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Grading Rubric for the "Who are you essay" 
Grading Rubric for the Profile Essay
A tool to evaluate a 500 word essay
Rubric Code: GXW8CBX
By hember05
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Public Rubric
Subject: History  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12, Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Content, Development & Organization
  Poor

10 pts

Fair

20 pts

Good

30 pts

Excellent

40 pts

Content & Development
20 pts

Does the writer develop the essay in a convincing way? Are there at least 3 strong reasons to support the writer's thesis statement?
SCORE:
Poor

Very weak argument. Not enough explanations, examples, details, or reasons to support the thesis.
Fair

Weak argument. Lacks content. Explanations, examples, details, or reasons are not sufficient to support the thesis.
Good

Stronger argument. Gives 2 or more supporting points, but still needs more proof/reasons/details to be totally credible.
Excellent

Strong argument. 3 solid supporting points tied directly to the thesis statement. They are credible, clearly explained, and provide strong support for thesis.
Organization
20 pts

Are the writer's ideas divided into paragraphs? Is there a clear thesis statement & 3 topic sentences? Is there an introduction, body, and conclusion?
SCORE:
Poor

Ideas are not divided properly into paragraphs. Thesis statement and topic sentences aren't clear. Ideas are not divided into introduction, body, and conclusion.
Fair

Ideas are divided into paragraphs. Weak thesis statement and a few topic sentences. Poorly divided into introduction, body, and conclusion.
Good

Ideas are divided into paragraphs. Effective thesis statement and some effective topic sentences. Divided into an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Excellent

Ideas are divided into paragraphs. Effective thesis statement and 3 topic sentences. Divided into an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Style and Perspective
  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Style and Perspective
10 pts

Is the writer's style expressive or dull? Is it easy to understand? Are the sentences interesting and varied? Is the writer's perspective clear?
SCORE:
Poor

Writing is confusing and hard to follow. Sentences are dull and monotonous. Author's perspective is not clear.
Fair

Writing is mostly clear, but sentences lack variety and interest. The point of view is inconsistent or not clear in spots.
Good

Writing is clear and easy to understand, but dull in spots. Sentences are varied, but still need some revision. Perspective is clear.
Excellent

Writing is smooth, skillful, and coherent. Sentences are strong and expressive with varied structure. Point of view is consistent (predominately 3rd person) and words are well chosen.
Grammar
  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Grammar
0 pts

Are there errors in spelling, punctuation, and capitalization? Are there grammar errors, such as run-ons, fragments, comma splices, which make the writer's ideas difficult to understand?
SCORE:
Poor

Contains many spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, which make the writing difficult to understand.
Fair

Some punctuation, grammar, and spelling errors make the writing difficult to understand in spots.
Good

Punctuation, spelling, grammar, and capitalization are generally correct. The errors don't interfere with the writer's meaning.
Excellent

No errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar, or capitalization that distract the reader and make the ideas difficult to understand.
Formatting
  Poor

5 pts

Fair

10 pts

Good

15 pts

Excellent

20 pts

Formatting
5 pts

Is the essay at least 500 words. Is it double-spaced? Does it have 1-inch margins? Is the first line of each paragraph indented 5 spaces?
SCORE:
Poor

Does not follow formatting guidelines for this assignment.
Fair

Several errors in formatting.
Good

Formatting is missing one or two elements.
Excellent

Follows all the specifications guidelines.



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