Rubric

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Written Communications
Written Communications
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Thesis
States purpose of claim of the argument
threshold: 2.0 pts
4 pts Advanced - Strongly focused argument; addresses complexities of the question
3 pts Proficient - Focused argument; attempts to address complexities of the question
2 pts Average - Basic argument; partially addresses complexities of the question
1 pts Minimally Acceptable - Weak argument; avoids complexities of the question
0 pts Unacceptable - Confused argument; lacks relevance to the question
pts
4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Content
Understands information appropriately to explain and support the thesis
threshold: 2.0 pts
4 pts Advanced - Knowledge provided conveys a thorough understanding of the question; frequent use of supporting examples with proper citation
3 pts Proficient - Knowledge provided conveys a good understanding of the question; concsistent use of supporting examples with proper citation
2 pts Average - Knowledge provided conveys a general understanding of the question; occasional use of supporting examples with proper citation
1 pts Minimally Acceptable - Knowledge that lacks sufficient understanding of the question; infrequent use of supporting examples
0 pts Unacceptable - Little or no accurate knowledge provided; no supporting examples
pts
4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Commentary
Provides support for the defense of the argument
threshold: 2.0 pts
4 pts Advanced - Analytical interpretation with keen insight and reflection that fully supports the thesis
3 pts Proficient - Analytical interpretation with good insight and reflection to support the thesis
2 pts Average - Analytical interpretation with effort at insight and reflection to support the thesis
1 pts Minimally Acceptable - Analytical interpretations with little insight and reflection to support the thesis
0 pts Unacceptable - No analytical intepretation
pts
4 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar and Composition
Uses the correct mechanics of writing
threshold: 2.0 pts
4 pts Advanced - Writing is clear and coherent; sophisticated use of language; error-free throughout
3 pts Proficient - Writing is mostly clear and coherent; good use of language; few spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors that do not detract from the overall quality
2 pts Average - Writing is somewhat clear and coherent; adequate use of language; occasional spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors
1 pts Minimally Acceptable - Writing is poorly organized nd hard to follow; elementary use of language; frequesnt spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors
0 pts Unacceptable - Writing is poorly organized and incoherent; full of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors
pts
4 pts
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