IntroductionWritingHIS 360 Writing Assignment First ParaGrading Rubric (50 points total)ThesisRepresents a statement that can be argued 15Is the first sentence of the paragraph 5Follows the rules of correct English 5ProofsProve the thesis using an appropriate analytical tool 15Follow the rules of correct English 5ConclusionSummarizes the paragraph and restates but is 5not excessively redundant of the thesisHIS 360 Writing AssignmentGrading Rubric (300 points total)Introduction___/10pts. Thesis: Articulation of clear, coherent, and forceful thesis statement. Thesis is first sentence.___/10pts. Proofs: Paragraph clearly states three proofs that best prove the thesis. Selection of proofs reflects an understanding of the analytical tools used in the course.___/5pts. Conclusion: Concluding sentence summarizes introductory paragraph.Body___/50pts. Cause and Effect: Discussion of proofs demonstrates cause and effect. ___/25pts. Factually Correct: Paper is historically correct, includes necessary relevant facts, and does not become an editorial or opinion piece.___/25pts. Vocabulary and Development: Paper shows familiarity with the vocabulary associated with the subject. Uses ID & SIGs as appropriate. Student demonstrates ability to put thoughts in his own words. Sufficiently develops the subject. Conforms to length requirement in syllabus.Conclusion___/25pts. Conclusion: Concluding paragraph is a restatement of thesis/argument without sounding redundant or introducing new material beyond the scope of the paper.Writing___/25pts. Grammar: Punctuation, capitalization, spelling, verb tense, sentence structure, voice, etc conform to rules of standard English.___/50pts. Structure/Organization: Ideas flow logically from one another and all point back to the thesis statement. Paper can be read in a single rapid reading. Each paragraph has a topic sentence that reflects the main idea of the paragraph. BLUF.___/25pts. Citations and Format: Proper formatting and use of citations IAW prescribed format.___/50pts. Sources: Reliable, college level, and expert sources. No overreliance on a single source. Not a simple regurgitation of material presented in class. Reflective of significant outside