I-Search Paper

by Alexandra Robbins

Submission date: 15-Jun-2020 06:17PM (UTC-0400)

Submission ID: 1344481686
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GRADEMARK REPORT

FINAL GRADE GENERAL COMMENTS

Instructor

115
Alex, you’ve put together a strong investigation into the
influence of fashion on individuals. The project is
thoroughly researched and offers original insight into
the topic.

/12
AWESOME job! I really enjoyed reading your paper. It
is clear that you did extensive research on this topic
and found a variety of different sources that support
your topic. GO ALEX!! - Ms. Lafferty

This year, and in this assignment, you’ve shown a

lot of progress in...

-Developing topic sentences that are idea based,

specific and well developed.

-Consistently tying your analysis back to your thesis

and/or topic sentence.

Next year, continue to focus on...

- Adding original thoughts and ideas into your analysis

that others may not have thought of before.

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RUBRIC: I-SEARCH RUBRIC 11.50 / 12

IDEAS&CONTENT 3/3

DISTINGUISHED Presents a concise and arguable thesis that exhibits original thought. Consistently
(3) addresses/proves the thesis. Thorough elaboration of ideas.

(2.50) Response has elements of both a 3 and a 2.

PROFICIENT Presents an arguable thesis but may be vague or unoriginal. Mostly addresses/proves the
(2) thesis. Some ideas need further development or are repetitive.

(1.50) Response has elements of both a 2 and a 1.

BASIC Presents an unclear or weak thesis. Partially addresses/proves the thesis. Ideas need
(1) further development. Inaccuracies and repetition are frequent.

(0.50) Response has elements of both a 1 and a 0.

NOT PROFICIENT Mentions a topic, but does not address a thesis. Inaccuracies and repetition throughout.
(0)

SUPPORT 2.50 / 3

DISTINGUISHED Includes relevant, varied, well-chosen supporting evidence. Analysis is original and shows
(3) sound reasoning, depth of insight and understanding.

(2.50) Response has elements of both a 3 and a 2.

PROFICIENT Includes relevant supporting evidence. May miss chances for better evidence or most
(2) evidence comes from class. Analysis shows sound reasoning, some insight and
understanding. Some ideas need further development.

(1.50) Response has elements of both a 2 and a 1.

BASIC Occasionally lacks supporting evidence. Provides basic or weak analysis. Offers mostly
(1) summary of sources.

(0.50) Response has elements of both a 1 and a 0.

NOT PROFICIENT Consistently lacks supporting evidence. Offers summary instead of analysis.
(0)

ORGANIZATION 3/3

DISTINGUISHED Opening and closing are engaging and insightful. Paragraphs build on one another in a
(3) sophisticated structure. Topic sentences are idea-based and aligned with content of
interior paragraphs. Connections between thoughts and details are coherent. Transitions
are evident and appropriate.

(2.50) Response has elements of both a 3 and a 2.

PROFICIENT The piece has an adequate opening and closing. Paragraphs are sequenced in a logical
(2) structure. Topic sentences generally are idea-based and aligned with content of interior
paragraphs. Ideas and details are often connected. Transitions are usually clear.

(1.50) Response has elements of both a 2 and a 1.

BASIC Some sense of an opening and closing. There are problems with the structure/sequence
(1) of paragraphs. Topic sentences are not idea-based and/or not aligned with content of
paragraphs. Lack of clear transitions in paragraphs interferes with understanding in parts.

(0.50) Response has elements of both a 1 and a 0.

NOT PROFICIENT Opening or closing is lacking. Structure is not evident and confuses the reader. Topic
(0) sentences are missing. Connections/transitions are lacking or confusing to the reader.

EXPRESSION 3/3

DISTINGUISHED Sentence structure and fluency enhances the reader’s exploration of the ideas in the
(3) piece. Word choice is accurate and nuanced, enhancing the writer’s points. Quotations are
seamlessly embedded into the writer’s own prose. Few to no errors in usage, grammar,
and mechanics. Formatting is accurate.

(2.50) Response has elements of both a 3 and a 2.

PROFICIENT Sentences are correctly constructed and varied. Some words are precise and colorful;
(2) others are approximate or forced. Quotations are mostly embedded into the writer’s own
prose. Some errors in usage, grammar, and mechanics

(1.50) Response has elements of both a 2 and a 1.

BASIC Sentence structure is simple. Some errors in sentence construction begin to interfere with
(1) the meaning of the piece. Simple or general word choices. Some errors in word choice.
Quotations are not embedded into the writer’s own prose. Many dropped quotes. Various
errors in grammar and mechanics begin to distract from the piece. Significant formatting
errors.

(0.50) Response has elements of both a 1 and a 0.

NOT PROFICIENT Sentence construction errors interfere consistently with understanding the piece. Word
(0) choice errors interfere with understanding the piece. Quotations are dropped; no apparent
attempt to embed in the writer’s own prose. Many errors in grammar and mechanics
interfere with the meaning of the piece. Format is not attempted.