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General Essay Rubric (1)
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Criteria
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Ratings
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Pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization (Clarity and Unity)
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5 to >4.0 pts
Content and Organization
The essay is clearly organized into an introduction, body, and conclusion. Ideas are clear and related to the thesis (central idea). The main points are stated in the thesis statement or topic sentences.
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4 to >2.0 pts
Content and Organization
The organization pattern is not clear. Some ideas are somewhat unclear, but the overall message is clear.
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2 to >0 pts
Content and Organization
There is no clear organization pattern. Many ideas are unclear and the overall message is distorted.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCoherence
(Logical Connection of Ideas)
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5 to >4.0 pts
Content and Organization
The ideas in the paragraphs are logically connected. There are clear transitions between the paragraphs. The type of essay is clear.
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4 to >2.0 pts
Content and Organization
There is an attempt to fit together the details in a way that the readers can easily follow. It is partially clear what type of essay it is.
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2 to >0 pts
Content and Organization
The text is not logically developed (ideas are not logically connected). The type of essay is not clear.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction and Thesis Statement
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5 to >4.0 pts
Content and Organization
The introduction has a hook, connecting information, and a clear thesis statement.
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4 to >2.0 pts
Content and Organization
The thesis statement is either incomplete, confusing, or irrelevant. Main points are not very clear.
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2 to >0 pts
Content and Organization
There is no identifiable thesis statement or main points (ideas).
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeBody/Support
Development of Ideas, Topic Sentence of Paragraphs
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5 to >4.0 pts
Content and Organization
The information is relevant and the main points are well developed, supported through facts, details, examples, or illustrations. Paragraphs have clear topic sentences.
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4 to >2.0 pts
Content and Organization
Some ideas are irrelevant, main points are not well developed within paragraphs (insufficient support). The topic sentences are unclear.
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2 to >0 pts
Content and Organization
The support is minimal, the main points are not developed. Paragraphs are missing topic sentences.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion
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5 to >4.0 pts
Content and Organization
The conclusion summarizes the key points (main ideas) and/or makes recommendations.
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4 to >2.0 pts
Content and Organization
The conclusion is not logically connected to the thesis and the rest of the essay.
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2 to >0 pts
Content and Organization
The conclusion is missing.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGrammar
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5 to >4.0 pts
Language
Syntax and morphology are correct.
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4 to >2.0 pts
Language
A few grammar errors might minimally distract the meaning.
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2 to >0 pts
Language
The text is very distracting or almost incomprehensible due to poor grammar.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVocabulary
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5 to >4.0 pts
Language
Choice of words is appropriate and effective.
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4 to >2.0 pts
Language
Some word choice is inappropriate but does not distract from meaning or distracts minimally.
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2 to >0 pts
Language
Frequent use of wrong word choice makes the ideas hard to understand.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePunctuation and Spelling
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5 to >4.0 pts
Language
All or most punctuation marks are used correctly and most words are spelled correctly.
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4 to >2.0 pts
Language
Some spelling or punctuation errors don’t distract from meaning or distract minimally.
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2 to >0 pts
Language
Many punctuation errors (e.g. run-on sentences or comma splices) and spelling errors distract from the meaning
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFormatting
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5 to >4.0 pts
Formatting and Overall Quality/Creativity
Formatted correctly according to standard MLA conventions.
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4 to >2.0 pts
Formatting and Overall Quality/Creativity
The formatting is mostly correct.
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2 to >0 pts
Formatting and Overall Quality/Creativity
Serious problems with formatting. Font, Line Spacing, or Header are incorrect.
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5 pts
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall Quality/Creativity
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5 to >4.0 pts
Formatting and Overall Quality/Creativity
Excellent overall quality. The essay demonstrates creativity.
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4 to >2.0 pts
Formatting and Overall Quality/Creativity
There is an attempt at creativity. Overall quality is sufficient.
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2 to >0 pts
Formatting and Overall Quality/Creativity
Paper lacks creativity and overall quality needs improvement.
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5 pts
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