Papers are graded based on clearly stating the research argument, supporting the argument with examples from sources that are effectively connected and deployed, offering original thoughts while synthesizing rather than just describing source materials. The writing must have an introduction, main body with evidence, and conclusion, with smooth transitions between ideas that are clearly and well expressed, including proper citations of sources and proofreading to eliminate errors.

1. Papers are graded on the following criteria:
Argument or research issue providing the focus for the paper
Stated clearly and succinctly in your own words
Body of the Paper
Supports the argument or research issue with examples from the
source materials
Makes connections between the different sources and deploys
them effectively
Offers own thoughts
Synthesizes ethnographic or historical details rather than
reproducing descriptions provided in the sources
Writing
Essay has an introduction, main part that presents the evidence,
and a conclusion
Smooth transition between ideas
Thoughts and supporting evidence are clearly and well
expressed
Quotations or close paraphrases are followed by source and
page number
Essay has been well proofed for grammatical and spelling
errors