HIS104.W5A1.03.2019

Description:


Total Possible Score: 25.00

Describes the Selected Topic and Focus in an Introduction Which Includes a Thesis Statement that is an Argument or Claim

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the selected topic and focus in an introduction which includes a thesis statement that is an argument or claim.

Proficient - Describes the selected topic and focus in an introduction which includes a thesis statement that is an argument or claim. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Minimally describes the selected topic and focus in an introduction which includes a limited thesis statement that is an argument or claim. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the selected topic and focus in an introduction; however, does not include a thesis statement that is an argument or claim, and/or the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of the selected topic or focus in introduction which includes a thesis statement that is an argument or claim is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

 


Analyzes the History of the Selected Topic and Focus Including Key Individuals, Ideas, Causes and Consequences, and Turning Points

Total: 8.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly and accurately analyzes the history of the selected topic and focus including key individuals, ideas, causes and consequences, and turning points.

Proficient - Analyzes the history of the selected topic and focus including key individuals, ideas, causes and consequences, and turning points. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Partially analyzes the history of the selected topic and focus including key individuals, ideas, causes and consequences, and turning points. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to analyze the history of the selected topic and focus including key individuals, ideas, causes and consequences, and turning points; however, significant details are missing and entirely inaccurate.

 

Non-Performance - The historical analysis of the selected topic and focus is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Supports the Historical Analysis of the Selected Topic and Focus with Four Scholarly Sources

Total: 6.00

Distinguished - Thoroughly and accurately supports the historical analysis of the selected events with more than the required scholarly sources, fully cited within the body of the work. 

Proficient - Supports the historical analysis of the selected events with four scholarly sources cited within the body of the work. Minor details are missing or slightly inaccurate.

Basic - Partially supports the historical analysis of the selected events with three scholarly sources somewhat cited within the body of the text. Relevant details are missing and/or inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Attempts to support historical analysis of the selected events; however, two or fewer scholarly sources are used, sources are not cited within the body of the text, and/or significant details are missing and entirely inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The support of historical analysis of the selected events with scholarly sources cited within the body of the text is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. 


Organization of Topics, Presentation, and Use of Images

Total: 4.00

Distinguished - The information is organized effectively and logically flows from the thesis regarding chronology and theme. PowerPoint presentation or illustrated essay makes effective use of images with appropriate layout.

 

Proficient - The information logically flows from the thesis but could be organized more effectively regarding chronology or theme. PowerPoint presentation or illustrated essay makes effective use of images. Layout may be slightly disorganized.

 

Basic - The information is partially organized and somewhat flows from the thesis regarding chronology and theme. PowerPoint presentation or illustrated essay struggles to make good use of images. Layout may be disorganized.

 

Below Expectations - The information is not organized and attempts to flow from the thesis but does not follow the chronology or a theme. Images are missing or not used effectively. Layout is disorganized.

Non-Performance - The organization of topics, presentation, and use of images is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.


Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: APA Formatting

Total: 1.00

Distinguished - Accurately uses APA formatting consistently throughout the paper, title page, and reference page.

Proficient - Exhibits APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout contains a few minor errors. 

Basic - Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements. 

Below Expectations - Fails to exhibit basic knowledge of APA formatting. There are frequent errors, making the layout difficult to distinguish as APA.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.


Written Communication: Word or Slide Requirement

Total: 2.00

Distinguished - The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of words or slides.

Proficient - The length of the paper is nearly equivalent to the required number of words or slides.

Basic - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least three quarters of the required number of words or slides.

Below Expectations - The length of the paper is equivalent to at least one half of the required number of words or slides.   

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.