Criteria for WAC Student Award
The WAC Awards Subcommittee will use the Student Rubric as a guide to
selecting the winners of the
Student Writing Across the Curriculum Award.
| Criterion
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Superior (3)
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Exceptional (2)
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Inspiring (1)
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| Depth of understanding
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Writing assignments exhibit a full understanding of the
course content.
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Writing assignment exhibits a firm understanding of the
course content.
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Writing assignment exhibits an average level of understanding
of the course content.
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| Creativity
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Very original presentation of material. Captures the
audience's attention.
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Some originality apparent. Held audience's attention for
most of the paper.
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Low level of creativity; mostly presented facts with little
imagination.
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| Engagement
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Writing assignment looks beyond the scope of the problem and
relates the content to the designated audience.
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Writing assignment attempts to look beyond the scope of the
problem and relate the content to the designated audience.
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Writing assignment does little to look beyond the scope of
the problem or relate the content to the designated audience.
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| Organization
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Thesis clearly stated and developed; specific examples are
appropriate and clearly develop thesis; conclusion is clear; shows
control; flows together well; good transitions; succinct but not choppy;
well organized.
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Most information presented in a logical sequence; generally
very well organized but better transitions from idea to idea needed.
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Concept and ideas are more loosely connected; needs better
transitions; flow and organization may be a bit choppy.
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