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Scoring Rubric for Essay Questions 
Comprehension Story Questions
Rubric Code: A2294WA
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Subject: Biology  
Type: Assessment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  No Answer

0 pts

Needs Improvement

4 pts

Adequate

6 pts

Quality

8 pts

Exemplary

10 pts

Content
10 pts

No Answer

Did not answer question.
Needs Improvement

Answers are partial or incomplete. Key points are not clear. Question not adequately answered.
Adequate

Answers are not comprehensive or completely stated. Key points are addressed, but not well supported.
Quality

Answers are accurate and complete. Key points are stated and supported.
Exemplary

Answers are comprehensive, accurate and complete. Key ideas are clearly stated, explained, and well supported.
Organization
10 pts

(Answers are clearly thought out and articulated.)

No Answer

Did not answer question.
Needs Improvement

Organization and structure detract from the answer.
Adequate

Inadequate organization or development. Structure of the answer is not easy to follow.
Quality

Organization is mostly clear and easy to follow.
Exemplary

Well organized, coherently developed, and easy to follow.
Writing Conventions
10 pts

(Spelling, punctuation, grammar, and complete sentences.)

No Answer

Did not answer question.
Needs Improvement

Displays over five errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.
Adequate

Displays three to five errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.
Quality

Displays one to three errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.
Exemplary

Displays no errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and sentence structure.










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