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Advanced ESL Final Paper Rubric
ESL 110 Final Paper Rubric
Submit one 5-8 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman, following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 5 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code:
A246C25
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WPUNJFaculty
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Research Paper
Excellent
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Good
(N/A)
Needs Improvement
(N/A)
Unsatisfactory
(N/A)
Organization 20 Points
Excellent
--Cited 6 or more sources
--The introduction presents a thoughtful and/or original response to the prompt and a clear thesis statement.
--Attention to the sequence of body paragraphs demonstrates a well-designed progression of ideas.
Good
--Cited 5 sources.
--A thesis statement responds to the prompt and introduces the main idea of the essay.
The essay contains an introduction, several body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Each body paragraph:
--uniquely supports the thesis statement.
--expresses and maintains a clear topic
Needs Improvement
-- Cited 3-4 sources
--A thesis statement attempts to respond to the prompt and introduce the main idea of the essay.
The essay contains an introduction, several body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Each body paragraph:
--may not be logically connected to the thesis statement.
--may not express or maintain a clear and/or unique topic.
.
Unsatisfactory
--Failed to cite even 3 sources
--Elements of the introduction, body, or conclusion may be missing, incorrectly formatted, or inappropriately placed. For example, the thesis statement may appear in a body paragraph or new support may be introduced in the conclusion.
Content 15 Points
Excellent
--Topic includes all aspects of the project, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & topic for research.
--Effective examples, reasons and other evidence demonstrate critical thinking and strongly support each paragraph’s main idea.
--Transitions and a variety of sentence structures unify and logically connect the ideas.
Good
--Topic includes most aspects of the project, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.
--In each body paragraph, the main idea is supported with reasons, examples, and/or facts that are:
--relevant
-- generally well-explained and fully developed.
Transitions and a variety of sentence structures logically connect the ideas.
Needs Improvement
--Topic includes some aspects of the project, of semi appropriate breadth for length of paper & a topic is partially clear.
-- The body of the essay may lack support.
--Reasons, examples, and facts may be present, but may not be relevant, fully developed, or well-explained.
--Transitions and sentence structures may not be used effectively to connect ideas.
Unsatisfactory
--Topic unclear and includes no aspects of the project, of inappropriate breadth for length of paper.
--Some ideas are confusing, irrelevant, illogical, or unsupported.
--There is little or no connection of ideas between and within paragraphs.
Grammar and Mechanics 50 Points
Excellent
--Consistent and appropriate voice.
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.
--No spelling errors.
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good
-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.
-- Fairly effective word choice.
--The body of the essay may lack support.
Reasons, examples, and facts may be present, but may not be relevant, fully developed, or well-explained.
Transitions and sentence structures may not be used effectively to connect ideas.
Needs Improvement
-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.
-- Correct word choice.
--More than 6 spelling errors.
--More than 6 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense
-- More than 5 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Attempted to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Unsatisfactory
-- Voice inconsistent and inappropriate.
-- Incorrect word choices.
--More than 10 spelling errors.
--More than 9 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.
-- More than 7 punctuation or capitalization errors.
Does not meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Bibliography/ Resources 15 Points
Excellent
--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- No errors in format or punctuation.
Good
--Some ideas are confusing, irrelevant, illogical, or unsupported.
--There is little or no connection of ideas between and within paragraphs.
Needs Improvement
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Errors in format or punctuation do not compromise the ideas of the paper.
Unsatisfactory
--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.
-- Errors in format or punctuation make ideas unclear.
Keywords:
Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research
Subjects:
English
Humanities
Education
Types:
Presentation
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