History of World Civilization

Paragraph Grading Rubric:

          Professor Thomas M. Page

 

Category	C or Below	B	A	Comments
Topic Sentence  Section Grade:	Responses contain a general topical sentence OR Responses are presented absent of a clear topical sentence that expresses an argument	Responses contain a clear, specific topical sentence that clearly addresses the paper prompt	Responses contain a clear, specific topical sentence that goes beyond restating the question and demonstrates original thought
Adequate Development  Section Grade:	Responses contain underdeveloped weak or unclear sentences, and weak transitions OR Responses  lack an overall organizational structure and establish no clear links between sentences	Responses are well organized with well-developed sentences. The paper might have somewhat weak transitions and/or it might need additional development to be complete	Responses are organized, with well-developed sentences with smooth transitions.  Responses have a clearly identifiable topical sentence, and is well developed and complete
Use of Sources  Section Grade:	Responses demonstrate the insufficient use of source material Responses tend  to demonstrate summary of the sources rather than an interpretation of them.  Paragraph might feature improper citations	Responses demonstrate sufficient use of assigned source material Essay could contextualize the sources more effectively.  Responses feature citations whenever appropriate, but citations may be improperly formatted.	Responses use assigned source material imaginatively and/or appropriately, contextualizing them effectively and drawing reasonable conclusions from them. Responses feature properly formatted citations whenever appropriate
General Content Section Grade:	Responses show some understanding of general ideas, but contain many factual errors or misinterpretation of meaning.  Responses do not address large sections of the question.	Responses provide factually correct evidence which supports topical sentence.  Responses might contain some factual errors.  Responses address most of the elements of the question.	Responses provide ample, well chosen, and factually correct evidence that supports topical sentence and offers original analysis.  Responses address all aspects of the question.
Presentation and General Format  Section Grade:	Responses may have numerous typographical and/or grammatical mistakes	Responses are organized and well presented, has several typographical and/or grammatical mistakes.	Responses feature well developed presentation, and are clearly organized, and follow assignment guidelines.  Responses have few or no grammatical/ typographical mistakes

 

Owl at Purdue Writing Reference Guide:

• What is a Paragraph?

•   MLA Formatting and Style Guide

• Grammar

 

Final Grade:

 

Overall Comments: