Rubric

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GC Project Part 4: Term Paper Rubric 2.0
GC Project Part 4: Term Paper Rubric 2.0
Criteria Ratings Pts
Quality of Term Paper
Overall relevance, thoroughness, organization and logic of paper.
threshold: pts
354 to >320.0 pts Very Good: WELL FOCUSED, WELL ORGANIZED, WELL SUPPORTED . . . Paper is (1) WELL FOCUSED in that it relates directly and specifically to knowledge and comprehension of the research topic suitable for a Global Cultures class; paper is complete (deals fully with the entire specified topic), and paper focuses only on issues related to the question(s) (i.e., avoids unrelated issues); (2) WELL ORGANIZED in that the response is clearly worded, defined, and developed (including relevant clear transitions); (3) WELL SUPPORTED in that it reflects analysis-synthesis-evaluation of factually correct materials, with sufficient relevant detail provided to support assertions; (4) where appropriate, materials include application to one’s own experiences and/or a specified delimited problem situation; (5) response does not substantially duplicate or overlap other materials from extra credit report(s) or semester projects.
320 to >280.0 pts Good Paper Paper includes 4 of the 5 qualities of an “Exemplary Term Paper” for a Global Cultures class
280 to >240.0 pts OK Paper Answer includes 3 of the 5 qualities of an “Exemplary Term Paper” for a Global Cultures class
240 to >204.0 pts Fair Paper PAPER includes 2 of the 5 qualities of an “Exemplary Term Paper” for a Global Cultures class
204 to >0.0 pts Humble Paper Paper lacks most the qualities of an “Exemplary Term Paper” for a Global Cultures class
0 pts No or Rudimentary Paper No paper submitted, or paper fails to meaningfully address the research question.
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354 pts
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Organization, Clarity, Tone/Style, Mechanics of writing (spelling, punctuation, grammar), & Proofreading
threshold: pts
40 to >32.0 pts Very Good Structure of the answer is clear and easy to follow. The answer is enhanced by the organization and structure. Formal tone, and rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed, and spelling is correct.
32 to >24.0 pts Good The structure and organization of the answer are good but could be strengthened to increase the clarity of the answer. Formal tone, and rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed, and spelling is correct.
24 to >16.0 pts OK The structure and organization of the answer are OK but could be strengthened to increase the clarity of the answer. Basic/common rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed, and spelling is correct.
16 to >8.0 pts Fair Structure of the answer is not easy to follow. Answer contains several grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
8 to >0.0 pts Humble Lack of organization and structure detracts from the message of the writer. Answer contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
0 pts No or Rudimentary No answer submitted, or answer fails to meaningfully address prompts of the question.
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40 pts
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Bonus Points
threshold: pts
6 pts Exemplary
5 pts ,
4 pts .
3 pts Excellent
2 pts .
1 pts .
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6 pts
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LETTER GRADE EQUIVALENTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION
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threshold: pts
0 pts . A = 400-376; A- = <376 to 360
0 pts . B+ = <360-348; B = <348 to 336; B- = <336 to 320
0 pts . C+ = <320-308; C = <308 to 296; C- = <296 to 280
0 pts . D+ = <280-268; D = <268 to 256; D- = <256 to 244
0 pts . F = <244
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0 pts
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