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Star Wars Case Study Grading
A 35- to 40-Point Essay (3.5-4.0, A
Range)
- Has a substantive thesis, and essay fully explores the analytical
possibilities and limitations of adaptation theory; the thesis
is defendable, clearly explained, and entirely supported in the
body of the essay
- Shows substantial depth, richness and complexity
of thought
- Expresses ideas clearly
and commands the reader’s attention
- Demonstrates clear,
unified and coherent organization
- Is fully developed and detailed with arguments supported by persuasive
reasoning and references to theory, film and book; there is an
appropriate balance between providing evidence and analyzing that
evidence
- Has a sophisticated style (remarkable variety of sentence pattern,
smooth transitions between ideas,
superior control
of diction)
- Properly cites source material
- Has few, if any, minor errors in
grammar, usage or mechanics
A 25- to 34-Point Essay (2.5-3.4, B Range)
- ? Has a clear thesis that addresses the analytical possibilities
and limitations of adaptation theory, but essay may not fully explore
all elements of the main argument; the thesis may be well argued,
but could use additional support or development in the body of
the essay; or the thesis may be identifiable, but not sharply focused
- Shows some depth and complexity
of thought
- Expresses ideas clearly
- Demonstrates effective organization
- Is well developed with sensible
reasoning and appropriate references to theory, film and book;
however, some evidence may detract from the thesis and some ideas
might not be discussed in adequate depth
- Demonstrates balance
between evidence and analysis for the most part, but balance
may be weak in places
- Has an effective style (some variety of sentence
patterns, transitions between ideas, accurate diction)
- Properly cites source material, but may have errors in citation
format
- Has few errors in grammar, usage or mechanics
A 15- to 24-Point Essay (1.5-2.4, C Range)
- ? Has a thesis that may not be entirely clear and essay only
partially explores the analytical possibilities and limitations
of adaptation theory
- Shows insufficient awareness of the complexity
of issues addressed; may treat theory simplistically or repetitively
- Communicates ideas clearly
for the most part, but may have some lapses in clarity
- Has a
recognizable organizational pattern, but the relation among parts
is not consistently clear enough to provide
a coherent focus
- Is unevenly developed; writer may offer sufficient
reasoning or references to text for some
of the ideas but not for others
- Demonstrates some balance between evidence and analysis
- Has an
adequate style (limited variation in sentence patterns, transitions
between most ideas, diction
accurate for the
most part)
- Cites the majority of source material,
but occasionally material may be clearly cited but not referenced
in parentheses
- Has some errors in grammar, usage
or mechanics, but demonstrates basic control of these areas
A 7- to 14-Point Essay (.7-1.4, D Range)
- Has an unclear thesis; essay references the analytical possibilities
and limitations of adaptation theory and meets basic length requirements,
but does not address the topic in any meaningful fashion.
- Lacks focus or demonstrates confused, stereotyped or simplistic
thinking; writer may demonstrate no overall conception of adaptation
theory
- May not communicate ideas clearly
- Is ineffectively organized,
with no clear relationship between the parts of the essay
- May
not provide adequate or appropriate reasoning or references to
support generalizations, or may provide
details without
generalizations
- Demonstrates little relationship between
evidence and the thesis
- Has stylistic weaknesses (no variety of
sentence patterns, few transitions, imprecise diction)
- Indicates
use of source material, but does not have consistent parenthetical
references
- Has occasional major errors in grammar, usage
or mechanics or frequent minor errors that
interfere in the reader's
understanding of the
essay
A 0- to 6-Point Essay (0-.6, F Range)
- Has no thesis or has an incomprehensible thesis that does not
engage the analytical possibilities and limitations of adaptation
theory
- May be deliberately off-topic and demonstrate no understanding
of adaptation theory
- Does not communicate ideas clearly
- Lacks coherent organization
- Shows no development of ideas; may simply summarize fictional
texts or randomly quote theory
- Has an incoherent style (difficulties with
sentence structure, pattern of diction errors)
- Presents another
writer’s work as the author’s
own
- Has pervasive pattern of errors in grammar,
usage and mechanics that renders the essay unreadable
Last Update: 5/17/06
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