For this assignment, you will be writing a classification essay on the following prompt:
What types of ways can students pay for college?
You will not need to submit prewriting.
This is a research assignment. It should utilize at least two sources. Consider the types of sources you should use on an assignment. I strongly suggest that you use the CRAAP Test to find reliable sources. Check out your helpful documents folder for additional information on research writing. While there is not a specific length requirement, I would suggest that you use previous assignment guidelines to determine what a well developed response looks like and to ensure that you sufficiently answer the question. You may not use any of the assigned readings from class as sources for this paper. Remember the purpose of a source in your paper.
You will not need to submit an abstract for this paper.
Your paper is being scored based on the rubric below. Carefully review all sections of the rubric: It is due in the Turnitin Dropbox located in Blackboard by the date denoted on your course calendar.
I strongly recommend that you utilize the resources available to you. Grammar and mechanics mistakes will be HEAVILY penalized. Stop by the tutorial center for assistance. Take the opportunity to setup your own one-on-one in my office if you require additional assistance.
Subject
A (4 points)
B (3 points)
C (2 points)
D (1 point)
Development
Clearly & effectively responds to assignment.
Response to assignment generally adequate & thorough.
Minimally responds to the assignment.
Does not respond well to assignment.
Audience
Demonstrates specific attention to relationship between audience & purpose.
Demonstrates understanding of audience & purpose.
Demonstrates some understanding of audience & purpose.
Demonstrates poor understanding of audience & essay purpose.
Thesis
Main idea (thesis) very clearly stated & topic is effectively limited.
Main idea clear & topic is limited.
Main idea clear or implicit & topic is partially limited.
Main idea unclear & topic only partially limited.
Logic
Thesis supported in body of paper by a variety of relevant facts, examples, & illustrations from experience, references to related readings, etc.
Thesis well-supported in body of paper by facts, examples, illustrations though support may not be as vivid as the “A” essay.
Thesis generally supported in body of paper by facts, examples, details. No more than one paragraph with inadequate support.
Thesis supported in body of paper by few facts, examples, details. More than one paragraph with inadequate support.
Organization
Organization & structure very evident: major points divided into paragraphs and signaled by use of transitions. Each paragraph has a topic sentence; sentences within each paragraph relate to each other & are subordinate to the topic. Introduction & conclusion effectively related to the whole.
Organization & structure clear. Most major points are separated into paragraphs and signaled by transitions. Paragraphs are built on related sentences that logically develop the main points. No major digressions. Introduction & conclusion effectively related to the whole.
Organization & structure mostly clear. Many major points are separated into paragraphs and signaled by transitions. Most points are logically developed. There may be a few minor digressions but no major ones. Introduction & conclusion are somewhat effective.
The organization & structure must be inferred by the reader. Only some major points are set off by paragraphs and are signaled by transitions. There are some logically connected points. There may be some major digressions. Introduction and conclusion may be lacking or ineffective.
Audience
Voice & tone are consistent & appropriate to the audience/purpose.
Voice & tone consistent & appropriate although somewhat generic or predictable in places.
Voice & tone adequate to audience/purpose although often generic or predictable.
Voice noticeably generic or inappropriate (e.g. first person narrative may predominate in an analysis assignment). Tone is often inappropriate.
Mechanics
Full variety of sentence structures used correctly. Word choice interesting, accurate and contributes to the writer’s ability to communicate the purpose.
Variety of sentence structures used correctly despite an occasional flaw. Accurate &b varied word choice.
Sentences & word choice predictable. Occasional errors in sentence structure, usage & mechanics do not interfere with writer’s ability to communicate the purpose.
Little sentence structure variety; wording predictable; few synonym alternatives used. Errors in sentence structure, usage &B mechanics sometimes interfere with the writer’s ability to communicate the purpose.
Grammar
Few, if any, minor errors in sentence construction, usage, grammar, or mechanics.
There may be a few minor or major errors in sentence construction, usage, grammar, or mechanics.
There are some common errors (major and minor) in sentence construction and mechanics but the writer generally demonstrates a correct sense of syntax.
There are numerous minor errors and some major errors. Sentence construction is below mastery and may display a pattern of errors in usage and mechanics.
APA Formatting
Paper is in appropriate APA Format
Paper is primarily in appropriate APA Format with minor non-distracting errors.
Paper contains several errors in APA Formatting which are distracting and cause confusion.
Numerous errors in APA Formatting
Research
Source material is incorporated logically & insightfully. Sources are documented accurately.
Source material incorporated logically. Sources documented accurately.
Source material incorporated adequately & usually documented accurately.
Source material incorporated but sometimes inappropriately or unclearly. Documentation is accurate only occasionally.
