This document provides a rubric for grading article reviews in a PENG 112 course. It evaluates student submissions on introduction/thesis, summary, analysis, organization, style, knowledge of the subject, mechanics, and overall score out of 70. Key areas assessed include clarity of introduction and thesis, accuracy and organization of summary, depth of analysis, coherence of writing, proper formatting and citations, and correctness of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Submissions are checked for adherence to the required word count before grading.
This document provides a rubric for grading article reviews in a PENG 112 course. It evaluates student submissions on introduction/thesis, summary, analysis, organization, style, knowledge of the subject, mechanics, and overall score out of 70. Key areas assessed include clarity of introduction and thesis, accuracy and organization of summary, depth of analysis, coherence of writing, proper formatting and citations, and correctness of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Submissions are checked for adherence to the required word count before grading.
This document provides a rubric for grading article reviews in a PENG 112 course. It evaluates student submissions on introduction/thesis, summary, analysis, organization, style, knowledge of the subject, mechanics, and overall score out of 70. Key areas assessed include clarity of introduction and thesis, accuracy and organization of summary, depth of analysis, coherence of writing, proper formatting and citations, and correctness of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Submissions are checked for adherence to the required word count before grading.
This document provides a rubric for grading article reviews in a PENG 112 course. It evaluates student submissions on introduction/thesis, summary, analysis, organization, style, knowledge of the subject, mechanics, and overall score out of 70. Key areas assessed include clarity of introduction and thesis, accuracy and organization of summary, depth of analysis, coherence of writing, proper formatting and citations, and correctness of grammar, spelling and punctuation. Submissions are checked for adherence to the required word count before grading.
ID#: _____________________ Date Received: __________________
Pre-Grading Checklist Result If no, the paper will not be accepted and is then returned to the student. If no, -5 marks to every 50 words under or above the designated word count.
Outline included? Yes / No Adhered to word count? Yes / No
Descriptors Extremely well developed introduction Thesis statement is clearly and eloquently articulated Engages the reader Creates interest Clearly states the topic Well developed introduction and thesis statement Partly engaging or creative States the topic Developed introduction and thesis statement Not engaging or creative Topic is stated but not clear Underdeveloped introduction and/or thesis statement Not engaging or creative Topic is not present Undeveloped writing as most of the functional introductory paragraph elements are missing Entirely absent Main points of the article are summarized accurately and thoroughly Summary is organized in a logical way Some main points are summarized Summary contains a few inaccuracies or omissions Summary shows some degree of organization Most main points are not addressed Summary contains many inaccuracies Summary lacks any organization
Introduction: Introduction to topic, article, author and thesis statement Summary:
Some paragraphs contain a topic sentence but they do not clearly relate to the thesis statement Supporting details are partly missing and/or are not concrete or detailed enough to support the topic Use of supporting details does not represent the specified rhetorical mode Summary is too short to provide a meaningful understanding of the topic Statements are too vague to suggest student read the text OR summary is plagiarized in some capacity Entirely absent Expansion and critical analysis of the entire article is evident Complex understanding of the topic is demonstrated Provides a strong, balanced, and critical assessment of the article Solid understanding of topic demonstrated A few ideas are not fully expanded Additional analysis in places would strengthen argument Provides some assessment of the article but does so in a vague or confusing manner
Personal Reflection:
10-9 -Exemplar
Concluding paragraph mentions the thesis in an indirect way that is not entirely clear Summary of the support is lacking or missing altogether Analysis mainly repeats the summary and does not critically assess the article in any meaningful way Makes statements that indicate little understanding of the authors argument Assessments are biased and illogical Entirely absent
Thesis statement is clearly and eloquently articulated Thorough and deep knowledge of the subject Thesis is developed and expanded throughout the paper All citations support the thesis statement and the connection is clearly explained Appropriate use of reference material in reference style Paper formatted correctly At least one citation of no more than 40 words in every paragraph save for intro & conclusion
Knowledge of the subject is developing, but some nuances are ignored Thesis is developed, but could be expanded further Supporting details are clear and support the thesis, but additional citations would strengthen the argument a few difficulties in reference style general introduction and analysis of reference material Some knowledge of subject limited development of thesis lacking supporting details some difficulties in reference style limited introduction and analysis of reference material lack of or too many citations Limited knowledge of subject inadequate development of topic some irrelevant information many problems in use of reference materials Very basic or no knowledge of subject off topic not enough content presented to evaluate clearly plagiarized reference material missing vital aspects of paper's requirements such as word count or no clear format or reference style Entirely absent Details are extremely clear and well ordered Topic effectively analyzed as required by rhetorical mode Engages the reader generating interest Demonstrates creativity Details are in clear, effective order Details used to effectively analyze the topic as required by rhetorical mode Writing generates some interest and engagement Details presented in a discernable order More details or more substantial details needed to completely address the topic
Details are and their order are only partially discernable Details are limited in both number and quality Some elements of essay present but no discernable organization overall Very basic and limited details and examples are only occasionally given Entirely absent Smooth, skillful, and coherent writing Solid use of transitional techniques Strong and expressive sentences with a variety of structure Consistent and appropriate tone and voice as evidenced by appropriate word choice Flow to writing evident Sentences may lack variety Tone and voice are both evident but inconsistent
Clear flow to writing with use of transitions Variety of sentence types used The tone and voice are consistent in terms of word use Writing is confusing and hard to follow Frequent fragments and/or run-on sentences Tone and purpose missing Voice lacking No errors made in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization
Writing is very confusing and hard to follow Frequent fragments and/or run-on sentences Tone and purpose missing Voice lacking Entirely absent Minor errors made in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization minor errors can be distracting Meaning and intent of the writing can still be fairly easily discerned
7 -Partly Effective
A few minor errors made in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization errors do NOT detract from overall meaning and effectiveness of essay Distracting errors frequently made in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization Most errors are minor but a few major errors which detract from meaning still occur General intention of the essay is still clear from writing details Distracting errors frequently made in punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization Errors are major in that they detract or hinder meaning General intention of essay is still partly understood from key words Entirely absent
