HIS206.W3A1.04.2023

Description:

Total Possible Score: 12.00

Identifies a Group That Will be Examined in the Final Paper

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Identifies a group that will be examined in the Final Paper.

Proficient – N/A

Basic – N/A

Below Expectations – N/A

Non-Performance – Does not identify a group that will be examined in the Final Paper.

Describes Four Specific Events Related to the Selected Group

Total: 3.00

Distinguished – Thoroughly and accurately describes four specific events, two from each period, directly related to the selected group.  At least one of the events from both periods relates to civil or political rights.

Proficient – Describes four specific events, two from each period directly related to the selected group.  At least one of the events from both periods relates to civil or political rights. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic – Partially describes at least three specific events somewhat related to the selected group.  Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate. Periodization and relationship to political/civil rights may be incomplete or inaccurate.

Below Expectations – Attempts to describe at least two specific events related to the group; however, the events do not relate to the selected group, periodization relationship to political/civil rights and/or significant details are missing and inaccurate.

Non-Performance – The description of four specific events related to the selected group is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Locates Two Primary Sources that Relate to the Specific Events for the Selected Group

Total: 1.75

Distinguished – Locates two primary sources that directly relate to the specific events for the selected group.

Proficient – Locates two primary sources that mostly relate to the specific events for the selected group. There are minor issues with one of the sources.

Basic – Locates two primary sources that somewhat relate to the specific events for the selected group. There are significant issues with at least one of the sources. One of the sources may be a scholarly secondary source or a large collection of sources rather than a single source.

Below Expectations – Attempts to locate at least one primary source that relate to the specific events for the selected group; however, one or more of the sources is not a primary source, does not relate to the specific events for the selected group, a popular source or background research, and/or missing.

Non-Performance – The two primary sources that relate to the specific events for the selected group are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Locates Two Secondary Sources that Relate to the Specific Events for the Selected Group

Total: 1.75

Distinguished – Locates two secondary sources that directly and clearly relate to the specific events for the selected group.

Proficient – Locates two secondary sources that mostly relate to the specific events for the selected group. There are minor issues with one of the sources.

Basic – Locates two secondary sources that somewhat relate to the specific events for the selected group.  There are significant issues with at least one of the sources. One of the sources may be a primary source, a popular source, or source for background research.

Below Expectations – Attempts to locate at least one secondary source that relate to the specific events for the selected group; however, one or more of the sources is not a secondary source, does not relate to the specific events for the selected group, is a popular source or background research, and/or missing.

Non-Performance – The two secondary sources that relate to the specific events for the selected group are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Annotations of Scholarly Sources

Total: 2.50

Distinguished – Provides thorough annotations for sources that accurately summarize the source and comprehensively explain how it will contribute to the Final Paper.

Proficient – Provides annotations for sources that summarize the source and explain how it will contribute to the Final Paper. The annotations are slightly underdeveloped or inaccurate.

Basic – Provides partial annotations for sources that minimally summarize the source and partially explain how it will contribute to the Final Paper. The annotations are underdeveloped and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations – Attempts to provide annotations for sources; however, the annotations do not summarize the source and explain how it will contribute to the Final Paper, the annotations are significantly underdeveloped and entirely inaccurate, and/or one or more annotations is missing.

Non-Performance – The annotations for sources that summarize the source and explain how it will contribute to the Final Paper are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Introduction and Thesis Statement

Total: 1.50

Distinguished – The preliminary introduction frames the paper well and includes a firm and succinct thesis statement at the end of the paragraph. The thesis statement concerns one specific idea and expertly frames a position.

Proficient – The preliminary introduction frames the paper well and includes a thesis statement at the end of the paragraph. The thesis statement needs to be more succinct and/or include more details.

Basic – The preliminary introduction frames the paper adequately. An adequate thesis statement is included at the end of the paragraph, but needs to be more succinct, detailed, and/or clear.

Below Expectations – The introductory paragraph does not frame the paper adequately. Thesis development is attempted, but the thesis is either vague or confusing. The topic is specified, but the thesis may identify more than one major idea, neglect to argue a position on the topic, or does not narrow the focus beyond the general topic.

Non-Performance – The introduction and preliminary thesis statement are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 0.50

Distinguished – Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient – Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic – Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations – Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.

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