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Community Research Essay 
Writing Assignments Rubric
This rubric was used for assessing a community based research essay. The students had submitted a pproposal for the essay. Each proposal contained: a description of the community controversy that was proposed for research; community based research plan that went beyond print or electronic sources.
Rubric Code: B27548
By maherj
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Fair

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Good

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Content & Development

Poor

- Content is incomplete.
- Major points about the controversy are not clear.
Essay does not address a true controversy as described in course
Fair

- Content is not comprehensive.
- Major points of a controversy are addressed, but not well supported.
- Content is inconsistent with regard to purpose and clarity of thought.
Good

- Content is fairly comprehensive. - Content is accurate and clearly presented
- Major points are stated but are not well supported.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Excellent

- Content is comprehensive.
- Content is accurate and clearly presented
- Major points are stated and are well supported.
- Content and purpose of the writing are clear and explained fully.
Organization & Structure

Poor

- Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer.
- The essay is disjointed and lacks transition of thoughts.
Fair

- Structure of the essay is not easy to follow.
- Transitions need improvement.
Good

- Structure of the essay is clear and easy to follow.
- Transitions are presented.
Excellent

- Structure of the essay is clear and easy to follow, and interesting.
- Transitions are excellent and aide the reader's understanding of the ideas presenmted.
Format

Poor

- Paper lacks or incorrectly uses many elements of correct MLA formattting.
- Essay is inadequate/excessive in length.
Fair

- Paper follows most MLA guidelines.
- Paper is over/ under necessary.
Good

- Paper follows designated MLA guidelines with only minor errors.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Excellent

-Paper follows designated MLA guidelines in all details without error.
- Paper is the appropriate length as described for the assignment.
Language Use

Poor

- Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.
- Language uses jargon or conversational tone.
Fair

- Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.
- Language includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.
Good

- Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with a few exceptions; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display varied structure.
Excellent

Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.
- Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Community Research

Poor

-A plan for Community Research was not adequately explained in the appropriate section of the essay.
-The Community Research Plan was not followed, or problems were not explained clearly.
Fair

-A plan for Community Research was explained in the appropriate section of the essay.
-The Community Research Plan was followed, but problems were not explained clearly.
Good

-A plan for Community Research was clearly explained in the appropriate section of the essay.
-The Community Research Plan was followed, and problems were explained.
Excellent

-A plan for Community Research was clearly and specifically explained in the appropriate section of the essay.
-The Community Research Plan was followed, and problems were explained along with responses to the problems.
Requirements

Poor

-Essay did not follow the specified elelments of the assignment.
Specified sections of essay were missing or inadequate.
Fair

- The specified sections of the essay are present but all requirements are not adequately fulfilled.
Good

- The essay contains each of the specified elelments of the essay.
-The sections are clear and factually supported.
Excellent

- The essay contains each of the specified elelments of the essay.
-The sections are clear, factually supported, and written in an interesting factor that draws the reader to the essays main points.



Keywords:
  • Community Research, Controversy, writing, English, MLA Format



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