Due April 29 - Submit your Final Draft of your Commitment Statement Paper here

  • Due Apr 29, 2021 by 11:59pm
  • Points 100
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  • Available Apr 1, 2021 at 12am - May 8, 2021 at 11:59pm
This assignment was locked May 8, 2021 at 11:59pm.

Please upload your final draft of your Commitment Statement here. Due by 11:59 pmApril 29.

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Rubric

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Commitment Statement Rubric
Commitment Statement Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
COMPLIES WITH EXPECTATIONS
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15 pts EXCELLENT Full Marks On time 3 drafts Each draft clearly reviewed by tutors Substantive revision seen Follows ALL directions Follows all directions Meets length requirements Standard FORMAT: Double –spaced, typed, heading, name on paper, page #s
12 pts GOOD Submitted on time 3 drafts Each draft appears reviewed by tutors with evidence of Process Writing: revisions show modest improvements in each draft re: organization, style, content, mechanics & language Follows ALL directions for assignment. Meets length requirements. Standard FORMAT: Double –spaced, typed, heading, name on paper, page #s
10 pts FAIR Follows most all directions for the assignment but missed the mark on 1 or more of the following: Did not Submit all three drafts. No evidence that all drafts submitted were reviewed by tutors Evidence of Process Writing: revisions show modest improvements in each draft re: organization, style, content, mechanics & language -but additional revision needed Mostly meets length requirements Mostly conforms to Standard FORMAT
7 pts WEAK Did not comply with directions in 1 or more of the following areas: Not submitted on time 1 or 2 drafts only Minimal or no evidence of review of drafts by tutors Marginal Evidence of Process Writing: revision is spotty, mediocre, & addresses only most obvious composition errors. Does not follow key directions Does not meet length requirements Does not conform to standard FORMATING
0 pts INSUFFICIENT The student did not submit assignment or submission fell significantly short of the expected parameters of the assignment.
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15 pts
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CONTENT & ORGANIZATION
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15 pts EXCELLENT - Full Marks Clear, logical progression of ideas; argument builds in strength; paper contains engaging introduction which previews the paper's main argument; has coherent, well-developed paragraphs & uses transitional phrases effectively strong conclusion, which draws together & summarizes main points
12 pts GOOD Clear, logical progression of ideas, although some parts of thesis may be underdeveloped; good use of paragraphs to develop & organize main points; uses some transitional phrases to signal shifts and connections; clearly defined introduction and conclusion
10 pts FAIR Halting progression of ideas; some parts of thesis may be weak or out of balance with others; a few undeveloped paragraphs and missing transitional phrases; paper contains an introduction and conclusion, but they may be weak or generalized
7 pts WEAK Paragraphs seem out of order; thesis is undeveloped & paragraphs lack clear transitions or connections between each other; introduction & conclusion may be missing or lack connection to the rest of the paper
0 pts INSUFFICIENT The student did not submit assignment or submission fell significantly short of the expected parameters of the assignment.
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15 pts
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COMPOSITION: WRITING & RHETORIC
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20 pts EXCELLENT - Full Marks Excellent grammar, spelling, usage, & punctuation; paper flows effortlessly & reads well. College-level vocabulary; varies sentences & wording; uses vivid examples; has strong, consistent "voice" & appears fluent in nature.
17 pts GOOD Good use of grammar & mechanics; no more than 3-4 errors per page; paper flows well. Uses college-level vocabulary; varies sentences and wording; uses good examples but may fluctuate in tone or "voice" or fluency.
14 pts FAIR Use of grammar and mechanics is acceptable and the paper is readable. Uneven quality of writing; relies heavily on two or three types of sentences; redundant in places; choppy or halting "voice".
12 pts WEAK Frequent or consistent errors in grammar & mechanics; interferes substantially with the readability of the paper. Unclear, unvaried sentences; suffers from wordiness, slang or underdeveloped thoughts .
0 pts INSUFFICIENT The student did not submit the assignment or submission fell significantly short of the expected parameters of the assignment.
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20 pts
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FOCUS
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15 pts EXCELLENT - Full Marks Clear, central FOCUS & purpose; addresses all aspects of thesis & thoroughly addresses all aspects of the assignment.
12 pts GOOD Clear, central FOCUS & purpose; addresses MOST aspects of thesis, addresses most aspects of the assignment.
10 pts FAIR Clear FOCUS & purpose, but too broad or unspecific at times; answers some but not all aspects of the assignment.
7 pts WEAK FOCUS is unclear, unsupportable, vague or confusing; purpose unclear; misses key aspects of the assignment.
0 pts INSUFFICIENT The student did not submit the assignment or submission fell significantly short of the expected parameters of the assignment.
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15 pts
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INTEGRATION WITH THEMES OF DIMENSIONS
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20 pts EXCELLENT - Full Marks Excellent support drawn from both a student's experience & knowledge; uses extensive examples from class readings and materials to enhance & deepen the focus of the thesis
17 pts GOOD Good support drawn from both a student's experience and knowledge; includes some examples from class readings support the focus of the thesis
14 pts FAIR Support comes primarily from either a student's experience or knowledge; minimal examples from the class readings cited. Could have benefited from better connection to course themes.
12 pts WEAK Support may be irrelevant or unsubstantiated; examples may contradict or be tangential or lacking in sufficient detail.
0 pts INSUFFICIENT Edit rating 0 pts INSUFFICIENT The student did not submit the assignment or submission fell significantly short of the expected parameters of the assignment.
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20 pts
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ORAL PRESENTATION TO CLASS
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15 pts Full Marks = EXCELLENT The presentation was comprehensive and covered all aspects of the assignment. The student appeared fully prepared to speak and could answer questions on their topic with knowledge and enthusiasm.
12 pts GOOD The presentation was comprehensive and covered most aspects of the assignment. The student appeared mostly prepared to speak and could answer questions on their topic with knowledge.
10 pts FAIR The presentation met the basic parameters of the assignment. The student appeared ready to speak, but could have been more thorough. They could answer most but not all questions.
7 pts weak The student seemed inadequately prepared for their presentation, mumbled , or failed to offer enough specifics or details when questioned.
0 pts No Marks - Unsatisfactory Student did not make a presentation
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15 pts
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Total Points: 100 out of 100