Scoring Content & Development

Scoring Content & Development

(50%) Organization

(20%) Style & Mechanics

(30%)

Subject Matter

(40%) Higher-Order Thinking

(10%) Thematic

(20%) Format

(10%) Grammar, etc.

(10%) Style

(10%)

High Scores (90% or more of the points available in a scoring category) 1. All the key elements of the assignment are explained thoroughly. 1. Compares & contrasts between two items. 1. Introduction catches the reader's attention, tells topic & previews main points. 1. Bibliography & in-text citations correctly use UofP approved style. 1. All punctuation, capitalization, tense, voice & spelling are correct. 1. Sentences are clear & concise.

2. The content is comprehensive, accurate & persuasive. 2. Explains relevancy of the topic to today. 2. Central theme or topic is immediately clear. 2. Citations are used for all quotes, paraphrases & unoriginal ideas. Interviews are documented. 2. Paper is spell checked, edited & proofed. 2. Sentences are properly constructed & vary in structure.

3. The author knows the subject. 3. Uses cause & effect to explain change. 3. Follows an outline, sticks to & fully develops the point. 3. Paper includes cover page & section headings. (Intentionally Blank.) 3. All transitions flow smoothly.

4. All points are supported by examples. 4. Predicts future or further change. 4. Conclusion flows logically from the body & reinforces the theme. 4. Paper has clear margins & correct paragraph style. (Intentionally Blank.) 4. The tone is appropriate for both audience & content.

Medium Scores (80% to 90% of points available in a scoring category) 1. No more than one key point is vague or unexplained. 1. Attempts to compare & contrast but comes up short. 1. Introduction does fair job of getting reader's attention. 1. Paper cites but uses incorrect style. 1. Fewer than two total errors per page. 1. Most sentences are clear; no run-ons or fragments.

2. The content is good, correct & believable. 2. Attempts to show relevancy, but comes up short. 2. The central theme or topic is unclear. 2. Paper improperly uses citations; doesn't document interviews 2. Paper is spell checked but not edited or proofed. 2. Paper overuses one construction or structure.

3. The author knows most of the subject. 3. Attempts to use cause & effect but comes up short. 3. Paper wanders off track on occasion. 3. Paper is poorly laid out. (Intentionally Blank.) 3. Most transitions flow.

4. Most points are supported by examples. 4. Attempts