English 111 -- Rubric, Essay Three

Student’s name: _________________________________________

INTERESTING AND INFORMATIVE TITLE: (2)

FIRST PARAGRAPH:
Clearly presents the “debatable issue” that concerns digital literacy/fluency/genres (4)
The topic is specific and focused enough for a 4-5 page paper (4)
There is an argument, which conforms to the requirements of a thesis (as stated on peer review sheet) (7)
The thesis has “tension,” answers the reader’s “so what” questions and reveals what’s “at stake” (4)

BODY PARAGRAPHS:
Appropriate number of body paragraphs (4)
Each body paragraph focuses on a specific idea (4)
Arguments in support of thesis are presented and discussed (4)
Arguments against thesis are presented and discussed/refuted (2)
Effective transitions are used (4)

CONCLUSION:
The argument that has been proven is the same as the initial argument (5)
The argument has developed and gained complexity (3)
The conclusion is of adequate length (3)
The conclusion is convincing (5)

TEXTUAL EVIDENCE:
The paper includes two quotes each quotes from three scholarly, peer-reviewed sources (one can be from our course) (5)
The quotes are introduced and correctly cited in the text (5)
The Works Cited page is included and is correct (5)

GRAMMAR AND STYLE:
There are only a few, if any, instances of passive voice (4)
There are only a few, if any, run-on, incomplete, or “comma-spliced” sentences (5)
The paper has been carefully proofread and corrected since the conference (2)
The sentences throughout generally make sense (7)
The paper adheres to the format guidelines I gave in class throughout the term (5)

PEER REVIEW AND DRAFT COPY:
A draft is attached to final paper (1)
The peer review done of another student’s paper was thoughtful and thorough (6)

TOTAL POINTS RECEIVED (out of 100): _____________