includes details, errors in logic; evidence; references, and development aided repetition examples that point to by key details. frequently takes the complex nature of place of the topic. development. Style Evidence of consistent, Writes with Demonstrates some Simple sentences deliberate, and refined complex sentence stylistic adeptness, and word choice; stylistic presence on the structures and but style lacks paragraphs break page (e.g. appropriate language; evidence consistency and randomly and may tone, terminology, of stylistic refinement. lack focus. persuasiveness, complexity. transitions, etc.) Mechanics The writing is near Minor errors are Some errors Errors are perfect with almost no present, but not impeded reading, significant and grammatical, spelling, too distracting; but content is detract from or formatting errors. content is clear. generally clear. meaning; piece requires significant editing. Formatting Formatting meets all the Formatting meets Formatting meets Disregard specific specified requirements. most of the most specific formatting specific requirements, but requirements. requirements. show gaps. * = this rubric assumes that the submitted project meets the basic requirements (a 35-50 page paper or equivalent); projects not meeting those requirements will not receive a passing grade Total Score: Originality Section Score: _____ Critical Thinking Section Score: _____ Literature Review Section Score: _____ Writing/Organization Section Score: _____ TOTAL SCORE: _____ PLEASE NOTE: The POLS faculty have agreed to use this rubric to assess senior projects. However each faculty member has discretion about how much weight to give the various sections of the rubric.
includes details, references, and examples that point to the complex nature of the topic. errors in logic; development aided by key details. evidence; repetition frequently takes place of development. Style Evidence of consistent, deliberate, and refined stylistic presence on the page (e.g. appropriate tone, terminology, persuasiveness, transitions, etc.) Writes with complex sentence structures and language; evidence of stylistic complexity. Demonstrates some stylistic adeptness, but style lacks consistency and refinement. Simple sentences and word choice; paragraphs break randomly and may lack focus. Mechanics The writing is near perfect with almost no grammatical, spelling, or formatting errors. Minor errors are present, but not too distracting; content is clear. Some errors impeded reading, but content is generally clear. Errors are significant and detract from meaning; piece requires significant editing. Formatting Formatting meets all the specified requirements. Formatting meets most of the specific requirements. Formatting meets most specific requirements, but show gaps. Disregard specific formatting requirements. * = this rubric assumes that the submitted project meets the basic requirements (a 35-50 page paper or equivalent); projects not meeting those requirements will not receive a passing grade Total Score: Originality Section Score: _____ Critical Thinking Section Score: _____ Literature Review Section Score: _____ Writing/Organization Section Score: _____ TOTAL SCORE: _____ PLEASE NOTE: The POLS faculty have agreed to use this rubric to assess senior projects. However each faculty member has discretion about how much weight to give the various sections of the rubric.
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