Final+Paper+rubric+-+due+Dec+7

CATEGORY  || The introduction is inviting, states the main topic and previews the structure of the paper. || 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 adequately preview the structure of the paper nor is it particularly inviting to the reader. || There is no clear introduction of the main topic or structure of the paper. || There is one clear, well-focused topic. Main idea stands out and is supported by detailed information. || Main idea is clear but the supporting information is general. || Main idea is somewhat clear but there is a need for more supporting information. || The main idea is not clear. There is a seemingly random collection of information. || Relevant, telling, quality details give the reader important information that goes beyond the obvious or predictable. || Supporting details and information are relevant, but one key issue or portion of the storyline is unsupported. || Supporting details and information are relevant, but several key issues or portions of the storyline are unsupported. || Supporting details and information are typically unclear or not related to the topic. || All supportive facts are reported accurately. || Almost all supportive facts are reported accurately. || Most supportive facts are reported accurately. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">NO facts are reported OR most are inaccurately reported. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">The conclusion is strong and leaves the reader with a feeling that they understand what the writer is "getting at." || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">The conclusion is recognizable and ties up almost all the loose ends. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">The conclusion is recognizable, but does not tie up several loose ends. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">There is no clear conclusion, the paper just ends. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">All sources used for quotes and facts are credible and most are cited correctly. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Most sources used for quotes and facts are credible and cited correctly. || <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%;">Many sources used for quotes and facts are less than credible (suspect) and/or are not cited correctly. ||
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