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Grading Rubric, Response

Possible Criteria Assigned


Points Points

5 pts Incorporating Evidence (Objective 2A)


Meets Expectations = Response includes an appropriate and accurate
summary of the original source.
● Superior (5 pts)
● Strong (4 pts)
● Meets Expectations (2 – 3 pts)
● Needs Improvement (1 pt)
● Unacceptable (0 pts)

5 pts Critical Engagement (Objectives 2A, 2B)


Meets Expectations = Response identifies interesting points from reading to
discuss and possibly agree or disagree with, demonstrating evidence of
critical engagement with the text.
● Superior (5 pts)
● Strong (4 pts)
● Meets Expectations (2 – 3 pts)
● Needs Improvement (1 pt)
● Unacceptable (0 pts)

4 pts Support for positions (Objective 2B)


Meets Expectations = Claims are supported with sufficient explanation
and/or examples.
● Superior (4 pts)
● Strong (3.5 pts)
● Meets Expectations (2 – 3 pts)
● Needs Improvement (1 pt)
● Unacceptable (0 pts)

4 pts Language and Rhetorical Features (Objectives 1B, 3A)


Meets Expectations = Response appropriately uses or adapts conventional
features of summaries and critiques, such as reporting verbs, verb tense,
evaluative language, APA citation to the source, and proper use of
quotations.
● Superior (4 pts)
● Strong (3.5 pts)
● Meets Expectations (2 – 3 pts)
● Needs Improvement (1 pt)
● Unacceptable (0 pts)

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2 pts Assignment Guidelines and Expectations (Objectives 4B, 4C)
Meets Expectations = The paper meets the Response assignment guidelines,
including all drafts submitted and final reflection.
● Exceeds Expectations (2 pts)
● Meets Expectations (1 pts)
● Unacceptable (0 pts)

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