GC FINAL EXAM s2025 Available from Monday - Thursday, 5 - 8 May 2025

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  • Points 400
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GC Exams: Essay Answer Rubric 2.0.0
GC Exams: Essay Answer Rubric 2.0.0
Criteria Ratings Pts
Quality of Essay Exam Answer
Relevance of answer to the question; Thoroughness of answer; Organization and logic of answer;
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90 to >80.0 pts Exemplary Essay Answer: WELL FOCUSED, WELL ORGANIZED, WELL SUPPORTED . . . Essay response is (1) WELL FOCUSED in that it answers the question(s) and relates directly and specifically to knowledge and comprehension of class materials prompted by the question(s); answer is complete (deals fully with the entire question), and answer 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 class materials that is factually correct, with sufficient relevant detail provided to support assertions; (4) where appropriate, answer includes application to one’s own experiences and/or a specified delimited problem situation; (5) response does not substantially duplicate or overlap other answers in this exam, or materials from extra credit report(s) or semester project.
80 to >70.0 pts Very Good Answer Answer includes 4 of the 5 qualities of an “Exemplary Essay Answer”
70 to >60.0 pts Good Answer Answer includes 3 of the 5 qualities of an “Exemplary Essay Answer”
60 to >51.0 pts Fair Answer Answer includes 2 of the 5 qualities of an “Exemplary Essay Answer”
51 to >0.0 pts Humble Answer Answer lacks most the qualities of an “Exemplary Essay Answer”
0 pts No Description No answer submitted, or answer fails to meaningfully address prompts of the question.
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90 pts
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Additional Comments
Organization, Clarity, Tone/Style, Mechanics of writing (spelling, punctuation, grammar), & Proofreading
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10 to >8.0 pts Excellent Structure of the answer is clear and easy to follow. The answer is enhanced by the organization and structure. Tone may be informal, but rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed, and spelling is correct.
8 to >6.0 pts Very Good The structure and organization of the answer are good but could be strengthened to increase the clarity of the answer. Tone may be informal, but rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are usually followed, and spelling is correct.
6 to >4.0 pts Good 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.
4 to >2.0 pts Fair Structure of the answer is not easy to follow. Answer contains several grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
2 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 Description No answer submitted, or answer fails to meaningfully address prompts of the question.
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10 pts
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Additional Comments
Total Points: 100 out of 100