3 Sample Schedule of Work and Grading Rubric

*Note: Syllabus is subject to change (with notice).

D = Discussion

Please note: Numbers designate modules. Each module has two discussion activities, A and B. For example, D1-A = Discussion Activity A, Module 1.

Discussions are to be posted through the Discussion tool.

Assignments are submitted through the Assignments tool.

Assignments need to be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on due dates.

Getting Started
Module Assignment Due Date Points
1 D-1A: “Introductions” Discussions 5
1 D-1B: “Set Some Goals” 5
Unit One: Close Reading
Module Assignment Due Date Points
2 Reading: D-2A: “Reading Response” 15
2 Reading: D-2B: “Taking a Stand” 5
3 Drafting: D-3A: “Consider the Context” 15
3 Drafting: D-3B: “Prewriting” 5
4 Assignments: Submit initial draft of Essay 1 10
4 Revising: D-4A: “Peer Feedback” 15
4 Revising: D-4B: “Considering Feedback” 5
4 Assignments: Submit evaluation draft of Essay 1 100
Unit Two: Definition Argument
Module Assignment Due Date Points
5 Reading: D-5A: “Definition” 5
5 Reading: D-5B: “Argument” 5
6 Drafting and Revising: CD-6A: “Drafting and Outlining” 15
6 Assignments: Submit initial draft of Essay 2 5
6 Drafting and Revising: CD-6B: “Peer Feedback” 15
6 Assignments: Submit evaluation draft of Essay 2 50
Unit Three: Research Argument
Module Assignment Due Date Points
7 Reading: D-7A: “Context Research” 5
7 Reading: D-7B: “It’s All About Culture” 5
8 Research: D-8A: “Evaluating Sources” 15
8 Research: D-8B: “Research Scavenger Hunt” 15
9 Drafting: D-9A: “Annotated Bibliography 15
9 Drafting: D-9B “Outline or Letter” 15
9 Assignments: Submit initial draft of Essay 3 10
10 Revising: D-10A – “Peer Feedback” 15
10 Revising: D-10B – “Final Reflection” 5
10 Assignments: Submit evaluation draft of Essay 3 125

Breakdown

Essay 1 – Close Reading

  • Initial Draft – 10 points
  • Evaluation Draft – 100 points

Essay 2 – Definition Argument

  • Initial Draft – 5 points
  • Evaluation Draft – 50 points

Essay 3 – Research Essay

  • Initial Draft – 10 points
  • Evaluation Draft – 125 points

Discussion Posts:

  • 10 worth 5 points each (for total of 50 points)
  • 10 at 15 points each (for total of 150 points)

Total points possible: 500

Grade Breakdown:

A = 450 – 500 pts.
B = 400 – 449 pts.
C = 350 – 399 pts.
D = 300 – 349 pts.
F = 0 -299 pts.

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