Week 2 Assignment! : : 3.00 Distinguished – Accurately identifies both the issue and the conclusion of the selected argument. The identification is clear and concise. Proficient – Accurately identifies both the issue and the conclusion of the selected argument. The identification is slightly unclear or imprecise. Basic – Identifies the issue and the conclusion of the selected argument. The identification of either the issue or the conclusion is unclear, imprecise, and/or inaccurate. Below Expectations – Identifies at least one required component of the selected argument. The identification of the issue and/or the conclusion is significantly unclear, imprecise, and/or inaccurate. Non-Performance – The identification of the issue and the conclusion of the argument is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Distinguished – Clearly and accurately identifies all relevant premises that are presented to support the conclusion. Proficient – Accurately identifies relevant premises that are presented to support the conclusion. Minor details are missing or unclear. Basic – Identifies a majority of the premises that are presented to support the conclusion. Relevant details are missing or unclear. Below Expectations – Identifies some of the premises that are presented to support the conclusion. Significant details are missing or unclear. Non-Performance – The identification of the premises that are presented to support the conclusion is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Distinguished – Thoroughly explains whether or not the argument is convincing. Presents clear reasons for the position that are grounded in logical reasoning and/or factual evidence. Proficient – Explains whether or not the argument is convincing. Presents reasons for the position that are grounded in logical reasoning and/or factual evidence, but the reasoning lacks some clarity or supporting evidence. Basic – Explains whether or not the argument is convincing and attempts to present reasons for the position that are grounded in logical reasoning and/or factual evidence. The reasoning lacks clarity or relevant supporting evidence. Below Expectations – Explains whether or not the argument is convincing, but does not present reasons for the position that are grounded in logical reasoning and/or factual evi
dence. Non-Performance – The explanation of whether the argument is convincing are either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions. Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand. Proficient – Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand. Basic – Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader. Below Expectations – Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader. Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. Distinguished – Uses more than one scholarly source, providing compelling evidence to support ideas. All sources on the reference page are used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment. Proficient – Uses one scholarly source to support ideas. The source is used and cited correctly within the body of the assignment and on the reference page. Basic – Uses one scholarly source to somewhat support ideas. Citations may not be formatted correctly within the body of the assignment and/or on the reference page. Below Expectations – Uses one source that provides little or no support for ideas. The source may not be scholarly, and citations are not formatted correctly within the body of the assignment and/or on the reference page. Non-Performance – The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions. Distinguished – Accurately aligns the format of the paper with the format of the sample argument outline. Proficient – Aligns the format of the paper with the format of the sample argument outline. However, the layout contains minor formatting errors. Basic – Aligns the format of the paper with the format of the sample argument outline. However, the layout contains moderate formatting errors. Below Expectations – Minimally aligns the format of the paper with the format of the sample argument outline. There are frequent formatting errors.