write a 3-4 page (12-point font, double-spaced) paper connecting your reading in some way to content covered in class.
RUBRIC FOR BOOK RESPONSES
(10 points possible)
This rubric is a rough guide to how your papers are graded.
9-10 points
● Uses specific examples and evidence to support any arguments made
● Provides citations for any material referenced (any citation style is fine as long as it is
used consistently or correctly)
● Meets stated length requirements
● Minimal spelling and grammatical errors
● Is well-organized and easy to follow the author’s train of thought
7-8 points
● Falls under stated length requirements
● Does not consistently provide citations for material referenced
● Multiple spelling or grammatical errors
● Some organization problems
● Arguments not fully supported by evidence or use weak evidence
1-6 points
● Falls severely under length requirements
● Does not address the topic
● Spelling or grammatical errors to the extent that they interfere with the ability to
understand what is written
● Arguments are unsupported by evidence
