iRubric: History 2301 Essay Exam rubric

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History 2301 Essay Exam History 2301 Essay Exam This rubric is used to score short answer/essay items on the Midterm and Final. Rubric Code: H298W9 By elisharurka Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: (none)

Criterion
	Poor 4 pts	Fair 6 pts	Good 8 pts	Excellent 10 pts
Content & Independent Thought 45 %	Poor Class/Reading/Outside Learning Content is incomplete. - Response does not demonstrate any instances of independent thought.	Fair Class/Reading/Outside Learning Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Response does not demonstrate any instances of independent thought.	Good Class/Reading/Outside Learning Content is accurate and persuasive. - Response demonstrates 1 instance of independent thought.	Excellent Class/Reading/Outside Learning Content is accurate, and presented persuasively. - Response demonstrates 2 or more instances of independent thought.
Description 40 %	Poor Does not elaborate on points well. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive. -Specific examples are not used.	Fair Some elaboration of points present. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. -Specific examples do not support arguments and/or are not related to arguments.	Good Gives a general description of the points. - Major points are stated. -Specific examples are used to support arguments.	Excellent Gives a full description of the points. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. -Specific examples are used to support arguments.
Flow 15 % Organization & Structure	Poor Essay is difficult to read. -Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Paragraphs are disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Fair Essay is readable but is very disjointed. - Structure of the paper is not easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. - Conclusion is missing, or if provided, does not flow from the previous points.	Good Essay is readable but is disjointed in places. - Structure is mostly clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are present. - Conclusion is logical.	Excellent Essay is easy to read and flows well. -Structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow. - Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow of thought throughout the paper. - Conclusion is logical and flows from the body of the paper.