Monday, March 16, 2015

Moffett Grading Grid

ENG 220 Moffett Grading Grid:
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1-10 scale
10 – exceptional execution; 9 – excellent execution; –slightly above average; 7 – slightly below average; 6 – below average; 5 – significant development needed; 1 – minimal or no response 

1. Thesis: Contains a central assertion that places a central idea at the forefront of the essay; thesis statement is 2-3 sentences; thesis statement answers the main question posed by the assignment  (20%)
1          5          6          7          8          9          10

2. Structure: Essay organized around topic sentences; each paragraph introduces and provides context for sources; essay uses summary and paraphrase to explain main ideas from reading (20%)
1          5          6          7          8          9          10

3. Evidence: Essay successfully places direct quotes into each body paragraph; essay cites quotes correctly according to MLA; essay paraphrases and explains direct quotations; essay contains a bibliography (30%)
1          5          6          7          8          9          10

4. Critical Thinking: Essay interprets quotes in original ways that go beyond class discussion; essay connects main ideas to other texts or moments in text; essay utilizes keywords and defines them; essay offers original perspectives and argument (20%)
1          5          6          7          8          9          10

Polish: Essay fulfills criteria of assignment with excellence; sentences reflect revised prose style; grammar or typos never interfere with meaning; style exceeds minimal requirements; paper pushes boundaries of originality and dedication (10%)
1          5          6          7          8          9          10

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