|
Does Not Meet Expectations |
Partially Meets Expectations |
Meets Expectations |
Exceeds Expectations |
Understanding
of the |
Student shows no effort of attempting
to relate the readings to the thesis |
Very basic understanding of the history but paper
is vague and does not address anything in detail. |
Student presents material that is focused and
clear. Demonstrates good grip
on the thesis and proves it with sufficient evidence. |
Material presented in paper is clear,
accurate, and complete Shows
deep understanding of the particular event of US History. |
Historical
evidence |
Student does not show any understanding of historical
background |
Uses a minimum of sources. Information, though interesting, does not
relate to thesis. |
Displays thorough understanding of
the topic under discussion, and makes good use of sources to prove thesis.
Adequately describes historical examples that prove the thesis. |
Ample evidence and complete understanding of
the history. So well documented and
described so well that I can use this to show to future students |
Evaluating
and Using Sources |
Uses only one source. Makes little effort to determine what the
information presented means |
Uses two or more sources. Recognizes who is the author of the
information |
Uses multiple sources that give good understanding
of the topic, the history, and the relation of the information to the
thesis. Takes into account the
scope, authority, and currency of the information |
Uses diverse sources that reflect thorough
understanding of the subject. So well researched that I could give the
bibliography to future students |
Citing
Information |
Sources are not cited properly |
Follows recommended format for citation
although several errors are apparent |
Follows recommended format for citation with
only a few errors |
Follows recommended format exactly with no
errors. Sources are accurately cited. |
Quality
of document |
Significantly less than seven pages;
many spelling and/or grammar mistakes |
One or more of the following problems
is present: spelling mistakes; grammar mistakes; lack of detail |
A well-written, seven to eleven page
document with minimal spelling or grammar mistakes |
Eleven pages of high quality analysis with
absolutely no spelling or grammar problems |