Iraq War Class - Essay Assignment Rubric

Below is the rubric we will be using to evaluate the final papers for the Iraq War Class:

Scoring Rubric Name ___________________________

Final Paper Assignment

The US-Iraq Conflict

Third Quarter 2005/6

Points Possible: 200

Comment Abbreviations – Excellent (E), Adequate (A), Needs improvement (NI), Not Covered (NC), Unclear (UC).

Ideas and Content

_____ Paper makes a claim or argument/ Paper contains a thesis statement.

______ Paper topic is relevant to the material presented in class.

______ Paper contains sufficient evidence to defend thesis/argument.

_____ Paper uses specific examples to illustrate points.

Comments:

Clarity and Organization

_____ Paper is well organized with an introduction, a body, transitions and a conclusion.

_____ Paper is clearly written and follows a logical order.

_____ Paper is turned in on time.

Comments:

Grammar and Punctuation

_____ Paper uses proper punctuation.

_____ Spelling is correct throughout.

Comments:

Format

______ Paper includes a bibliography of at least 3 sources for freshmen/sophomores or 5

sources for juniors/seniors.

______ Bibliography consists of a variety of reliable resources.

______ Paper is of appropriate length (5 pages for freshmen/sophomores, 7 pages for

juniors/seniors.)

______ Paper is typed and double-spaced in 12-point font with one-inch margins.

______ All sources are properly cited.

Comments: