|  | 
4 | 
8 | 
12 | 
16 | 
20 |  | |
| 
Spelling and Grammar | 
Paper
  contains numerous grammatical punctuation, and spelling errors |  | 
Paper
  contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors |  | 
Rules of
  grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct |  | |
| 
Writing Capturing Main Ideas | 
Main ideas
  are unclear | 
Main ideas
  unclear and/or not well developed. 
  Paragraphs are not related to information from “source” | 
Main ideas
  somewhat unclear and/or poorly developed. 
  Paragraphs are somewhat related to information from “source” | 
Main idea
  clear and develop.  Paragraph are
  related to information from “source” | 
Main idea
  very clear and well developed. 
  Paragraphs are clearly related to information from “source” |  | |
| 
Reflection/Question | 
No
  reflection or question ask |  | 
Reflection
  (question) unrelated to article discussed or unclear.   |  | 
Reflection
  (question) relates to article and/ or class discussion. |  | |
| 
Sources | 
No source
  cited.  |  | 
Sources
  cited but not in MLA format. |  | 
Sources
  cited in correct MLA format.   |  | |
| 
Conclusion | 
No conclusion | 
Conclusion
  vague and hard to understand based on supporting details | 
Conclusion
  not fully supported by evidence presented in paper | 
Good
  conclusion supported by evidence presented in paper | 
Sound
  conclusion based on the supporting evidence presented in the paper |  | |
| 
On Time |  |  |  |  | 
Not
  submitted on time (-20) |  | |
| 
Total Points | 
100 | ||||||
