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Short Essay Questions Short Essay Questions Use this rubric for grading student responses that are part of a test or quiz that include other types of questions as well. Can be customized for any subject. Rubric Code: D46B92 By juanfpino Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Quiz Grade Levels: (none)

Criteria 25 %
	Unsatisfactory 0 pts	Needs Improvement 5 pts	Satisfactory 15 pts	Outstanding 25 pts
Content & Development	Unsatisfactory - Content is incomplete. - Major points are not clear. -Specific examples are not used.	Needs Improvement - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Responses are inadequate or do not address topic. -Specific examples do not support topic.	Satisfactory - Content is accurate and persuasive. - Major points are stated. - Responses are adequate and address topic. - Content is clear. -Specific examples are used.	Outstanding - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Responses are excellent, timely and address topic. - Content is clear. -Specific examples are used.
Organization & Structure	Unsatisfactory - Organization and structure detract from the message. - Writing is disjointed and lacks transition of thoughts.	Needs Improvement - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. - Transitions need improvement. - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the body of the paper.	Satisfactory - Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. - Transitions are present. - Conclusion is logical.	Outstanding -Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. - Transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling	Unsatisfactory - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors.	Needs Improvement - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors.	Satisfactory - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed with minor errors. Spelling is correct.	Outstanding - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct.