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Writing Assessment and Evaluation

Bioethics --- Written Work Grading Standards

Student's Name:_____________________________________

Abbreviated Title:____________________________________Date:________

(1) Responds fully to the assignment EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR
(2) Presents a manifest topic statement identifying the issue and the position EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR
(3) Exercises good critical thinking EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR
(4) Expresses its purpose clearly and persuasively throughout EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR
(5) Invokes and uses disciplinary facts correctly EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR
(6) Provides adequate supporting arguments with reasons, evidence, and examples EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR
(7) Is focused, well organized, and unified EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR
(8) Uses direct language that is appropriate for the audience EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR
(9) Invokes discerning sources when appropriate EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR
(10) Correctly documents and cites sources EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR
(11) Is free of errors in grammar, punctuation, word choice, spelling, and format EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR
(12) Displays originality and creativity EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR
Overall Evaluation EXCELLENT VERY GOOD ADEQUATE WEAK POOR

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