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Rubric for the Concept Essay 
Grading Rubric for the Profile Essay
A tool to evaluate the 300-500 word concept essay describing a concept, principle, theory, etc.
Rubric Code: E49W2W
By Patriciamoed
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Content, Development & Organization
60 %
  Poor

10 pts

Fair

20 pts

Good

25 pts

Excellent

30 pts

Content & Development
30 pts

Do you think the writer clearly explains or describes the concept? Does the writer give at least 3 solid reasons/examples/points to explain the concept? Does the writer use the appropriate vocabulary?

SCORE:
Poor

Not enough examples or details to explain or describe concept. Does not include 3 supporting paragraphs. Inappropriate academic vocabulary.
Fair

Partially explains or describes concept. Doesn't provide 3 supporting paragraphs. Some inappropriate academic vocabulary.
Good

Clearly describes/explains concept. At least 2 solid supporting paragraphs. Still needs more information, reasons or details to clearly explain concept. Appropriate vocabulary.
Excellent

Concept is clearly explained or defined. 3 solid paragraphs explain the concept. Appropriate vocabulary.
Organization
30 pts

Is there a clear thesis statement & 3 topic sentences? Is the essay divided into an introduction, body, and conclusion? Do the title, introduction and conclusion work together to present/sum up the main points?

SCORE:
Poor

No thesis statement in the introduction. Weak or missing topic sentences. Essay not divided into introduction, body, and conclusion. Ineffective or incomplete title, introduction, and conclusion, which do not present/sum up the main points.
Fair

Weak thesis statement and a few topic sentences. Essay poorly divided into introduction, body, and conclusion. Title, introduction and conclusion partially present/sum up main points.
Good

Effective thesis statement and some effective topic sentences. Essay divided into introduction, body, and conclusion. Effective title, introduction, and conclusion present/sum up main points.
Excellent

Effective thesis statement and topic sentences. Essay divided into introduction, body, and conclusion. Effective title, introduction, and conclusion present/sum up main points.
Sources & Quotes
15 %
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

10 pts

Excellent

15 pts

Sources & Quotes
15 pts

Does the writer include information from 2 other sources (websites, articles, etc.) to help visualize or explain the concept? Does the author appropriately quote and cite the authors using footnotes and a bibliography in the MLA style?

SCORE:
Poor

Does not use sources and/or quotes to describe or explain the concept. Does not use correct MLA style.
Fair

Uses some quotes and sources, but concept is difficult to visualize or understand. Does not use correct MLA style
Good

Uses 2 sources and quotes to help visualize the concept. Uses MLA style with some errors.
Excellent

Excellent use of sources and quotes to visualize and explain the concept. Correct use of MLA style.
Style and Perspective
10 %
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Style and Perspective
10 pts

Does the writer clearly state his/her perspective on the topic? Are the ideas easy to understand? Are the sentences varied and interesting?

SCORE:
Poor

Author's perspective is not clear. Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Sentences lack variety and are not interesting.
Fair

Sometimes the writer's perspective is not clear. Writing is sometimes difficult to understand. Sentences sometimes lack variety and interest.
Good

Writing and author's perspective are clear. Sentences are varied and mostly interesting.
Excellent

Point of view is consistent and clear. Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong, expressive and varied.
Grammar
10 %
  Poor

2 pts

Fair

5 pts

Good

8 pts

Excellent

10 pts

Grammar
10 pts

Are there spelling, punctuation, and capitalization errors? Are there grammar errors, such as fragments, run-ons, comma splices, or subject-verb agreement? Do these errors make the writing difficult to understand?

SCORE:
Poor

Contains many errors which make the writing difficult to understand.
Fair

A few errors in punctuation, grammar, spelling, and capitalization. Grammar problems make some sentences difficult to understand.
Good

Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct with few errors. Ideas are easy to understand.
Excellent

No significant errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization. Ideas are clear and easy to understand.
Formatting
5 %
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

4 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Formatting
5 pts

Does the writer follow the guidelines to use 1 inch margins, double space the essay, and indent 5 spaces for the first line of a new paragraph?

SCORE:
Poor

Formatting guidelines and assignment specifications are not followed.
Fair

Several formatting errors.
Good

Missing one formatting element.
Excellent

Formatting follows assignment specifications.



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