Grading rubric for critical reflection assignment
ANTHRO 1 (Kim)
Grade
Criteria
10
A strong, integrative analysis of class concepts and the presentation of
interest; summary of talk is thorough and detailed; class concepts are
clearly described, distinct from one another, and are clearly applied to
the content of the presentation; the application of class concepts is
thorough and well-described (with specific examples); succinct
concluding paragraph that ties together major points in the essay; no
grammatical mistakes or formatting errors.
8-9
Integrates class concepts and presentation into a coherent discussion;
summary of talk is thorough and detailed but lacks some clarity and
specificity; three class concepts are clearly described, distinct from one
another, and are applied to the content of the presentation with some
shortcomings (e.g. misinterpretation of class concepts or points from
the presentation, lack of detail in student’s explanation, etc.);
application of class concepts is effective and convincing but with some
errors; succinct concluding paragraph; few grammatical mistakes and
formatting errors.
7
Integrates class concepts and presentation into a coherent discussion;
class concepts and presentation are described in detail but with some
errors; some concepts are incorrectly presented or interpreted;
application of concepts to the research talk is present but lacking detail,
specificity, etc.; includes a concluding paragraph; some grammatical
mistakes and formatting errors.
6
Class concepts and presentation are described with some errors;
summary of presentation lacks detail; does not include all three
concepts from class; may not apply concepts from class to the
presentation effectively; weak concluding paragraph; several
grammatical errors and does not adhere to formatting guidelines listed
in syllabus.
5
Presentation is not well-described and class concepts are vague or
missing; may not apply concepts from class to the presentation
effectively; concluding paragraph is missing or fails to summarize
points from the essay; informal, non-academic language use; several
grammatical errors; does not adhere to formatting guidelines listed in
syllabus.
0-4
A series of claims without engagement with class concepts or
presentation; incorrect assertions; informal, non-academic language
use; poor grammar; does not adhere to formatting guidelines listed in
syllabus.
