English 198 Grading:
*=graded assignments All other assignments get full points if complete and on time.
A. Class participation and attendance - 6 pts per class (good participation needed for full pts) 24 classes, 144* first 2 absences receive 3 attendance points
B. Any quizzes (Quizzes are likely if the class seems not to have done the reading) 4-5 pts each*
C. Exercises
#1: Changing your mind 9 pts
Tell the story clearly, cover your reasons, say how the change came about (3 each)
#2 to #9 5 pts each
#10 In-class writing about movie, song, or art 10 pts*
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D. Assignments preparing for the final paper : formal (*graded) and informal
2 - Source analysis 8
3- Prewriting 7
4- Cause and effect account 5
5- “working" bibliography 7
6- Individual conference - required
7- Narrative argument(s) 5
8- Formal topic proposal (1-2 pages) 10*
(describes problem, presents research question and hypothesis, reviews likely sources)
9-Outline argument 7
-providing feedback to classmates 8
10 - Editorial – makes convincing point (3) Targets audience (3) 6
11- Draft (required)
Final exam – 10 points
E. Formal papers -
Paper 1) Definition or Evaluation argument 22*
Intro paragraph leads in - what makes you work on this topic? 3
Thesis - why does this term fit this subject? 4
Setting the criteria for this definition/eval 5
Supporting evidence matches criteria to subject 5
Possessives 3
They’re/their/there used correctly 2
Notes with criteria attached? Yes/no
Other draft materials attached? Yes/no
Paper 2) Rebuttal paper 28*
Mentions title and author of source in 1st paragraph? yes/no
Clear thesis claim 3
Thesis includes key reason(s) 3
Represents opponent’s argument (reasons, points) accurately and completely 4
Analyzes quotations from source 4
Rebuts that argument point by point 6
Complete sentences 4
Quotation, paraphrase, and summary, or works cited used correctly 4
1 point off for each additional grammar error
Draft and summary outline (#3) attached? Yes/no
F. Final paper* (7-10pp. + bibliography) 92 pts*
Argument (33)
Clear, focused, argumentative thesis claim (these may unfold over more than 4
Key thesis reason(s) one sentence) 4
Effective intro - leads in, makes clear what ideas are engaged; title 4
Effective conclusion 2
Argument develops step-by-step, with transitions between parts 4
Describes/identifies problem 4
Argument based on good reasons—principles, values, facts, reasoning 4
Individual paragraphs develop ideas fully 4
Causality makes sense 3
Critique (21)
Quoted evidence and examples critiqued/analyzed in support of argument 6
(connect evidence to thesis point)
Considers authority/reliability of sources 3
(mention why these sources are appropriate spokespersons or experts on the subject)
Defines key terms, makes criteria clear 4
Represents opposing views accurately and fully 4
Rebuts opposing views point by point (challenges opponent’s reasons) 4
Rhetoric and mechanics (33)
Complete sentences 6
Style appropriate for audience 3
possessives 3
Sources attributed properly,
with correct quotation, paraphrase, and summary methods 4
Works Cited accurate, matches in-text citations (use MLA or APA style) 7
Proofreading, spellchecking, formatting 4
Overall effectiveness of paper 10
Additional grammar errors—I may take off 1 point each (use proofreading checklist)
Uses at least two sources from course readings yes/no
Draft(s) attached yes/no
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