Gr. 10 Canadian History CHC 2D1

Defining Moments Essay: Essay Step 5 Instructions

CHECKLIST

q Essay will be approximately 750 words in length (maximum 4 pages)

q Essay must be typewritten, using standard-sized paper, 12 point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, with 2.5 cm border top, bottom and sides, with numbered pages (footers)

q Essay must have a cover page with ONLY the following: title of essay; student name; teacher’s name; date (no images or pictures!!!)

q Essay must have a minimum of THREE footnotes (1+ per argument)

q Essay must have a finalized bibliography on a separate page (with all sources used from steps 1-5) in proper MLA format / sources listed in alpha order by author’s last name

q Essay Step 5 (final copy) WILL NOT be accepted without the process steps 1-4

q Essay Step 5 will be submitted online (one file with title page, essay, bibliography, rubric)

Gr. 10 Canadian History CHC 2D1 Student Name: _________________________
Defining Moments Essay: Final Paper Rubric

Criteria	Level 1 (50-59)	Level 2 (60-69)	Level 3 (70-79)	Level 4 (80-100)	Mks
Introduction / Thesis	-weak introduction of topic, thesis & subtopics -thesis is weak and lacks an arguable position	-adequate introduction that states topic , thesis and some of the subtopics - thesis is somewhat clear and arguable	-proficient introduction that states background information, controversial question, topic, thesis, and all subtopics in proper order - thesis is a clear and arguable statement of position	-exceptional introduction that grabs interest of reader and states background information, controversial question, topic, thesis, and all subtopics in proper order - thesis is exceptionally clear, arguable, well developed, and a definitive statement	/8
Quality of Information / Evidence	-limited information on topic with lack of research, details or historically accurate evidence	-some aspects of paper is researched with some accurate evidence from limited sources with some citations	-paper is well researched in detail with accurate & critical evidence from a variety of sources that is properly cited	-paper is exceptionally researched, extremely detailed and historically accurate with critical evidence from a wide variety of sources that is all properly cited	/12
Support of Ideas / Analysis	-limited connections made between evidence, subtopics, counterarguments & thesis / topic -lack of analysis	-some connections made between evidence, subtopics, arguments & thesis / topic showing analysis	-consistent connections made between evidence, subtopics, arguments & thesis / topic showing good analysis	-exceptionally critical, relevant and consistent connections made between arguments, evidence, subtopics, & thesis / topic showing excellent analysis	/10
Organization / Development of Ideas	-paper lacks clear and logical development of ideas with weak transition b/w ideas and paragraphs	-somewhat clear and logical development of subtopics with adequate transitions b/w paragraphs	-clear and logical subtopic order that supports thesis with good transitions b/w paragraphs	-exceptionally clear, logical, mature, and thorough development of subtopics that support thesis with excellent transition b/w paragraphs	/10
Conclusion	-lack of summary of topic, thesis & subtopics with weak concluding ideas	-adequate summary of topic, thesis and some subtopics with some final concluding ideas	-good summary of topic, thesis and all subtopics with clear concluding ideas	-excellent summary of topic (with no new information), thesis & all subtopics in proper order with concluding ideas that leave an impact on reader	/5
Language Conventions	- inconsistent grammar, spelling and paragraphing throughout paper	-paper has some errors in grammar, spelling and paragraphing	-paper is clear, with mostly proper grammar, spelling and paragraphing	-paper is very concise, clear, with consistently proper grammar, spelling and paragraphing	/5
Footnotes Footnote	-inconsistent use of footnotes with limited details and improper format	- sometimes inconsistent use of footnotes with limited details	-consistent & correct format inserted to validate evidence	-proper detailed format always used consistently & correctly to validate evidence in paper	/5
Bibliography Citation Builder	-lack of proper format and limited details with many sources missing or incomplete	-some errors in MLA format with most sources shown and a variety of sources from 5 sources	-mostly proper MLA format used in alphabetical order with all sources shown and a variety of sources (5+)	-proper, detailed MLA format always used in alphabetical order with all sources shown and a wide variety of sources (5 +)	/5
Total 60 / 2 = / 30