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Thesis
Author's Central Idea/Main Message/ Thesis is clearly identified in the first two paragraphs and author weaves in appropriate context.
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10 pts A Thesis statement successfully makes a *claim*, rather than simply summarizing the material. Thesis statement is clear and concise, and the reader has a good understanding of the author's claim.
8 pts AB Thesis statement is clear, but needs a bit more context.
6 pts B Thesis statement is not explicitly clear in the first two paragraphs and more context is needed.
4 pts BC Thesis statement present, but is mostly a summary
2 pts C Thesis statement is weak, simply summarizes instead of making a claim and/or is difficult to find. Little context established.
0 pts F No thesis statement is present.
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10 pts
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Evidence
Author credits relevant sources to defend thesis from rigorous searches in UW libraries. Author introduces sources effectively and distinguishes between facts and personal opinions. Author connects ideas or recognizes patterns of ideas. Author reveals relationships: compare, contrast, integrate & synthesize. Author uses appropriate citations (APA style)
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15 pts A All quotations successfully support the main idea/topic sentence and are cited appropriately. Author successfully incorporates usage of citations in order to explain his or her thesis.
12 pts AB All quotations successfully support main points/main idea. Quotations are successfully incorporated into writing, a little more explanation might be helpful
10 pts B Quotations generally support main idea/topic sentences and are cited appropriately. More explanation is necessary
8 pts BC Citations present, but do not fully support topic sentences/thesis statement
4 pts C Some citations present, has difficultly explaining relevance to topic sentences/thesis
0 pts F No citations present and/or quoted material does not support or contradicts thesis statement/topic sentences.
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15 pts
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Structure
Author organizes 3-4 main points, which become the body of the essay. Each paragraph is one idea (like elements grouped together). New ideas = new paragraphs.
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10 pts A Author appropriately follows the assignment structure and avoids "kitchen sinking"
7 pts AB Structure is appropriately followed. "Kitchen sinking is avoided", although there might be a better way to organize essay.
5 pts B Author mostly follows the structure. Occasionally more than one idea is present in a paragraph.
3 pts C Structure not followed. More than one idea per paragraph appears in multiple places.
0 pts F Does not follow assignment instructions. No paragraphs.
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10 pts
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Topic Sentences
Author crafts effective topic sentences which introduce main ideas and advance the paper's organization. If only topic sentences are read aloud, a rough outline emerges.
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10 pts A Topic sentences are clear and concise and represent a general outline of the essay.
8 pts AB Topic sentences clear and concise, represent a general outline but need a bit more work.
6 pts B Most topic sentences are good and represent an outline of the paper.
3 pts C Topic sentences are generally weak/has trouble relating the topic sentences to thesis statement/topic sentences do not support thesis well
0 pts F No topic sentences present, or those that are present are so weak it is difficult to determine relevance to the thesis.
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10 pts
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Conclusion
Author crafts a concluding paragraph that mirrors and answers questions raised in the introduction.
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5 pts A Conclusion successfully answers the "so what?" and "why should I care?" questions. Author relates the topic sentences/main points to the thesis and ties these concepts together well.
4 pts AB Conclusion successfully answers "so what?" and "why should I care?" questions, but additional clarification or description might be necessary. Author returns to points mentioned in the introduction
3 pts B Conclusion is okay. Does not thoroughly answer "so what?" or "why should I care?" questions. More clarification is necessary
2 pts C Conclusion somewhat answers "so what?" and "why should I care?" questions but does not return to points mentioned in the introduction and is confusing.
0 pts F Author does not answer the "so what?" or "why should I care?" questions. Conclusion is confusing and not relevant to the essay.
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5 pts
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Transitions
Paragraphs flow smoothly, linked together by transitions that repeat key words. Transitional words used effectively (e.g.: yet, however, for example, consequently). Keep in mind transitions between sentences as well as between paragraphs.
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10 pts A Writing flows smoothly between paragraphs and ideas. Author successfully uses transitional phrases to aid the reader's comprehension of essay.
7 pts AB Writing generally flows smoothly and transitions are used, although occasionally better words of phrases can be found. Does not significantly detract from writing.
5 pts B Transitions are used and an attempt is made to make the writing flow, but would benefit from further revisions.
3 pts C Essay struggles in some areas with flow of writing. Short, choppy sentences appear frequently.
0 pts F No transitional phrasing is used. Paragraphs do not flow together at all and/or do not make coherent sense.
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10 pts
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Attribution Plagiarism
Author attributes all information and quotes from sources. Effectively uses quotations (either partial or full) in APA format. Author uses own words and new language to paraphrase original source's ideas, thus avoiding plagiarism.
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10 pts A All sources are cited appropriately in the correct format.
8 pts AB All sources are cited and are mostly in the correct format.
7 pts B All sources are cited, although format is inconsistent.
5 pts C Sources are cited but not at all in the correct format.
0 pts F Author does not cite sources. Note: failure to provide citations is considered plagiarism and will result in a zero for this assignment.
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10 pts
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Voice
Author reveals a good ear for interesting quotes from sources. Author uses active voice that enlivens action, shows agency of subject and shortens sentences. Author avoids excessive use of passive voice (forms of "to be" or "by") that obscures action or agency. (e.g.: "Mistakes were made"--by whom, zombies?)
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5 pts A Quotes are interesting and support thesis. Author avoids use of passive voice. Tone is appropriate for academic writing.
3 pts B Occasional use of passive voice, tone is appropriate for academic writing with some use of conversational language.
1 pts C Tone of essay is unacceptable for academic writing. Too many colloquial expressions, quotations are confusing and incorporated poorly.
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5 pts
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Style and Grammar
Author omits needless words, windy phrases or redundancies. Author attends to spelling, punctuation, grammar and word usage (diction).
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15 pts A Essay is free of grammar errors, needless words and windy phrases. Word usage is appropriate for the type of writing assigned. Essay has clearly been proofread for grammar.
13 pts AB Essay is mostly free of spelling/grammar errors, needless words, windy or redundant phrases. Only a handful of errors. Author attends to comma usage and word choice appropriately.
10 pts B Essay contains several grammar issues, windy phrases or needless words. Word usage is generally appropriate, but could have benefitted from proofreading.
8 pts BC There are several grammar issues present in this paper that detract from the credibility/preparation of the paper. Essay could have benefitted from proofreading.
5 pts C There are many grammar issues present in this essay. Several windy phrases or needless sentences, word use is not generally appropriate and this essay could have benefitted from proofreading.
0 pts F Word usage in this essay makes it difficult to follow writer's logic. Grammar errors seriously detract from the reader's understanding of the author's main points. Essay clearly has not been proofread.
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15 pts
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Additional Comments
Total Points: 100 out of 100