102 Grading Sheet[1] 

 

Content                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             40%

An essay that develops content effectively addresses the complexities of the topic beyond the superficial; uses evidence effectively and thoroughly to develop thesis; fulfills purpose and meets audience expectations through deliberate rhetorical strategies; sees parts of a text and their relationships to each other and to other texts as they create meaning; shows understanding of credibility and quality of scholarship, research, and ideas; and uses paraphrases and quotes effectively.

 

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Organization                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     20%

A well-organized essay uses standard essay structure, including paragraphing and logical paragraph breaks; formulates a focused thesis statement and topic sentences; builds coherence by ordering ideas logically, maintaining momentum and focus, and advancing meaning; and uses effective order.

 

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Sentence Fluency                                               10%

An essay with sentence fluency uses sentences with appropriate voice and formality and with confidence, variety, and creativity.

 

 

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Diction                                                                10%

An essay using effective diction uses words with appropriate voice and formality and with confidence, variety, and creativity, and meets audience expectations through deliberate rhetorical strategies.

 

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Mechanics                                                        20%

A mechanically strong essay correctly uses the conventions of Standard Written English and documents secondary material effectively.

 

 

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[1] Consult the comprehensive rubric for English 102  at http://waukesha.uwc.edu/eng/gahrenho/102_rubric.htm for a more thorough explanation of the grading criteria and performance levels in these categories.