Journal
JournalRespond to the two questions below. These are discrete questions, so you can answer them in two distinct paragraphs instead of integrating the information within one response.If you could write about anything, what would you write about? If your writing teacher simply said, Write what you want, where would you start?If you werent taught the five paragraph form, what kind of form(s) have you been taught? How have you been taught to structure essays? What reasons have you been given for structuring your essays in these ways?RequirementsJournals should be more than 250 words and answer the prompt completelyThe rubric includes a section for sources; please not that sources are not necessary for this response. All students will receive maximum points for this category.Due Sunday at 11:59 PM ESTRubricNEC Writing RubricNEC Writing RubricCriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContext and Purpose20.0to >18.0ptsExemplaryDemonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose that is responsive to the assigned task (e.g. expectation of faculty).18.0to >16.0ptsProficientDemonstrates adequate consideration of context, audience, and purpose, and a clear focus on the assigned task16.0to >14.0ptsSatisfactoryDemonstrates awareness of context, audience, purpose, and to the assigned task.14.0to >0.0ptsNeeds ImprovementDemonstrates minimal attention to context, audience, purpose, and to the task.0.0ptsNot EvidentNo evidence of this critical element.20.0ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent Development20.0to >18.0ptsExemplaryUses appropriate, relevant and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the students understanding and shaping the whole work. Meets length requirement.18.0to >16.0ptsProficientUses appropriate, relevant and compelling content to explore ideas within the context of the discipline and shape the whole work. Somewhat meets length requirement.16.0to >14.0ptsSatisfactoryUses appropriate and relevant content to develop and explore ideas through most of the work. Does not adequately meet length requirement.14.0to >0.0ptsNeeds ImprovementUses appropriate and relevant content to develop simple ideas in some parts of the work. Does not meet length requirement.0.0ptsNot EvidentNo evidence of this critical element.20.0ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConnections to Experience (Connects relevant experience and academic knowledge)20.0to >18.0ptsExemplaryMeaningfully synthesizes connections among experiences outside of the formal classroom (including life experiences and academic experiences) to deepen understanding of fields of study and to broaden own points of view.18.0to >16.0ptsProficientEffectively selects and develops examples of life experiences, drawn from a variety of contexts (e.g. family life, artistic participation, civic involvement, work experience) to illuminate concepts/theories/ frameworks of fields of study.16.0to >14.0ptsSatisfactoryCompares life experiences and academic knowledge to infer differences, as well as similarities, and acknowledge perspectives other than own.14.0to >0.0ptsNeeds ImprovementIdentifies connections between life experiences and those academic texts and ideas perceived as similar and related to own interests.0.0ptsNot EvidentNo evidence of this critical element.20.0ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSources/ Evidence15.0to >13.0ptsExemplaryDemonstrates skillful use of high quality, credible relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre of writing. Uses proper APA/MLA citations with little to no errors.13.0to >12.0ptsProficientDemonstrates consistent use of credible, relevant sources to support ideas that are situated within the discipline and genre of writing. Uses APA/MLA citations with little to a few errors.12.0to >10.0ptsSatisfactoryDemonstrates an attempt to use credible and/or relevant sources to support ideas that are appropriate for the discipline and genre. Uses APA/MLA citations that have several style errors.10.0to >0.0ptsNeeds ImprovementDemonstrates an attempt to use sources to support ideas in the discussion and does not use any citations.0.0ptsNot EvidentDemonstrates no attempt to use or cite sources.15.0ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePromptness/ Initiative15.0to >13.0ptsExemplarySubmits on time.13.0to >12.0ptsProficientSubmits late with prior faculty approval.12.0to >10.0ptsSatisfactorySubmits late with post faculty approval.10.0to >0.0ptsNeeds ImprovementSubmits late.0.0ptsNot EvidentSubmits late. No credit per discretion of faculty.15.0ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics/ Syntax10.0to >9.0ptsExemplaryUses language that is easily understood, clear, with proper grammar and spelling.9.0to >8.0ptsProficientUses language that is easily understood, with acceptable grammar and spelling.8.0to >7.0ptsSatisfactoryUses language that is understandable, but contains some errors in grammar, clarity, and spelling.7.0to >0.0ptsNeeds ImprovementUses language that is not entirely understandable, and contains errors in grammar, clarity, and spelling.0.0ptsNot EvidentUses language that is not understandable10.0ptsTotal Points:100.0PreviousNext
