Grading Rubric for Papers
MART 3500 M,W 2:00-3:50
***You are required to send a rough draft to me one week prior to the due date. I want to help you write a better paper!***
Clarity:
Did you address the paper questions? -10 for each question missed
Do you have supporting points/quotations? -10 for each point not supported
Are your sentences clear? -2 pts for each sentence that is not clear
Does each paragraph clarify a single thought? -3 pts
Structure:
Do you have an introduction and conclusion? -5pts
Is your paper organized? -5 pts
Do you have a Works Cited -10 pts
Incorrect style of citation on works cited -5 pts
Works Cited (not on own page) -2 pts
Absence of in text citations, though cited in body of text -3 pts
Improper method of citation, -2 pts
Grammar and Spelling:
From the writing center: The role of grammar
In the Writing Center, we take a holistic approach to writing and tutoring. Although we recognize the importance of grammar and mechanics, we understand that writing is much more than punctuation and capitalization. Sessions focus primarily on global concerns like organization and argumentation.
Do you have between 1 and 4 grammar or spelling mistakes? -3pts
More than 5 grammar or spelling mistakes? -6pts
More than 7 grammar or spelling mistakes? -10pts
For each hour your paper is late you will lose 5pts