critical review
please use this book Greenblatt, Stephen. The Swerve: How the World Became Modern. New York: WW Norton, 2011.
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WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT RUBRIC
Content/Development (50%)
Subject Matter:
• Key elements of assignments covered
• Content is comprehensive/accurate/persuasive
• Displays an understanding of relevant theory
• Major points supported by specific details/examples
• Research is adequate/timely
• Writer has gone beyond textbook for resources
Higher-Order Thinking:
• Writer compares/contrasts/integrates theory/subject matter with work environment/experience
• At an appropriate level, the writer analyzes and synthesizes theory/practice to develop new ideas and ways of conceptualizing and performing
Organization (20%)
• The introduction provides a sufficient background on the topic and previews major points
• Central theme/purpose is immediately clear
• Structure is clear, logical, and easy to follow
• Subsequent sections develop/support the central theme
• Conclusion/recommendations follow logically from the body of the paper
Style/Mechanics (30%)
Format–10%
• Citations/reference page follow guidelines
• Properly cites ideas/info from other sources
• Paper is laid out effectively–uses, heading and other reader-friendly tools
• Paper is neat/shows attention to detail
Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling–10%
• Rules of grammar, usage, punctuation are followed
• Spelling is correct
Readability/Style–10%
• Sentences are complete, clear, and concise
• Sentences are well-constructed with consistently strong, varied structure
• Transitions between sentences/paragraphs/sections help maintain the flow of thought
• Words used are precise and unambiguous
• The tone is appropriate to the audience, content, and assignment