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1. Knowledge of
subject matter demonstrated through
responses to posed questions |
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1 = Retake |
2 = Pass |
3 = High Pass
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SCORE |
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Demonstrates minimal knowledge of the
subject matter through production of
work that meets some established
standards. Responses to posed questions: |
Demonstrates acceptable knowledge of the
subject matter through production of
work that meets established standards.
Responses to posed questions:
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Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of the
subject matter through production of
work that goes beyond established
standards. Responses to posed
questions:
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1.a. Insight
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Show minimal
evidence of insight or original thinking |
Show some insight,
creativity, and original thinking |
Are highly original
and creative |
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1.b.
Interpretation of disciplinary readings |
Exhibit some errors
in inter-preting disciplinary readings |
Exhibit reasonable
interpretation of disciplinary readings |
Exhibit reflective
interrogation of disciplinary readings |
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1.c. Analysis
and synthesis of central concepts of
subject |
Incorporate minimal
analysis and synthesis of central
concepts of the subject |
Incorporate some
analysis and synthesis of central
concepts of the subject |
Incorporate
critical analysis and synthesis of
central concepts or the subject |
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1.d.
Understanding of link between discipline
and other disciplines |
Reflect vague
understanding of the nature of the
discipline and its links to other
disciplines |
Reflect some
understanding of the nature of the
discipline and its links to other
disciplines |
Reflect a holistic
view of the nature of the discipline and
its links to other disciplines |
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1.e. Use of
detail and specific examples |
Provide few details
and examples |
Provide some detail
and specific examples |
Provide detailed
descriptions and numerous specific,
vivid examples |
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2. Clarity of
Thought |
1 = Retake |
2 = Pass |
3 = High Pass
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SCORE |
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2.a. Use of
language and vocabulary |
Exhibits adequate
but inconsistent facility in the use of
language |
Uses appropriate
language/vocabulary |
Uses very precise,
skillful language |
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2.b.
Demonstration of connections |
Demonstrates
adequate connections |
Moderate to strong
connections are made |
Strong connections
are made |
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2.c. Use of key
points |
Some key points are
demonstrated, but some lapses in
coherence or progression of ideas |
Most key points are
made |
Several key points
are made |
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2.d. Use of
critical ideas |
Critical ideas are
vague or limited |
Critical ideas are
included |
Outstanding
demonstration of critical thinking |
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2.e. Adequacy of
responses to questions |
Not all parts of
question are answered |
All parts of the
question are fully answered |
All parts of the
questions are fully answered |
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3. Professional
and Presentation Skills |
1 = Retake |
2 = Pass |
3 = High Pass
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SCORE |
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3.a. Presence of
errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics |
Essay contains an
accumulation of errors in grammar,
usage, and mechanics |
Essay is free of
most errors in grammar, usage, and
mechanics |
The essay is free
of most errors in grammar, usage, and
mechanics |
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3.b.
Organization |
Is limited in
organization or focus |
Is well organized
and focused |
Clear organization
is obvious |
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3.c. Presence of
scholarly voice |
A lapse in using a
scholarly voice is evident |
A scholarly voice
is used throughout most |
A scholarly,
thoughtful voice is used throughout. At
least 2 citations are used |
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