Q Guidelines: Because our class is now held fully online, you must submit your final draft of Paragraph 3: Classify OR Compare/Contrast Download Paragraph 3: Classify OR Compare/Contrast by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, April 2. Be sure to upload your paragraph as a .doc or .docx file. How to Submit an Assignment on Canvas: To submit your paragraph, click "Submit Assignment." Then, under "File Upload," click "Choose File" and browse to locate the final draft of your paragraph (the one you want me to grade). Once you've found your paragraph (saved as a .doc or .docx file), click "Open" (you should see the document then listed next to "Choose File"). Finally, click "Submit Assignment." You then should see a check mark next to "Submitted" and the date/time of your submission listed. SimCheck: This paragraph will be checked for plagiarism using SimCheck software embedded into the Canvas dropbox. Because no software is perfect, the instructor also reserves the right to self-check and identify plagiarism in a submission even if that material is not flagged by SimCheck. Rubric Paragraph Paragraph Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTopic Sentence Paragraph has a clear, inviting topic sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph. Topic sentence is either first or second sentence in the paragraph. 10 pts Superior 8 pts Strong 6 pts Borderline 4 pts Weak 2 pts Inadequate 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSupporting Details Writer includes vivid, relevant supporting sentences to fully explore the topic. Supporting details are adequate for reader’s understanding of the topic. 10 pts Superior 8 pts Strong 6 pts Borderline 4 pts Weak 2 pts Inadequate 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClosing Sentence Writer wraps up his/her thoughts in a meaningful way 5 pts Superior 4 pts Strong 3 pts Borderline 2 pts Weak 1 pts Inadequate 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnity Paragraph makes one main point and sticks to it. All supporting details are in service to the topic sentence. Unity is reaffirmed through summary sentence. 5 pts Superior 4 pts Strong 3 pts Borderline 2 pts Weak 1 pts Inadequate 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCoherence Ideas in paragraph are easy for the reader to follow. Writer effectively uses transitions and keeps ideas in order. 5 pts Superior 4 pts Strong 3 pts Borderline 2 pts Weak 1 pts Inadequate 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar Paragraph demonstrates careful revision. Writer demonstrates a knowledge of sentence boundaries and subject-verb agreement. Demonstrates variety in and effectively punctuates simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences. 10 pts Superior 8 pts Strong 6 pts Borderline 4 pts Weak 2 pts Inadequate 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics Paragraph demonstrates careful proofreading. Writer uses correct spelling and capitalization while avoiding slang or shortened/abbreviated words (i.e., text-speak). 5 pts Superior 4 pts Strong 3 pts Borderline 2 pts Weak 1 pts Inadequate 5 pts Total Points: 50 PreviousNext