Does Climate Change Affect Whale and Dolphin Beaching?

A Excellent

B Good

C Competent

D Not Proficient

F Not Passing

Grade

Introduction

1.8-2

1.6—1.78

1.4—1.58

1.2—1.38

0—1.18

It does a great job of connecting to the prompt, setting the context, and stating the audience.

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It does a good job of connecting to the prompt and stating the audience.

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It does an adequate job of connecting to the prompt and stating the audience.

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It does not connect to the prompt, the subject or state the audience.

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It does not fulfill either function regarding the prompt or audience. Or no assignment submitted.

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Thesis

0.9-1

0.8-0.89

0.7-0.79

0.6—0.69

0—0.59

A very specific thesis (closed or open) thatprovides a clear position and outlines the structure of the paper.

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A clear thesis that presents a position being talked about in the paper.

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It does not present a position or the outlineof the paper.

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No thesis.

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No thesis. Or no assignment submitted.

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Content of Argument (Position)

2.7-3

2.4—2.6

2.1—2.3

1.8—2

0—1.7

The position laid out is clear and impactful. Its dimensions are made explicitly and each point is backed up by excellent evidence.

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The position is laid out competently. It is backed up by evidence. Though the overall use of evidence is uneven.

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The position is laid out adequately. The use of evidence needs to be improved.

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The position is inadequately laid out. There is no use of evidence nor any exposition of the points.

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There is no presentation of a position or use of evidence. Or no assignment submitted.

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Content of Argument (Opposition and Synthesis)

1.8-2

1.6—1.78

1.4—1.58

1.2—1.38

0—1.18

The opposing position and synthesis are done very well. There is clear evidence presented for all points made.

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The opposing position and synthesis position is laid out competently. It is backed up by evidence. Though the overall use of evidence is uneven.

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The opposing position and synthesis position is laid out adequately. The use of evidence needs to be improved.

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Neither the opposing position nor the synthesis is adequately laid out. There is no use of evidence.

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There is no statement about the opposingposition or synthesis. Or no assignment submitted.

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Organization

1.8-2

1.6—1.78

1.4—1.58

1.2—1.38

0—1.18

Presents ideas in a

logical and cohesive sequence, withparagraphs using topic sentences and transition words or phrases well and reflecting the assigned argument.

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Presents ideas in a

cohesive sequence, with paragraphs using topic sentences and transition words or phrases that need to be strengthened; logic of sequence is not explicit but argument type is clear.

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Presents ideas in a

sequence of pars with vague transitions. Topic sentences arepresent but need to be revised for clarity.

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Ideas are not presented in a sequence; transitions and topic sentencesare not effectively used.

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The essay does not

represent the required argument in either sequence or ideas.Transitions and topic sentences are missing. Or no assignment submitted.

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Mechanics and Style

1.8-2

1.6—1.78

1.4—1.58

1.2—1.38

0—1.18

The essay

demonstrates mastery in grammar and mechanics of SAE conventions. Essay has only 1-2 major errors and only 1-2 minor errors in its use of SAE.

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The essay

demonstrates proficiency over grammar and mechanics of SAE conventions. Essay has 3-4 major errors and 3-4 minor errors in its use of SAE.

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The essay

demonstrates some competence over grammar and mechanics of SAE conventions. Essay has 5 major errors and 5 minor errors in its use of SAE.

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The essay displays a lack of competence over grammar and mechanics of SAE conventions. Essay has 6 or more major errors and 6 or more minor errors in its use of SAE.

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The essay displays no competence over grammar and mechanics of SAE conventions. Essay demonstrates a lack of control over SAE in both major and minor errors. Or no assignment submitted.

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Conclusion

0.9-1

0.8-0.89

0.7-0.79

0.6—0.69

0—0.59

It does a great jobsumming up the points of the arguments, restating the position, and articulates what it means for future work.

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It does a good jobsumming up the points of the arguments, restates the position, and articulates what it means for future work.

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It does an adequate job summing up the points of the arguments and position. But it does not talk about significance to future work.

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It does not sum up the points of the arguments, restates the position, and articulates what it means for future work.

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It does not fulfill any of the functions of the conclusion or is missing one completely. Or no assignment submitted.

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MLA citations & formatting

0.9-1

0.8-0.89

0.7-0.79

0.6—0.69

0—0.59

All sources are introduced and cited. Essay is formatted in Times New Roman, 12 pt. type. Includes a properly formatted Work Cited Page.

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Most sources are introduced but all of them are cited. Essay is formatted in Times New Roman, 12 pt. type. Includes a properly formatted Work Cited Page

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Only a couple of sources are introduced but all are cited. Essay is formatted in Times New Roman, 12 pt. type. Work cited page is not satisfactory.

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Sources are introduced and most of them are cited. Margins are not consistent and pars are not clearly delineated. Essay may be in a type face other than Times New Roman, 12 pt. No work cited page.

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Sources are neither introduced nor cited. Portions of the paper are plagiarized. No Work Cited page. Or no assignment submitted.

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Reflection Memo

0.9-1

0.8-0.89

0.7-0.79

0.6—0.69

0—0.59

The memo clearly lists the changes made onthe basis of reviewer’sfeedback. It lists why the changes were made and reflects on the process. It also articulates how future work will build-off what was learned.

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The memo lists the changes made. It lists why the changes were made and reflects on the process.

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The memo lists the changes made.

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Does not list any changes or reflections.

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Memo too brief or no memo

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