Reading Philosophies
Essay Content | The description of the approaches and personal preference is clear, coherent, and cohesive; five or more references are cited. Higher-order thinking is evident. |
Organization and Effectiveness | Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. |
Argument Logic and Construction | Clear and convincing argument presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. |
Paper Format (Use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) | All format elements are correct. |
Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) | In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. |
Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) | Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. |
Rubric (Please follow it)