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Simple Synthesis Essay
Simple Synthesis Essay
Synthesis essay scoring rubric.
Rubric Code:
B9C34A
By
Lt_Lundberg
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Criteria for Essay
Excellent
5 points
5 pts
Good
4 points
4 pts
Fair
3 points
3 pts
Poor
1-2 points
2 pts
Thesis Sentence
Excellent
Thesis is clear and found at the end of the first paragraph. Thesis presents a clear topic for the rest of the paper.
Good
Thesis is present and in the proper place. Thesis expresses the main topic, however it is not as strong as it could be. There does not fully express the main topic.
Fair
Thesis is not a true thesis. Thesis does not relate to the paper or express the main idea of the paper.
Poor
No thesis or main idea is stated.
3 Examples
Excellent
The thesis statement is clearly supported with examples from three short stories. Insightful connections are made.
Good
The thesis statement is somewhat supported, but the support could be stronger. A few insightful connections are made between the
statement and the resources.
Fair
The thesis statement is weakly supported. Fewer than three examples are used.
Poor
The thesis statement is never clearly addressed in the paper.
The examples used do not support the thesis statement.
Explanations
Excellent
At the end of each paragraph, examples were carefully tied to thesis.
Good
Some explanations were used to tie examples to thesis.
Fair
Several examples were left unexplained.
Poor
Writer makes no attempt at tying the examples to the thesis.
Closing
Excellent
Closing sentences summarize work. They mirror thesis and give closure to the essay.
Good
Closing sentences give some clarity of topic and main idea. Gives closure to essay.
Fair
Closing sentences are poorly connected to relevant topic and give no closure to essay.
Poor
There are no closing sentences present.
Organization/Format
Excellent
Each paragraph flows logically to the next paragraph using transitions. Titles and authors are credited properly.
Good
Some paragraphs flow to the next paragraph. Most paragraphs follow a logical order. Some, but not many, transitions are used. Error in formatting title.
Fair
Paragraphs do not follow a logical order. Paragraphs are out of order. Ideas are not logically categorized in paragraphs. Transitional phrases are used very infrequently.
Poor
Paragraph form is not used. No transitions used.Titles not listed or formatted correctly.
Language + Mechanics
Excellent
No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization.
Good
A few minor errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization, but they do not detract from the overall meaning and effectiveness of the essay.
Fair
A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization that. while distracting, the meaning and intent of the paragraph can still be discerned.
Poor
Distracting and major errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Keywords:
Compare/Contrast Paragraph, rubric, writing components
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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