Grades in HIS 4100 are based on earned points for meeting the requirements of each assignment. For the final paper, students will receive points for meeting the requirements of the final-paper assignment, but also quality points.
Final grades below “A”s will not include minuses (i.e. A, A- B+, B, C+, C, D+, D, or F).
A = Superior Work
B+ = Above Average Work (With Some Room for Improvement)
C+ = Acceptable Work (With Room for Improvement) >>> History majors must receive a “C” or higher to fulfill HIS 4100 reqs.
D+ = Below Average Work (With Significant Room for Improvement) >>> This is a passing grade but will require you to re-take HIS 4100 to fulfill department reqs.
F = Unacceptable Work
Your final grade is based on a 100-point criteria. [Note: if the final research paper is not turned in, a student will be unable to meet the HIS 4100/Senior Capstone requirement.]
- Research Paper = 70 pts.
- Final Version / Final Exam = 30 pts.
- Preliminary Assignments (total = 40 pts.)
- Possible Topics, Research Plan, & Research Questions
- Secondary Source – Annotated Bibliography
- Prospectus
- Primary Sources and Analysis
- Section Drafts
- Complete Paper Rough Draft
- Peer Review
- Five (5) Zotero Notes = 10 pts.
- Mafalda Book Review = 5 pts.
- Engagement (class discussions-leading & participating, attendance, individual conference) = 10 pts.
- Presentation of Research = 5 pts.
HIS 4100 Paper (Rubric)
The document embedded and linked below is the rubric all HIS 4100 instructors use to assess final papers. Instructors often use this form to inform students of their final paper’s score. Students’ scores are reported – anonymously – to the History Department for planning and data collection. In other words, your name will not be shared. Contact Dr. Sibaja if you have any questions.
