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Project 3 Rubric Project 1 Rubric Rubric Code: SXB6X7B Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Solution Offered as Formal Letter Descriptions
	Zero 0 pts	Developing 12 pts	Good 16 pts	Very Good 18 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Solution Offered as Formal Letter 0-20 points	Zero Letter format is missing or the assignment was not submitted.	Developing The solution put forward in the letter misses the mark by being unrealistic, unconvincing, or underdeveloped.	Good The writer’s argument or position somewhat focuses on an appropriate solution to the problem identified.	Very Good The writer’s solution is mostly aligned with the assignment task and the proposal articulates a reasonable solution.	Excellent The letter identifies an appropriate and realistic solution in alignment with the problem outlined and described in the proposal. The letter is logically sound, reasonable, and effective from start to finish.
Use of Evidence in Solution Offered
	Zero 0 pts	Developing 22.75 pts	Good 26.25 pts	Very Good 29.75 pts	Excellent 35 pts
Use of Evidence in Solution Offered 0-35 points	Zero Letter format is missing or the assignment was not submitted.	Developing The use of evidence in the letter is inconsistent, inappropriate, or problematic.	Good There is a developing sense of the writer’s attempt to use evidence in the letter to propose a viable solution.	Very Good The writer makes an effort to use evidence to propose a solution to a real-world problem in the letter. The writer directs the person (or people) to whom the letter is addressed to accept the evidence using rhetorical appeals to are appropriate to the situation.	Excellent The writer puts forward a clear proposal. The writer articulates a logical and ethically viable solution to the problem. The writer uses rhetorical appeals in a manner that demonstrates an awareness of the overall context. The writer’s letter will compel the recipient(s) to adopt the solution proposed.
Source Use and Counterarguments
	Zero 0 pts	Developing 16.25 pts	Good 18.75 pts	Very Good 21.25 pts	Excellent 25 pts
Source Use and Counterarguments 0-25 points	Zero Letter format is missing or the assignment was not submitted.	Developing (1) The audience addressed is not in a position to implement the solution put forward. (2) Counterarguments are either not considered or are only considered minimally. (3) Integration of sources and introduction of sources needs additional work or is minimal.	Good (1) There is a developing sense of addressing an audience who could act to implement the solution. (2) The letter writer introduces at least one counterargument. (3) Some sources are used effectively and nearly all are introduced.	Very Good (1) The letter writer makes effective use of all secondary sources. (2) Counterarguments are integrated into the letter effectively. (3) Someone who is in a position to act on the solution proposed in the letter is addressed directly.	Excellent (1) There is a thoroughness in the letter’s overall development to an audience who can do something; (2) secondary sources demonstrate thoughtfulness, curiosity, and full engagement with the research process; (3) counterarguments are offered skillfully.
Conventions & Writing Process
	Zero 0 pts	Developing 10 pts	Good 15 pts	Very Good 17.5 pts	Excellent 20 pts
Conventions & Writing Process 0-20 points. 10-point deduction for not submitting revised rhetorical situation profile and reflection memo; 20-point reduction for not submitting an initial draft for peer review. Minus 5 points if Prof. Shumake has to email with an upload reminder.	Zero Letter format is missing or the assignment was not submitted.	Developing The formal letter is developing in its attempt to follow some of the expectations for conventional academic writing. There may be numerous inconsistencies in MLA citations. Proofreading issues for sentence boundaries or subject-verb agreement are evident throughout. There may be issues with transitional words or phrases between ideas and paragraphs.	Good The formal letter generally follows expectations for conventional academic formatting. There is some attempt made at proper MLA citations. Some proofreading or other grammatical issues are evident.	Very Good The formal letter follows nearly all expectations for conventional academic formatting. MLA source citations are nearly perfect. There is evidence of proofreading for sentence boundary issues and smoothing transitions between ideas.	Excellent (1) The formal letter uses conventional academic prose and formatting exceptionally well. (2) Sentences are proofread for written academic sentence boundaries (e.g., avoiding run-ons and fragments). (3) Sources are accurately cited using MLA documentation style. (4) The transitions between ideas follow logically and it is clear that there is significant attention paid to small details and citing all sources correctly.

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