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6 Elements of an Effective College Essay
6 Elements of an Effective College Essay
Rubric Code:
M3C7AB
By
lgarza
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
(none)
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Content
Poor
1 pts
Fair
2 pts
Good
3 pts
Excellent
4 pts
Introduction
Essay has clearly stated central idea
Poor
Introduction does not introduce topic.
Fair
Introduction attempts to introduce topic. Following points are not obvious.
Good
Introduction states topic but does not clarify main points.
Excellent
Introduction is concise and
opening catches the reader's attention. Controlling idea is clear and apparent.
Development
Supporting Paragraphs
Poor
The supporting paragraphs are not clear, disorganized or do not support the main idea.
Fair
The supporting paragraphs do not have enough details or examples to fully support the main idea.
Good
The supporting paragraphs have details or examples that support the main idea, but more may be needed.
Excellent
The supporting paragraphs have strong well written details and examples that support main idea.
Flow/Transitions
Organization
Poor
No flow to writing. Main point is difficult to follow.
No transitions used.
Fair
Sentences are short or run-ons. Flow of essay is hard to follow. Little to no transitions used.
Good
Vocabulary or writing style needs further development.
Some basic transitions used.
Excellent
Writing has voice and flows easily.
Appropriate transitions used.
Conclusion
Poor
No conclusion is apparent in the essay.
Fair
Conclusion may be attempted, but does not summarize or restate thesis.
Good
Conclusion provides a summary of supporting points: it is wordy and does not restate the thesis.
Excellent
Conclusion is concise and summarizes supporting points: restates the thesis in a new way.
Mechanics
Poor
Errors are glaring and the essay is difficult to read.
Fair
There are several errors which detract from the overall meaning and flow of the essay.
Good
Minimal errors are found. They do not detract from the general flow of the essay.
Excellent
Errors in grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization are minimal and not distracting.
Revision
Poor
The essay shows no use of revision or feedback to improve final version.
Fair
The essay shows little use of revision or feedback to improve final version.
Good
The essay shows some use of revision or feedback to improve final version.
Excellent
The essay shows strong use of revision or feedback to improve final version.
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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