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Homework Rubric 1.1 MW F16
Homework Rubric 1.1 MW F16
Criteria Ratings Pts
Topic
Write a paragraph (5 sentences) where you summarize a topic of your choice. The topic has to relate to the time period we are covering the week that the homework is due. You may choose anything that is interesting to you or related to your major. You must do your own research using your textbook or any outside source—just do not copy and paste from the internet. You do not need to cite sources.
threshold: pts
2 pts
Topic was appropriate; written in a complete paragraph; and well researched.
1 pts
Topic was appropriate but incomplete and did not demonstrate research.
0 pts
Topic was innappropriate or student did not attempt.
pts
2 pts
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Key Terms
Write the "Who, What, When, Where, Why" and historical relevance for each key term.
threshold: pts
4 pts
Key Terms were clearly defined and historical relevance was addressed.
3 pts
Only one of the Key Terms was satisfactory, the other was incomplete.
2 pts
Key Terms were incomplete or missing historical relevance. OR only one Key Term was satisfactory, the other was missing.
1 pts
Key Terms were attempted but incorrect
0 pts
Student did not attempt assignment
pts
4 pts
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Critical Thinking Questions
There are questions at the end of the chapter in your textbook (or from assigned primary documents), I will select at least two of these questions and you will answer them in complete sentences and well-developed paragraphs. Make sure you answer all parts of the question and that you use your readings or lecture to support your answers.
threshold: pts
4 pts
Completely answered the questions and used evidence from lecture or text.
3 pts
Only one of the Critical Thinking Questions was satisfactory, the other was incomplete.
2 pts
Answers were incomplete or missing support from text or lecture. OR only one Question was satisfactory, the other was missing.
1 pts
Answers were incomplete or did not address the questions and lacked evidence.
0 pts
Student did not attempt assignment
pts
4 pts
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Total Points: 10 out of 10