1. Argumentation
   1. • Argument is clear, convincing, logically organized, and original
   2. • Argument is clear, convincing, logically organized, and somewhat original
   3. • Argument is clear, convincing, and logically organized
   4. • Argument is somewhat flawed
   5. • Argument is flawed
2. Quality of Writing
   1. • Research is extensive and sophisticated; paper demonstrates an appreciation of the relevant historiography • Primary evidence is used effectively
   2. • Research is extensive and sophisticated; paper demonstrates a thorough appreciation of the relevant historiography • Primary evidence is used consistently, thoroughly, and effectively
   3. • Research moves noticeably beyond that of the annotated bibliography; paper demonstrates signs of an understanding of the historiography • Primary evidence is integrated, but only somewhat effectively
   4. • Research is only slightly better than that used for the annotated bibliography • Primary evidence is not used effectively, if used much at all; textbooks are used intermittently as reliable sources
   5. • Research is no better than it was for the annotated bibliography • Primary evidence is not generally used; textbooks are used regularly as reliable sources
3. Grammar Usage & Format
   1. • Structural problems / typographical errors are few and far between • Paper is the right length
   2. • Structural problems / typographical errors are insignificant • Paper is the right length (or perhaps only slightly too long)
   3. • Structural problems / typographical errors are generally insignificant • Paper is about the right length (or perhaps only slightly too long)
   4. • Structural problems / typographical errors at times prevent a clear understanding of the argument • Paper is too short / long
   5. • Structural problems / typographical errors generally prevent a clear understanding of the argument • Paper is far too short / long
4. Adam Chapnick, History 311: Canadian External Relations, University of Toronto, 2006. url: https://teaching.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/LCT-Rubric-Essay-Grading.pdf