HIS201 Midterm Rubric Midterm Paper: Compare and contrast Thomas Jeffersons Declaration

Thesis Statement

0 Points

No thesis statement.

1 Points

Unclear or incomplete and does not demonstrate an
understanding of social studies concepts.

2 Points

Weak or inadequately developed, and marginally demonstrates an
understanding of social studies concepts.

3 Points

Clear, developed, and demonstrates an understanding of social
studies concepts.

4 Points

Clear, well-developed, and demonstrates an understanding of
social studies concepts.

Answers the Question: Which had the greater effect on
Revolutionary America?

0 Points

Does not answer question.

1 Points

Answers questions but lacks specific, credible, and relevant
support.

2 Points

Inadequately answers question; minimally supported with
specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

3 Points

Adequately answers question; supported with a limited spectrum
of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

4 Points

Well-supported answer with a broad spectrum of specific,
credible, and relevant evidence.

Answers the Question: Effective Today?

0 Points

Does not answer question.

1 Points

Answers questions but lacks specific, credible, and relevant
support.

2 Points

Inadequately answers question; minimally supported with
specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

3 Points

Adequately answers question; supported with a limited spectrum
of specific, credible, and relevant evidence.

4 Points

Well-supported answer with a broad spectrum of specific,
credible, and relevant evidence.

Showing Analysis: Comparison of Documents

0 Points

No comparison offered; only offers a summary of the two
documents.

1 Points

Development of comparison is inadequate; Answer includes more
of a summary of the document then a comparison.

2 Points

Development of comparison is uneven with a stronger focus on
one document over the other; Answer includes more of a summary of the
documents compared to a comparison.

3 Points

Development of comparison is thoughtful and persuasive. Shows
a combination of analysis with the summary of the documents.

4 Points

Development of comparison is well-developed, very thoughtful,
and persuasive. Analysis is present throughout paper with facts used to
support thinking.

Clarity, Organization, Grammar, and Spelling

0 Points

Argument is not organized or clear. Transitions not used to
connect ideas. Grammar and spelling are deficient.

1 Points

Lacks organization, logic and clarity. Transitions seldom used
to connect ideas. Lacks polish and does not demonstrate proficiency in grammar
and spelling.

2 Points

Somewhat organized, logical and clearly articulated.
Transitions sometimes used to connect ideas. Somewhat polished and
inconsistently demonstrates proficiency in grammar and spelling.

3 Points

Generally organized, logical and clearly articulated.
Transitions often smoothly connect ideas. Generally polished and demonstrates
proficiency in grammar and spelling.

4 Points

Organized, logical and clearly articulated. Transitions
smoothly connect ideas. Polished and demonstrates a high level of proficiency
in grammar and spelling.

Paper Format

0 Points

APA paper format is not used.

1 Points

APA format is rarely used throughout the paper.

2 Points

APA format is attempted with errors and/or missing
requirements/components.

3 Points

Use of APA format is present throughout the paper with few
errors present.

4 Points

Proper use of APA format is present throughout the paper.

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