Rubric

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Kypseli Narrative Rubric (1)
Kypseli Narrative Rubric (1)
Criteria Ratings Pts
LENGTH: 750 Word Minimum (3 pages)
750 Word Minimum (Usually there are 250 -300 words per page, double-spaced, using 12 point Times New Roman font and 1 inch margins, ) From the Harvard Library :
threshold: pts
20 to >16.0 pts 750 words or more (3-3+ pages)
16 to >12.0 pts 625-750 words (2.5-3 pages)
12 to >8.0 pts 500-625 words (2-2.5 pages))
8 to >4.0 pts 375-500 words (1.5-2 pages)
4 to >0.0 pts 250-375 words (1-1.5 pages)
0 pts less than 250 words
pts
20 pts
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Title
threshold: pts
5 pts Title is relevant and clear, and provides a guide to what follows by using a subtitle (if appropriate)
4 pts Title is relevant and clear
3 pts Title is relevant
2 pts Title is related to the topic
1 pts Title is not relevant
0 pts No title
pts
5 pts
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Writing Techniques
threshold: pts
10 to >8.0 pts The writer skillfully uses writing techniques to portray events, clearly separating description from analysis
8 to >6.0 pts The writer skillfully uses writing techniques to portray events
6 to >4.0 pts The writer's portrayal of events meets basic requirements
4 to >2.0 pts The writer's portrayal of events is uneven
2 to >0.0 pts The writer's portrayal of events fails to present important aspects of the film
0 pts The writer's portrayal of events is below expectations
pts
10 pts
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Diction/word choice
threshold: pts
10 to >8.0 pts Precise language is chosen carefully, using proper technical terms when appropriate
8 to >6.0 pts Word choice is precise, resulting in clear description and analysis
6 to >4.0 pts Words are reasonably accurate and clear
4 to >2.0 pts Limited, inappropriate or vague word choice conveys only a general meaning
2 to >0.0 pts Somewhat varied word choice, not always resulting in a clear description or analysis
0 pts Word choice is simple, repetitive, and inaccurate
pts
10 pts
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Strong introduction
threshold: pts
10 to >8.0 pts Well-developed introduction engages the reader and creates interest. Contains detailed information to get the reader situated in the story.
8 to >6.0 pts Introduction creates interest. Background information is clear.
6 to >4.0 pts Introduction adequately explains the background, but may lack detail.
4 to >2.0 pts An attempt is made at an introduction, but no background information is provided.
2 to >0.0 pts Background is random, unclear, or unrelated to the rest of the narrative.
0 pts Not evident.
pts
10 pts
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Organization
threshold: pts
10 to >8.0 pts The organizational structure is coherent with a sense of wholeness and balance. Transitions are graceful and mature.
8 to >6.0 pts The organizational structure is coherent with a sense of wholeness. Transitions are present.
6 to >4.0 pts The organizational structure has some sense of wholeness although some drifting may occur.
4 to >2.0 pts A simple organizational structure is apparent, although the focus may shift or the paper may lack a sense of wholeness.
2 to >0.0 pts There is weak development and organization.
0 pts Not evident.
pts
10 pts
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Mechanics (grammar, usage, punctuation). MLA or APA or Chicago/Turabian Style (use whichever style with which you are familiar) Cf., OWL <https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/>
threshold: pts
10 to >8.0 pts Excellent control over a wide range of standard writing conventions. Writer uses them with accuracy and creativity.
8 to >6.0 pts Good control over a wide range of standard writing conventions.
6 to >4.0 pts Adequate control of the most widely used writing conventions.
4 to >2.0 pts Follows writing conventions most of the time.
2 to >0.0 pts Lack of control of writing conventions often impairs understanding.
0 pts The errors in this essay make it impossible to understand.
pts
10 pts
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Personal Reaction
threshold: pts
10 to >8.0 pts Excellent, including thoughtful statement(s) of reasons for reaction(s)
8 to >6.0 pts Very good statement, with some dicsussion of why response(s) was/were they way they were
6 to >4.0 pts Good
4 to >2.0 pts Basic response, with little/no statement of reasons
2 to >0.0 pts Formulaic response
0 pts Reaction section missing
pts
10 pts
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Kypseli II Re-view Personal Reaction Paragraph(s) (Added the last week of class.)
threshold: pts
10 to >8.0 pts Excellent, including thoughtful statement(s) of reasons for reaction(s)
8 to >6.0 pts Very good statement, with some dicsussion of why response(s) was/were they way they were
6 to >4.0 pts Good
4 to >2.0 pts Basic response, with little/no statement of reasons
2 to >0.0 pts Formulaic response
0 pts Reaction section missing
pts
10 pts
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Proofreading
threshold: pts
5 pts Excellent job, with only occasional oversights
4 pts Basically good job, but with several oversights
3 pts Several typographical and basic errors remain
2 pts Several typographical and basic errors remain throughout the paper
1 pts Excessive typographical and basic errors
0 pts Apparently not proofread
pts
5 pts
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Kypseli Part I Initial Reaction Paper Submitted
threshold: pts
1 pts Paper submitted
0 pts Paper not submitted
pts
1 pts
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Grade and "Curve" Information is at <http://www.d.umn.edu/cla/faculty/troufs/anth3635/cegrades.html#title> A = 94 and above
threshold: pts
0 pts
0 pts
pts
0 pts
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