iRubric: Foundations of Social Theory paper F20 rubric

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Foundations of Social Theory paper F20 Foundations of Social Theory papers Rubric Code: T2X77C3 By amische Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Social Sciences Type: Writing Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Paper organization Descriptions
	Excellent Criterion is exceptionally well developed. 4 pts	Good Criterion is present and capably executed 3 pts	Fair Criterion is there but insufficiently developed or unclerar 2 pts	Poor Criterion is missing from the paper 1 pts
Introduction and thesis statement Is there a clear thesis statement in the introductory paragraph? Is the question, issue or approach adequately introduced for the non-expert reader?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Body of paper Does the body of the paper address all of the relevant points asked for in the assignment?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Organization: Logical progression Does the body of the paper progress logically from one point to the next? 1 description	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Organization: Transitions Are paragraph transitions helpful in leading the reader through the exposition of the thesis of the paper?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Quotes and citations Are the theorist’s major ideas properly cited (author, date: page #)?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Examples Do any examples adequately illustrate the concepts being discussed?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Critical comments Are problems/weaknesses in the theorist’s argument discussed? Are criticisms clearly explained and defended?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Conclusion: summary of argument Does the concluding paragraph of the paper summarize the lessons learned? Does it present further questions and/or implications of the paper's arguments?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Writing quality
Writing fluency and voice Are sentences clear, fluent, and graceful to read? i Does the paper have a strong, personal voice, with active, engaging prose?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Grammar and mechanics Are sentences consistently grammatical and free of typos or errors?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Concept development
	Excellent 2 pts	Good 1.5 pts	Fair 1 pts	Poor 0.5 pts
Concept 1 Is the concept clearly summarized and explained? Does it link well to the example and argument in the paper?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Concept 2 Is the concept clearly summarized and explained? Does it link well to the example and argument in the paper?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Concept 4 Is the concept clearly summarized and explained? Does it link well to the example and argument in the paper?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Concept 3 Is the concept clearly summarized and explained? Does it link well to the example and argument in the paper?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor
Concept 5 Is the concept clearly summarized and explained? Does it link well to the example and argument in the paper?	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor