Alexander Hamilton vs. Thomas JeffersonHTML & CSSRespond to the Question Focus. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Did anything in the Seminar change your opinion of the Question Focus?
| Category | Outstanding | Good | Competent | Needs Revision |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Analysis and Persuasion |
Coherent, complex, sophisticated arguments support thesis. Examines multiple, [historical] interpretations, evaluating the context, reasoning, bias or reliability of varied sources and applies these through analysis to its arguments. Clearly, thoughtfully, and thoroughly explains and analyzes the connection between all evidence and argument being made. |
Coherent, sometimes complex arguments support thesis. Argument draws on, explains and critiques evidence from alternative points of view. Mostly clear and thoughtful explanation or analysis of how the evidence supports each argument. |
Coherent but rarely complex or sophisticated arguments support thesis.
Some alternative perspectives are presented but not always well examined or integrated. Some explanation of how the evidence presented supports each argument, but the explanations are not always clear and thorough. |
Arguments lack coherence and/or clarity. Alternative arguments/perspectives are either missing or poorly integrated. No explanation or analysis of how or why the evidence supports each argument. |