Response paper 4
- Due May 10, 2016 by 11:59pm
- Points 15
- Submitting a file upload
- File Types doc, pdf, and docx
Choose an issue of Jewish history, culture, or heritage we have not discussed in depth during this course. Explain the example and its significance, presenting an argument for why this example should be included in an introductory course on Jewish history, culture, or heritage.
Students must complete three out of the four papers assigned throughout the semester. For papers one through three, you must reference at least three course readings and at least three supplementary sources. Scholarly books and articles are preferable to websites. Review the reading, writing, and researching page.
Each paper should be three to four pages. Papers must follow the writing requirements.
Please do not hesitate to email me with questions, to make an appointment to meet with me in my office, or to talk to me before or after class about your papers. I am happy to answer any questions or concerns that you might have and to provide any guidance that I can.
I encourage you to take advantage of the services at the Writing Center (Links to an external site.) (Newman library second floor, Library Commons), which exists in order to help you become the best writer you can be.
Rubric
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Argument/proposal
A
Original, interesting, and nuanced. Well-chosen language. Clear argument.
B
Promising, if somewhat vague, obvious, overstated. May be too general or broad.
C
Flawed by weak logic, simplicity, or pointlessness. Fatally general, broad, or obvious.
D-F
Absent or unfounded. Unrelated to the assignment. Glib or thoughtless.
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Evidence
A
Ample, well integrated, thoughtfully interpreted, appropriate. Sources cited appropriately.
B
Adequate. May be clumsily or superficially analyzed or interpreted. May be inappropriate. Some sources not cited.
C
Inadequate or extraneous. May be carelessly chosen or poorly explained. Too much summary or too little analysis. Problems with citing sources.
D-F
Almost none. Inappropriate or misinterpreted. Sources not cited.
threshold:
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Structure
A
Logical, graceful, progressive. Good transitions; well balanced, coherent. Starts fast and grabs the reader. Concludes without simply summarizing. Considers the reader.
B
Coherent and easily followed. May be repetitive, imbalanced, or have weak transitions. Starts slowly. Conclusion only summarizes the paper.
C
Serious gaps or leaps in logic. Monotonous or repetitive. Disorganized; Does not consider the reader. Extraneous ideas or connections.
D-F
Formless, rushed, scattered. Lacks necessary transitions. No apparent organization.
threshold:
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Style
A
Succinct, eloquent, precise. Well-chosen language. Variable sentence types. Apt and subtle diction.
B
Correct but may be clichéd or lack eloquence or precision. A few errors in grammar and usage. Repetitive language or sentence structure. May be wordy.
C
Marred by cliché or error, poor diction, or inappropriate word choice. Poorly proofread. Little variety in language or sentence structure. Often wordy.
D-F
Sloppy. Numerous errors in spelling and/or grammar. Not proofread. Wordy.
threshold:
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Total Points:
40
out of 40
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