Writing Evaluation Assignment (Comm 1715) “Be Fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” ~ unknown "May your choices reflect your hopes not your fears." ~ Nelson Mandela "Life must be...

How could this quote apply to your life?In your reflection, provide examples from your experiences (either through school, work, or play) where this quote might be applicable.

Writing Evaluation Assignment (Comm 1715) “Be Fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” ~ unknown "May your choices reflect your hopes not your fears." ~ Nelson Mandela "Life must be lived forwards, but can only be understood backwards." ~Kierkegaard Respond to one of the quotes above by writing a 400-600 word response. In your pre-writing, ask yourself what this quote might mean to you? How could this quote apply to your life? In your reflection, provide examples from your experiences (either through school, work, or play) where this quote might be applicable. Review the rubric below for grading evaluation. Upload your assignment to DC Connect no later than the due date. Paragraph Evaluation Rubric A (4 points) B (3 points) C (2 points) D (1 point) Clearly & effectively responds to assignment (meets word count range). Response to assignment generally adequate & thorough (close to word count range). Minimally responds to the assignment (significantly off from word count range). Does not respond well to assignment (unacceptable word count). Demonstrates specific attention to relationship between audience & purpose. Demonstrates understanding of audience & purpose. Demonstrates some understanding of audience & purpose. Demonstrates poor understanding of audience & paragraph purpose. Main idea (topic sentence/thesis) very clearly stated & topic is effectively limited. Main idea clear & topic is limited. Main idea clear or implicit & topic is partially limited. Main idea unclear & topic only partially limited. Thesis supported in body of paper by a variety of relevant facts, examples, & illustrations from experience, references to related readings, etc. Thesis well-supported in body of paper by facts, examples, illustrations though support may not be as vivid as the “A” paragraph. Thesis generally supported in body of paper by facts, examples, details. Thesis supported in body of paper by few facts, examples, details or no adequate support. Organization & structure very evident: major points divided into sentences and signaled by use of transitions. Introduction & conclusion effectively related to the whole. Organization & structure clear. Most major points are separated into sentences and signaled by transitions. Introduction & conclusion effectively related to the whole. Organization & structure mostly clear. Many major points are separated into sentences and signaled by transitions. Most points are logically developed. There may be a few minor digressions but no major ones. Introduction & conclusion are somewhat effective. The organization & structure must be inferred by the reader. Only some major points are set off by sentences and are signaled by transitions. There are some logically connected points. There may be some major digressions. Introduction and conclusion may be lacking or ineffective. Voice & tone are consistent & appropriate to the audience/purpose. Voice & tone consistent & appropriate although somewhat generic or predictable in places. Voice & tone adequate to audience/purpose although often generic or predictable. Voice noticeably generic or inappropriate (e.g. first person narrative may predominate in an analysis assignment). Tone is often inappropriate.