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Definition Essay 
Definition Essay
Rubric Code: B89W94
By sti1es
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Definition Essay
  Excellent

30 pts

Above Average

25 pts

Average

15 pts

Below Average

5 pts

Response to Prompt

Excellent

Presents a clearly focused main idea that addresses the definition. Provides unequivocal thesis with the definition (in your own words) that will lead the reader throughout the essay.
Above Average

Uses the writing prompt to establish a main idea. Has a concrete thesis with a somewhat clear direction and a stable definition.
Average

Confusing introduction and lacks a solid supporting thesis.
Below Average

Little effort shown to draw the reader in. Thesis is absent; Introduction lacks any sort of substance.
Organization

Excellent

Establishes clear and logical organization. Has great transitions and leads the reader smoothly from one paragraph to the next by relating back to the correct order that is seen in the thesis. Has Great topic sentences.
Above Average

Establishes clear and somewhat logical organization. Understands the idea of transitions and attempts to use them. Follows thesis but in the wrong order. Has workable topic sentences.
Average

Shows some evidence of an organizational plan. Doesn't show effort to follow thesis. No topic sentences written.
Below Average

Fails to organize ideas.
Development & Details

Excellent

Achieves coherent
development with specific and relevant details and examples. Uses 3 ways in which to define the word or topic.
Above Average

Has focused but occasionally uneven development; incorporates some specific detail; only uses 2 ways in which to define the word or topic.
Average

Has some development but lacks specific details; may be limited to a listing, repetitions,
or generalizations. Uses only 1 way in which to define the word or topic.
Below Average

Demonstrates little development; usually lacks details or examples or presents irrelevant information. Shows no effort in defining the word.
Spelling and Punctuation

Excellent

No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.
Above Average

One to two grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors overall
Average

Three to four grammatical spelling, or punctuation errors overall
Below Average

Four to six grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors overall.
Format

Excellent

Paper follows all format quidelines. 1 inch margins, 12 point Times New Roman font.

Proper MLA Format.
Above Average

Paper follows some format guidelines. May have messed up on font size or type.

Improper MLA Format.
Average

Paper follows 1-2 format guidelines.

Little effort shown with MLA Format.
Below Average

Completely wrong, does not follow any format guidelines

No effort shown to use MLA Format.
Rough Draft

Excellent

Rough draft is edited and turned in with final copy.
Above Average
Average
Below Average

No rough draft is turned in with final copy.




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