Q After considering your peer feedback and instructor notes, please revise your draft and prepare to submit final draft. Once complete, submit your final draft here. Your final draft will be graded based on the attached rubric. Rubric Current Event Final Draft Current Event Final Draft Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeHook and Background Paragraphs 10 pts Proficient Current event is described in full detail. Larger societal issue with current event is clearly placed in context. Concise historical and background information is present. 6 pts Competent Current event is described in detail, but more specific details may be needed. Larger societal issue with current event is present. Context may need expansion. Appropriate historical and background information is present. 3 pts Novice Current event is lacking pertinent details or is missing. Larger societal issue my be lacking or need more expansion. Appropriate historical and background information may need expansion or may be lacking. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProblem Statement 5 pts Proficient The problem is clearly articulated. The various sides are introduced. The relevancy of the event and issue are present. The thesis statement shows an exploration of viewpoints. Stance is withheld until viewpoints are explored. 3 pts Competent The problem is stated. The various sides are introduced. The relevancy of the event and issue are present, but may need some clarification. The thesis statement shows an exploration of viewpoints. Stance is withheld until viewpoints are explored. Competent presentation of problem. 0 pts No Marks The problem statement needs more specific information, including relevancy. The thesis statement may not show an exploration of viewpoints. Stance may not be withheld until viewpoints are explored. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeExploration of Viewpoints 35 pts Proficient Paper fully explores the multiple viewpoints on the issue. Varying viewpoints are fully explored and presented. Source use is used to explore varying viewpoints. Personal viewpoints are removed from the exploration of viewpoints. 25 pts Competent Paper explores the multiple viewpoints on the issue. Varying viewpoints are explored and presented, though more balance may be needed. Source use is used to explore varying viewpoints. Personal viewpoints are removed from the exploration of viewpoints. 15 pts No Marks Paper is lacking a full exploration of viewpoints. Sources may not be used for all viewpoints. Personal viewpoints may be present in the explorations. 35 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion 10 pts Proficient Conclusion offers the writer's viewpoint and response to the event. A problem solution, recommendation, proposal, or plan is introduced. Compromise, if needed, is presented. Conclusion should be specific and include personal thoughts. Conclusion is innovative and insightful. 6 pts Competent Conclusion offers the writer's viewpoint and response to the event. A problem solution, recommendation, proposal, or plan is introduced; however, more details may be needed. Compromise, if needed, is presented. Conclusion should be specific and include personal thoughts; however, it may need to be more specific. Conclusion is logical and complete. 3 pts Novice development and may be lacking the writer's viewpoint and response to the event. A problem solution, recommendation, proposal, or plan may be missing or need large expansion. Conclusion may be lacking personal stance or ideas. Conclusion lacks precision of average response. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization 10 pts Proficient Essay includes developed paragraphs, a clear organization, and smooth transitions. Overall, an excellent organizational structure is utilized. 6 pts Competent Essay includes developed paragraphs, a effective organization, and transitions. Overall, an competent organizational structure is utilized. 3 pts Novice Essay needs a stronger organizational structure. Paragraph organization may need work. Use of transitions is weak or lacking. Organization is lacking in multiple parts of paper. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSource Use 10 pts Proficient Excellent source use is present throughout paper. Required sources are incorporated into paper. Source requirements are fully met. Smooth source integration is used. Summary Response idea is utilized. Balanced source information is present; sources come from reputable sources. Sources are presented fairly. 6 pts Competent Good source use is present throughout paper. Required sources are incorporated into paper. Source requirements are fully met. Smooth source integration is used but may need some revisions. Summary Response idea is utilized but may need some revisions. Balanced source information is present; sources come from reputable sources, with any discrepancies being small. Sources are presented fairly. 3 pts Noice Source use needs improvement. Sources are incorporated into the paper, but may not meet assignment requirements. Source integration and Summary Response may need work. Sources may not be introduced. Balanced source information may be missing. Stronger source evaluation may be needed. Sources may not be presented fairly. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocumentation and Format 10 pts Proficient 8th MLA documentation is included and precise (in-text citations and works cited entries). Paper uses precise MLA paper format. 6 pts Competent 8th edition MLA documentation is included (in-text citations and works cited entries), with any errors being minor. Paper uses generally correct MLA paper format. 3 pts Novice MLA documentation may be included (in-text citations and works cited entries), but larger errors need attention. MLA paper format needs revising. APA and MLA may be used interchangeably. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAcademic Writing Conventions 10 pts Proficient Essay is free of spelling and grammar errors. Essay includes appropriate tone and diction. Essay uses 3rd person (isolated 1st person examples are acceptable). 6 pts Competent Essay contains minimal spelling and grammar errors. Essay includes appropriate tone and diction. Minimal, if any, shifts in person are present. Essay uses 3rd person (isolated 1st person examples are acceptable). 3 pts Novice Essay contains multiple distracting spelling and grammar errors. Essay may also lack appropriate tone and diction. Distracting shifts in person may be present. 10 pts Total Points: 100 PreviousNext