Art Museum Assignment Any Houston museum

Include in your paper an additional one paragraph description of the museum you visited. Write information that could only be obtained by an actual visit, not something you could find on the museum website. You may also include a scan of your ticket in lieu of this brief description. Be certain to name the museum you visited.
Museum Paper Grading Rubric:
The Museum Paper is an analysis paper, not a history or research paper. It is worth 100 points.

60 points: If the student demonstrates a clear understanding of the topic being discussed and addresses all required points in the writing prompt

30 points: If the student follows the Writing a Critique Guide provided

10 points: If the student has no spelling or grammatical errors
Purpose and Audience
20 points
The writing engages the reader with an original approach to the subject. It may encompass conflicting ideas and inspires the reader to contemplate the relationship of complex ideas. The student/teacher memo provides a thoughtful reflection on the writing process used in the assignment.

17 points
The writing clearly goes beyond the minimum requirements of the assignment. It attempts to engage the reader through originality and presentation of complex ideas. The student/teacher memo is present.

15 points
The writing meets the minimum requirements of the assignment. It offers insight into the subject through basic logic and the presentation of ideas based on some evidence. The student/teacher memo is present but with some incomplete or inadequate responses.

13 points
The writing fails to meet the minimum requirements of the assignment. It offers little insight into the subject and has serious flaws in logic and omissions in evidence. The student/teacher memo is absent or substantially incomplete.

/ 20
Thesis and Support
20 points
The writing has a clearly articulated original thesis and subordinate ideas supported by reliable and relevant evidence based on original research. Main ideas are not lost in surrounding supporting evidence.

17 points
The writing has a clearly articulated thesis supported by appropriate evidence and sound logic. Minor gaps in logic and argument may appear. Main ideas can be distinguished from supporting evidence with some effort.

15 points
The writing has a clear thesis and related subordinate ideas supported by clear thinking and appropriate evidence. Logical arguments may be one-sided or incomplete.

13 points
The writing may need a more clearly articulated thesis and/or appropriate related subordinate ideas. Fuzzy logic may be evident and adequate supporting evidence is lacking.

/ 20
Organization
20 points
The writing flows smoothly and logically from a well-defined thesis. It contains an appropriate introduction, conclusion, and smooth transitions.

17 points
The writing is organized logically and flows well. An introduction and conclusion are evident, but transitions may be smoother.

15 points
The writing demonstrates rudimentary organization and logical structure, but ideas may be more fully developed and supported by more appropriate evidence.

13 points
The writing is noticeably lacking in organization. There is no clear introduction nor conclusion and ideas are neither carefully nor fully developed. Supporting evidence is clearly lacking.

/ 20
Grammar and Mechanics
20 points
The writing is free of proofreading errors. The writing contains sentences that are always complete and grammatically correct, and free of confusion and ambiguity.

17 points
The writing may exhibit a few minor errors in proofreading, but they do not impair the flow of the reading. The writing contains sentences that are complete or which imply unstated connections and/or conclusions.

15 points
The writing could benefit from additional proofreading, as some errors impede the flow of the reading. The writing contains some grammatical errors easily corrected. Additional proofreading would help eliminate errors.

13 points
The writing exhibits substantial errors in proofreading. The writing is confusing and ambiguous owing to substantial errors of grammar and syntax. There is no evidence of proofreading, editing, or rewriting.

/ 20
Style
10 points
The writing engages the reader through an original prose style appropriate to the subject. Language is precise. Sentences are varied but not noticeably so. Active voice is apparent. All quoted or paraphrased material is properly documented and cited in MLA style. Annotations are included, when appropriate.

8.5 points
The writing keeps the reader’s attention through a carefully crafted prose style. Language chosen is appropriate to the subject, but may call attention to itself in minor ways. Most quoted and paraphrased material is properly documented and cited in MLA style. Annotations are included, when appropriate.

7.5 points
The writing is clear but could be expressed in a style more appropriate to the subject. It is jargon-free but may require a more complete explanation of some terms used. Sources are documented and cited but need to show greater consistency in use of MLA style. Annotations missing or completed incorrectly.

6.5 points
The writing lacks clarity and is sometimes confusing. The language chosen is not appropriate to the subject nor the assignment. Sources are overly quoted or paraphrased and not adequately documented nor cited in MLA style. Annotations missing.

/ 10
Formatting and Cover Letter
10 points
Student provides a high-caliber, formatted assignment in proper MLA style.

8.5 points
Assignment presents an above-average use of formatting skills with few errors in MLA style.

7.5 points
Appearance of final assignment demonstrates the student’s limited ability to use MLA style formatting.

6.5 points
Appearance of the final assignment is distracting. The number of MLA style formatting errors impedes easy reading.

/ 10