Reading Response Rubric

You will read and respond to the following articles:

Cult of True Womanhood – by Barbara WelterActionsYour paper will be due on October 1, 2022In your paper you will identify and analyze the author’s argument and then give your perspective on that particular topic. We will cover the eras that the articles address in class, so you will have some historical context.

As you read your paper consider the following questions:

What is the author’s main argument?

What evidence does the author use to backup their argument?

Do you agree with the author’s argument? Why or why not?

Does the topic have an effect on modern (today) society? How so?

What connections can you make with your perspective of the world? Do they agree or disagree?

Do you have any examples that can relate to the author’s argument/topic?

Consider looking over the Writing Tips for more tips.

***REMEMBER***

You are not expected to answer ALL of the questions, but use them as a guide to provide an analysis of the article. You are not writing a direct answer to all the questions, this assignment is an ESSAY not a bullet point response. 

This assignment is an essay, you are not answering each question one-by-one (DO NOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ONE BY ONE). You are writing a 3-5 page ESSAY. Use the questions above as a guide, not a prompt.

 

***Students who submit before September 24, 2022 by 11:59pm will be eligible to resubmit their paper for a higher grade if needed. I will read your papers and offer suggestions on where to improve and receive more points. ***

RUBRIC

This assignment is worth a total of 20 points. You will be graded on the following:

Length: 3-5 pages [2 points]

Three pages means all the way down to the bottom of the third page. 

Formatting: Cover page and works cited page (these two pages do not count to your total page count). 1″ margins, 12pt. font, double-spaced.  [1 points]

If you need an example or template please see the Class Resources. You can also download a template for this assignment hereActions. 

Spelling and Grammar: Paper has been proofread for spelling and grammar. [1 points]

Citations: Use of at least five citations from the assigned reading . [2 points]

You do not need to use outside sources. (Any outside sources will not count to your total citations.) 

Citation Use: Proper use of citations to explain the student’s analysis. Correct use of MLA or Chicago Style. [1 points]

Clarity: Paper is presented in a clear and understandable manner. [4 points]

Is your paper structured in a clear manner? Are you answering the questions posted above? Does your paper show that you have an understanding of the reading?

Argument: Paper has a clear understanding of the article’s main argument. [4 points]

Did your paper identify the article’s main points? Do you provide an analysis of those points?

Analysis: Analysis, interpretation, and opinion about the article is presented clearly and backed with citations from the article. [5 points]

While you are briefly summarizing the article, you should focus more on your interpretation and thoughts about the article.