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| A |
Superior work. Demonstrates
a high degree of mastery of the course content.
- Is developed well, convincingly and thoroughly, with effective
support that is specific, interesting, and appropriate
- Possesses sentence variety
- Exhibits sophisticated, appropriate use of transitions
- Has few, if any, mechanical, grammatical, spelling, or diction
errors
- Demonstrates command of mature and unpretentious diction
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| B |
Good Work. This grade represents
solid and acceptable performance, work that is consistent with academic
expectations of students in a graduate program. A “B”
paper shares most characteristics of an “A” paper, but
- Has some minor lapses in development of the central idea
- Has some minor lapses in organization
- Has an occasional ineffective transition
- Contains a few sentences that are awkward or ineffective
- Has less varied sentence structures
- Is less sophisticated in its handling of the topic
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| C |
Unsatisfactory Work. In graduate
school, the grade of “C” is considered unsatisfactory.
Students receiving this grade should consult with the instructor
in order to improve their future work. A “C” paper is
generally competent, but compared to a “B” paper, it
- Has a weaker or formulaic thesis and less effective development
- Contains some lapses in organization
- Has poor or awkward transitions
- Has more mechanical, grammatical, and diction problems
- Is effective but unsophisticated in its handling of the topic
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| D |
Unacceptable Work. Unlike a C
paper, a “D” paper most likely demonstrates one or more
of the following qualities:
- Presents a thesis too vague or too obvious to be developed
effectively
- Displays major organizational problems
- Lacks adequate support for its thesis
- Has confusing transitions or lacks transitions
- Contains major problems with diction, grammar, mechanics, or
spelling
- Is ineffective in its handling of the topic
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| F |
Failing Work. An “F”
paper is seriously flawed. It demonstrates one of more of the following
qualities:
- Has no clear thesis or central topic
- Displays random organization
- Lacks adequate support or specific development
- Includes irrelevant details
- Fails to fulfill assignment or is unduly brief
- Contains errors in diction, grammar, mechanics, or spelling
which impede understanding
- Is academically dishonest or plagiarized
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