Grading Rubric for "Living as an Illegal Alien," Spring 2008

Total Point Value – 50 points.

Grammar (including punctuation) (10 points)

0-2 errors 10

3-5 errors 8

6-8 errors 6

9-12 errors 4

12-15 errors 2

16 or more errors 0

Bibliography (4 points)

Items cited in text accurately and properly listed in bibliography 4

Some items missing or inappropriate style 2-3

No bibliography or major errors 0-1

Citations (4 points)

In text citations are accurate and follow listed style 4

In-text citations have minor lapses in style 2-3

In-text citations are few or have errors 1

In-text citations are absent 0

Essay Organization (4 points)

Essay has a clear and concise introduction and conclusion 3

Either the introduction or conclusion is unclear 2

Either the introduction or conclusion is missing 1

Essay has neither an introduction nor a conclusion 0

Identification of Themes (10 points)

Clearly and accurately presents the main theme of the article 8-10

Is vague as to the main theme of the article 5-7

Shows little understanding of the main theme 1-4

Misrepresents the main theme of the article 0

Incorporation of Outside Source (10 points)

Provides appropriate comparison with another source 9-10

Provides an appropriate source but comparison is unclear 7-8

Discusses an appropriate source but fails to compare 5-6

Uses an inappropriate source but does it well 1-4

Fails to provide any comparison with another source 0

Relation to Anthropology (4 points)

Demonstrates a clear understanding of the relationship of the reading to 4

broader anthropological issues

Makes some attempt to relate the paper to anthropological issues 2-3

Makes no attempt to relate the reading or essay to other issues 0-1

Originality (4 points)

Shows a high degree of original thought, insight and creativity 4

Does a solid workman-like job without much originality 3

Shows little evidence of original thought, insight or creativity 1-2

Shows no evidence of original thought, insight or creativity 0