Performance Task: Compare & Contrast Research Project Choose one of the following topics to research and compare and contrast with George Orwell's 1984. Topic 1: Compare and contrast America's c
CategoriesExemplaryProficient FairPoorNot Shown Ideas and Evidence (25 points): An eloquent introduction includes the topic of your compare and contrast research.
Specific and relevant details support the information you’ve provided, and you’ve made clear connections to the primary source, Orwell’s 1984.
A satisfying concluding section synthesizes the ideas, summarizes the research, and offers the researcher’s unique insight on the topics and connections. 25 - 20 19 - 1110 - 76 - 1 0 Organization (25 points): Central ideas and supporting evidence (for example, direct quotations, paraphrases, summaries) are organized effectively and logically through - out the paper. Transitions vary and show the relationships between the ideas. 25 - 20 19 - 1110 - 76 - 1 0 Sources (10 points): Include a minimum of three sources, including your primary source, Orwell’s 1984. 10 - 9 8 - 76 - 54 - 1 0 Sentence Structure and Verb Tense (10 points):
Sentences are varied in both structure and length. Sentences are complete, expressive, clear, and to the point. No run-on sentences or fragments. Verb tense is past where appropriate and present where appropriate. 10 - 9 8 - 76 - 54 - 1 0 Language (10 points): The writing has a formal style and a knowledgeable, objective tone. Precise language is used skillfully. Word choice complements, does not inhibit, clarity.
Writing is free from spelling errors. All sources are completely and correctly identified in a Works Cited list. 10 - 9 8 - 76 - 54 - 1 0 Punctuation & Grammar (10 points): Essay is free of errors such as comma splices, misplaced commas, and inappropriate end punctuation. All punctuation is used correctly so as not to interfere with comprehension. Essay utilizes correct and consistent subject-verb agreement, clear pronoun-antecedent agreement, etc. Grammar errors do not interfere with comprehension. 10 - 9 8 - 76 - 54 - 1 0 Works Cited (10 points): A works cited page is provided in MLA format. You must use a minimum of three scholarly sources. 10 - 9 8 - 76 - 54 - 1 0 Totals WORKSHEET Performance Assessments Instructions:
Compare and Contrast Research Paper LS7032 Student Number: Compare & Contrast Research Paper - Instructor’s Evaluation Grade:Graded by:
