iRubric: Writing Assignment Rubric: National Park Essay

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Writing Assignment Rubric: National Park Essay Writing Assignments Rubric Rubric Code: K24BCW By JulieGrimm Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: History Type: Writing Grade Levels: 9-12

Criterion 100 %
	Substandard 80 pts	Fair 90 pts	Exceptional 100 pts
Content & Development 40 %	Substandard - Content is incomplete. -Major points are not addressed. - Major points are not clear and /or persuasive.	Fair - Content is not comprehensive and /or persuasive. - Major points are addressed, but not well supported. - Research is inadequate or does not address course concepts.	Exceptional - Purpose of writting is clear - Content is comprehensive, accurate, and persuasive. - Major points are stated clearly and are well supported. - Research is adequate, timely and addresses course concepts. - Content and purpose of the writing are clear.
Organization & Structure 15 %	Substandard - Organization and structure detract from the message of the writer. - Introduction and/or conclusion are missing - Paragraph is disjointed and lack transition of thoughts.	Fair - Structure of the paragraph is not easy to follow. - Introduction does not preview all major points. - Paragraph transitions need improvement. -Conclusion does not floww well.	Exceptional - Structure of the paragraph is clear and easy to follow. - Introduction previews major points. - Conclusion flows from the body of the paper.
Integration of thought 20 %	Substandard - Paper offers no personal analysis	Fair - Paper's personal analysis is limited.	Exceptional - Paper has exceptional and thought provoking analysis.
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling 10 %	Substandard - Paper contains numerous grammatical, punctuation, and spelling errors. - Language uses jargon or conversational tone.	Fair - Paper contains few grammatical, punctuation and spelling errors. - Language lacks clarity or includes the use of some jargon or conversational tone.	Exceptional - Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed; spelling is correct. - Language is clear and precise; sentences display consistently strong, varied structure.
Topic Assessment 15 %	Substandard - Paper does not present well documented research, and is well below required length.	Fair - Paper presents adequatley researched topics and is almost required length	Exceptional - Paper presents well researched and documented topics - Paper is required length.