Essay I Proposal · Grading Rubric

Research Question/ Thesis:

Proposes an analysis that will be supported by research. Thesis/Question should not be a ‘what’ or ‘when’—which is answered by research only—but a ‘why.’ Scope of project must be within the perspectives we have covered so far—Scientific, Historical, or Religious.

000

/30

Background:

General area of investigation; necessary operating definitions; your personal interest in topic, your assumptions.

/25

Research Plan:

Secondary questions/ sub-theses that develop from primary question/thesis. Explanation of research needs, objectives, and assessment.

/35

Anticipated Works Cited:

MLA Works Cited of four anticipated sources beyond those we have or will cover in class. Sources are expected to be appropriate for college-level study. In other words, general encyclopedias and unverified sources (personal web sites, for instance) are inappropriate. You should evaluate your sources as to any perceived bias (for instance, information from the Traditional Values and GLAAD websites will both be operating from obvious and differing viewpoints) and recognize how information may be presented —or misrepresented.

/10

Subtotal:

/100

Deductions:

Formatting / Spacing

MLA Citation

Proofing Errors

Grammar

Title

Other

Total:

/100