Grading Rubric for Travel Account Essay (50 points)

A. Is the essay well-written and are the arguments clearly presented and supported by examples? (10 points)

B. Does the essay draw on the preparatory readings (from earlier weeks) in a meaningful way? (10 points)

C. Are the perspectives of the author of the travel account fully detailed and analyzed? (20 points)

D. Is the travel account revealed as a useful or problematic document on the history, customs and landscape of the city or cities under review? (10 points)