Criteria Outstanding Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Unsat

DL Essay Rubric

Levels of Achievement

Criteria Outstanding Excellent Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Unsat (Not Acceptable)

Analysis 35% 33 to 35 points Answered all aspects of the assignment. Demonstrated critical thinking through a comprehensive analysis that integrated multiple relevant perspectives into a highly original, clear thesis fully supported with consistent logic.

31 to 32 points Answered all aspects of the assignment. Demonstrated critical thinking through a comprehensive analysis that integrated relevant perspectives into a clear thesis supported with consistent logic.

25 to 30 points Answered the assignment. Demonstrated critical thinking with sufficient analysis and adequately- stated thesis with adequate support.

1 to 24 points Failed to adequately address aspects of the assignment. Analysis did not demonstrate critical thinking, was unclear and not adequately supported.

0 to 0 points Inappropriate and/or unprofessional response. Did not complete assignment. Non- original work.

Course Concepts & Support 30%

28 to 30 points Demonstrated exceptional and in-depth mastery of course concepts. Novel use of evidence, primarily through course material/concepts and augmented with relevant personal experiences/external sources to support positions.

27 to 27 points Demonstrated mastery of course concepts. Strong use of evidence, primarily through course material/concepts and augmented with relevant personal experiences/external sources to support positions.

23 to 26 points Demonstrated understanding of course concepts. Adequate use of evidence, primarily through course material, to support positions.

1 to 22 points Did not demonstrate understanding of course concepts. Inadequate use of course material to support positions.

0 to 0 points Inappropriate and/or unprofessional response. Did not complete assignment. Non- original work.

Writing Style 15%

15 to 15 points Writing was exceptionally clear, understandable and concise. Overall, paragraph, and sentence organization was exceptional.

14 to 14 points Writing was clear, understandable and concise. Overall, paragraph, and sentence organization was very good.

11 to 13 points Writing was generally clear, understandable and concise. Overall, paragraph, and sentence organization was generally effective.

1 to 10 points Writing was repeatedly unclear, difficult to understand and/or wordy. Overall, paragraph or sentence organization was ineffective or non- existent.

0 to 0 points Inappropriate and/or unprofessional response. Did not complete assignment. Non- original work.

Writing Mechanics 10%

10 to 10 points Grammar and spelling were flawless.

9 to 9 points No more than a few minor grammar and/or spelling errors.

8 to 8 points Grammar or spelling errors noted that did not detract from readability.

1 to 7 points Repeated grammar or spelling errors detracted from readability.

0 to 0 points Inappropriate and/or unprofessional response. Did not complete assignment. Non- original work.

Administrative 10%

10 to 10 points Exceeded all assignment expectations.

9 to 9 points Complied with all assignment parameters – time limits, word limits, citations, etc.

8 to 8 points Minor deviations from assignment parameters – time limits, word limits, citations, etc.

1 to 7 points Multiple deviations from assignment parameters – time limits, word limits, citations, etc.

0 to 0 points Inappropriate and/or unprofessional response. Did not complete assignment. Non- original work.

SafeAssign Score

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