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.
| Module | Assignment | Due Date | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D-1A: “Introductions” Discussions | 5 | |
| 1 | D-1B: “Set Some Goals” | 5 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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.