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Homework Grader

Questions-

You are graded on seven categories:

√ • x

Presentation

name, date, course, teacher, week title, typed

√ • x

Topic Sentences

question restatement, thesis response, road map, clear topics

√ • x

Comprehension

understanding of textbook, of sources, of question

√ • x

Analysis

thesis argument, thorough discussion, use of secondary sources/historiography

√ • x

Use of Specifics

quote choice, quote use, dates, people, historical events

√ • x

Significance

the "so what" question

√ • x

Mechanics

prose, punctuation, word choice, colloquialisms, spelling, passive voice
grammar: vague antecedents, verb tense, sentence fragments, etc.

Creative-

You are graded loosely on seven categories:

√ • x

Insight

original analysis, fresh perspective

√ • x

Relevance

references to readings/subject/question

√ • x

Rigor and Clarity

quote/fact use, focus, consistency

√ • x

Effective Voice

tone fits message and subject

√ • x

Style

word choice, effective syntax

√ • x

Creativity/ Originality

insight, risk-taking, fresh concept, personal perspective

√ • x

Mechanics

prose, punctuation, word choice, colloquialisms, spelling, passive voice
grammar: vague antecedents, verb tense, sentence fragments, etc.

("¯ = 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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