GOVT-200 Washington's Farewell Address Analysis

GOVT 200

Washington’s Farewell Address Analysis Grading Rubric

Criteria

Points Possible

Points Earned

Introduction

0 to 20 points

There is a clear thesis statement. The introduction provides a clear overview of the paper’s contents.

Content

0 to 80 points

The issues or themes raised in the introduction are properly treated. Differing viewpoints are considered, analyzed, and treated. The analysis is thorough.

Conclusion

0 to 20 points

The conclusion offers a good summary of issues or themes treated in the paper. The conclusion offers suggestions for or encourages further study.

Materials/Sources

0 to 15 points

All quotes are used in context of sources.

Structure

0 to 20 points

The transitions between paragraphs and sections are clear. Proper headings are used. The treatment of the topic is logically oriented.

Style

0 to 20 points

The paper follows the Course Style Guidelines document for formatting. The paper is without spelling and grammatical errors. The writing is cogent. The language is concise and precise.

Total

/175

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