WR-Assignment 2: Marking Rubric

• Interpretations are insightful and comprehensive.
• Evidence is specific and accurate and errors, if present, do not detract from the response.
• The student demonstrates a confident and perceptive understanding of applicable social studies knowledge.
  

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• The defence of position is based on one or more convincing, logical arguments.
• Evidence is specific and accurate and errors, if present, do not detract from the response.
• The student demonstrates a confident and perceptive understanding of applicable social studies knowledge and the assigned task.

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• The writing is fluent and effectively organized.
• Precise and effective stylistic choices may contribute to the creation of a convincing, engaging voice.
• Vocabulary is precise and effective.
• The writing demonstrates confident control of sentence construction, grammar, and mechanics.
• Occurrence of error is rare.
  

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• Interpretations are specific and accurate but may not address all sources.
• Evidence is relevant and appropriate but may contain some minor factual errors.
• The student demonstrates a clear   understanding of applicable social studies knowledge.
  

6.4

• The defence of position is based on one or more sound arguments.
• Evidence is appropriate, but may contain some factual errors.
• The student demonstrates a clear  understanding of applicable social studies knowledge and the assigned task.
  

6.4

• The writing is clearly organized.
• Appropriate and frequently effective stylistic choices may contribute to the creation of a distinct voice.
• Vocabulary is accurate and appropriate.
• The writing frequently demonstrates effective control of sentence construction, grammar, and mechanics.
• Occurrence of error is infrequent.
  

3.2

• Interpretations are valid but general and may contain minor misconceptions.
• Evidence is relevant, but general, may be incompletely developed, and/or contains minor errors.
• The student demonstrates an acceptable understanding of applicable social studies knowledge.
  

4.8

• The defence of position is based on one or more adequate arguments.
• Evidence is relevant, but general and/or incompletely developed.
• The evidence may contain errors. Application of social studies knowledge and the assigned task is acceptable.

4.8

• The writing generally clear and functionally organized.
• Adequate and basic stylistic choices may contribute to the creation of a voice that is matter of fact.
• Vocabulary is generally accurate, but not specific.
• The writing demonstrates basic control of sentence construction, grammar, and mechanics.
• Errors do not seriously interfere with communication.
  

2.4

• Interpretations are over-generalized and may contain substantial misconceptions.
• Evidence is superficial, may not always be relevant, and may contain significant errors.
• Application of social studies knowledge is is discernable but confused or limited.
  

3.2

• The defence of position is based on simple assertions and/or questionable logic rather than on supportive arguments.
• Evidence is superficial and may not always be relevant.
• The evidence may contain significant errors.
• Application of social studies knowledge is limited.

3.2

• The writing is uneven and incomplete but is discernibly organized.
• Awkward stylistic choices may contribute to the creation of an unconvincing and/or inappropriate voice.
• Vocabulary is imprecise and/or inappropriate.
• The writing demonstrates faltering control of sentence construction, grammar, and mechanics.
• Errors hinder communication.
  

1.6

• Interpretations are mistaken or irrelevant.
• Evidence, if present, is incomplete and/or marginally relevant and frequently contains significant errors.
• Application of social studies knowledge is negligible.
  

1.6

• The defence of position taken is difficult to determine and/or little or no attempt is made to defend it.
• Evidence, if present, is incomplete and/or marginally relevant.
• Significant errors in content are frequent.
  
• The student demonstrates a minimal understanding of applicable social studies knowledge and the assigned task.

1.6

• The writing is unclear and disorganized.
• Ineffective and/or inappropriate stylistic choices may contribute to the creation of an ineffective and/or unsuitable voice.
• Vocabulary is ineffective and frequently incorrect.
• A lack of control of sentence construction, grammar, and mechanics is demonstrated.
• Errors impede communication.
  

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