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Short Essay
Short Essay
Short Essay
Rubric Code:
J3B723
By
irennachang
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Short Essay rubric
Poor
2 pts
Fair
3 pts
Good
4 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Introductory paragraph
15 %
Thesis
Poor
The introduction does not clearly state the topic, and/or no thesis statement is present.
Fair
The introduction states the topic and includes a thesis statement, but the thesis is either flawed or does not provide a preview of the main points of the essay.
Good
The introduction clearly states the topic and includes an adequate thesis statement that provides a preview of the main points of the essay.
Excellent
The introduction is very interesting, clearly states the topic that will be developed in the essay, and includes a well-constructed thesis statement that provides a preview of the main points of the paper.
Support
20 %
Use of Evidence
Poor
No sufficent number of evidence, misinterpreted evidence, and/or no evidence is used to support the author's main points.
Fair
The evidence provides some support to the author's main points.
Good
Appropriate and adequate number of evidence is used to support the author's main points.
Excellent
Strong and adequate number of evidence is used to support the author's main points.
Content
20 %
Development of Ideas
Poor
The writer is unclear about the topic he or she is writing about. The discussion is not focused.
Fair
The writer shows an understanding of the topic, but some ideas are not fully developed.
Good
The writer has a good control of the topic he or she is writing about. Main ideas are adequately developed.
Excellent
The author demonstrates a superior understanding of the topic he or she is writing about. Main ideas are fully developed.
Conclusion
10 %
Poor
The essay does not contain a detailed conclusion restating the thesis or main points. The essay ends with the reader doubting the viewpoint of the author. The meaning of the discussion is not clear.
Fair
The essay has a conclusion restating the thesis or main points. The reader is not completely convinced as the conclusion is not fully clear.
Good
The essay has a detailed conclusion restating the thesis or main points. Little doubt is left in the reader's mind.
Excellent
The essay has a detailed conclusion restating the thesis or main points and wrapped up the paper satisfactorily. The reader is fully convinced by the author's argument.
Organization
10 %
Poor
The paper lacks internal paragraph coherence. Some ideas do not relate to the thesis and/or a few paragraphs lack topic sentences.
Fair
The paper, at times, does not flow smoothly from paragraph to paragraph. A few topic sentences are either general or flawed.
Good
Proper transitions are used. Every paragraph contains a clear topic sentence. Ideas flow logically from one paragraph to the next.
Excellent
Excellent transitions and topic sentences are used in the paper to guide readers through the progression of ideas. Readers can see how one idea is developed from the previous one.
Language
15 %
Poor
The essay is not clear and contains many grammatical, spelling, and/or sentence-level errors.
Fair
The essay is mostly clear, but it contains several grammatical, spelling, and/or sentence-level errors.
Good
The essay is written in a clear, easily accessible form for the reader. It contains some grammatical, spelling, and/or sentence-level errors.
Excellent
The essay is well-written. The language is clear and sophisticated.
Grammar, spelling, and sentence-level errors are minimal.
Word Count
10 %
Poor
Less than 360 or more than 740 words
Fair
Less than 380 or more than 720 words
Good
Less than 400 or more than 700 words
Excellent
400-700 words
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Types:
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