iRubric: INCAS Essay Rubric

I have written clearly on the topic, it includes facts and details about the topic. I have included strong examples and facts that are completely developed. It shows that I fully understand the topic.<BR>
I have taught the reader something new.

My writing shows that I have an understanding of the topic, but some facts or examples are not developed.<BR>
I have a few details , but they are not fully deveopled. I need to elaborate more to teach the reader more about my topic.

My writing shows that I have some understanding of the topic, but did not include facts or examples to developed my topic.<BR>
Details include basic information that most people already know. I did not elaborate to teach the reader about my topic.

My writing doesn't show that I understand the topic, because I didn't give any meaningful facts or examples. I did not teach the reader.

The writing is in my own words, and I have used. I have used strong vocabulary to keep the reader enaged. Language and tone is appropriate for informational writing.

The writing is in my own words, but my sentence structure is simple. I used strong vocabulary to keep the reader enaged. Language and tone is appropriate for informational writing.

The writing is partly in my own words, but parts of it have been copied from other sources.<BR>
Language or tone is basic & flat.

The writing is not in my own words. It has been copied from other sources.<BR>
Language and tone is basic & flat.