Reflection essay

Criteria

Deficient (D/F)

Average (C)

Above Average (B)

Excellent (A)

Analysis and Support

Shows little to no analysis, offers no support, or the connections for support are lacking.

Missing thesis statement.

Points: 0-58

Contains a weak analysis and few examples or details for support.

Missing thesis statement.

Points: 59-67

Shows clear analysis and uses some examples and details for support.

Contains a thesis, but may be misplaced or unclear.

Points: 68-75

Shows clear analysis and uses specific examples and details for support.

Contains a clear thesis.

Points: 76-84

Content and Organization

Missing both introduction and conclusion.

Major errors in paragraph unity or development.

Major errors in transitions throughout the paper.

Points: 0-18

Missing either introduction or conclusion.

Errors in paragraph unity or development.

Errors in transitions throughout the paper.

The body of the paper does not clearly support the main argument.

Points: 19-22

Has a clear introduction, body and conclusion.

Minor errors in paragraph unity or development.

Minor errors in transitions throughout the paper.

The body of the paper could more clearly support the main argument.

Points: 23-25

Has a clear introduction, body and conclusion.

Paragraphs are unified.

Clear transitions throughout the paper.

The body of the paper clearly supports the main argument.

Points: 26-28

Turabian Format

No citations provided where needed.

**Note that if this lack constitutes plagiarism, University policy will be followed.

Points: 0-9

Major errors in citations.

Points: 10-11

Minor errors in citations.

Points: 12

Details and examples are properly cited with parenthetical citations (see Instructions).

Points: 13-14

Writing

Errors in grammar and/or mechanics that severely detract from clarity of purpose.

Points: 0-9

Major errors in grammar or mechanics.

Such as: sentence structure, missing or incorrect end marks, multiple minor errors, etc.

Points: 10-11

Minor errors in grammar or mechanics.

Such as: spelling, capitalization, usage, or clarity of language.

Points: 12

No errors in grammar or mechanics.

Points: 13-14