GGR305 Prof. T. Conway
Winter 2022

Component Above Expectations Acceptable Below Expectations
Overall
(10 marks)
All of Acceptable criteria plus:

1. A creative title.

2. Excellent use of maps, tables or
figures, with clear interpretation in
text.
1. Title page, page numbers, and
section headings present; correct
length.

2. Smooth transitions between
sections.

3. At least two map(s), table(s) or
figure(s).
Does not meet one or more of
Acceptable criteria.


A paper well below expectations is
one that has not met basic
expectations about length, and is a
series of unconnected thoughts.
Introduction
(15 marks)
All of Acceptable criteria plus:

1. Grabs readers’ attention with
creative introduction

2. Very strong link between topic and
theory/concepts from class.
1. Provides initial context for paper:
why write a paper on this topic?

2. States research question.

3. Provide outline of paper: ‘In this
paper I will….’

Does not meet one or more of
Acceptable criteria.

A paper well below expectations is
one that has not included a research
question.
Body:
Clarity and
Organization
(20 marks)
All of Acceptable criteria plus:

1. Integration of specific concepts
discussed in class.

2. Organization of paragraphs and
sections used to strengthen
presentation of evidence (and gaps)
related to research question.
1. Sufficient background for reader to
understand topic.

2. Logical presentation of ideas; no
jumps in logic.

3. Well constructed paragraphs,
without unnecessary repetition.
Does not meet one or more of
Acceptable criteria.

A paper well below expectations is
one where the body does not address
the research question or thesis
statement.
GGR305 Prof. T. Conway
Winter 2022

Component Above Expectations Acceptable Below Expectations
Use of
Scholarly
Literature
(30 marks)
All of Acceptable criteria plus:

1. Broad list of references.

2. Identifies in text references with
unique or controversial position/
findings, and provides detailed
discussion.

3. Integration of information from
multiple sources to form complex
argument of your own.

1. All facts, figures, tables, and ideas
that are not your own are cited.

2. Paraphrase and synthesize
information from scholarly literature
to address the paper’s stated research
questions.

3. Variety of non-website, non-
textbook sources cited.


Does not meet one or more of
Acceptable criteria.

A paper well below expectations is
one that has not cited any reference
outside of websites and textbooks.
Conclusions
(15 marks)
All of Acceptable criteria plus:

1. Makes statements about future
actions (research that needs to be
completed, policy, etc.) or unresolved
questions.
1. Re-addresses research question:
summarize evidence for your
position/topic.

2. Link ideas/arguments to larger
issues/ theoretical concepts.


Does not meet one or more of
Acceptable criteria.

A paper well below expectations is
one that has no conclusions.
Copy
Editing
(10 marks)
All of Acceptable criteria plus:

1. No grammatical errors.

2. Use of language and grammar
strengthens argument.
1. Minimal grammatical errors.

2. Complete, well-constructed
sentences.

3. No spelling errors.

4. Correct citation style used.
Does not meet one or more of
Acceptable criteria.

A paper well below expectations is
one where there are so many spelling
and grammatical errors that the reader
is unable to understand the content of
the paper.
GGR305 Prof. T. Conway
Winter 2022