Module 1 Assignment

The introduction is considerably inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper. Quotations are efficiently incorporated in introduction

The introduction is thoroughly inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper. Quotations are somewhat efficiently incorporated in introduction

The introduction clearly states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper, but is not particularly inviting to the reader.

The introduction states the main topic, but does not preview the structure nor is it particularly inviting.

There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper.

The body of essay raises good insights and points. Relevant examples illustrate a level of critical thinking skills; examples are relatively engaging and show a relative level of awareness of larger issues

The body of essay raises insights and points. Examples illustrate critical thinking skills; examples are engaging and show some awareness of larger issues

Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported. Transitions clearly show how ideas are connected, but there is little variety.

Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported. Some transitions work well; but connections between other ideas are fuzzy.

Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic. The transitions between ideas are unclear or nonexistant.

All sentences sound natural and are easy-on- the-ear when read aloud. Each sentence is clear and has an obvious emphasis. Vivid words and phrases are used that linger or draw pictures in the reader's mind

All sentences sound natural and are easy-on- the-ear when read aloud. Each sentence is clear and has an obvious emphasis

Almost all sentences sound natural and are easy-on-the-ear when read aloud, but 1 or 2 are stiff and awkward or difficult to understand. Writer uses vivid words and phrases , but occasionally the words are used inaccurately or seem overdone.

Most sentences sound natural and are easy-on- the-ear when read aloud, but several are stiff and awkward or are difficult to understand. Writer uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety, punch or flair.

The sentences are difficult to read aloud because they sound awkward, are distractingly repetitive, or difficult to understand. Writer uses a limited vocabulary that does not communicate strongly or capture the reader's interest.

Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. The conclusion is very strong; a synthesis of ideas between own work and writer's ideas.

Writer makes no errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is getting at.

Writer makes 1-2 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends.

Writer makes 3-4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends.

Writer makes more than 4 errors in grammar or spelling that distract the reader from the content. There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends.