Rubric: Critical Analysis of Selected Materials (Weeks 7-12) 30% of final grade.
Objective: Students will demonstrate their ability to critically analyze and apply key concepts from weeks 7-12 of the course. To support their analysis, students will select and evaluate two poems from the second half of Treaty #1, integrating these with the course material and external sources. The discussion for each poem should be handled separately, with approximately 625 words for each poem and related materials, aiming for a total of 1,250 words for the entire assignment (excluding cover page and references), and with a maximum limit of 1,500 words. Aim to cite 10 works from weeks 7-12. Feel free to cite any relevant outside material as well.
Grade
Criteria
Description
A to A+
Exceptional Analysis, Insight, and Citations
The student provides exceptional insight and conceptual analysis, integrating course concepts meaningfully with their own ideas. The analysis is exemplary, compelling, and demonstrates clarity, complexity, and innovative thinking. The work is exceptionally clear and concise. Citations: The student cites at least 10 works, including scholarly sources, course materials, and relevant external literature.
A-
Strong Analysis, Meaningful Integration, and Citations
The student applies several course concepts and outside sources, supported by scholarly literature. The analysis reflects on Ruffo’s works, providing insights into the student’s understanding. The synthesis of ideas shows a developing complexity in critical thinking. Citations: The student cites at least 8-9 works, demonstrating a strong engagement with course materials and external sources.
B to B+
Good Understanding, Clear Integration, and Citations
The student demonstrates a good understanding of several course concepts and integrates them clearly with the two poems. The student includes class materials, outside sources, and their own subjective interpretation, showing examples of critical analysis with understandable arguments. Citations: The student cites at least 6-7 works, integrating course content and relevant literature.
C to B-
Basic Summary, Descriptive Analysis, and Citations
The student briefly summarizes the two chosen poems and begins to integrate course concepts and outside sources. However, the discussion tends to be more descriptive than analytical, and some points may be unclear or not fully developed. Citations: The student cites at least 4-5 works, though the integration may be limited or superficial.
D to C-
Minimal Integration and Citations
The student has integrated minimal course content or scholarly works into the paper. The integration of related critical analysis is unclear or lacking. Citations: The student cites 1-3 works, with minimal engagement with course content and external literature.
F
Failure to Integrate and Lack of Citations
The student has not attempted to integrate course content, scholarly, or grey literature into the paper. There is no attempt at related critical analysis. Citations: The student fails to cite any relevant works.
Class Citations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUecqNeBW6g
I will provide you pictures of the Treaty and please choose 2 poems to complete this.