Attentive interest in the contributions of others. That Requires Serious Attention Theses are vague or irrelevant, and reflect inadequate command of the course material. Significant factual or conceptual errors are present, and the overall essay may even fail to respond directly to the assignment. Class participation will display limited engagement with the topics under discussion, and incomplete or lackadaisical examination of the assigned readings and websites. No discernible thesis, displays misunderstanding of class materials or does not respond to assignment.
Essay shows little or no development, a listing of vaguest generalizations, or even misinformation.
Transitions are not present, and paragraphs are incoherent. Violates basic rules of grammar. Class participation consistently demonstrates incomplete examination of or failure to complete assignments.