Professor DeSouza
College Writing
29 March 2013
1. Different Genres of Metal Music 2. American Writers and Poets
I feel either one of these topics would work well because I have a great love of music.
Through my life since I was nine years old, I have seen a lot of Rock bands perform and have felt a close connection with them through their music.
When writing I prefer to brainstorm, because I think about how the reader would get the most pleasure and knowledge from my story. My wide range of Genre make me a true music lover and very knowledgeable on the history of music.
Brainstorming enables me to envision a scenario in my head on what the reader will get the most enjoyment out of reading. It allows me …show more content…
| | | | | | ENGL121 College Writing I Descriptive Essay Assignment Grading Rubric | | | | | | | | | Student Name: | | Date/Term: | | Assignment: Descriptive Essay | | | | | | | Level of Success | | 4 = Element is present and exceeds the requirements | | | | 3 = Element is present and meets the requirements | | | | 2 = Element is present and meets some of the requirements | | | | 1 = Element is present but does not meet the requirements | | | | 0 = Element is not present or was not submitted | | | | | | | | | Element | Level of Success | Weighting | Comments | | | | | | | Two Documented Peer Reviews | 4 | 10.00% | <Enter comments> | | | | | …show more content…
| | • The paper is focused on a dominant experience/impression. | | | | • Ideas are developed clearly, reflect insight, and follow a logical progression. | | | • Vivid descriptions of important people, places, and events are present. | | | • Choice of words is engaging, powerful and appeals to the five senses; adjectives and imagery are used throughout. | | • Voice and tone are distinctive and appropriate to audience. | | | | • The conclusion extends, connects, and comments on main topic. | | | | | | | | | Final Paper: Organization | 4 | 20.00% | <Enter comments> | | • Paragraph topic sentences clearly relate to thesis. | | | | • Paragraph order reinforces content. | | | | | • Transitions are effective and varied. | | | | | | | | | | Final Paper: Writing Mechanics | 4 | 30.00% | <Enter comments> | | • Sentence structure is complete, varied, and interesting. | | | | • Punctuation and spelling are error free. | | | | | | | |