Name __________________________________________

Total Score _______/200 pts

Analysis of Discourse Community Rubric

Purpose/Tone (20)
Establishes a clear purpose or
problem
Applies an objective tone and uses
academic language
Considers how DC functions in its
immediate context
Considers how DC functions in a
broader context

Development (20)
Paragraphs are unified and cohesive
Organization is logical and uses
transitions to move to different ideas

0-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

Summary/Analysis (20)
Describes DC fully and summarizes
various characteristics
Aligns analysis with definition from
Gee or Swales

0-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

Research (30)
Applies primary research (interviews,
surveys, observations)
Research is documented and cited in
MLA format
Works Cited page is formatted in
MLA format

0-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

0-2

3-4

5-6

7-8

9-10

Conventions (10)
Grammar/Mechanics
Appropriate length
(5-7 pages)
Headings, Title, Page
Numbers in MLA format
Comments:

Final Draft:

______/100

Annotated Bib.

______/50

Primary Research

______/10

Planning

_______/5

Drafts 1 & 2

______/10

Peer Review

_______/5

Cover Memo

______/20

TOTAL

______/200

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Annotated Bibliography
0-2

3-4

5-6

Score: _____/50
7-8
9-10

Contains at least four sources from

reputable/scholarly sources
Annotation contains a short summary
of the source.
Annotation evaluates the source for its
ethos or usefulness.
Annotations are at least 100 words
and sources are organized
alphabetically.
MLA formatting is correct for each

Rubric Key
0-2/Poor

3-4
5-6/Average

7-8
9-10/Excellent

Minimally accomplishes goals of the assignment.

Poorly developed topic
Rambling/unfocused paragraphs
Lack of understanding of audience/topic
Incorrect grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Paper has elements of poor and average.
Accomplishes the goals of the assignment generally
Topic is evident; supporting detail is average
Understanding of topic and audience is evident
Paragraphs are mostly focused
Few errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Paper has elements of average and excellent.
Fully accomplishes goals of the assignment
Thesis is clear; Well-developed ideas and paragraphs
Details are accurate and appropriate for audience
Evidence of well-thought out organization
Strong and appropriate word choice; Interesting and vivid language
Sentence variety
No errors in grammar, spelling, and punctuation.