Write an essay (500−750 words) that addresses the following:The Anglo-Saxon culture arose out of a blending of various tribes, all of whom spoke a similar language. Briefly discuss the evolution of the dialects into the language you know and are familiar with today. Give examples of at least five words (not found in the lecture material) and show how they have changed and evolved into words that you now use.






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80.0 %Content



40.0 % Topic Requirements


Paper is not written on the topic of the evolution of the Anglo-Saxon language into the modern-day English and did not provide specific examples of the evolution of five words that were not discussed in the text.


Paper is written on the evolution of the Anglo-Saxon language into the modern-day English but does not provide specific examples of five words that were not discussed in the text or it provides specific examples of the evolution of languages but does not provide an adequate history of the evolution of the language.


Paper is written on the evolution of the Anglo-Saxon language into modern-day English, focusing on the major developments that drove this transition. The essay includes specific examples of the evolution of five words from their Anglo-Saxon origin to their modern day usage, none of which were discussed in the textbook.


The paper fully explores the evolution of the Anglo-Saxon language into modern-day English, focusing on the major developments that drove this transition and providing a strong overview of the major aspects of the development. The essay includes specific examples of the evolution of five words from their Anglo-Saxon origin to their modern-day usage, none of which were discussed in the textbook.


The paper fully explores the evolution of the Anglo-Saxon language into modern-day English, focusing on the major developments that drove this transition and providing a strong overview of the major aspects of the development. The essay includes specific examples of the evolution of five words from their Anglo-Saxon origin to their modern-day usage, none of which were discussed in the textbook. The essay reveals a sophisticated and nuanced comprehension of the history of this text.


40.0 % Development


Paper completely lacks any development of main ideas or exploration of the history of the development of the English language from its Anglo-Saxon origins. Specific examples from the primary text are not used to support claims.


Paper lacks sufficient development of the main ideas. Main ideas are not substantiated or come almost exclusively from outside source material.


Paper is sufficiently developed to provide an overview of the development of the English language. Specific examples from throughout the major periods of transition are used and five specific words are traced from their origins in Anglo-Saxon to their modern day usage, including an explanation of how the shift in usage occurred.


Paper is fully developed to provide a detailed overview of the development of the English language. Specific examples from throughout the major periods of transition are used and five specific words are traced from their origins in Anglo-Saxon to their modern day usage, including an explanation of how the shift in usage occurred.


Paper is fully developed, with a comprehensive overview and sophisticated understanding of the development of the English language. Specific examples from throughout the major periods of transition are used, and five specific words are traced from their origins in Anglo-Saxon to their modern day usage, including an explanation of how the shift in usage occurred.


17.0 %Organization and Effectiveness



6.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose


Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim.


Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear.


Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose.


Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose.


Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.


6.0 % Paragraph Development and Transitions


Paragraphs and transitions consistently lack unity and coherence. No apparent connections between paragraphs are established. Transitions are inappropriate to purpose and scope. Organization is disjointed.


Some paragraphs and transitions may lack logical progression of ideas, unity, coherence, and/or cohesiveness. Some degree of organization is evident.


Paragraphs are generally competent, but ideas may show some inconsistency in organization and/or in their relationships to each other.


A logical progression of ideas between paragraphs is apparent. Paragraphs exhibit a unity, coherence, and cohesiveness. Topic sentences and concluding remarks are appropriate to purpose.


There is a sophisticated construction of paragraphs and transitions. Ideas progress and relate to each other. Paragraph and transition construction guide the reader. Paragraph structure is seamless.


5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use)


Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used.


Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register), sentence structure, and/or word choice are present.


Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are used.


Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. A variety of sentence structures and effective figures of speech are used.


Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English.


3.0 %Format



1.0 % Paper Format (1- inch margins; 12-point-font; double-spaced; Times New Roman)


GCU template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly.


GCU template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken; lack of control with formatting is apparent.


GCU template is used, and formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present.


GCU template is fully used; There are virtually no errors in formatting style.


All format elements are correct.


2.0 % Research Citations (In-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment)


No reference page is included. No citations are used.


Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used.


Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present.


Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and GCU style is usually correct.


In-text citations and a reference page are complete. The documentation of cited sources is free of error.


100 % Total Weightage