Grading Rubric for Extra Credit Paper 1

Grading Rubric for Extra Credit Paper 1. Main idea: Clear presentation and supported thoughts. (1 point) 2. Content: Well-presented and argued; ideas are detailed, well-developed, supported with specific evidence and facts, as well as examples and specific details. (1 point) 3. Overall Organization: Well-planned and well-thought out. Includes title, introduction, statement of main idea, transitions, and conclusion. (1 point) 4. Research/APA writing style: Sources are well-integrated, and they support claims argued in the paper very effectively. Quotations, work cited, and formatting conform to APA style of writing. (1 point ) 5. Grammar and mechanics of writing: Grammar, spelling, syntax, and punctuation. Sentences are clear and varied in pattern, from simple to complex, with excellent use of punctuation. (1 points)