1. Term Paper Marking Rubric

2. Elements of Style /10  Does your paper flows  Do you have a research question  Do you have a thesis  Do you have a clear introduction  Do you have a clear conclusion  Is you paper organized  You don’t contradict yourself

3. Quality of Argument /20  You have created a clear argument  Your argument flows logically  Your argument is well organized  Your argument is convincing  Your argument is consistent with your thesis

4. Sources and References /10  Have you met the source requirement (4 scholarly sources)  Please note that failure to meet this requirement MAY result in failure of paper  Have you met the referencing requirement (MLA)  Please note that failure to meet this requirement MAY result in failure of paper

5. Grammar and Syntax /5  Your paper has been edited  It is well-written  There aren’t spelling mistakes that could have easily been caught by spell-check  There aren’t contractions

6. Creativity and Originality /5  Is the paper original  Is the student creative in building an argument  Is the paper interesting