San Diego City College Your Story so Far Essay

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nlb23

Humanities

San Diego City College

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Paper 1 Rubric - Your Story So Far

CriteriaRatingsPts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeThesis

10.0 to >9.0 pts

Very Strong

There is a clear thesis statement that has the topic of the essay and the writer’s position on the topic; it provides the framework for the essay; it directly answers the prompt; it is clearly written.

9.0 to >8.0 pts

Strong

The thesis may be lacking a feature above and/or have opportunities for further clarity.

8.0 to >7.0 pts

Acceptable/Advisory

The thesis is minimally satisfactory; it could be clearer and/or more direct in stating the topic and position and/or answering the prompt, but it does still somewhat communicate the purpose and direction of the essay.

7.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

The thesis is very unclear and/or lacks the key elements for this assignment, or the thesis does not exist.

10.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization

20.0 to >18.0 pts

Very Strong

The essay is well-organized with a clearly ordered introduction ¶ and clear body ¶s. The body ¶s have a topic sentence in each one and have chronological organization. The major supporting details directly support the TS/thesis. Logical minor supporting details are well-organized under their appropriate major ones. Appropriate and effective transitions are used.

18.0 to >16.0 pts

Strong

This category has similar features to the above one but has trouble with consistency or is missing a feature that the above essay has.

16.0 to >14.0 pts

Acceptable/Advisory

This essay attempts an organizational structure with body ¶s with a chronological approach; however, some ideas may feel out of place and/or be off topic and/or lack elements of the above organizational category. Nonetheless, this essay demonstrates a baseline understanding of how to organize an essay.

14.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

The organization is not sufficient and/or does not exist. It may demonstrate some or all of the following opportunities for revision: off-topic sentences that are unrelated, ideas that are difficult to follow and bounce around, a lack of effective and appropriate transitions, a lack of understanding a hierarchy of ideas (e.g. a major point vs. a minor point that supports the major point), a missing topic sentence, missing ¶s, etc.

20.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDevelopment

50.0 to >45.0 pts

Very Strong

There is an introduction ¶ that provides context and reflects on the past. The body ¶s are well-developed and have relevant ideas; they are developed through examples, explanations, and specific details. In sum, the essay fully develops the thesis.

45.0 to >40.0 pts

Strong

This category has similar features to the above one but has trouble with consistency or is missing a feature that the above essay has.

40.0 to >35.0 pts

Acceptable/Advisory

This essay has some development. Despite having some opportunities for deeper discussion of ideas, the majority of the supporting points are developed in a minimally sufficient manner.

35.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

More development is needed; perhaps the body ¶s feel list-like rather than diving into a deeper discussion of 2-3 points; more evidence, examples, and explanations can be given; it does not successfully develop the thesis.

50.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSentence Skills

20.0 to >18.0 pts

Very Strong

The essay is clearly written and there are little to no errors or mistakes; the ideas are clearly conveyed as a result. The writer demonstrates superior control of language, including accuracy and sentence variety.

18.0 to >16.0 pts

Strong

Overall, this essay is well-written; however, there may be a minor issues with sentence clarity and grammar, yet they do not get in the way of understanding.

16.0 to >14.0 pts

Acceptable/Advisory

This essay may have a couple problem spots; however, there is no more than two spots that are incomprehensible due to unclear sentence skills/grammar.

14.0 to >0 pts

Needs Improvement

There are more than a few sentence skills/grammar issues; many ideas are unclear.

20.0 pts

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Explanation & Answer

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Story outline

My Story So Far


I was born in 1997 in Iraq.



When I was eight years, my eldest sibling was 15years. Our mother opted to relocate to
Syria with some of her brothers.



Our lives took a turn after another two years when our elder sibling in the vocational
colleges cleared their courses and got employed.



During high school, I was courting a classmate.



After our honeymoon, which lasted three weeks, my usual medical checkup was ongoing
after having some severe ailments in a row


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My Story So Far

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My Story So Far
I was born in 1997 in Iraq. My family was made up of my parents and several
extended families. We were six siblings, two brothers, and four sisters. I was the last born
of the six. We lived in the slum areas of the country in abso...


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