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Language Arts
English 097/099 Portfolio Rubric
A portfolio is a collection of a student's best work, and must include three typed (or computer-printed) essays, plus one original bluebook of timed, in-class writing. Late, untyped, plagiarized, or incomplete portfolios fail automatically; others are scored from 4 (highest) to 1 (lowest). To move from 097 into 099 requires a 3 from each of two faculty readers; to move from 099 to 101 requires two 4's.
essays scoring 4 contain
- a clear, engaging thesis characterized by critical thinking
- an organized, defined structure which proceeds smoothly and logically
- developed paragraphs linked by effective transitions
- specific support for thesis, including concrete examples, details, and precise terms
- sentences varied in length and structure, avoiding run-ons and fragments
- a complete response to all terms of the assignment
- effective presentation of ideas, using college-level diction, style, and format
essays scoring 3 contain
- a thesis, even if lacking adequate development or originality
- relevant support for the thesis
- an organized, if simplistic, structure
- distinct paragraphs with some transitions
- complete sentences with few, if any, run-ons or fragments
- an overall readability, avoiding distractions caused by grammatical errors
essays scoring 2 contain
- an unsupported or trivial thesis
- a careless, rambling structure
- short paragraphs, disorganized paragraphs, or no paragraphs
- uncontrolled sentences, often as run-ons or fragments
- limited or inappropriate diction
- grammatical errors frequent or serious enough to distract from content
essays scoring 1 contain
- no thesis
- chaotic structure
- no paragraphs
- consistent lack of semantic control
- extremely limited diction
- serious grammatical errors throughout causing
confusion
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