Analyze the sample papers in small groups:
- Read grading rubrics.
- If necessary, go through the papers quickly.
- Rank the papers and grade them.
- Make a list of three weaknesses and three strengths of each of the papers based on your analysis of all the samples.
- Post your ranking, grade for each paper, and the list of strengths and weaknesses as a comment to this post.
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ReplyDeleteWriting in Political Science
ReplyDeleteGood
-Correct formatting
-Subheading to separate ideas
-References look correct
Bad
-N/A
Writing in Psychology
Good
-paper seems comprehensive
Bad
-Not in APA format
-sources page is not independent
-very few sources
-Sources not integrated enough with the paper
Writing as a Creative Writer
Good
-Apa style
-references look correct
-sub headings
Bad
-Not centered subtitle
-over analyzing quotes
Writing in Economics
Good
-correct in-text citations
-correct sub headings
-correct more than 40 words quotation
-good balance of analyzing and development of thought
Bad
-N/A
The Role of Writing in Engineering
Good
-subheadings are correct
-quotation is proper
-citation is in alphabetical order
Bad
-could go into more depth with each SLR in academic and non writing
Writing in the Business Discipline
Good
-good quotations
-good examples in essay
-formatted correctly
Bad
-could utilize more sources
-could integrate more sources into paper to develop stronger proof
Grading
polsci A
engineering A-
Econ B
Business B-
Creative Writing C+
Pysch D
The Role of Writing in Political Science:
ReplyDeleteStrengths:
1) Good citations.
2) Adherence to format.
3) Lists writing conventions plainly.
Weaknesses:
1) Run-on sentences/not concise.
2) Nonlinear thought process.
3) Clunky transitions.
Rank: 2
Writing in Psychology:
Strengths:
1) Helpful info for future psychologists.
2) A good list of grammatical conventions.
3) A quick read.
Weaknesses:
1) Purposeless quotes.
2) Does not follow format correctly.
3) Not nearly long or informative enough.
Rank: 6
Writing as a Creative Writer:
Strengths:
1) In depth analysis.
2) Good use of quotes.
3) Good word choice/Lack of repetition.
Weaknesses:
1) Too wordy.
2) Purpose of paper is not completely clear.
3) Often used quotes in place of analysis, making it more of a synopsis with research than an evaluative report.
Rank: 5
Writing in the Field of Economics:
Strengths:
1) Incredibly informative about subject matter.
2) Abundant source referencing.
3) Describes findings in an easily understood manner.
Weaknesses:
1) Too much analysis of everything about the topic makes it hard to tell which characteristics the author thinks are important.
2) Way longer than it needed to be.
3) The author explains to the reader step-by-step how they arrived at the conclusions they did, but this is unnecessary and places too much emphasis on the reasoning and not enough on the results.
Rank: 3
The Role of Writing in Engineering:
Strengths:
1) Provides examples via quotes, cementing their points.
2) Comprehensive and concise.
3) Good grammar, transitions, and formatting goes a long way in showing how proficient the author is as a writer already.
Weaknesses:
1) Academic and nonacademic writing are analyzed at the same time , making it hard to tell the differences between the two.
2) Too much of a focus on what the writer feels is necessary for them to succeed in writing as an engineer, instead of about what conventions already exist. (Focus on future instead of the present)
3) The conclusion addresses how to become good writer instead of clarifying and drawing together the points made in previous sections.
Rank: 4
Writing in the Business Discipline:
Strengths:
1) Well organized.
2) Simply written, easily read.
3) Explains points very intuitively.
Weaknesses:
1) Too passively explains findings and doesn't think to compare them to other genres.
2) Typically makes only one point out of every quote.
3) Inconsistent grammar and quotation conventions.
Rank: 1
Rank the papers:
ReplyDelete2 is the worst, 3, 4, 1, 6, 5
Sample Paper 1
Strengths:
- The structure of the paper is very clear and concise
-The writer of the paper understood the APA format and very minimum to no mistakes
-The writer uses his sources effectively to back up his thesis
Weaknesses:
-His paragraphs tend to run on
-His paragraphs could have more impactful information instead of rambling
- In class we talked about tone and genre etc. The author could elaborate on that to make the paper more effective
Paper 2
Strengths:
-The writer uses pretty effective sources
-The writer interviewed valid people to help him with paper
-The sources were cited correctly
Weakness
-Missing title page and header and footer
-The quotes are cited incorrectly
-The text is not correct looks very unprofessional
Paper 3
Strengths:
-Writer clearly understands the APA format
-The paragraphs are clear and to the point
-The sources are very effective to the thesis
Weakness
-Could elaborate more on the quotes
-Could talk more about tone or genre
-The beginning was amazing but the paper seem to slowly decrease in effectiveness
Writing in the Field of Economics
Strengths:1. up to date sources
2. examples from life experiences
3. have in-text quotations
weaknesses:1. too much "I" usages
2. conclusion is too short to explain everything
3. too long
The Role of Writing in Engineering
Strengths:1. good citations which points out the usage of each sources
2. explained each sources clearly
3. many word choices
Weaknesses:1. all sources are from internet
2. didn't point out which is academic and which is not
3. not enough conclusion
Writing in the Business Discipline
Strengths:1. Properlly using quotations
2. Graphically explained models in the subject
3. real world examples from sources
Weaknesses:1. not enough sources
2. didn't conclude everything
3. wrong way to cite sources in text
1)Paper 6
ReplyDeleteStrengths
1. Uses sources effectively
2. Uses real world examples
3. Engaging for the reader
Weaknesses
1. Improper use of APA
2. Improper citation page
3. Conclusion is short
2)Paper 1
Strengths
1. Proper use of APA
2. Up to date sources
3. Effective use of sources
Weaknesses
1. Run-on sentences
2. No uses of rhetoric writing conventions
3. Doesn't talk about author or genres in topics
3)Paper 3
Strengths
1. Effective sources
2. Proper use of APA
3. Well analyzed sources
Weaknesses
1. Doesn't use rhetorical devices
2. Long
3.Uses the same sources multiple times
4)Paper 4
Strengths
1. Up to date sources
2. Effective sources
3. Proper use of APA
Weaknesses
1. In the first person
2. Long
3. Bad conclusion
5)Paper 5
Strengths
1. Good citations
2. Explains citations well
3. Clear use of rhetoric devices
Weaknesses
1. Bad conclusion
2. Bad sources
3. Doesn't differentiate between academic and nonacademic
6)Paper 2
Strengths
1. Compares academic and nonacademic
2. Interviewed people
3. Sources cited correctly
Weaknesses
1.No title page
2. Quotes cited wrong
3. Font is confusing
-Todd, Jalyn
Paper #1 Business
ReplyDeletePaper #2 Creative Writing
Paper #3 Political Science
Paper #4 Engineering
Paper #5 Economics
Paper #6 Psychology
#1
well written
good apa
easy to understand
not a lot of word use
could utilize more sources
needs more sources
#2
Headings good
quotes are good
alphabetical order
it needs more depth
few sources
uncentered
#3
good format
good sub heading
good quotes
hard to follow
not enough content
bad word choice
#4
sources are good
apa is correct
structure is good
runs on
no rhetorical devices
not concise
#5
good format
comprehensive
good references
Word choice was eh
boring
didn't utilize the resources enough
#6
Pros: not available
cons: it was boring
not relatable
terrible apa and quotations