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Sociology Synthesis Paper Rubric

A rubric for writing a synthesis paper in sociology, outlining key criteria for evaluating the quality of work.

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    D or F range * C range B range A range INTRODUCTION • No thesis • No context • No summary of points to be explored in body of paper • Thesis stated • Little or no context • And/or no summary of the argument to be explored in the body of the paper • Or, thesis is unclear • Thesis clear • Context addresses what and why • Summary of argument is included (i.e., overview of points to be discussed in body of paper) • Introduction engages the reader and signals the intent of the paper • Language is fluent and interesting • Clear, relevant thesis stated • Context is clearly developed • Concession offered • Summary of argument is included BODY OF PAPER • Unconnected to introduction • Unsupported opinions used to develop argument • No use of text references to support claims • Ideas connected to introduction/ but organization is unclear • Claims based on texts but ideas not explored • Or, claims made but do not support an overall argument • Some use of text references to support claims • Each text treated separately • Each paragraph clearly connected to introduction or to preceding paragraph(s) • Claims based on text and the ideas are explored and developed • Claims build an argument • Good use of text references • Comparison and contrast of authors' ideas provided • Parallel construction (paragraph order equals summary in introduction) • Appropriate use of text references to support claims • Thorough exploration of claims and possible counter - arguments to build argument • Language use engaging and fluent • Comparison and contrast of authors' ideas conceptually developed CONCLUSION • No concluding paragraph • Or the paragraph introduces new • Concluding paragraph reviews some of major points • No conclusion offered • Concluding paragraph reviews all major points • No conclusion related • Reviews major points in interesting way • Offers conclusion

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