Assignment 1 Grading Rubric
Topic sentence (research question/thesis) (1 point)
Topic sentence(s) is/are present, properly labeled, and located at the top of the page
Topic sentence(s) is/are written in clear, precise and readable English that reflects
college-level work.
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Annotation Points (17.5 points)
Each summary is minimum length (100 words). Word counts are included.
Each summary written in clear, precise, and readable English that reflects collegelevel work. Each context sentence is underlined.
Each summary is written so that it passes the ‘memory test'. (Details provided)
Each summary linked to research question/thesis
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Look of the paper (6.5 points)
Each citation is in APA format.
The citations are alphabetized by the last name of the first author.
Spacing is correct:
• Each citation is double-spaced, while each summary is single-spaced.
• The space between each citation & summary is double-spaced.
Margins are correct:
• The paper is aligned left and all margins are 1".
• Second, subsequent lines of citation, & entire summary are indented 1.5”
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Wrong Materials Used or Absent -- (Minus points)
Student failed to use one of the 5 credible sources in the text of the paper.
Prohibited: Source(s) was/were quoted in the paper rather than paraphrased.
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Formatting (Minus points)
Instructor's Use Only
A: Total Possible
B: Missed Points (Quality of your work)
C: Absence of Source(s)
D: Wrong Type of Source(s) submitted
E: Late Work Penalty (Minus -10-%/day or partial day )
F: Total Points Earned
25.00
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