Grading Form: War Coverage II NAME__________________

Winter 2008 25 points

 THIS FORM MUST BE STAPLED TO THE FRONT OF YOUR PAPER

  ______ Research question (5 points)

• Does the question and focus meet the criteria for this assignment?

• Is the event or issue described clearly and placed in context?

• Does the question reflect an earnest attempt to learn about the issue, rather than simply to justify your opinion?

 ______ Original evidence criteria (5 points)

• Does the evidence include the diversity and numbers of sources required?

• Is this evidence the best available? Does the paper document and describe the origins of the sources?

• Is the coverage evaluated and described thoroughly? Are the evaluation criteria explained?

 ______ Analysis (5 points)

• Are the comparisons between the sources thoughtful and complete?

• Are the conclusions appropriate to the research questions and selection of sources? Are the observations thoughtful and insightful?

 ______Composition (5 points)

• Does the paper meet the requirements in terms of length, format, and proper stapling?

• Is the paper written in a manner expected of students who wish to become professional communicators, with attention to grammar, spelling, syntax, and composition?

_______ Overall quality (5 points)

How well does the paper fulfill the central requirements of the assignment: organization, research, analysis and and writing? Is it interesting? Does the paper completely document its sources and cite them correctly?

 _____ Total (25 points)

 Comments:

  Late penalty: 5 points per day, including weekends, after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27.