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Reaction Paper Rubric
Reaction Paper Rubric
This is a basic rubric to use for all reaction papers
Rubric Code:
J7BW3X
By
susanjbloom
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Subject:
(General)
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Reaction PAper
Incomplete
0 pts
Average
1 pts
Exceptional
2 pts
Introduction
Incomplete
does not state the question/topic, your position, and your plan for the essay and/or jumps right to the body of the essay
Average
does state the question/topic, your position, and your plan for the essay, but is very weak and leaves the reader confused about the topic and your position on the topic
Exceptional
states the question/topic, your position, and your plan for the essay clearly and strongly, so that the reader is not confused about the topic and your position on the topic
Summary/Synopsis
Incomplete
Does not demonstrate basic understanding of the thesis, main ideas, and supporting ideas in the piece.
Average
Demonstrates superficial understanding of the thesis, main ideas, and supporting ideas in the piece.
Exceptional
Demonstrates clear understanding of the thesis, main ideas, and supporting ideas in the piece.
Analysis/Evaluation
Incomplete
Does not show understanding of what the author does well and what he/she does not do so well. Does not explore strengths or weaknesses.
Average
Shows superficial understanding of what the author does well and what he/she does not do so well. Only explores strengths or weaknesses, not both.
Exceptional
Shows concrete understanding of what the author does well and what he/she does not do so well. Explores both strengths and weaknesses.
Personal reaction
Incomplete
Does not provide an examination of their personal impressions of the piece.
Average
Provides some examination of their personal impressions of the piece. Demonstrates a superficial exploration of the topic.
Exceptional
Examines personal impressions of the piece. Demonstrates a deep exploration of the topic.
Conclusion
Incomplete
no concluding paragraph - essay ends abruptly
Average
weak concluding paragraph - does not summarize or restate the thesis clearly
Exceptional
strong concluding paragraph - summarizes and restates the thesis in an interesting way that captures the reader's attention
Organization
Incomplete
almost no organization; no logical progression of ideas; no use of transitions between paragraphs
Average
some organization; some logical progression of ideas in some parts of essay, but not others; a few transitions, but not throughout the essay
Exceptional
well organized; clear, logical progression of ideas; uses appropriate transitions
Mechanics
Incomplete
5 or more grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors
Average
4 or less grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors
Exceptional
no grammatical, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling errors
Keywords:
argumentative essay, critical thinking essay
Subjects:
English
Philosophy
(General)
Types:
Writing
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