HUMANITIES ESSAY SCORING RUBRIC

90-100

The paper is distinguished by its erudite consideration of a complex thesis. The style is elegant and
virtually free of surface errors. The writer has conducted and smoothly incorporated impressive research into critical sources. The writer has met all of the process requirements of the assignment (deadlines, meetings, etc.)

 80-89

The paper is a competent analysis which argues from a satisfactory thesis. The works and time periods are well represented and there is a reasonable stab at critical analysis. The writing is logical and correct; though some points may be superficial, redundant or unrelated. Critical sources may be included but may not be particularly relevant or enriching. The writer has met most of the process requirements of the assignment.

70-79

The paper inadequately or incorrectly fulfills some of the requirements of the assignment. The thesis may be obvious. Information about the works or time periods under consideration may be incorrect or merely factual. No attempt has been made to seek information from outside sources. The writing is simple and contains errors in grammar, spelling, and/or punctuation. Some or all of the process requirements for the paper were not met.

Below 70

A paper receiving a grade below 70 is unsatisfactory in so many ways that it must be revised.

 

ARTIFACT EVALUATION

Artifact One __________________________ Secondary Source Yes/No
Context/Zeitgeist
Missing      Weak      Simple      Complex      Insightful
Quotations                    Interpretation
Apt      Inapt           Skimpy      Murky      Simple      Complex      Insightful

Artifact Two __________________________ Secondary Source Yes/No
Context/Zeitgeist
Missing      Weak      Simple      Complex      Insightful
Quotations                     Interpretation
Apt      Inapt           Skimpy      Murky      Simple      Complex      Insightful

Artifact Three __________________________ Secondary Source Yes/No
Context/Zeitgeist
Missing      Weak      Simple      Complex      Insightful
Quotations                     Interpretation
Apt      Inapt           Skimpy      Murky      Simple      Complex      Insightful

Artifact Four __________________________ Secondary Source Yes/No
Context/Zeitgeist
Missing      Weak      Simple      Complex      Insightful
Quotations                     Interpretation
Apt      Inapt           Skimpy      Murky      Simple      Complex      Insightful

Scholarly Apparatus

Work Cited Page           Acknowledgments           Citations
Missing  Flawed  OK        Missing  OK          Missing  Flawed  Solid

Process (deadlines & requirements)
Lax      Average      Outstanding