ETHNIC STUDIES 100 GRADING RUBRIC

 

A = Excellence in all respects.

 

        Defines and applies concepts and ideas accurately with insight and originality. Demonstrates depth of understanding of said concepts. Author's voice is clearly articulated by incorporating personal experiences and/or contemporary examples/issues.

 

        Writes clearly and concisely with excellent transitions between sentences and paragraphs. Clearly communicates the main ideas and provides excellent support and detail. The writing is engaging and well structured following conventional writing standards throughout the paper. Concepts are integrated into the essay in an original manner. Grammatical and/or syntax errors are not evident.

 

B = Very good

 

        Concepts are defined and applied for the most part. May lack full definition of concept(s) or idea(s). Stock analysis given; lacks originality and creativity.

 

        Communicates the main ideas and provides suitable support and detail. Writing follows basic conventional standards throughout most of the paper. Few grammatical and/or syntax errors; some awkward/vague sentences/ideas throughout.

 

C =Adequate

 

        Not all concepts are clearly defined or applied. Concepts may be defined but misapplied. Displays incomplete understanding of some idea(s)/concept(s).

 

        Grammatical/syntax errors are evident throughout including awkward and incomplete sentences. Does not fully adhere to conventional writing standards. Lack of proofreading evident in spelling, punctuation and format errors.

 

D = Inadequate

 

        Concepts are incorrectly and incompletely defined and/or applied. Clearly lacks understanding of concepts and ideas. Paper does not answer the question posed, regardless of writing ability.

 

        Does not meet the majority of conventional writing standards. Ideas are disorganized and incomprehensible in most areas. Spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax and format errors are evident throughout paper.

 

F = Failure

 

        Concepts are absent in both definition and application. Demonstrates no understanding of concepts and ideas of the author(s).

 

        Does not meet the majority of conventional writing standards. Ideas are disorganized and incomprehensible throughout paper. Spelling, punctuation, grammar, syntax and format errors are evident throughout paper. May also include plagiarism.