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Department of History
Andrew Meyers
Homework Grader
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Questions- You are graded on seven categories: |
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Presentation |
name, date, course, teacher, week title, typed, double-spaced |
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Topic Sentences/ ¶s |
question restatement, thesis response, road map, clear topics, ¶s |
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Comprehension |
understanding of textbook, of sources, of question |
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Analysis |
thesis argument, thorough discussion, use of secondary sources/historiography |
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Use of Specifics |
quote choice, quote use, dates, people, ideas, movements, historical events |
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Significance |
answering the "so what" question. Why is your answer important? |
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Mechanics |
prose, punctuation, word choice, colloquialisms, spelling, passive voice, grammar: vague antecedents, verb tense, agreement, sentence fragments, etc. |
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Creative- You are graded loosely on seven categories: |
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Insight |
original analysis, fresh perspective |
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Relevance |
references to readings/subject/question |
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Rigor and Clarity |
quote/fact use, focus, consistency |
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Effective Voice |
tone fits message and subject |
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Style |
word choice, effective syntax |
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Creativity/ Originality |
insight, risk-taking, fresh concept, personal perspective |
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Mechanics |
prose, punctuation, word choice, colloquialisms, spelling, passive voice grammar: vague antecedents, verb tense, sentence fragments, etc. |
(Ã = very good; • = satisfactory; x = unsatisfactory)
A = If you fulfill all seven categories effectively, thoroughly, elegantly, and are utterly convincing
A- = If you fulfill all seven categories effectively and thoroughly
B+ = If you fulfill six
B = If you fulfill five
B- = If you fulfill four
C+ = If you fulfill three
C = If you fulfill two
C- = If you fulfill one
D = If you attempt to fulfill one
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