There are 4 short answer questions each worth 25 points should be written as follows:

There are 4 short answer questions each worth 25 points should be written as follows:

    • 3-5 paragraphs in length
    • include all concepts related to the question
    • include citing of sources as support
    • include proper spelling/grammar
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25 points = Response thoroughly discusses the concepts in the prompt with supporting information; written in a logical manner, and no spelling/grammar errors.

20 points = Response thoroughly discusses the concepts in the prompt with supporting information; written in a logical manner, and no more than 2 spelling/grammar errors that do not detract from the meaning.

15 points = Response omits some details related to the concepts in the prompt, does not include supporting information; writing may be somewhat hard to follow, and/or some spelling/grammar errors that do not detract from the meaning.

10 points = Response omits several details related the concepts in the prompt; does not include supporting information; may be hard to follow, and/or contains several spelling/grammar errors that detract from the meaning.