English Capstone

Emerson’s School

Dr. Meehan

Seminar Evaluation Rubric

The Capstone represents a different kind of class: it opens you to more independent work and thought. I think of myself in the course as your advanced guide more than the teacher. As such, I will use an evaluation system that reflects the greater independence you can expect. Something tells me this is closer to the way Emerson would have wanted it.

These are the guidelines for how I will determine your final grade in the course. During our final tutorial, you and I will discuss your work and you can make a case for the grade you think you deserve, based on your performance and achievement in the course and these guidelines.

A

Reading logs: all completed on time, each receiving at least an 8, with at least one receiving a 9 or 10.

Luminous Links (1-3): all completed on time, each receiving at least an 8, with at least one receiving a 9.

Attendance: no unexcused absences from class or tutorial, beyond the one granted to all.

Capstone essay/conference presentation: A level; completed on time

Participation: Fully engaged in the course and actively involved in all classes.

B

Reading logs: all but one completed on time, most receiving at least an 8 or better, with no more than one receiving a 7.

Luminous Links (1-3): all completed on time, each receiving no less than an 8.

Attendance: 1 or 2 unexcused absences from class or tutorial, beyond the one granted to all.

Capstone essay/conference presentation: B level; completed on time

Participation: Consistently engaged in the course and actively involved in most classes.

C

Reading logs: 2 or 3 logs not completed on time; generally receiving scores of 7 or 8

Luminous Links (1-3): all completed on time, each receiving at least an 8, with at least one receiving a 9.

Attendance: more than 2 unexcused absences from class or tutorial, beyond the one granted to all.

Capstone essay/conference presentation: C level and/or may not have been completed on time.

Participation: Generally engaged in the course and actively involved in some classes.

D

Reading logs: 3 or more not completed on time and/or all receive 7 or below

Luminous Links (1-3): most completed on time, generally receiving 7 or below.

Attendance: 4 or more unexcused absences from class or tutorial, beyond the one granted to all.

Capstone essay/conference presentation: D level and/or may not have been completed on time.

Participation: Partially engaged in the course and passively involved in classes.

F

Don’t even go there.