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Written Expression I&II Rubric 
Used to evaluate essays for the two freshman gen. ed. writing courses.
Rubric Code: CC2A5
By emartucci
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Subject: English  
Type: Assignment  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Written Expression I&II Rubric
  Exemplary

4 pts

Proficient

3 pts

Limited

2 pts

Unsatisfactory

1 pts

Organization

Exemplary

Introduction provides a thesis with a clear and focused claim; paragraphs have clear topic sentences and are ordered logically. The conclusion draws from the ideas within the essay to make an insightful and logical claim about the topic.
Proficient

Introduction provides a thesis that is poorly worded or conceived. The body paragraphs are lacking in topic sentences or focus. The final paragraph relates to the ideas presented in essay. and suggests what the reader should take away from the topic.
Limited

The introduction lacks a thesis; the paragraphs do not all remain focused on the topic, or are not all broken down into logical separate topcis. The conclusion does not add anything to the essay or demosntrate what the reader should take away from the topic.
Unsatisfactory

Introduction does not specify purpose of essay; paragraphs do not adhere to one clear topic; there is no conclusion.
Ideas

Exemplary

Essay shows perceptiveness and/or creativity in developing the argument with evidence that persuasively supports the thesis, relates to the topic, and appears in logical order.
Proficient

Essay shows some perceptiveness, and/or creativity, and clarity in focusing on the topic. Evidence supports the thesis, relates to the topic, and is for the most part logically ordered.
Limited

Essay shows very limited perceptiveness, and/or creativity. The essay does not effectively use evidence; or information is unclear or unrelated to the topic; or there is no logical order.
Unsatisfactory

Essay lacks perceptiveness, and creativity; there is a lack of clarity. There is no support for evidence provided; information is unclear or unrelated to the topic; there is no logical order.
Conventions/Mechanics

Exemplary

Free of grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation errors. Vivid words used placed effectively and accurately.
Proficient

Very few grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, containing only several minor mistakes. Some vivid word choice, mostly placed appropriately.
Limited

The essay has many grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors, including several major ones. Poor/simplistic word choice with misused terms.
Unsatisfactory

The essay is replete with major and minor grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors that distract the reader from the content. Simplistic word choice and/or incorrect word usage.
Sources

Exemplary

Ability to accurately summarize and/or quote outside sources with an understanding of the relevance of the source and how it applies to the student's essay. MLA format is followed correctly and throughout.
Proficient

Ability to summarize and quote sources, but not all sources are used accurately or are clearly relevant. MLA format is mostly accurate and followed throughout most of essay.
Limited

Summarizes and quotes sources, but the relevance of the source to the topic is unclear. When applicable MLA format is used sporadically throughout the essay.
Unsatisfactory

No use of source, or misrepresentation of source through misquotes or erroneous paraphrases. There is no documentation for outside sources.
Audience

Exemplary

The essay reflects a clear sense of readership and uses appropriate voice for the subject matter.
Proficient

The essay mostly reflects a sense of readership and for the most part uses and appropriate voice for the subject matter.
Limited

The essay often seems to reflect no sense of an audience. Often uses an inappropriate voice for the subject matter.
Unsatisfactory

The essay contains inappropriate, and unclear, sense of readership. The essay contains inappropriate, and unclear, sense of readership.




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