Prof. Joe Meyer - LACC

Political Science

Basic Rubric for

Essays, Papers, and Projects

out 100 or (50 points)

 

100

(50)

Perfect - Flawless Entirely complete argument. Outstanding use of concepts, vocabulary, examples AND No APA errors nor omissions. All directions followed.

95

(45)

Very Well Written (Not Perfect, A+) Not Outstanding. Correct use of concepts, vocabulary, examples OR minor APA errors or omissions.

90

(40)

Well Written (still an A) Minor issues with argument, directions, concepts, vocabulary, examples OR few minor APA errors or omissions. Followed directions with minor errors.

85

(35)

Below Expectations. (B +)

Problems with content, argument, completeness, depth, concepts, vocabulary, examples, level of thought and writing, OR major APA errors or omissions.

80

(30)

Not Complete, Too Brief. (B)

Many Problems with content, argument, completeness, depth, concepts, vocabulary, examples, level of thought and writing AND/OR major APA errors or omissions.

75

(25)

Far Too Brief. (C+) Well Below expectations. Too Many Problems with content, argument, completeness, depth, concepts, vocabulary, examples, level of thought and writing AND major APA errors or omissions. Failed to follow directions.

70

(20)

Minimal Passing Grade (C) Shows minimum effort. Far Too Brief. Too many problems and omissions. Major APA errors or omissions. Failed to follow directions.

65

(15)

Not acceptable (D+) Far Too Brief. Inadequate or incorrect APA, poor use of evidence, inadequate or incorrect use of concepts, vocabulary, examples. Gross APA errors and omissions. Failed to follow directions.
60 and below Why bother?

This class is fairly easy, if you follow the directions and put the time and energy into it. But this effort shows you do not care.

About Late Work:

For online classes: work is considered late if I receive it after midnight on the date (or the last day of the week) it is due. From that point on, as time passes the points that can be earned from the late work are reduced.

For live, on campus classes: work is due when it is collected (usually at the beginning of class) and if you are late or turn it in late - even later in class - than it is late. The longer work is late, the more points you lose.

But some points are better than none - so turn your work in on time or lose points.

Be grateful I accept late work at all - many do not!

 

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