ESC 2000 — Earth Science Today (EST) Grading Rubric
Each component is worth a total of 4 points [partial credit where illustrated]
· Length: ≥ 300 words
· 299-250 words [2 pt.]
· Introduction Paragraph [2-3 sentences] introduces the main theme of your paper
· Only a single sentence introduces the main theme [2 pts.]
· Body of paper discusses ALL assigned articles
· Body of paper provides specific examples from each source
· Specific examples are utilized, however, not from each source [2 pts.]
· Body of paper integrates (articles are not discussed separately) concepts from assigned articles
· All sources are utilized, but articles are discussed separately (discussion not integrated) [2 pts.]
· Citations are utilized when mentioning specific examples from the articles
· Conclusion Paragraph [2-3 sentences] summarizing the main theme of your paper
· Only a single sentence concludes the paper [2 pts.]
· Conclusion paragraph includes some aspect of the implication on society
· Grammar: Clear, concise writing, well organized, no spelling or grammatical errors, no typos
· Readable, but minor typos, grammatical errors, or organizational problems [2 pts.]
