The document outlines the grading criteria and requirements for an essay scoring sheet, detailing a scale from 0 to 4 that assesses structure, content, grammar, style, and overall effectiveness. It specifies the corresponding necessary English courses based on scores, including EN200, EN203, or recommendations for writing consultation. Additionally, the document provides guidelines for a project involving creative uses for coffee grounds, instructions for submission, and evaluation standards.

1. Placement Essay Scoring Sheet: Student
Name_______________________________
ID________________
Categorical Scoring:
Score of 0-2 indicates that the essay substantively weak or does
not adequately meet college level writing standards.
Score of 2-2.5 indicates that the writing contains some
acceptable qualities, but it still misses in smaller ways qualities
reflective of sound college
level composition.
Score of 2.5-2.9 strongly suggests students take EN203 or work
with a Regis Writing Consultant during the first course for
review of written
assignments.
Score of 3- 4 indicates that the essay adequately or proficiently
meet college level competencies.
Criteria Score
0
Score

2. 1
Score
2
Score
3
Score
4
Structure and Organization: the essay contains an effective
introduction
introducing the thesis of the paper, a body that provides
substantive support of the
thesis, and a conclusion that goes beyond a mere summary
making a prediction,
offering a connection to a broader but relevant point, or
recommending advice
about further actions about the discussion. Paragraphs
effectively organized
containing transitions, sufficient information, and consistent
discussion.
Content: the essay contains sufficient information to explain
and support the

3. paper’s thesis and the information in the paragraphs provides
examples,
definitions, and documented research that supports points made
within the
paragraphs.
Grammar and Mechanics: the grammar, syntax, punctuation,
and spelling are
at a level of quality that they enhance the clarity and readability
of the essay.
Style and Readability: the discussion is easy to read, contains
word use
appropriate to the topic, and effective sentences, and logical
progression of ideas.
The use of third person and avoidance of shifts in grammatical
person and
number. Avoids run-on sentences and fragments. Incorporates
transitions to
enhance readability and context.
Essay as a Whole: The essay addresses the topic, follows the
instructions, fits
the image of a quality college essay discussion, and is submitted
in a neatly

4. presented double spaced Times New Roman 12 font format.
Totals
Based on the scoring results of the essay, students will be
required or recommended to take an English course appropriate
to their skill level.
Score 0-2: EN200 – Essentials of Effective Writing
Required
Score 2-2.5: EN203 – Intermediate Composition Required (a
course that must be completed during the first three terms of
enrollment in
the College of Professional Studies)
Score 2.5-2.9: EN203 is recommended and/or working with a
Regis Writing Consultant during the first course.
Score 3- 4: No specific writing course is required
Final Essay Score on a scale of 0-4: __________ Required
English Course: __________
Recommended English Course: __________
6/2012
World Civilization

5. Depar
Project 4 (55 Points)
Consumer and industrial waste have only two possible ends.
One is discharge to the environment, while the other is reuse,
reclamation, or recycling. The discharge to the environment
may lead toward endangering our own state of living, and
therefore, more and more ways are being researched in order to
increase the reuse and recycling of production and consumer
byproducts.
The following suggestions were presented by students during a
brainstorming session designed to release their creativity in
determining the solution to an industrial problem. The problem
given them involved making a useful product from a relatively
useless byproduct, in this case, coffee grounds.
Possible products from used coffee grounds include the
following:
(a) fertilizer,
(b) records,
(c) products with a coffee aroma,
(d) ashtrays,
(e) concrete filler,
(f) an agent for sopping up oil spills,
(g) chewing gum,
(h) dye,

6. (i) pigment for paint,
(j) pet food,
(k) weaker coffee,
(1) disposable garbage cans,
(m) an abrasive,
(n) a protein substitute,
(o) an alternative fuel,
(p) hog food,
(q) soap,
(r) particle board,
(s) insulation,
(t) ballast,
(u) fire extinguishers.
The fourth project for this course requires the response to the
following questions. Here is another opportunity to be creative
and invent.
Select from the list an example that you consider to be logical
and one that you consider illogical. For each of these choices,
develop a rough plan of how to produce and market the product
you have chosen. It may surprise you how logical some illogical
ideas can be when thought of in a creative manner.
Write an Executive Summary outlining your plan and stating as
many reasons as possible for both your logical and illogical
choice. Build a case that supports and backs your decision. Be

7. concise with your argument. A two (2) page double spaced
paper does not leave a lot of room for fluff.
Saving & Naming Your File for Blackboard:
When saving your file, make sure that your name and the
project number are included in it. Due time for blackboard turn
in is 11:59 PM on the due date.
Example:
YourName393Proj1
Because of problems with Blackboard, please use only letters
and numbers in the file name.
Due Date: March 7th 2013
**Attached is a copy of the rubric used for grading this
project**
TECH 393 – Technology in World Civilization
Department of Engineering and Design
Eastern Washington University
Winter Quarter 2013
Project 1 (55 Points)
Name ___________________________________________
Essay Grading ScaleGrade: _______________
Essay Content (40%)
22 pts.
Superb
20 pts.

8. Excellent
18 pts.
Good
16 pts.
Average
15 pts.
Fair
14 pts.
Minimal
Clarity of Thought & Expression (40%)
22 pts.
Highly Articulate
20 pts.
Well Reasoned and Clear
18 pts.
Meaningful
16 pts.
Clear
15 pts.
Somewhat Clear
14 pts.
Some Leaps in Thought
Proof Reading & Grammar (15%)
11 pts.

9. No Errors
9 pts.
Couple Errors
7 pts.
Occasional Errors
5 pts.
Multiple Errors
3 pts.
Numerous Errors
0 pts.
Too Many Errors
Suggestions before you hand in your essay...
1. Read each one of the required items. Check off the boxes —
make sure you have
completed the assignment.
2. Use the spell/grammar checker on your computer! There is no
reason to turn in an
assignment with misspellings and simple grammatical errors.
3. Proofread the essay aloud — even after your computer
grammar check. If you have
trouble proofing your own work, have a friend, or your mom, or
a friend’s mom read it for you.
4. Above is my grading scale for the table. I will read your
work, and assign points

10. according to the categories in the table above.
The format for the paper:
A single page (1) Executive Summary typed in 12-point font, 1
inch margins, double spaced. Correct misspellings and grammar
errors. The submitted paper should look professional.
Revised 2/15/2013 EC
CPS Entrance Essay Writing Sample Instructions
NOTE: Please take this entrance essay requirement seriously
and submit your
very best writing. An essay evaluation score of 1 or 2.5 requires
you to take an
English writing class, even if you have previously taken a
college level writing
course. The English course requirement based on the essay
score does not
replace any core requirements needed for degree completion.
There is not an option to rewrite the essay or appeal the results.
Please refer
to the Purdue Online Writing Lab (Purdue OWL) for
information about

11. developing an essay and grammatical rules expected for the
essay.
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
1. Place your full name and middle initial at the top left corner
of each page of the
essay.
2. Compose an essay addressing one of the following topics:
and explain three ways the
concept is or could be practiced in your company or
organization.
to the detriment of
organizational dynamics in your work place (not in society).
groups
influence has worked to
enhance (or not enhance) the American political process.
are motivated to do their jobs
or are not motivated to do their jobs (choose one view or the

12. other).
3. Your essay must be structured as follows:
maximum of eight, including an
introduction, body, and conclusion. Quality, substantive essays
are usually longer than
shorter.
font.
appropriate) form avoiding
first person shifts to pronouns like I, my, me, and mine, or
second person shifts to you,
your, we, our, us. Also, avoid using he/she or him/her gender
delineations.
conclusion.

13. sentences for
introductions, and six to
eight sentences in the body of the essay incorporating examples,
explanations,
definitions, and data where appropriate. Avoid making general
statements without
providing information to enhance and explain each point.
discussion on researched
conclusions that provide depth and breadth of insight into the
topic. Reference and cite
information in the body of the essay from sources that indicate
conclusions (facts, data)
based on research. Use two to three sources. Be sure to
indicate where the information
comes from using an acceptable documentation/footnote style
(e.g. MLA or Chicago,
preferably APA).
lowing grammatical points:
subject-verb agreement,
pronoun antecedent agreement and pronoun reference, singular
shifts to plural form and
vice versa, and transitional words and expressions that

14. effectively transfer ideas from one
paragraph to another or between ideas within paragraphs.
Avoid using one word
transitions to introduce paragraphs and pronouns such as it to
begin sentences.
4. Your essay will be evaluated for the following criteria
(review these factors before
submitting your final essay):
introduction that establishes the
thesis/purpose for the essay; (b) organized body addressing
three points substantiating the
essay’s purpose; and (c) a conclusion that is more than a
summary but also makes a
prediction, shows a connection to a relevant point, or provides a
direction as to what
needs to be done to address the next stage of the essay’s
discussion.
rganization which includes a sufficient number of
sentences (typically five to

15. eight) that develop an idea supported by explanations and
specific examples.
explanations, when appropriate,
that enhance the understanding of what is written. In addition,
the context for statements
in the essay must agree to the referenced place, person, time,
event, or idea (avoid
beginning sentences with pronouns or expletives like it, there,
and this unless the context
is clear).
syntax, correct verb and pronoun
agreement, appropriate grammatical number and person, and
consistent number and
person.
ntion to the proper use
of commas, colons, semi-
colons, apostrophes, italics, and quotes.
incorporate strong and

16. appropriate word use; diction; tone; and transitional words and
expressions between
paragraphs and between sentences to ensure clarity, reference,
context, and readability.
5. Essay Assessment Results
will be required or
recommended to take an English course appropriate to their
skill level.
Score of 0-2: EN 200 – Essentials of Effective Writing
REQUIRED
Score of 2-2.5: EN 203 – Intermediate Composition
REQUIRED (a writing course must
be completed during the first three terms of enrollment in the
College of Professional
Studies as determined from the transfer credit evaluation.)
Score of 2.5-2.9: EN 203 Recommended or student should
arrange to either meet with or
submit initial course assignments to a Regis Writing Consultant
for review and guidance.

17. Score of 3-4: No specific writing course is required.
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