WGS-1150W Midterm: WGS 1150W Paper 1 Grading Rubric

• School: Vanderbilt University
• Department: Women's and Gender Studies
• Course: WGS-1150W
• Professor: Faith Barter

Document Summary

The paper has a strong introduction that orients the reader toward the main points covered in the paper. The introduction is compelling without including unnecessary or overly broad language. The introduction makes clear what the author"s central observations/conclusions are. The paper offers a well-organized 1-2 page summary of the field observation. Field notes are written in a coherent narrative, with similar details and categories grouped together thoughtfully and logically. The paper contains a thoughtful 2-3 page analysis of how the specific field observations connect to at least two specific course readings. The selected readings are appropriate and well-chosen, and the paper makes thoughtful, deliberate connections between those texts and specific field observation details. Author demonstrates deep familiarity with the text(s) under discussion. The author uses textual support with considerable skill and with serious thought about its appropriateness. The main points flow seamlessly with no ruptures in thought. The conclusion reiterates the author"s position gracefully and summarizes the author"s main findings.