To complete this examination, follow these steps:

1. Use a word-processing program, preferably Microsoft Word, to complete the examination.
2. At the top of every page, include your name and student number.
3. Be sure to save your work. If you do not have access to Microsoft Word, you must properly format your document by clicking Save As, naming it using the student number_exam number format (for example, 12345678_007175), and choosing File Type: Rich Text Format. This exam must be uploaded as a .doc or .rtf file to be graded electronically.

To submit your exam, follow these steps:

1. From your student portal, click Take Exam next to the lesson you’ve completed.
2. Be sure to save your work.
3. Attach your file as follows:
   a. Click on the Browse box.
   b. Locate the file you wish to attach.
   c. Double-click on the file.
   d. Click on Upload File.
4. Click on Submit Files.
5. After you’ve submitted your project, you’ll be able to see it by clicking View Project.

Formatting Requirements

• Please be sure to include your name, student number, and exam number on the very first page of your essay. You may include this information in a header if you wish to do so.
• Using Microsoft Word, type your paper; it must be submitted in .doc, .docx, or .rtf format for grading purposes.
• Use double-spacing, standard one-inch margins, and a font no larger than the equivalent of Times New Roman 12.
• Your final draft should contain between 750 and 2,500 words.
• Please save your document using your student number, the appropriate exam number, and your last name, all connected by underscore symbols.

Final Review

Ask yourself all of the following questions before you even consider submitting your essay for grading. If your answer to even one of these questions is no, then you still have some work to do.

• Does my introduction attempt to “hook” the reader?
• Does my essay have a clear and specific thesis statement?
• Does my essay accurately tell my story?
• Does my essay indicate why I’m telling my story?
• Have I described only my own experiences?
• Have I used the first-person point of view (the pronoun “I”) throughout the essay?
• Have I clearly indicated where paragraphs begin and end?
• Does each of my paragraphs support my thesis statement?
• Does my conclusion summarize and give closure to my essay?
• Have I effectively proofread my essay?
• Have I met the length requirement?
• Is my essay formatted according to the instructions?

If you’ve answered yes to every question, you’re ready to submit!

Grading Rubric

Your instructor will use the following rubric to grade your work:

Grading RubricExemplaryProficientFairPoorNot ShownIntroduction (10 points): Establishes a specific topic and approach, as well as setting an appropriate tone/mood for the personal narrative. Engages the reader and creates interest.10–98–76–54–10Coherence and Unity (25 points): Ideas flow clearly and logically as the personal narrative develops. Each paragraph contains one main idea (with adequate detail to develop that idea clearly and logically) and a connection to the ideas that precede and follow it. Clear transitions are present between sentences as well as between paragraphs. Student remains focused on the topic.25–2221–1817–1413–10Support for Ideas (20 points): Adequate detail and accurate support are provided for each idea introduced. Specific, accurate, and relevant examples are used to show meaning. The author doesn’t simply make blanket claims without support.20–1817–1413–109–10Sentence Structure (10 points): Sentences are varied in both structure and length. Sentences are complete, expressive, clear, and to the point. No run-on sentences or sentence fragments are included.10–98–76–54–10Spelling and Word Choice (10 points): Personal narrative is free of spelling errors. Appropriate language has been chosen for each situation, fitting the mood/tone set in the introduction. Clarity isn’t inhibited by word choice complements.10–98–76–54–10Punctuation (10 points): Personal narrative is free of errors such as comma splices, misplaced commas, and inappropriate end punctuation. All punctuation is used correctly and does not interfere with comprehension.10–98–76–54–10Grammar (10 points): The student uses correct and consistent verb tenses, subject-verb agreement, clear pronoun/antecedent agreement, and so on. Grammar errors do not interfere with comprehension10–98–76–54–10Conclusion (5 points): Conclusion provides adequate closure and reinforces the meaning/significance established in the introduction. Effectively wraps up the composition.543–210Totals     I found this as