Write a 5-paragraph essay explaining your interpretation of a given shory story(choose one), using those 3 pieces of evidence as support. select either Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" or Ray Brad
Grading Rubric for the Final Exam
| Paper Requirements | Excellent (A) | Above Average (B) | Average (C) | Needs Improvement (D) | Poor (F) | |
| Content (45pts.) Paper responds clearly, accurately to one selected prompt. Paper remains focused on one prompt. Paper displays a clear understanding of essay development and expository writing techniques covered by the course. Paper develops a thoughtful, well-reasoned, thesis with examples, details, explanation, etc. Paper shows exigence and critical thinking. Paper focuses on analysis, not summary or personal opinion; its purpose is to inform. | ||||||
| Organization & Style (25pts.) The paper applies standard writing conventions including but not limited to the following:
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| Grammar & Mechanics (20pts.) Paper is free of spelling/typing errors, grammatical errors, and mechanical errors. | ||||||
| Documentation & Use of Sources (10pts.) All bibliographic information (in-text and Works Cited) adheres to MLA documentation and formatting rules. All bibliographic punctuation is correct. Paper draws on carefully chosen citations from one assigned essay to support the thesis. Paper always uses signal phrases and additional commentary to smoothly incorporate outside material. Source material does not overpower the writer’s voice but is used to support the writer’s own position. | ||||||
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| Major Grammatical Errors (-1 point for each): | ||||||
| Basic requirements met (-1 point for each): 3rd person only, file name follows course guidelines, MLA page layout | ||||||
| Time Limit of 2 Hours Met: | ||||||
| Total Points: | Paper Grade: | |||||
