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Personal Statement Grading Criteria Intermediate Writing ENGL110015 Fall 2007 Paragraph 1 – Introduction 16% ? Early Motivation 8 o Explains how you developed a serious interest in the field. This section should show that your interest runs deeper than idle curiosity or even amateur interest. If well-written, this section should make it obvious why you chose your major. ? Later Motivation 8 o Explains why you want to pursue a career in this field. Like early motivation, if this section is well-written, your career choice will be obvious to the reader. Paragraphs 2 3 – Research/Fieldwork/Professional Experience 24% ? Demonstrates motivation 8 (per paragraph) o Explains significance of the work 5 ? Explain how the work is significant to you. Why is it worth doing? How is it meaningful? o Explains what is interesting about the work 3 ? Is there anything enjoyable in the process? Have you solved interesting puzzles? Have you done interesting things? ? Demonstrates expertise/qualifications 4 (per paragraph) o Goes into enough detail to show that you know what you are talking about. If the only evidence that you know anything about the field is a list of course names and professors, then that is problematic. Whether discussing your research or coursework, explain some aspect in sufficient detail to show that you know more than the course catalogue. Paragraph 4 – Future Plans 12% ? Shows specific areas of interest 4 o For those on a purely academic track, this entire paragraph will consist of your specific research interests. These interests should be sufficiently advanced that one could not realistically pursue them as a hobby. Saying that you want to be a professor is unnecessary. ? Shows why this advanced degree is needed 4 o For those applying for a master’s program or a degree program that does not lead to a professorship, you will need to explain why you want to get this degree. What will you do after obtaining the degree? ? Shows long